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W. F. ALLEN, SALISBURY, MARYLAND 
ASPARAGUS 
It is far more econom¬ 
ical to use the Asparagus 
roots than to attempt to 
sow the seed, for at least 
a year’s time is saved. 
For garden culture, the 
plants should be set in 
rows about 2 feet apart 
and i foot apart in the 
rows, with the crowns 4 
inches below the surface. 
Before cold weather comes 
on, cover the beds heavily 
with manure and in the 
spring work it into the 
ground, being careful not 
to injure the tender tops, 
or cut down to the roots. 
The young shoots may be 
cut for the table the 
second season. For field 
culture the rows should be 
6 feet apart and the plants 
2 feet apart in the rows. 
Cover only about 2 inches 
when planting and fill in 
From Lomj island ti. k. tsxpcnmcni station the remainder of trench 
Giant Argenteuil Asparagus. The finest and most prolic of all gradually as the plants 
begin to grow. 
GIANT ARGENTEUIL. The finest and most prolific of all. Stock of immense size; attractive, rich and 
tender; comes into cutting condition earlier than most other varieties. Very reliable and a sure money* 
maker; comparatively free from rust and blight. This I believe is claimed to be a French seedling of the 
Palmetto. It is very popular with market growers everywhere, and my sales run very heavy on this variety. 
PALMETTO. Early, large and comparatively free from rust; makes a heavy yield and is one of the 
most popular of the market varieties. Altogether this variety is very favorably regarded by those who 
know it best. The market gardener will find it particularly valuable from the fact that it is ^ ea -oy for use 
several days earlier than most other kinds. Palmetto is of southern origin, but is equally well adapted for 
growing in the North. 
BOHEMIAN, or MALINER KREN. This is 
undoubtedly the best variety to grow, and is grown 
by planting the small sets, or pieces from the side 
roots, in deep, rich soil, and cultivating in the same 
manner as with the ordinary variety of Horse- 
Radish; but the plants are so much stronger in 
growth that the roots grow to considerably larger 
size and greater weight, making it decidedly more 
valuable. 
RHUBARB (Pie-Plant) 
Plant in a dry soil, to secure large, heavy stalks, 
in rows 4 feet apart, with the plants 3 feet apart. 
Set the roots so that the crown will be about 1 inch 
below the surface. Top-dress annually in the fall 
with good stable manure and fork under in the spring. 
SAGE 
HOLT’S MAMMOTH. This useful plant, which 
produces leaves of great size, should be in every 
garden. The plant is vigorous and is a very strong, 
grower, and does not run to bloom like other va¬ 
rieties. It is really the only variety of Sage worth 
extensive cultivation, and is in every way desirable. 
Very hardy, does well in all sections. 
Miscellaneous Roots and Plants 
HORSE-RADISH 
Holt’s Mammoth Sage (Reduced) 
