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WISEMAN-DOWNS COMPANY, INC. 
BALTIMORE 
BEST 
BY 
TEST 
WISEMAN-DOWNS CO., J 
Farm and Garden Annual 
1934 
Inc. 
BEST 
BY 
TEST 
ASPARAGUS 
This can be grown 
from seeds or roots, the 
latter preferred. It is 
one of the earliest and 
most delicious of Spring 
vegetables. Seeds should 
be sown thinly in early 
Spring in rows 1 foot 
apart. Thin out the 
weakest plants so the 
remainder will be 4 inches 
apart. When 1 year old 
transplant in the perma¬ 
nent bed, from where it 
can be cut 3 years later. 
One ounce of seed will 
sow about 60 feet of 
drill. About 400 plants 
to the ounce. Asparagus 
may be grown in almost 
any soil or situation, but 
special success is attained 
in thoroughly enriched, 
deeply dug sandy loam. 
Beds cared for improve 
with age, lasting for 
many years. 
PEDIGREED WASH¬ 
INGTON (Rust Proof) 
—This variety was re¬ 
cently introduced by the 
U. S. Dept, of Agricul¬ 
ture and has grown into 
favor so rapidly that we 
take great pleasure in offering it to our most critical 
trade. Our stocks of this variety come from carefully 
selected roots from the original fields as introduced by 
the Dept, of Agriculture, and is the best stock available 
for seed purposes. The main feature of this variety is 
its rust resisting qualities. It is also a large variety and 
very prolific, of a good greenish color. Pkt. 10c ; oz. 
15c; X lb. 25c; lb. $1.00. 
PALMETTO ASPARAGUS —This is considered one 
of the best sorts. A large, dark green variety, of vigor¬ 
ous growth, having pointed tips. Very early and prolific. 
Pkt. 10c; X lb. 25c; lb. $1.00. 
ASPARAGUS ROOTS 
4,000 to 6,000 roots are required for an acre. 
We offer only two-year roots. 
We make a specialty of growing Asparagus Roots, 
taking care to have each variety true to name. Can 
supply any quantity in Spring and Fall. 
Per 100. Per 1,000. 
MARY WASHINGTON.$1.25 $8.00 
MARTHA WASHINGTON. 1.25 8.00 
PALMETTO. 1.00 7.50 
BROCOLI 
TRUE ITALIAN CALABRESE or HEADING— 
Our stock of this variety comes direct from sunny Italy 
and is a strain of the highest type of this delicious vege¬ 
table. Just recently introduced in this country. There 
are several types of the broccolis and great care should 
be taken in buying the seed. The sprouting type is 
quite different from the cape or heading variety. The 
strain we offer is the truest, green headed Calabrese. 
Produces a large head, like cauliflower, consisting of a 
compact cluster of bluish-green heads. Plant and grow 
much as you would cauliflower. Select moist soil or 
keep well watered. Pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; X lb. $1.25; 
lb. $4.00. 
ITALIAN or GREEN SPROUTING —Sometimes 
called and looks like Seven Top Turnip, but yields more 
abundantly. The seed should be sown about the middle 
of August in rows about 32 inches apart or broadcast at 
the rate of 2 to 3 pounds per acre. The sprouts will be 
ready for market about the latter part of February or 
the first part of March. Makes a most excellent salad 
with a taste peculiarly its own and commands a fancy 
price. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; X lb. 40c; lb. $1.00. 
BRUSSELS SPROUTS 
This vegetable is used in the Fall and early Winter 
and by some considered more tender and delicious than 
any cabbage. The plant resembles the cabbage, the 
edible part being the numerous very small heads or 
sprouts, an inch or two in diameter, formed on the stalk 
at each leaf joint. Culture is the same in all essentials 
as the cabbage, except the leaves should be broken 
down in the Fall to give the little heads more room to 
grow. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; X lb. 50c; lb. $1.50. 
All Prices Subject to Change Without Notice 
