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RED LAKE. The introduction of Red Lake by the State 
Fruit Farm marks a big step forward in Currant culture. It 
stands head and shoulders above any variety formerly grown 
in the Northwest. The berries are big and the bunches long 
and well filled to the tip. The exceptionally long stems make 
them easy to pick. The bushes are thrifty and extremely pro- 
ductive. Little old Currants can now be discarded to make 
room for Red Lake. It's easy to grow and you will enjoy pick' 
ing the big long bunches. Ripens early midseason, but holds 
on over a long period so it can be used or marketed as desired. 
It brings top prices on the market and is a splendid money¬ 
maker. We suggest you order early as the supply is limited. 
LONDON MARKET, Red Currant. The most productive 
of the older varieties. Berries and bunches much smaller than 
Red Lake. 
COMO GOOSEBERRY. Named and introduced by the 
Minnesota State Fruit Farm. Como has many good features to 
recommend it to planters. The State Farm says: “Como is a 
vigorous plant, with exceptionally healthy foliage, relatively 
free from thorns, very productive; fruit medium in size, round¬ 
ish, green when ripe, holds to bushes well, resists scalding 
better than most varieties. Promising as a commercial berry.” 
Como is excellent for preserves and jam. Without question the 
best Gooseberry for the Northwest. 
MARY WASHINGTON ASPARAGUS. Asparagus is a 
delicacy that comes early from the vegetable garden. Like all 
very early vegetables, it costs quite a good deal when bought 
at the store; and yet a bed of Asparagus in your own garden 
will keep your table supplied and will last for years. It is very 
easy to grow; it is not like buying vegetable seeds every spring 
and fussing with the planting and trying to keep the neighbor’s 
chickens out. The Washington type of Asparagus was de¬ 
veloped primarily for its extreme resistance to Asparagus rust 
and in addition, it possesses many other desirable characteristics 
such as the following: The shoots are large in size, early, pro¬ 
lific, and do not branch near the ground, thus making it pos¬ 
sible to cut unbranched shoots with tight buds often 2 feet 
long. There are a number of different strains of the Washing¬ 
ton type on the market, some known as Washington, others 
as Martha Washington, Giant Washington, and Mary Wash¬ 
ington. Experiments carried on at Cornell University indicate 
that the Mary Washington strain is very much superior to 
Martha Washington, or any of the plain Washington strains. 
We supply the Mary Washington. 
RHUBARB. A most satisfactory all-around vegetable. Year 
after year, from early spring until late fall, fresh stems may be 
pulled, and in the winter time the roots may be forced in the 
cellar. Pie plant, or wineplant as it is sometimes called is used 
for pies, sauces, and satisfying beverages. As a commercial 
crop it may be forced for early spring trade at good prices. 
New Crimson McDonald Rhubarb 
At last a real high color, bright crimson stalked Rhubarb has been pro¬ 
duced. In describing this variety Prof. L. G. Bunting, of McDonald College, 
in Quebec, Canada, where this variety was originated, writes: 
“It is a very highly colored, attractive red stalk, of large size, productive, 
very tender and succulent, and of excellent quality, and particularly valuable 
for pies and desserts. Its color when cooked without peeling is as attractive 
as that of raspberries.” 
Plant a few hills of this splendid Rhubarb in your, garden this year. It 
yields heavily and lasts a life-time. When once you try McDonald, you will 
grow no other. 
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