5 
COMPLETE DESCRIPTIVE LIST OF 
BUIST’S 
Dependable Seeds 
B UIST’S seeds have been giving satisfaction for over a century . . . they are se- 
lected with the greatest of care, assuring you a garden of charming beauty and 
an abundant and most profitable crop. 
In addition to detailed planting instructions listed under each variety, we also 
refer you to the valuable planting chart on Page 143, and the monthly gardening 
suggestions immediately preceding the chart on Pages 133 to 142, inclusive. 
Asparagus Seed 
One Ounce for 800 Plants; 4 Lbs. per Acre 
Culture—Sow early in the Spring, 1 in. deep 
in rows 1J/2 ft. apart and 3 to 6 ins. apart in 
the row in light rich soil. Cultivate frequently. 
Transplant to their permanent bed the fob 
lowing Spring, setting the plants as described 
under Asparagus Roots. 
MARY WASHINGTON 
3 Years —The most satisfactory strain. Highly 
resistant to rust and blight, very productive. 
Plants produce long, thick, heavy shoots with 
tips firm and tightly folded. The stalks are a 
dark green, delicious in flavor. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; M lb., 30c; lb., #1.00. 
Artichoke 
One Ounce for 500 Plants 
Culture—A tasty vegetable grown for its edible 
flower heads which are cooked like asparagus. 
Sow early in Spring in light, rich and rather 
moist soil in rows 8 ins. apart. Transplant the 
seedlings or sets 4 ins. deep in rows 4 ft. apart 
and lp2 ft- apart in the rows. A perennial not 
hardy in the North and requires renewing 
every three years. 
LARGE GREEN GLOBE 
1 Year —Spiny plants with deep green, globe' 
shaped edible flower heads. Perennial, matur- 
ing second year. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 45c; M lb., #1.50. 
PALMETTO 
3 Years—A very early and prolific variety producing an abund¬ 
ance of large, deep green shoots delicious in flavor. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; M lb., 25c; lb., 75c. 
Asparagus Roots 
50 Roots Required for 100 Ft. 
Culture—Deep loamy soil, thoroughly cultivated and heavily 
manured is required for a permanent bed. Dig furrows 15 ins. 
deep, 4 ft. apart, using plenty of manure with 2 ins. of earth 
on top of the manure. Set the plants 2 ft. apart in the rows, 
taking care to spread the roots out evenly and level. Cover with 
3 ins. of earth and as the plants grow, gradually fill to the sur¬ 
face. Each Spring work in a heavy dressing of well-rotted ma¬ 
nure and follow with a light application of salt and wood ashes. 
MARY WASHINGTON 
Postpaid .#1.25 per 50 roots; #2.00 per 100 roots 
Not Prepaid .#1.75 ” 100 ” #12.00 ” 1000 ” 
PALMETTO 
#0.90 per 50 roots; #1.75 per 100 roots 
#1.50 ” 100 ” #10.00 ” 1000 ” 
Mary Washington Asparagus 
Postpaid . . 
Not Prepaid 
