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The impulse to grow vegetables is one of the most powerful of human instincts. 
Many vegetable-gardens are started in the enthusiasm of spring and forgotten by vaca¬ 
tion-time, but the real gardener finds a continual vacation in his garden. It is genuine 
relaxation, not an expensive substitute like daily dozens, commercialized playgrounds, 
and golf. Besides, he gets good things to eat—flavors which cannot be bought in any 
market, and a hunger-sauce no cook can equal. 
Artichoke 
Large Green Globe. The plants are of medium growth with 
deep green leaves. The buds or flower heads are green, 
nearly round with scales rather narrow and spiny. They will 
mature the first year if the seed is sown before March 15. 
Pkt. 20 cts.; oz. 75 cts.; 241b. $2.50. 
Asparagus Roots 
We recommend 2-year-old Asparagus roots for home-garden 
planting. Plant as early in spring as possible. Dig trenches 
3 feet apart, about 15 inches wide and 12 inches deep. Put 
about 3 to 4 inches of well-rotted manure in the bottom of the 
trench and cover with 2 to 3 inches of soil. Place the roots 
on top, about 1^£ feet apart, and cover firmly with 3 inches 
of soil. Spread the rootlets to allow proper development. 
Palmetto. A fine, standard, early, prolific light green variety. 
25 cts. for 10; $2 per 100; $15 per 1,000 roots. 
Washington. A rust-resistant vigorous, giant strain with dark 
green stalks. 35 cts. for 10; $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1,000 roots. 
Washington Asparagus 
Pole Beans 
Use 1 pound for 100 hills 
Use a well-manured, sandy loam. Plant about May 1 or 
after settled warm weather. Set 8-foot poles in rows 3^ feet 
apart, running north and south, and 3 }/% feet apart in the row. 
The poles should be set 1^£ feet.deep. slanting slightly to the 
north. In tne nil! around each pole plant eight or ten Beans 
2 inches deep and cover firmly. When well started, thin to 
four plants to the hill and tie up to the pole so they twine. 
Kentucky Wonder (Old Homestead). Bears continuously if 
the pods are picked. They are 7 to 9 inches long, very deeply 
creased, meaty, stringless when young, and of finest quality. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; HIb. 20c.; Ib. 35c.; 2 lbs. 65c.; 5 lbs. $1.50. 
Asparagus is a native of 
the seashore. A sprinkling of 
salt in autumn is beneficial at 
times. Do not cut the tips 
until the plants have been in 
place at least two years in or¬ 
der to become thoroughly es¬ 
tablished. White Asparagus is 
the same variety as green, but 
the roots are set deeper and 
the stalks cut underneath the 
ground while still blanched. 
