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HOI,BRIDGE'S BOOK OF BERRIES—1936 
ASPARAGUS PLANTS 
CULTURE 
The roots should be planted in early spring, just a,s early 
as you can work the land. They should be set in furrows 5 to 
7 inches deep with the roots spread out somewhat in the furrow. 
A good practice is to open the furrow 8 to 12 inches, apply a 
liberal amount of well-rotted stable manure, well mixed with 
the soil filling the furrow to 5 or 7 inches deep before the roots 
are set. They should be covered with about 3 inches of soil 
until the young shoots start to come through. Then the furrows 
should be gradually filled in as the young plants grow, until 
the ground is level. In the garden, set in rows 3 14 feet apart, 
with roots 12 to 15 inches apart in the row; in large com¬ 
mercial plantings rows 4 to 5 feet apart are generally used. 
Asparagus needs good cultivation, with plenty of manure and 
fertilizer. 
MARY WASHINGTON VARIETY —This variety is generally 
recognized as the best kind to grow. It is practically rust proot 
and is very productive. We are offering for sale this year both 
1 and 2 year plants. Our supply of 2 year plants is limited and 
we advise you to order early. These plants were grown from 
the best seed available and have not been transplanted. 
Prices: 1 year plants, 2 5 plants for 50c; 50 plants for 75c; 
100 plants for $1.00. 
2 year plants, 25 plants for 75c; 50 plants for $1.00; 100 
plants for $1.50. 
RHUBARB OR PIE PLANT 
MYATTS LINNEAUS —The best variety. The first thing 
in the spring to furnish material for pies and sauce. Easy to 
grow and very healthy. Large, early, tender and yields abun¬ 
dantly. 
Prices: 15c each; 10 for $1.00; 50 for $4.00; 100 for $7.00. 
Postpaid. 
