VEGETABLE SEEDS — General List 
Sparagel (Ger.) ASPARAGUS Sparagio (It.) 
One ounce of seed will sow 75 feet of row and produce about 250 plants. 
From Seeds. To raise asparagus from seed, the seed should be sown as early as possible in the 
spring. The plants should be set in the permanent bed when one or two years old. The asparagus 
may be cut the third year after setting out the roots. 
Mary Washington 
The Best Variety 
This is the best of several rust resistant strains originated a number of years ago by the U. S. 
Department of Agriculture at Washington. The shoots are larger and grow more rapidly than 
the other kinds. The stalks are very thick and grow unusually tall without branching. The color 
is an attractive deep green with purple tips. Even the largest and thickest shoots of this variety 
are tender and delicious. 
This is decidedly the best variety for either the home garden or commercial planting. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; % Lb. 45c; Lb. $1.40. 
Harris* Fresh Dug Asparagus Roots 
We sell only fresh dug asparagus roots which are selected especially for their size and vigor and 
are superior in every way. They are carefully sorted and any small or stunted roots thrown out. 
There is nothing so important about raising asparagus as the quality of the roots. The majority 
of roots sold are small and stunted. People who do not know what really good roots look like, accept 
these worthless things, and of course do not get good results, and think they cannot raise asparagus. 
As a matter of fact if they got really well grown roots they would have no trouble in establishing a 
good bed which would yield an abundance of large shoots every year. 
To start a bed it is only necessary to set out the roots on good soil and give them ordinary care 
to keep weeds down, etc. No special preparation of the land is necessary. It should be prepared 
as for planting potatoes and should be made rich by applying a heavy dressing of manure, which 
should be plowed or spaded in. The roots are set out 18 to 24 inches apart in the rows which should 
be 4 feet apart. 100 roots make a good bed, but more should be set out for a large family. Cutting 
may commence the third year after setting out the roots. A small cutting may be made the second 
year if not continued more than two weeks. Full directions for growing asparagus are contained 
in our Cultivation Pamphlet which will be sent on request. 
MARY WASHINGTON. We sell only this strain as we consider it the best asparagus for all 
purposes. 
One year roots: Doz. 50c; 50 roots, $1.75; 100 roots, $2.50 transportation paid. 
Not paid: 100 roots, $2.00 (weight 9 lbs.); 1000 roots $8.50 (weight 70 lbs.). 
We recommend one year asparagus roots. They are usually more healthy and 
vigorous, and will make a better bed. 
The prices in this list are subject to change without notice and include 
delivery by parcel post or otherwise, except as noted. See also inside 
front cover. 
Half ounces of seed priced at 30 cents or more per ounce are supplied at 
the ounce rate. No half ounces of seed priced under 30 cts. per ounce can 
be supplied. 
Directions for Cultivation. In order to help you make your garden 
a success, we have issued a pamphlet called “Cultivation of Vegetables 
and Flowers,” which will be sent free with all orders amounting to $1.00 
or more, if requested. 
Artichoke (Ger.) Artichoke Carciofo (It.) 
Large Green Globe. (The Best Strain.) The Globe Artichoke is a perennial which produces the 
flower buds that are used for food the second year after sowing the seed. North of Virginia the 
plants require protection in winter. The seed is sown early in the spring. Cover the crowns of 
the plants with a mound of coal ashes as soon as the ground freezes. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 55c; y 4 Lb. $1.60; Lb. $5.50. 
Mary Washington Asparagus 
Italian 
Green Sprouting 
Broccoli 
Photograph 
shows the 
center head 
BROCCOLI 
Italian Green Sprouting (Calabrese)—The Truest Heading Strain 
A packet will produce about 200 plants; an ounce about 2000. 
We are confident that our strain is the best obtainable. It is early and uniform, each 
plant producing a large center head and many side shoots. 
Broccoli is grown the same as cabbage or cauliflower. Simply sow the seed in the open 
ground in May and transplant the plants when large enough. 
The large center “head” is cut out when ready to use and the plant will then form 
numerous branch heads which can be used later, so a continuous supply may be had for 
a long time. A few plants set in June will give sufficient of this very popular delicacy 
for a medium sized family. Sprouting Broccoli is a very profitable crop both for market 
and roadside stands. The yield is large and broccoli always sells for good prices. 
This is the best stock we have ever seen. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 65c; y 4 Lb. $1.95; Lb. $6.75. 
UNUSUAL VEGETABLES 
In addition to the well known kinds most generally grown there are many ex¬ 
cellent vegetables which, although not so well known, add interest to the garden 
and a welcome variety to the diet. Among these kinds are: 
Broccoli (see above); Chinese Cabbage, page 21; Italian Purple Cauliflower, 
page 22; Celeriac, page 24; Endive, page 28; Leek, page 29; Salsify or Vegetable 
Oyster, page 43; and others. Try some of these this year, they are all easy to grow. 
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