Asparagus (Sergei) 
One ounce will sow about 50 feet of drill. 
Culture. —Asparagus roots may be purchased in the 
Spring, or may be grown from seed sown in April or 
May, in good soil, in drills 12 to 14 inches apart. T he 
permanent bed should be made very rich with well- 
rotted manure, and thoroughly worked over to a depth 
of nearly 2 feet. The Asparagus roots (either one or 
two years old) are to be transplanted into this bed, 
setting them in rows 3 or 4 feet apart, leaving about 
IX inches between the plants in the row. Lay the roots 
flat in trenches, spreading them well, and using care 
to have all the crowns placed in the same direction, to 
keep the roots from running together. Cover lightly at 
first, gradually filling the trenches as the plants begin 
to start; the crowns of the roots should be about 0 inches 
below the level of the bed. Avoid location near trees, 
particularly large trees, or their roots will soon take 
possession ' of the ground. All difference _ in varieties of 
Asparagus is probably the result of care in selection and 
natural adaptation of soils. 
BARR’S MAMMOTH. It comes early and grows a large 
stock; is very productive. 
Fkt. 5c., oz. 10c., i/i lb. 25c.. lb. 75c. 
COLUMBIAN WHITE. They are clear white, and re¬ 
main so in favorable weather, until three or four inches 
above the surface. 
Fkt. 5c., oz. 10c„ % lb. 25c., lb. 75c. 
CONOVER’S COLOSSAL. A well-known variety of 
large size; tender and of good quality. 
Fkt. 5c., oz. 10c., Vi lb. 20c„ lb. 50c. 
EARLY GIANT ARGENTEUIL. This variety has thus 
far been absolutely free from rust; valuable on account 
of earliness; produces an even growth and a large yield. 
Fkt. 5c., oz. 10c., % lb. 30c., lb. $1.00. 
Asparagus 
MOORE’S GIANT. The best for growing in New Eng 
land. Retains the head close until the stocks are quit 
long. It is of uniform color, while for tenderness air 
quality it is unparalleled. 
Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., V, lb. 30c„ lb. $1.00. 
PALMETTO. A good yielder of recent introduction air 
thus far it has proved to be a great success in both thj 
North and South. 
Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., % lb. 25c., lb. 75c. 
Artichoke (^rtijcfjofe) 
Culture. —In February or March sow in hotbed, trans 
plant to the open in May in rows three or four fee' 
apart, and two feet apart in the rows. Should giv* 
globes the same year. Seed sown in May and trans 
planted in June has to be wintered. Tie up leaves, ther 
bank with dirt; will mature the second year. 
GIANT GREEN GLOBE. Produces large globula 
heads, thick, succulent scales, the bottom of which i 
the edible part. Boiled till tender, it makes a deliciou 
dish Pkt. 10c., oz. 30c., % lb. $1.00. i.„| 
JERUSALEM ARTICHOKE. Sometimes used as < 
table vegetable when pickled, hut their greatest value i: 
for feeding stock. Tubers, lb. 35c., 3 lbs. $1.00 
postpaid; freight or express, pk. $1.00, bus. $3.00 
Giant Green Globe Artichoke 
20 Fottler, Fiske, Rawson Co., Boston _ 
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