SFARGEL (Ger.) 
ASPARAGUS 
SPARAGIO (It.) 
One ounce of seed will sow 75 feet of row and produce about 250 plants. 
Washington Asparagus 
r Qiaorlc Sow seed as early as Possible in the spring. The plants 
•rom jeeos 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. 
1. WASHINGTON—The Best Variety. This variety has proven as nearly 
rust-proof as is possible to produce Asparagus. It is much in demand on 
account of its heavy yield and fine flavor. The stalks are rich, dark green 
color, tinted darker at tips. Fkt., 10c; oz., 25c; 34 lb., 60c. 
Fresh Dug Asparagus Roots 
Roots can be set from February 
to May, or in the fall, in October 
or November. 100 roots plant a bed 100 feet long: and are sufficient 
for a medium garden. An acre requires 4000 to 7000 roots. 
WASHINGTON. (Rust-resistant). A new rust resisting pedigreed Aspara¬ 
gus. It stands ahead of all others in size, vigor, tenderness and quality. 
2-yr. roots, 25 for 60c; 100 for $2.00, postage extra. 
GROWING ASPARAGUS. The size of Asparagus 
depends more on high fertilization than on the variety. 
Well-drained, rich soil, where it will not be in the way 
when the rest of the garden is plowed is best. Two- 
year-old roots give quickest results. Plow or dig out 
a trench 18 inches wide, 6 to 10 inches deep, making 
the trenches 6 to 8 feet apart. In the bottom of the 
furrow use 4 to 6 inches of well-rotted manure, then 
cover with 2 or 3 inches of good soil. The roots are 
set 12 to 15 inches apart, and should be spread out 
carefully and afterwards covered with about 2 inches 
of soil. Do not cover with too much soil the first year. 
but the following years they can be hilled up. If white 
Asparagus is wanted the beds should be thrown higher 
than if wanted for green Asparagus. Do not cut As¬ 
paragus too late in the spring, as it exhausts the 
plant. The most practical growers on the day they 
stop cutting, throw down the beds with a plow, then 
harrow the ground, leaving the plants to grow. In 
November the tops are cut off and a mulch of manure 
put on the top of the rows, which is afterwards worked 
into the soil, when the beds are thrown up in the 
spring. For a small garden, Asparagus roots can be 
set in double rows instead of single. 
Giant Stringless Green Pod 
BOHNEN (Ger.) 
BEANS 
FAGINOLI (It.) 
Dwarf or Bush Varieties 
Always popular and easily grown. If planted every 2 or 3 weeks, 
commencing after all danger of frost has passed and continuing 
until about August 16th, a supply will be kept up during the whole 
summer. 
One pound plants about 100 feet. An acre requires 1 to 1 34 
bushels. Half pound planted every 3 weeks is sufficient for a me¬ 
dium garden. They are ready for table from 40 to 50 days after 
planting. Full Measure Dwarf Beans 
Culture. To produce the best results. Beans should have a good soil and deep or thorough tillage before planting 
and shallow cultivation afterwards to prevent too much disturbing of the roots. For field culture plant in rows 2*4 
feet apart, dropping the Beans 3 to 4 inches apart in therows, covering about 2 inches with soil. In small gardens, 
rows may be 18 inches apart. Up to the time of blooming, cultivate often, but never while the vines are wet, and 
do not disturb the roots, especially after blooming, as they will blight and the crop will be reduced. Constant pick¬ 
ing extends bearing. 
Insect Remedies—For Mexican Bean Beetle, dust the under side of leaves with Magnesium Arsenate Dust Mixture. 
For fungous diseases and rust, spray with Bordeaux Mixture. 
Green Podded Beans 
3 TENDERGREEN. One of the very best of the 
round, green-podded Beans. Fleshy pods about 6 
inches long, strictly stringless and of fine quality. 
Very productive and closely resembles an improved 
Full Measure Bean. 
Fkt., 10c; *4 lb., 20c; 1 lb., 30c; 2 lbs., 55c; 
5 lbs., $1.10. 
4 IMPROVED EARLIEST RED VALENTINE. 
A well-known very early sort. Pods of medium 
length, about 4*4 inches long, of medium green color, 
curved, cylindrical, with crease in the back, very 
fleshy, crisp and tender. Vines medium to large. 
Fkt., 10c; V 2 lb., 20c; 1 lb., 30c; 2 lbs., 55c; 
5 lbs., $1.10. 
5 STRINGLESS GREEN POD. A very handsome, 
long, cylindrical, medium maturing green Bean. 
Pods larger than those of Valentine and straighter. 
Very fleshy and remain crisp and tender longer. 
Vines of vigorous growth and productiveness. A 
very desirable sort for home gardens and largely 
grown for market. 
Fkt., 10c; *4 lb., 20c; 1 lb., 30c; 2 lbs., 55c; 
5 lbs., $1.10. 
6 GIANT STRINGLESS GREEN POD. A highly 
productive and very handsome sort. Vines vigorous, 
spreading. Pods large, round, averaging larger and 
straighter than the Stringless Green Pod, but a few 
days later. 
Fkt., 10c; *4 lb., 20c; 1 lb., 30c; 2 lbs., 55c; 
5 lbs., $1.10. 
7 DWARF HORTICULTURAL. Very popular in 
most localities, especially for market, as they are 
valuable both for snap Beans and shelling. They 
become fit for use as shelled Beans early, and in this 
condition the Beans are large, easily shelled and 
equal to Lima Beans in quality. The vines are very 
productive, compact and upright in growth, with 
large leaves. The pods are 6 to 5 >4 inches long, 
broad, thick, curved and have splashes of bright red 
on yellowish green. 
Pkt., 10c; 14 lb., 20c; 1 lb., 30c; 2 lbs., 55c; 
5 lbs., $1.10. 
8 FORDHCOK FAVORITE. There has always 
been a large demand for a white seeded, dwarf, 
green podded bean. Pods nearly round, about 6 
inches long, fleshy and stringless. 
Fkt., 10c; 34 lb., 20c; 1 lb., 30c; 2 lbs., 55o; 
5 lbs., $1.25. 
