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The young, tender shoots of asparagus have been used 
as a vegetable for over two thousand years. It can be grown 
in practically every part of the United States except in 
areas of extreme heat. 
Asparagus is the most permanent of all vegetable crops, 
because of this it is obvious that the home gardener should 
plan to place it in a separate bed that can stand for years. 
No soil is too rich for asparagus, it will grow in any ordi¬ 
nary good garden soil but will not produce tender stalks 
without liberal supply of commercial fertilizer and plenty 
of moisture. 
For the home gardener it is usually too troublesome to 
start asparagus from seed, for a moderate price you can 
purchase dormant one-year crowns or roots, thus hasten¬ 
ing ultimate production for several years. It takes 60 to 70 
roots for 100 foot row. Rows should be 4 to 5 feet apart. 
If planting from seed, it is best to drill thinly in rows 15 
inches apart during March or early April, thin out to two 
inches apart the strong plants. Transplant during Febru¬ 
ary, setting the roots 1 foot apart in rows 4 feet apart. The 
rows should be 10 to 12 inches deep and running north and 
south, getting the sun on both sides. Cover the roots about 
3 inches and as the plants grow, continue to cover until 
rows are filled. 
Giant Washington. The genuine rust resistant strain, 
stalks long, rich dark green. Thick and heavy of excellent 
tender quality. Packets, 5c; oz., 15c, postpaid. 
KENTUCKY WONDER BEANS 
AnidoltMzed, 
Artichokes originally came from the Southern 
Mediterranean. It is primarily a winter vegetable 
and is produced in certain parts of California where 
the areas are frost free in winter and cool and foggy 
in summer. 
Mary Washington. A special selection of Giant Wash¬ 
ington. Somewhat earlier and larger but equally resistant 
to rust. Packets, 5c; oz., 15c, postpaid. 
Other Varieties. Argenteul and Palmetto. 
Packets, 5c; oz., 15c, postpaid. 
In the producing areas suckers are used in place 
of seed so as to insure winter production of heads. 
Although the plant is a Perennial, without the pecu¬ 
liar climatic conditions the production of artichokes 
is not advisable. They may however, be grown in 
many frosty areas if the proper precautions are taken. 
Seed may be sown at any time except during the 
hottest weather when all seed beds require special care. 
Soil should be a free moist loam and seed should be 
planted an inch deep. Transplant when six inches 
high in rows four feet apart each way. Save offsets 
from best plants for new supply as artichokes never 
come true to seed. When transplanting seedlings 
reject those with spindly leaves. The best edible 
variety is Green Globe. Packet, 5c; oz., 75c, 
postpaid. 
Jerusalem Artichokes are adapted to nearly 
all sections west of the Cascade Mountains and the 
irrigated sections east of the Cascades. Used most 
extensively as stock feed for hogs, cattle, sheep and 
horses. For best results they should be fed with grain 
or legume hay, or both. This type of Artichoke re¬ 
quires the same soil and cultural methods as pota¬ 
toes. 500 to 800 cut tubers are required to plant an 
acre. 10 Ibs., $1.00, postpaid. 
The Bean is a native of the far east and has been 
cultivated from the earliest times. No doubt the bean 
is used more generally than any other vegetable 
both for its delicious edible green pod and the nu¬ 
tritious seed. 
Beans are classified into two groups. The Dwarf 
or Bush variety and the Pole or Climbing type. These 
two groups are again divided into two distinct types. 
The Green Podded varieties and the Wax or Yellow 
Podded varieties. 
Nearly all the bush varieties are 10 to 12 days 
earlier than the pole, which makes them a favorite 
among the home and market gardeners. 
We offer a great many different varieties, however, 
the consensus of expert opinion indicates that the 
following varieties are most generally grown: 
Greenpod Bush Type —Burpee Stringless Green- 
pod, Stringless Refugee, Stringless Black Valentine. 
Greenpod Pole Type —Kentucky Wonder Green- 
pod, Oregon Giant Greenpod. 
Wax or Yellowpod Bush —Golden Wax, Davis 
Wax, Pencilpod Black Wax. 
Wax or Yellowpod Pole —Kentucky Wonder Wax. 
