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Henderson’s Palmetto Asparagus 
Larger, Earlier, More Uniform in Size, More Prolific and Disease- 
Resisting than any Other Asparagus Grown 
Asparagus grows easily in almost any good soil, but best results are 
obtained in well-enriched, deeply dug, sandy loam. A well cared for bed 
improves with age, and lasts for many years. It may be grown from 
seed, but much time is saved by planting roots. 
The Asparagus plant is slow to die down in the fall, so that the roots 
cannot safely be dug until about November 1st. By this time the soil 
is so cool that the plants do not root readily, consequently many are 
winter killed. For this reason, we advise only spring planting for any 
point north of Washington, D. C. 
Henderson’s Palmetto Asparagus is superior to all others. We have 
grown and thoroughly tested every known variety of Asparagus, but— 
in the American climate at least — Henderson’s Palmetto is the king of 
all Asparagus. It is superior in every way, larger, earlier, quicker in 
growth, more continuous in bearing and more uniform in size. The 
stalks average about an inch in diameter, the usual bunch of 15 shoots is 
1334 inches in circumference, and weighs about 2 pounds. It is delicious 
in flavor, extremely tender, and equally well adapted to all sections of the 
country. It is also less susceptible to disease, having yielded abundant 
crops where all other varieties have entirely failed. ( See engraving.) 
Henderson’s Palmetto Asparagus Seed, 10c. pkt., 15c. oz., 30c. 34 lb., 
80c. lb. A saving of one to two years is effected by planting roots. 
“/ wish you could see my two Palmetto Asparagus beds grown from seed sent from 
your establishment ten years ago. They are the wonder and admiration of all my 
acquaintances. The Asparagus is so large and fine and of fine flavor.” 
Mrs. LYDIA EDGERTON PUTNAM. Marietta, 0. 
Henderson’s Leaflet “Asparagus Culture” Free to customers when asked for. 
HENDERSON’S 
Palmetto Asparagus Roots 
Can be supplied from Nov. 1st to May 1st. 
Per 100 
Per 1,000 
$1.50 
S12.00 
2.50 
20.00 
genderson’s palmetto asparagus 
Three-year-old roots. 
Colossal. 2-year-old roots (.buyer paying'transit), SI.00 per 100; S8.00 per 1,000. 
For Parcel Post Zone rates see page 1 of cover. 100 2-year-old roots will weigh 
about 6 lbs. 100 3-year-old roots will weigh about 20 lbs. 
Henderson’s Palmetto Asparagus Proved Superior in an Eight-Year 
Test by New Jersey Experiment Station 
“Henderson’s Palmetto is by far the most productive sort; its productiveness, coupled 
•with its power of resisting diseases, makes it one of the most, if not the most, desirable 
variety of Asparagus. Donald's Elmira is second in order of yield, but it is exceeded 
by Henderson’8 Palmetto by 24 per cent, in early yield and 32 per cent, in total 
average yield (covering six years of cutting) and by nearly 36 per cent, in total yield 
of 1903 . It is thus evident that the cash return in Asparagus growing depends much 
upon the variety. In the six annual crops taken from the field, Henderson’ a Pal¬ 
metto gives an average cash return of $ 111.00 per acre more than the Elmira. The 
yield and value the last year reported on, 1903 , was even more pronounced in favor of 
Henderson’s Palmetto, the yield being 7,123 lbs. per acre; the returns for which were 
$ 839.87 per acre, an excess over Elmira that year of $ 221 . 88 , and over Barr's 
Mammoth, $ 333 - 12 .”— Bulletin No. 173 . 
Dalkeith Brussels Sprouts 
A very excellent selection of this estimable vegetable, far too little 
known to American gardeners. Sown in June in the latitude of New 
York, it produces an abundant crop of Sprouts—solid, succulent and 
delicious—-in the fall and early winter. It is hardier than Cabbage, 
just as easily grown, and available long after all other green vegetables 
are gone. Cultural directions are given in Cabbage Leaflet , sent free if 
asked for when ordering. (See engraving.) Price, 10c. pkt., 40c. oz., 
$1.25 14 lb. 
“ Our Pal¬ 
metto Aspara¬ 
gus bed plan¬ 
ted four years 
ago is fine.” 
Mrs. 
FRANK 
AGNEW , 
Winamac, 
Ind. 
“My Palmetto 
Asparagus 
roots were 
so nice that 
my neighbor 
is borrmvi ng 
my catalogue 
to order some 
like them." 
Mrs. E. 
MOTLEY , 
Plymouth, 
Ohio. 
SEND YOUR SEED ORDERS IN JANUARY OR FEBRUARY. 
There is a shortage in the supply, and the 
demand will be greater than ever. 
