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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 
pcd, but much time is saved by planting roots. 
The Asparagus plant is slow to die down in the fall, so that the roots 
lannot 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. Wc 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 
inches in circumference, and weighs about 2 pounds. It is delicious 
in flavor, extremely tender, and equally well adapted to all sections of the 
3ountry. It is also less susceptible to disease, having yielded abundant 
pops where all other varieties have entirely failed. (See colored illustra¬ 
tion.) 
Henderson’s Palmetto Asparagus Seed, 10c. pkt., 15c. oz., 30c. J -i lb., 
30c. lb. A saving of one to two years is effected by planting roots. 
“I wish you could sec 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 . 
415 Fifth St., Marietta, O. 
HENDERSON’S 
Palmetto Asparagus Roots 
Can be supplied from Nov. 1 si to May 1 si. 
PRICES (buyer paying transit). Per 100 1 Per 1,000 
Two-year-old roots. Si.50 $10.00 
Three-year-old roots. 2.50 I 20.00 
Colossal. 2 -year-old roots (buyer paying transit), SI .00 per 100 ; $ 6.00 per 1 , 000 . 
For Parcel Post Zone rates see page 2 of cover. 100 2-year-old roots will weigh 
about 6 lbs. 100 3-year-old roots will weigh about 2(3 lbs. 
Henderson’s Palmetto Asparagus Proved Superior in an Eight-Year 
Test by New Jersey Experiment Station 
“ Tire question of varieties for setting new plantations is a very important one. 
'Lenderson’s Palmetto is by far the most productive sort; its productiveness, coupled 
vilh Us power of resisting diseases, makes it one of the most, if not the most, desirable 
’ariely oj Asparagus. Donald's Elmira is second in order of yield, but it is exceeded 
>y Henderson's Palmetto by 24 per cent, in early yield and 32 per cent, in total 
iverage yield (covering six years of cutting) and by nearly 36 per cent, in total yield 
f 1903 - It is thus evident that the cash return in Asparagus growing depends much 
ipon the variety. In the six annual crops taken from the field, Henderson's Pal- 
hello gives an average cash return of $ 111.00 per acre more than the Elmira. The 
•ield and value the last year reported on, 1903 , was even more pronounced in favor of 
Lender son'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 . 
“Our Palmetto Asparagtis bed planted four years ago is fine." 
Mrs. FRANK AGNEW, Winamac, Ind. 
“My Palmetto Asparagus roots were so nice that my neighbor is borrowing my 
atalogue to order some like them." 
Mrs. E. MOTLEY, Plymouth, Ohio. 
Henderson’s Leaflet “Asparagus Culture” Free to customers when asked for. 
Dalkeith Brussels Sprouts 
1 —cellent selection of this estimable vegetable far too little 
merican gardeners. Sown in June in tlie latitude of New 
duces an abundant crop of Sprouts—solid, succulent and 
the fall and early winter. It is hardier than Cabbage, 
as easily grown, and available long after all other green vegetables 
Cultural directions arc given in Cabbage Leaflet, sent free if 
for when ordering. (See engraving.) Price, 10c. pkt., 30c. oz., 
M lb., S3.00 lb. 
“ I have been 
getting seeds 
from y o u 
since 1896 and 
they have al¬ 
ways givcyi me 
t h e greatest 
satisfaction. I 
wish particu¬ 
larly to speak 
of the most de¬ 
licious Brus- 
s e l s Sprouts 
from your 
Dalkeith 
seed." 
JOSEPH 
EMRY, 
St. Kitts, 
B. IV. I. 
Henderson’s palmetto asparagus 
