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COMSTOCK, FERRE & COMPANY 
VEGETABLE SEEDS 
Reliable Strains of the Finest Varieties for 
Market and Home Gardens 
ASPARAGUS 
May be grown from seed, or better from year old roots, 
planted in early Spring 18 inches apart in 3 to 4 foot rows. 
The roots should be spread out horizontally and set 6 
inches^ deep, covering but lightly at first. The seed may be 
sown in rows and the roots transplanted the following year. 
Cutting should be light until the second or third year after 
transplanting. 
MARY WASHINGTON The finest variety in cultivation. 
Large stalked and a vigorous grower, resistant to rust. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; ^ lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00. 
MARY WASHINGTON ROOTS We recommend the use 
of strong one year old roots of this variety as being as 
large as can be transplanted without a setback. 
60 roots 90c; 100, $1.65, postpaid. 
Not prepaid 500, $6.00; 1000, $11.00. 
ARTICHOKE 
A perennial with fleshy thistle-like heads, cooked like As¬ 
paragus. Sow in April and transplant 2 feet apart in 3 foot 
rows. Bank with earth for winter protection. 
GREEN GLOBE Large globular heads. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 40c; lb. $1.25. 
BEANS 
Beans are tender and should not be planted until 
danger from frost is past. Sow in drills 2 inches 
deep and 23^ to 3 feet apart at intervals from the first 
of May until August. A larger yield will be obtained 
if the plants are thinned to 3 inches apart. Cultivate 
freely but not when the vines are wet. Approxi¬ 
mate weight; 1 Bu. 60 lbs.; 1 Qt. 2 lbs.; 1 Pt. 1 lb. 
Inoculate with Nodogen for best results. 1 Bu. 
size 35c. Garden size 20c. 
We recommend thorough dusting with Rotenone 
Dust as an efficient control for Mexican Bean Beetle. 
15 lbs. of any variety at the 100 lb. rate. 
5 lbs. of any variety at the 10 lb. rate. 
2 lbs. of any variety - 55c. 
Dwarf Green Podded Varieties 
STRINGLESS GREEN POD Probably more 
generally planted than any other green podded 
variety. The round green pods are meaty and 
remain tender until full grown 
Pkt. 10c; Lb. 30c; 10 lbs. $1.90, postpaid. 
Not prepaid, 100 lbs., 14c per lb. 
String^less Green Pod 
