S. E. HOLDRIDGE & SONS, NORWICH, CONN. 
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BLACK RASPBERRIES 
WINFIELD—This is the largest and sweetest Black Cap 
raspberry grown. It is perfectly hardy and early, ripening 
soon after our late strawberries have gone. It is very produc¬ 
tive and will out-yield any other variety. The berries are very 
large and firm. They will last much longer than the red rasp¬ 
berries, both before and after they are picked. The plants form 
a great many roots. It is free from mosaic and will withstand 
the New England winters, coming out in the spring without a 
plant killed. 
It is the most wonderful black raspberry we have ever 
seen. We have a strain of Winfield which we have kept and 
improved for a number of years. Our plants for this year made 
a fine growth and we have lowered our prices so that more of 
our customers may try them. 
Prices: 6 for 50c 12 for $1.00; 25 for $1.50; 50 for $2.50; 
100 for $4.00. Postpaid. 
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ASPARAGUS PLANTS 
CULTURE 
The roots should be planted in early spring, just as early 
as you can work the land. They should be set in furrows 5 to 
7 inches deep with the roots spread out somewhat in the furrow. 
A good practice is to open the furrow 8 to 12 inches, apply a 
liberal . amount- of well-rotted stable manure, well mixed with 
the soil filling the furrow to 5 or 7 inches deep before the roots 
are set. They should be covered with about 3 inches of soil 
until the young shoots start to come through. Then the furrows 
should be gradually filled in as the young plants grow, until 
the ground is level. In the garden, set in rows SV 2 feet apart, 
with roots 12 to 15 inches apart in the row; in large com¬ 
mercial plantings rows 4 to 5 feet apart are generally used. 
Asparagus needs good cultivation, with plenty of manure and 
fertilizer. 
MARY WASHINGTON VARIETY—This variety is gener¬ 
ally recognized as the best kind to grow. It is practically rust¬ 
proof and is very productive. We are offering for sale this year 
1 and 2 year plants. These plants were grown from the best 
seed available and have not been transplanted. 
1 year plants, 25 plants for 50c; 50 plants for 75c; 100 for 
$1.00; 500 for $4.00; 1,000 for $7.00. 
2 year plants, 25 plants for 75c; 50 plants for $1.00; 100 
plants for $1.50; 500 for $6.00; 1,000 for $10.00. 
RHUBARB OR PIE PLANT 
MYATTS LINNEAUS—The best variety. The first thing 
in the spring to furnish material for pies and sauce. Easy to 
grow and very healthy. Large, early, tender and yields abun¬ 
dantly. 
Prices: 3 for 25c; 8 for 50c; 20 for $1.00; 50 for $2.25; 
100 for $4.00. Postpaid. 
