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Acgeler dMusser Seed Co. 
General Offices, Warehouse and Mail Order Dept. 
Arcade Annex, P. 0. Box 1228, 652 Mateo St., Los Angeles, Calif. 
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Ask your Local Dealer for A^M Reliable Seeds. If he is unable to supply your needs, mail your 
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A®M RELIABLE VEGETABLE SEEDS 
Do not take chances when buying seeds. A&M RELIABLE VEGETABLE SEEDS are sold to many of our largest and most critical market 
growers. These growers cannot afford to buy anything but the best seed obtainable. Remember the purchase of good reliable seed is a sound 
investment. PLANTING DIRECTIONS AND CHART will be found on pages 30, 78, 79, and on the inside front and back covers. 
MARKET GROWERS—NOTE: Please write for special quantity prices. 
ARTICHOKE 
1 oz. seed to 500 plants; 6 oz. to acre; planted 2x4 feet, 5,445 plants. 
Culture Sow seed during March and April, giving plants protec- 
^ e tion until danger of frost is past. Transplant in rows 4 
feet apart by 2 feet in the row. Where climate is mild artichokes 
usually produce the second year from seed. Where winters are severe 
the crowns should be heavily mulched for protection. 
Large Green Globe !^ 0St popu,ar ..garden type producing 
y vji ww ^ large green edible buds. The buds are 
broad and full at base. Plants medium with large green thistle-like 
foliage. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 60c) (14 lb. $2.00) (lb. $6.00) postpaid. 
ASPARAGUS 
1 oz. seed to 200 plants; 4 lbs. seed to acre; plants to acre 
planted 18 x 24 inches—14,520; 2x4 feet—5,445; 2x6 feet—3,630. 
CillfnrP ^ ar 4 seed during March or April. Thin to 2 inches. Trans- 
V^Uliure p| an t following February in furrows 10 to 12 inches deep, 
setting roots 1 foot apart in furrows and 2 feet apart between rows for 
home culture, and 2 x 4 to 5 feet for field culture. Cover roots 3 
inches and as they grow throw soil toward the plant. Do not cut 
asparagus the first year. When berries show red cut the plants close 
to the ground; burn to destroy germs of mildew and rust. Keep mil¬ 
dew, rust, and red spider in check by frequently spraying with Cup- 
rocide and Lethane 440. See page 84. 
Man/ Wacfiinnfon Ear L ruat resistant variety. Rapidly Te¬ 
rnary YYasnmgron placing other varieties because in ad¬ 
dition to its freedom from rust it is also a heavy producer. Shoots are 
of rich dark green color with tightly folded tips. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 20c) 
(14 lb. 45c) (lb. $1.25) postpaid. 
Arnpntpni! An ear L va riety producing large thick green shoots 
3 cUII w i^ p Ur p| e heads and of good flavor. A good can¬ 
ning variety as well as for the home: garden. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 20c) 
(14 lb. 45c) (lb. $1.25) postpaid. 
ASPARAGUS ROOTS 
Culture one -y e a r -old roots and do not cut them back. When 
u e planting see that roots are well spread out, so that the 
soil will touch every part. If this is not done the plant cannot thrive. 
Mary Washington $200 ’ "• 000 ,ot 
Paradise " E * nis new variet y °f asparagus is rapidly gaining in pop- 
d du ac u | ar jty. It has the same deliciously mild flavor as Mary 
Washington, is also early and resistant to rust, but is a much heavier 
yielder. The shoots are of the same rich green as Mary Washing¬ 
ton. (50c per doz.) (50 for $1.75) (100 for $2.50) (1,000 for 
$20.00) postpaid. Write for quantity prices. 
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Broccoli Italian Sprouting 
BROCCOLI 
1 oz. seed to 5,000 plants; 14 oz. to 100-foot row; 5 oz. seed for 
plants for acre; plant 18 to 24 inches in row and 24 to 40 inches be¬ 
tween rows. 
Italian Green Sprouting SS£"soTinMd 
and transplanted same as cauliflower. Prefers a cool growing period, 
therefore plant from July to October. Plant forms sprouts about 6 
inches long and produces head of deep green buds, which should be 
cut before opening in yellow blossoms. After the sprouts are cut they 
will be replaced by others, which will keep you supplied from 8 to 10 
weeks. A delicious vegetable. Cook and serve as you would asparagus. 
(Pkt. 10c) (oz. 30c) (1/4 lb. $1.00) (lb. $3.00) postpaid. 
BRUSSELS SPROUTS 
ASM Medium Dwarf SkTMf 5 
cabbage. The plants are of dwarf, robust habit and thickly covered 
with the small compact heads. The culture is the same as for cab¬ 
bage. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 30c) (14 lb. $1.00) (lb. $3.00) postpaid. 
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