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SPARGEL (Ger.) 
ASPARAGUS 
SPARAGIO (It.) 
One ounce of seed will sow 75 feet of row and produce about 250 plants. 
From ScG<Js SOW seed as early as P° ssible j n s P rin g- The plants should be set in the permanent 
out the roots. 
1. WASHINGTON—The Best Variety. This variety has proven as nearly rust-proof as is possible to 
produce Asparagus. It is much in demand on account of its heavy yield and fine flavor. The stalks are 
rich, dark green color, tinted darker at tips. Fkt., 10c; oz., 15c; V4 lb., 35c. 
C....L AH._L, Roots can be set from February to May, or in the fall, in 
rresn L/UQ Asparagus KOOtS October or November. 10O roots plant a toed 100 feet 
long- and are sufficient for a medium garden. An acre requires 4000 to 7000 roots. 
WASHINGTON. (Rust-resistant). A new rust-resisting pedigreed Asparagus. It stands ahead of all 
others in size, vigor, tenderness and quality. 2-yr. roots, 25 for 75c; 100 for $2.50, postage extra. 
GROWING ASPARAGUS. The size of Asparagus de¬ 
pends more on high fertilization than on the variety. Well- 
drained, rich soil, where it will not be in the way when 
the rest of the garden is plowed is best. Two-year-old roots 
give quickest results. Plow or dig out a trench 18 inches 
wide, 6 to 10 inches deep, making the trenches 6 to 8 feet 
apart. In the bottom of the furrow use 4 to 6 inches of 
well-rotted manure, then cover with 2 or 3 inches of good 
soil. The roots are set 12 to 16 inches apart, and should 
be spread out carefully and afterwards covered with about 
2 inches of soil. Do not cover with too much soil the first 
year, but the following years they can be hilled up. If 
white Asparagus is wanted the beds should be thrown 
higher than if wanted for green Asparagus. Do not cut 
Asparagus too late in the spring, as it exhausts the plant. 
The most practical growers on the day they stop cutting, 
throw down the beds with a plow, then harrow the ground, 
leaving the plants to grow. In November the tops are cut 
off and a mulch of manure put on the top of the rows, 
which is afterwards worked into the soil, when the beds 
are thrown up in the spring. For a small garden, Aspar¬ 
agus roots can be set in double rows instead of single. 
BEANS 
BOHNEN (Ger.) 
FAGINOLI (It.) 
Dwarf or Bush Varieties 
Always popular and easily grown. If planted every 2 or 
3 weeks, commencing after all danger of frost has passed 
and continuing until about August 15th, a supply will be 
kept up during the whole summer. 
One pound plants about 100 feet. An acre requires 1 to iy z 
bushels. Half pound planted every 3 weeks is sufficient for a 
medium garden. They are ready for table from 40 to 50 days 
after planting. 
Culture. To produce the best results. Beans should have a 
good soil and deep or thorough tillage before planting and shallow 
cultivation afterwards to prevent too much disturbing of the 
roots. For field culture plant in rows 2% feet apart, dropping the 
Beans 3 to 4 inches apart in the rows, covering about 2 inches 
with soil. In small gardens, rows may be 18 inches apart. Up to 
the time of blooming, cultivate often, but never while the vines 
are wet, and do not disturb the roots, especially after blooming, 
as they will blight and the crop will be reduced. Constant picking 
extends bearing. 
Insect Remedies—For Mexican Bean Beetle, dust the under side 
of leaves with Rotenone or Pyrocide. See page 61. 
For fungous diseases and rust, spray with Bordeaux Mixture. 
Full Measure Dwarf Beans 
biant btringless Green Pod 
Green Podded Beans 
2 TENDERGREEN. One of the very best of the 
round, green-podded Beans. Fleshy pods about 6 
inches long, strictly stringless and of fine quality. 
Very productive and closely resembles an improved 
Full Measure Bean. 
Fkt., 10c; y z lb., 20o; 1 11)., 30c; 2 lbs., 55c; 
5 lbs., $1.10. 
3 IMPROVED EARLIEST RED VALENTINE. 
A well-known very early sort. Pods of medium 
length, about 4% inches long, of medium green color, 
curved, cylindrical, with crease in the back, very 
fleshy, crisp and tender. Vines medium to large. 
Fkt., 10c; H 11>., 20c; 1 lb., 30c; 2 lbs., 55c; 
5 lbs., $1.10. 
4 STRINGLESS RED VALENTINE. Similar to 
Improved Earliest Red Valentine except the pods are 
entirely stringless. 
Fkt., 10c; y 2 lb., 20c; 1 lb., 30c; 2 lbs., 55c; 
5 lbs., $1.10. 
5 STRINGLESS GREEN POD. A very handsome, 
long, cylindrical, medium maturing green Bean. 
Pods larger than those of Valentine and straighter. 
Very fleshy and remain crisp and tender longer. 
Vines of vigorous growth and productiveness. A 
very desirable sort for home gardens and largely 
grown for market. 
Fkt., 10o; Vi lb., 20c; 1 lb., 30c; 2 lbs., 55c; 
5 lbs., $1.10. 
6 GIANT STRINGLESS GREEN POD. A highly 
productive and very handsome sort, yines vigorous, 
spreading. Pods large, round, averaging larger and 
straighter than the Stringless Green Pod, but a few 
days later. 
Fkt., 10c; y 2 lb., 20c; 1 lb., 30c; 2 lbs., 55c; 
5 lbs., $1.10. 
7 DWARF HORTICULTURAL. Very popular in 
most localities, especially for market, as theyare 
valuable both for snap Beans and shelling. They 
become fit for use as shelled Beans early, and in this 
condition the Beans are large, easily shelled and 
equal to Lima Beans in quality. The vines are very 
productive, compact and upright in growth, with 
large leaves. The pods are 5 to 6% inches long, 
broad, thick, curved and have splashes of bright red 
on yellowish green. 
Fkt., 10c; y 2 lb., 20c; 1 lb., 30c; 2 lbs., 55c; 
5 lbs., $1.10. 
8 FORDHOOK FAVORITE. There has always 
been a large demand for a white seeded, dwarf, 
green podded bean. Pods are round, fleshy, tender, 
and strictly stringless, 5% to 6 inches long. Seeds 
pure ivory-white. 
Fkt., 10c; y z lb., 20c; 1 lb., 35c; 2 lbs., 60c; 
5 lbs., $1.25. _ 
ALL 10c PACKETS ARE 3 FOR 25c; ALL 15c PACKETS ARE 2 FOR 25c 
