ASPARAGUS 
CULTURE. W hen starting the seeds in beds, it is advisable to soak the seeds in waterfor 
24 hours before planting. This makes germination more rapid and certain. Sow in Febru¬ 
ary in beds broadcasted or in rows. When plants are well established, thin to about an inch 
apart. Hoe frequently during the summer. Plants will be ready to set in a permanent bed 
the following January, in soil worked to a depth of 16 to 18 inches. Leave the rows 3 oi 
4 feet apart, with at least 6 inches of soil over the roots. Shoots will be more rounded and 
tender by applying manure between rows and 2 pounds of nitrate of soda or ammonium 
sulphate to the square rod. Light sandy soil is preferable. 
MARY WASHINGTON. An improved and selected strain of the Martha Washington. Ear¬ 
lier and larger than the original. Shoots are firm and very tender. 1 oz. I5c; 4 oz* 35c; 
1 lb. $1.00, postpaid. 
Black Wax Prolific 
BUSH BEANS 
CULTURE. Sandy soil preferred in 
early spring, but heavy loam is best 
in summer. Plant the seeds when 
the ground is properly moistened 
and pulverized. Drills or rows should 
be at least 20 inches apart. If soil 
is heavy, one-half inch is deep 
enough ; plant about an inch deeper 
in sandy soil. Do not plant in soil 
that is too wet, nor irrigate immedi¬ 
ately after planting. During winter 
months do all irrigating in the morn¬ 
ing because water from the pipe is 
warm and will help growth. If ap¬ 
plied in the evening, water chills 
plants, cools the soil, retards the 
growth and causes mildew. Do not 
r permit the soil to dry. For home 
‘ yJ gardening, use a hose to water if 
possible at roots and never spray 
plants. 
BLACK WAX PROLIFIC. Early, 
very productive with handsome 
golden yellow round pods. Brittle, 
stringless and fine quality. Favored 
mostly for mid-summer gardenings. 
Plant from April to August. Vi lb. 
15c; 1 lb. 30c; 10 lbs. $2.50, postpaid. 
100 lbs. $13.00, F. O. B. Hollister. 
STRINGLESS GREEN POD. Good 
; / . j- A ' 
for market; fleshy, stririgless. Ten¬ 
der pods about 5j/2 inches long. Vi lb. 
15c; 1 lb. 30c; 10 lbs. $2.50 postpaid. 
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