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ACGELER&tiuSSEB SEED Co. 
GENERAL OFFICES, WAREHOUSE, MAIL ORDER AND MARKET GARDENERS DEPTS. 
Arcade Annex, P. 0. Box 1228, 652 Mateo St., Los Angeles, Calif. 
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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS—Ask your Local Dealer for A^M Reliable Seeds. If he is 
unable to supply your needs, mail your order to the above address or visit one of the following 
- STORES - 
• 750 SOUTH SPRING STREET, LOS ANGELES, CALIF. • 122 WEST MAIN STREET, SANTA MARIA, CALIF. 
• 131-135 NORTH SIXTH STREET, BRAWLEY, CALIF. • 40 WEST GABILAN STREET, SALINAS, CALIF. 
• 838 WEST 165th STREET, GARDENA, CALIF. 
A8M 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. 
CulfurP during March and April, giving plants protec- 
VtUllUic (j 3 nggr 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 
Most popular garden type, producing 
large green edible buds. The buds are 
broad and full at base. Plants medium with large green thistle-like 
foliage. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 60c) (’A lb. $2.00) (lb. $6.00) postpaid. 
Asparagus Paradise 
ASPARAGUS 
1 oz. seed to 200 plants; 4 
lbs. seed to acre; plants to acre 
planted 18x24 inches—14,520; 
2x4 feet—5,445; 2x6 feet 
—3,630. 
r'lilfiiro seed during 
V^UITUre Qp April. 
Thin to 2 inches. Transplant 
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 Cuprocide 54 and Lethane 
440. See page 74. 
Mary Washington 
Early rust resistant variety. 
Rapidly replacing other varie¬ 
ties because in addition 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) ('A lb. 45c) (lb. 
$1.25) postpaid. 
MARKET GARDENERS ATTENTION! 
For your convenience we have added a fully equipped Market 
Gardeners Store to our warehouse building at 652 Mateo Street, 
Los Angeles. (One block north of East 7th Street, parallel to and 
between Alameda Street and Santa Fe Avenue.) 
An experienced salesman will always be in attendance to help 
you with your problems and to serve your requirements. Hours 
8:00 a. m. to 5:00 p. m. Monday through Friday. Saturday 8:00 
a. m. to 12:00 noon. 
FREE PARKING — EASY LOADING DOCK 
Paradise variety of asparagus is rapidly gaining in pop- 
d dUibe ularity. 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. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 60c) (’A lb. $2.00) (lb. $6.00) postpaid. 
ASPARAGUS ROOTS 
(Available January 1 to March 15) 
Culture one-year-old roots and do not cut them back. When 
VrfU u e planning ggg j-|aat roots are well spread out, so that the 
soil will touch every part. If this is not done the plant cannot thrive. 
Mary Washington 
(50c per doz.) (25 for $1.00) (100 for $2.50) (1,000 
for $16.00) postpaid. Write for quantity prices. 
Paradise 
BROCCOLI 
Italian Green Sprouting 
1 oz. seed to 5,CX)0 plants; !A 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. 
Do not confuse with the white 
heading sorts. Sown in seed bed 
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) (>A lb. $1.00) (lb. $3.00) postpaid. 
BRUSSELS SPROUTS 
AeM Medium Dwarf 
The flavor of the small sprouts or 
heads is more delicate than that of 
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) (lA lb. $1.00) (lb. $3.00) postpaid. 
AGGELER&tiuSSEB SEED Co. 
_ LOS ANGELES. CALIFORNIA _ 
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