VEGETABLE SEEDS 
ASPARAGUS 
SEED AND ROOT CULTURE 
WASHINGTON — SEED—CULTURE— As¬ 
paragus may be grown in almost any soil 
or situation, but special success is attained 
in thoroughly enriched, deeply dug sandy 
loam. Beds cared for improve with age, 
lasting for many years. Asparagus may 
be grown from seed, but as it should not 
be cut before it is three or four years old, 
time is saved by buying and planting roots. 
A rust resistant and vigorous growing As¬ 
paragus introduced by the U. S. Depart¬ 
ment of Agriculture. It produces large, 
straight stalks of excellent quality with frm 
and delicious tips. Oz. 10c; 14 lb. 30c; 
lb. 75c, postpaid. 
ASPARAGUS ROOTS —Successful asparagus 
culture depends largely upon the prepa¬ 
ration of t the plant bed and the way in 
which the roots are placed in the soil. A 
loose, well-drained soil is preferable, but 
the heaviest clay can be converted into an 
ideal asparagus bed if the following di¬ 
rections are followed closely: 
Dig a trench for each proposed row, 12 to 
15 inches wide and 15 to 18 inches deep. If 
the subsoil at this depth is hard, spade it 
thoroughly with a spading fork. Put back 
part of the soil that has been removed, 
breaking up all clots and lumps, and mix¬ 
ing in a liberal quantity of rotted stable 
manure, to within 6 inches of the top. Spread 
out the root crown upon a small mound of 
earth so that it is slightly elevated above 
the side roots. Cover with three or four 
inches of rich soil and firm down well by 
tapping. 
Such a treatment will leave a quantity of 
soil remaining at the edge of the trench. 
This is to be drawn over the plants as soon 
as they have grown. When all of this soil has 
been put back and the row is level or 
slightly higher than the surrounding gar¬ 
den, cultivate freuqently and thoroughly 
for the rest of the season. In the Fall 
mulch with several inches of straw or ma¬ 
nure to prevent heaving. 
If balanced asparagus is desired, this can 
be produced by placing drain tile or an in¬ 
verted flower pot over the growing shoots 
in the Spring. 
WASHINGTON— Two-year-old roots, 50 for 
90c; $1.50 per 100, postpaid. ..Not post¬ 
paid, 50 for 75c; $1.25 per 100; $8.50 per 
1,000. 
BEANS—BUSH SNAP 
50 LBS. MAY BE ORDERED AT 100 LB. PRICE 
CULTURE— These can be planted at any time from April 
1st (or after danger of frost is past) to September 1st. 
To have a continuous supply, plant them at intervals of 
every two weeks. They thrive best in good, light, loamy 
soil, as they have a tendency to rust if planted in stiff 
or heavy soil. Plant in rows 2*4 to 3 feet apart and 3 
to 4 inches apart in the rows. Cover 1 V 2 inches deep. 
Give only light cultivation after plants are 6 inches high. 
About 1 pound is required to plant 50 feet of row and 
from 60 to 100 lbs. to the acre. 
BURPEES STRINGLESS (54 days)—5 in. slightly curved, 
round green fleshy stringless pod. Canning variety. 1 lb., 
20c; 2 lbs. 35c; 5 lbs. 75c; 10 lbs. $1.40; 100 lbs. $12.00; 
not postpaid. 
ROGERS STRINGLESS BLACK VALENTINE (55 days) — 
6 in. fairly straight, round dark green stringless pod. It 
is recommended for the earliest crop on account of its 
resistance to bad weather conditions. 1 lb. 20c; 2 lbs. 
35c; 5 lbs. 75c; 10 lbs. $1.40; 100 lbs. $12.50: not postpaid. 
STRINGLESS RED VALENTINE (54 days)—6 in fairly 
straight green pod. 1 lb. 20c; 2 lbs. 35c; 5 lbs. 
75c; 10 lbs. $1.40; 100 lbs. $12.00; not postpaid. 
BOUNTIFUL (51 days)—This is one of the first early va¬ 
rieties and continues bearing through a longer season 
than most other sorts, and if used when very young is 
entirely free from strings and considered the best flat 
snap. 1 lb. 20c; 2 lbs. 35c; 5 lbs. 75c; 10 lbs. $1.40; 100 
lbs. $12.00; not postpaid. 
FULL MEASURE 
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