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ASPARAGUS 
SOWING OF ASPARAGUS SEED 
Seed should be sown as early as possible in the spring so as to give 
the plants a long growing season. The roots may be transplanted the 
following spring or may be left in the ground another year to be 
transplanted as two year olds. 
1 ounce should produce 250 roots. 
PLANTING OF ASPARAGUS ROOTS 
For convenience in cultivation, we suggest planting Asparagus 
Roots in rows. Dig a trench 8 to 10 inches deep and at least 1 foot 
wide. Place | inch of top soil in the bottom of the trench; well rotted 
manure may be mixed with this soil, Then pack firmly by tramping. 
We are now ready for the roots. Unpack and trim off all broken or 
bruised roots. Spread the roots out evenly in the bottom of the 
trench with crown or buds up. Cover and pack with top soil until the 
crowns are covered to a depth of 2 inches. As the plants grow, fill in 
the trench until it is level. Rows should be 4 feet apart; roots 15 to 18 
inches apart in the row. 
A very light cutting may be made the second season after the 
roots are planted but it is not advisable to make normal cuttings until 
the following year. 
*xMARY WASHINGTON: The best of the rust resistant strains 
developed by the United States Department of Agriculture. Shoots 
are large and grow more rapidly than other kinds. They are of an 
attractive green color with purple tops and are very tender and of 
splendid quality. 
SEED: Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; % lb. 40 cts.; lb. $1.35. 1 oz. of 
seed will produce 250 plants. 
ROOTS: One year No. | (weight about 75 Ibs. per 1000), Doz. 40 
cts.; 50 roots $1.00; 100 roots $1.50, Prepaid. 1000 roots 
$8.00, Not prepaid. 
Two year No. | (weight about 200 Ibs. per 1000), Doz. 60 cts.; 
50 roots $1.50; 100 roots $2.50, Prepaid. 1000 roots $10.00, Not 
prepaid. z 
“Thanks for the prompt shipment of Asparagus Roots. It is a fine a lot and arrived 
in good order—best I ever set.’’ 
June 3, 1940 W. W. Foland 
Armonk, N. Y. 
SNAP BEANS 
1 Ib. will plant 100 foot row 
60-90 Ibs. will plant 1 acre 
GREEN BUSH BEANS 
Plant after danger of frost is past, 4 inches apart and 
1 inch deep in 2% to 3 foot rows. For continuous har- 
vest, plant every two or three weeks to July Ist to 10th. 
PLENTIFUL: 48 days, 70 seeds per oz. (All-America 
winner for 1938.) A green flat-podded variety, 
much like Bountiful; however, the pods are longer 
and larger and very attractive. The only criticism 
that we have is the glazed appearance in contrast 
with the velvety texture of Bountiful. Pkt. 10 cts.; 
¥% |b. 20 cts.; lb. 35 cts.; 2 lbs. 60 cts.; 5 Ibs. $1.10; 
15 lbs. $2.85; 100 lbs. $16.15. 
*BOUNTIFUL: 49 days, 65 seeds per oz. The most 
popular green podded snap bean for the markets that 
demand a flat podded variety. It is early and ships 
well. The long, flat, light green pod grows from 6% 
to 7 inches in length. The pod is rather thin walled 
and not of the best quality. We do not recommend 
Bountiful for home use or canning. Pkt. 10 cts.; 
1% Ib. 20 cts.; lb. 30 cts.; 2 lbs. 55 cts.; 5 Ibs. $1.00; 
15 lbs. $2.50; 100 Ibs. $14.00. 
Tendergreen is the best green bush bean for home garden and is = 4TENDERGREEN: 54 days, 65 seeds per oz. We 
becoming more popular each year as a market variety. For an 
abundant supply throughout the season make additional plantings 
every two or three weeks. 
have never found a bush snap bean that equals 
Tendergreen for quality. The pods are 6 to 7 inches 
long, smooth, round as a pencil, entirely stringless, 
Market growers who order in larger amounts light green color and very meaty. A good canning 
than are quoted in this catalogue, should write variety. Pkt. 10 cts.; % lb. 20 cts.; lb. 30 cts.; 
for special quantity prices. 

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