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ASPARAGUS 
One ounce of seed will sow 75 feet of row and produce about 250 plants). WASHINGTON. (Rust-resistant.) A new rust-resisting, pedigreed 

s da ly a piblemine th ing. Th Asparagus. It stands ahead of all others in size, vigor, tenderness and 
From Seeds pre lodd eect in tre permanent bel when one —«duality. 2-yr. roots, 25 for 75¢; 100 for $2.25, postpaid. 
ay eke So The Asparagus may be cut the third year after setting GROWING ASPARAGUS. The size of Asparagus depends more on 
. high fertilization than on the variety. Well-drained, rich soil is best. 
1. WASHINGTON—The Best Variety. This variety has" proven as Plow or dig out a trench 18 inches wide, 6 to 10 inches deep, making the 
nearly rust-proof as is possible to produce Asparagus. It is much in trenches 6 to 8 feet apart. In the bottom of the furrow use 4 to 6 inches 
demand on account of its heavy yield and fine flavor. The stalks are of well-rotted manure, then cover with 2 or 3 inches of good soil. The 
rich, dark green color, tinted darker at tips. roots are set 12 to 15 inches apart, and should be spread out carefully 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c. and tier eipe aed with ment 2 fa ee of soil. vs not aE far 
Roots can be set from Feb- too much soil the first year, but the following years they can be hi 
Fresh Dug Asparagus Roots ruary to May, le the fall, up. If white Asparagus is wanted the beds should be thrown higher than 
in October or November. 100 roots plant a bed 100 feet long and if wanted for green Asparagus. Do not cut Asparagus too late in the 
are sufficient for a medium garden. An acre requires 4000 spring, as it exhausts the plant. In November the tops are cut off and 
to 7000 roots. a mulch of manure put on the top of the rows. 
BEANS Dwarf or Bush Varieties 
If planted every 2 or 3 weeks, commencing after all danger of frost In small gardens, rows may be 18 inches apart. Up to the time of bloom- 
has passed and continuing until about August 15th, a supply will be kept ing, cultivate often, but never while the vines are wet, and do not 
up during the whole summer. f disturb the roots, especially after blooming, as they will blight and the 
ee pound deca about eh peeks An oi teh 1 to 14 bushel crop will be reduced. Constant picking extends bearing. 
alf pound planted every weeks is sufficient for a medium garden. ee ige te : . 
They are ready for table from 40 to 50 days after planting. Pe hemedice— ee eee Bee meee aust achanacl dele 
Culture. For field culture plant in rows 2% feet apart, dropping the ; Urey aie ae caas es A 
Beans 3 to 4 inches apart in the rows, covering about 2 inches with soil. For fungous diseases and rust, spray with Bordeaux Mixture. 
Green Podded Beans 
2 Tender reen One of the very best of the round, green- 7 GIANT STRINGLESS GREEN POD. A highly productive and 
: i g podded Beans. Fleshy pods about 6 inches long, very handsome sort. Vines vigorous, spreading. Pods large, round, 
strictly stringless and of fine quality. Very productive and closely averaging larger and straighter than the Stringless Green Pod, but a 
resembles an improved Full Measure Bean. 
Pkt., 10c; 4% lb., 20c; 1 Ih., 35c; 2 1bs., 60c; 5 lbs., $1.25. 
PLENTIFUL. This outstanding variety won an All-America Award 
in 1939. It is a green, flat-podded, bush bean of the Bountiful type. 
Pods are long, straight and medium deep green. Extremely brittle and 
stringless. 
Pkt., 10c; 14 Ib., 20c; 1 1b., 35c; 2 lbs., 60c; 5 1bs., $1.25. 
IMPROVED EARLIEST RED VALENTINE. A _ well-known, 
very early sort. Pods of medium length, about 414 inches long, of 
medium green color, curved, cylin- 
rical, with crease in the back, very 
fleshy, crisp and tender. Vines 
medium to large. 
Pkt.,10c; 14 1b., 20c; 1 Ib., 35c; 
2 lbs., 60c; 5 1b8., $1.25. 

























5 STRINGLESS RED VALEN- 
TINE. Similar to Improved 
Earliest Red Valentine except the 
pods are stringless. 
Pkt.,10c; 4% Ib., 20c; 1 Ib., 35c; 
2 1bs., 60c; 5 1bS8., $1.25. 
6 STRINGLESS GREEN POD. 
A very handsome, long, cylindri- 
cal, 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. 
Pkt.,10c; 14 Ib., 20c; 1 1b., 35c; 
2 lbs., €0c; 5 1bs., $1.25, 
Tendergreen 
Vegetable Garden at Hayfields, | 
few days later. 
Pkt., 10c; 14 lb., 20c; 1 1b., 35c; 2 lbs., GOc; 5 lbs., $1.25. 
8 DWARF HORTICULTURAL. Very popular in most localities, 
especially for market, as they are 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 514 inches long, broad, 
thick, curved and have splashes of bright red on yellowish green. 
Pkt., 10c; 14 lb., 20c; 1 1b., 35c; 2 lbs., 60c; 5 lbs., $1.25. 
9 FULL MEASURE (Perfection Stringless). A very desirable 
round-podded variety with pods about 614 inches long, which are solid, 
meaty, brittle and stringless. It is a little later than Stringless Green 
Pod and is a splendid Bean for home or market use. 
Pkt., 10c; 14 lb., 20c; 1 1b., 35c; 2 lbs., 60c; 5 lbs., $1.25. 
10 STRINGLESS GREEN REFUGEE. A stringless Bean having 
the many excellent qualities of Late Refugee or 1000 to 1. As hardy and 
productive as the old Late Refugee; seed same color, and retaining all 
the good qualities of that sort. Vine 15 to 18 inches*tall. Pods 5% 
inches long, round, meaty, slightly curved and containing 5 or 6 beans. 
Fkt., 10c; 14 Ib., 20c; 1 1b., 35c; 2 Ibs., 60c; 5 lbs., $1.25. 
11 BOUNTIFUL. An improved long Yellow Six Weeks; earlier, very 
much larger and more tender. It is very hardy, extremely early, pro- 
lific, and bears continuously for several weeks. Pods are flat, abso- 
lutely stringless, rich green, large and handsome. For very early or 
very late planting it is desirable for both home garden and market. 
Pkt., 10c; % 1b., 20c; 1 1b., 35c; 2 Ibs., 60c; 5 1bs., $1.25. 
12 TENNESSEE GREEN POD. A dwarf, early snap Bean, very 
hardy and more’ capable of withstanding inclement weather than most 
other sorts. The vines are large, somewhat spreading, prolific. The 
pods are very long (often 6 to 7 inches) flat, irregular in shape, of dark 
and vivid green color. 
Pkt., 10c; 14 Ib., 20c; 1 1b., 35c; 2 1lbs., 60c; 5 lbs., $1.25. 

ndian Hill, Cincinnati, Ohio 

ALL 10c PACKETS ARE 3 FOR 
25c; ALL 15c PACKETS ARE 2 FOR 25¢ — when ordering, see page 64 of this catalog. 
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