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GARDEN FOR DEFENSE 
OF COUNTRY AND HOME 

PLAN AND PLANT EARLY, FOR WHATEVER MAY COME 
FAMOUS _ 
VEGETABLE 




EVERY HOME GARDENER Contributes to 
National Defense Who Grows as Much as 
Possible of His Vegetable Foods in his OWN 
BACK YARD. FOOD F.O.B. THE KITCHEN 
DOOR takes a Load off National Man Power 
and Transportation, and Helps Keep Down 
the Cost of Living. 

Artichoke 
(Alachofas) 
Culture: Plant the seed in the spring of the 
year and when large enough to transplant, set 
in rows 4 feet apart and 2 feet apart in the 
row. Planted in this manner the plants will 
produce a crop of delicious artichokes the sec- 
ond year. 
95—LARGE GREEN GLOBE. The fleshy bud 
scales, moderately broad, are regarded as a 
delicacy. Pkt., 15c; oz., $1.00, postpaid. 
Brussels Sprouts 
(Bretones de Bruselas) 
A member of the cabbage family that pro- 
duces small miniature cabbages growing close- 
ly on the stalk, a small head being formed at 
each leaf joint. The plant is very hardy and 
will live through the winter months in most 
sections of the South. Plant in the same manner 
as cabbage. 
151—BRUSSELS SPROUTS. Improved dwarf 
variety. Pkt., 10c; oz., 75c; 14 lb., $2.50, post- 
paid. 

'91—ASPARAGUS 
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ROBERT NICHOLSON SEED CO. 
Asparagus 
(Esparragos) 
Culture. Sow seed thinly in drills one foot apart early in the spring or fall, after soaking 
seed in warm water for an hour. Use a rich, well worked light soil and, when well up, 
thin plants to one inch apart and cultivate often until the plants are a year old. 
Transplant or set out the roots in permanent bed (purchasing roots instead of seeds 
will save a year in time), using the richest soil you have, thoroughly prepared and worked 
very deep. Set roots 4 inches deep and 18 inches apart in rows 4 to 6 feet apart. Cultivate 
frequently until plants meet in the rows. Use plenty of stable manure or other fertilizer 
on bed before and after setting out roots, mixing well into soil. A sprinkling of salt and a 
dressing of manure after the plants die down each year is advisable. 
You can have a fine bed of Asparagus by planting Asparagus roots. If roots are planted 
this spring you can cut from the bed next spring. With seed, a year longer is necessary. 
91—WASHINGTON ASPARAGUS SEED. 90—CONOVER’S COLOSSAL ASPARAGUS 
Classed as a rust resistant type and large in 
size. A variety strongly favored by commercial 
gardeners. Greatly improved over the older 
varieties. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 1% lb., 30c; lb., 
$1.00; 5 lbs., $4.50, postpaid. 
WASHINGTON ASPARAGUS ROOTS. Many 
of our customers who have had an Asparagus 
bed for years are now planting the Washington 
variety. Strong, healthy roots of good planting 
size. Dozen, 35c; 50 roots, 85c; 100 roots, $1.60, 
postpaid. 

151—BRUSSELS SPROUTS 
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SEED. A prolific variety that is considered best 
for the South. It is uniform in growth, also 
easily grown from seed. Pkt., 5c; oz., l0c; %4 
lb., 25c; lb., 85c; 5 lbs., $3.50, postpaid. 
CONOVER’S COLOSSAL ASPARAGUS ROOTS. 
Large, strong, healthy roots. Dozen, 35¢; 50 
rocts, 85c; 100 roots, $1.60, postpaid. 
Broccoli 
(Broculi) 
Should be grown and cultivated in the same 
way as cabbage and cauliflower. One ounce 
will produce about 3,000 plants. ; 
150—EARLY GREEN SPROUTING CALA- 
BRESE. Makes a fair sized green head of good 
quality, and after this is cut, new sprouts de- 
velop, which make smaller heads for a second 
crop. Pkt., 10c; oz., 40c; Y/ Ib., $1.25, postpaid. 
Please ask for prices in larger lots. 

150—BROCCOLI 
DALLAS, TEXAS 
