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growers also. 
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Broccoli Italian Green Sprouting 
BROCCOLI 
| oz. seed to 5,000 plants; % 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 
Italian Green Sprouting 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. 60c) (% Ib. $2.00) (Ib. $6.00) postpaid. 
BRUSSELS SPROUTS 
&M. Medium Dwarf Mas: flavor of the small sprouts or 
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ads 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. $1.00) (% tb. $3.35) (Ib. $10.00) postpaid. 

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AGGELER’ Musser SEED Co. | — 
* LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA fee 
It expresses the opinioin of not only the Home gardener, but of the market 
MARKET GROWERS—Note: 
ARTICHOKE 
1 oz. seed to 500 plants; 6 oz. to acre, planted 2x 4 feet, 5,445 plants. ; 
Culture’ seed during March and April, giving plants protec- 
tion until danger 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. 
Most popular garden type, producing 
Large Green Globe large green edible buds. The buds are 
broad and full at base. Plants medium with large green thistle-like 
foliage. (Pkt. 10¢) packets only. 
ASPARAGUS 
| oz. seed to 250 plants; 4 Ibs. seed to acre; plants to acre 
planted 18 x 24 inches—14,520; 2 x 4 feet—5,445; 2 x 6 feet—3,630. 
Culture Plant seed during March or April. Thin to 2 inches. 
Transplant following February in furrows 10 to 12 inches 
deep, setting roots | 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 destory germs of mildew and rust. 
Keep mildew, rust, and red spider in check by frequently spraying 
with Yellow Cuprocide and Evergreen. See page 77. 
. Early rust resistant variety. Rapidly re- 
Mary Washington placing other varieties 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) 
(Y% Ib. 50c) (Ib. $1.50) postpaid. 
Paradise This new variety of asparagus is rapidly gaining in pop- 
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 Washington. 
(Pkt. 15c) (oz. 45c) (% Ib. $1.50) (Ib. $4.50) postpaid. 
ASPARAGUS ROOTS 
(Available January 1 to March 15) 
Culture Plant one-year-old roots and do not cut them back. When 
pees planting see that roots are well spread out, so that the 
soil will touch every part. If this is not done the plant cannot thrive. 
(10 for 75c) (25 for $1.25) (100 for 
$4.00) (1,000 for $30.00) postpaid. 
(10 for 75c) (25 for $1.25) (100 for $4.00) (1,000 for 
$30.00) postpaid. Write for quantity prices. 
Mary Washington 
Paradise 


