



ASPARAGUS 
Eady le Grow-and So Goad for You 
_When you plant Asparagus it pays to get the best, for one planting lasts many years, 
with proper care. Emlong-grown roots are grown on light, fertile, well-drained upland 
soil. They are big-caliper roots—bright colored and solid all way through. We have 
grown them for years, and know how to serve you in a 100% satisfactory way. We use 
only the most costly pedigreed seed, to insure you of receiving the finest strain of tips 
on the market. 
PLANT ASPARAGUS CROWNS IN THE SPRING DURING MARCH, APRIL, MAY 
Complete cultural directions upon request. Home canning instructions upon request. 
Asparagus is easy to grow. A sure crop, highly profitable. Important in your menu 
the year around. 
Washington Paradise 
25 Roots 1.25 
Introduced by the U. S. Dept. of Agri- 
culture a few years ago. Has been the 
main-crop Asparagus variety for home, 
market, and canning. Produces large, ten- 
der, green tips. Famous for its mild, rich, 
full flavor. 
A few roots produce many tips. Plant 
them 12 inches apart in the garden. In 
the field, the rows can be 4 feet apart. 
5000 roots will plant an acre. 
25 Reets *1.35 
New giant strain of Asparagus origi- 
nated in California. Makes long, thick, 
very tender green stalks which grow 
quickly. Mild and pleasant in flavor. Re- 
tains its normal flavor and color after 
freezing for the fresh vegetable market. 
Also delicious canned. 
Bears a full year sooner than other 
varieties! Six stalks average a pound. 
Highly profitable. Plant same as Wash- 
ington variety. 
PRICES—Paradise Roots 
1000 25 50 100 250 £1000 
l-yr. $1.35 $1.95 $2.95 $5.95 $16.50 
2-yr, 1.85 3.50 4.95 8.50 25.00 
(Up to 100 roots mailable.) 
PRICES—Washington Roots 
25 50 100 250 
T-yr. $1.25 $1.75 $2.75 $5.50 $15.00 
2-yr. 1.65 °2.50 3.95 6.95 22.50 
(Up to 100 roots mailable.) 
NEW 
Red Al-Way Thru 
RUBY 
RHUBARB 
Ruby really puts Rhubarb in the class 
with our finest and most delicious fruits! 
Stalks 3 feet long, dozens to a clump! 
Each clump a very profitable investment 
and money-maker. Bears a long time. 
Grown from strong divisions, will not 
“‘go to seed.’’ Ruby stalks need not be 
peeled. They are tender, sweet, and red 
ali way through. Require but little sugar. 
Delicious for pies, sauce, jam, juice. Can 
them for year round use. A _ planting 
lasts many years. Ruby is_ perfectly 
hardy-—originated in Canada. Thrifty 
and easy to grow. Every garden needs , 
a few clumps! i 
PRICE: STRONG DIVISIONS (ready to ; 
bear), 79¢ each; 3 for $2.00; 10 for’ 
$6.50. Mailable. 







HORSERADISH ROOTS 
Famous Maliner Kren variety. Easy to grow in 3 
the garden or field. Useful condiment for meat, 
fish, salads. Plant 12 inches apart in spring. Dig FOR 
75¢ 
LAWN GRASS SEED 
Finest quality Chicago Park Lawn grass seed. Good for 
Makes velvety lawns quickly. 
3-Ib. bag, $1.85, postpaid. 5-lb. bag, $2.85, 
all purposes. 
PRICES: 
roots in fall. WHOLE ROOTS, 3 for 75c; 12 for 
postpaid. 
$2.40. Mailable. 

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