VEGETABLE SEEDS 
ASPARAGUS 
CULTURE — Sow in March or April, in rows 1 foot 
apart. When two years old, transplant into permanent 
beds. Set the plants in rows 38 to 4 feet apart and 2 feet 
in the row, covering gradually during the season to 6 to 
8 inches. Before winter cover with manure or straw. 
One ounce of seed will sow 40 feet of drill. 
Mary Washington. This new rust-resistant variety is 
recommended by the United States Department of Ag- 
riculture because of its splendid growth, disease-resist- 
ance, and excellent flavor, and has proved superior to 
all other varieties of Asparagus. It is a heavy-yielding 
variety with long, thick shoots with close tips. The 
color is a rich dark green. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 14]b. 35c; Ib. $1.00. Postpaid. 
ASPARAGUS ROOTS 
Mary Washington. Two-yr. roots. 12 for 40c; 25 for 75c; 
50 for $1.40; 100 for $2.60. Postpaid. 
BROCCOLI 
Green Sprouting Calabrese. 60 days. This is a choice 
vegetable which is becoming more popular every year 
and is being planted by many gardeners. It produces 
an abundance of light green, tender sprouts in a com- 
pact head. Gather the sprouts when buds begin to 
burst into flower. Soon after cutting, new sprouts 
form and mature quickly in a cut-and-come-again 
fashion. Sow seed in May, transplant later, and they 
will bear in fall. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 50c; 14]b. $1.50. Postpaid. 
BRUSSELS SPROUTS 
Long Island Improved. $0 days. The light green, tightly 
folded Sprouts look like miniature heads of cabbage, — 
and cover the center stem. This is a delicious fall 
vegetable and its flavor is improved by light frost. 
Sow seed about first of June; later transplant. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. $1.00; 14]b. $3.00. Postpaid. 
SUNFLOWER 
Mammoth Russian. 80days. This variety grows tall and 
produces a large flat head filled with seed. They are 
not only ornamental while growing but the seed pro- 
duced on them is a valuable feed for both poultry and 
other birds. 
Pkt. 10c; 14]b. 15c; Ib. 50c. Postpaid. 
