Dee Bee Tested GARDEN SEEDS 
ASPARAGUS 
Seed Culture—Asparagus may be grown in 
almost any soil or situation, but special suc- 
cess is attained in thoroughly enriched, deeply 
dug sandy loam. Beds cared for improve 
with age, lasting for many years. Asparagus 
may be grown from seed, but as it should not 
be cut before it is three or four years old, 
time is saved by buying and planting roots. 
WASHINGTON—A rust resistant and vig- 
orous growing asparagus introduced by 
the U. S. Department of Agriculture. It 
produces large, straight stalks of excel- 
lent quality with firm and delicious tips. 
Oz., 20c: 4 lb., 60c; lb., $1.50, postpaid. 
Root Culture—Successful asparagus culture 
depends largely upon the preparation of the 
plant bed and the way in which the roots are 
placed in the soil. A loose, well-drained soil 
is preferable, but the heaviest clay can be 
converted into an ideal asparagus bed if the 
following directions are followed closely: 
Dig a trench for each proposed row, 12 to 
15 inches wide and 15 to 18 inches deep. If 
the subsoil at this depth is hard, spade it 
thoroughly with a spading fork. Put back part 
Culture—These can be planted at any time 
from April lst (or after danger of frost is past) 
to September Ist. To have a continuous sup- 
ply, plant them at intervals of every two 
weeks. They thrive best in good, light, loamy 
soil, as they have a tendency to rust if planted 
in stiff or heavy soil. Plant in rows 2]% to 8 ft. 
apart and 3 to 4 inches apart in the rows. 
Cover 1¥2 inches deep. Give only light culti- 
vation after plants are 6 inches high. About 
1 pound is required to plant 50 feet of row 
and from 60 to 100 lbs. to the acre. 

: FULL MEASURE 
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DIGGS & BEADLES SEED CO., INC., Richmond, Virginia 

WASHINGTON 
BEANS ~ Plant Several Varieties 
IF BY MAIL, ADD 10c FOR THE FIRST LB. AND 2c PER LB. THEREAFTER 
BUSH SNAP BEANS 
GREEN PODDED 
BURPEE’S STRINGLESS (54 days)—S-inch 
slightly curved, round, green, fleshy 
stringless pod. 
Canning variety: 
5 lIbs., $1.15; 10 Ilbs., 
$20.00, not postpaid. 
ROGERS STRINGLESS BLACK VALENTINE 
(55 days)—6-inch fairly straight, round 
dark green stringless pod. It is recom: 
mended for the earliest crop on account 
of its resistance to bad weather condi- 
tions. 
1 Ib., 30c; 2 Ibs., 50c: 5 Ibs., $1.10; 10 
Ibs., $2.10; 100 lbs., $19.00, not postpaid. 
STRINGLESS RED VALENTINE (54 days)— 
6-inch fairly straight green pod. 
1 Ib., 30c; 2 Ibs., 55c; 5 Ibs., $1.25; 10 
Ibs., $2.40; 100 lbs., $21.00, not postpaid. 
BOUNTIFUL (51 days)—This is one of the 
first early varieties and continues bear- 
ing through a longer season than most 
other sorts, and if used when very young 
is entirely free from strings and consid- 
ered the best flat snap. 
1 lb., 30c; 2 lbs., 55c: 5 Ibs., $1.25; 10 
Ibs., $2.40; 100 lbs., $21.00, not postpaid. 
FULL MEASURE (60 days)—6-inch fairly 
straight, dark green round stringless pod. 
1 lb., 30c; 2 Ibs., 55c; 5 lIbs., $1.25: 10 
lbs., $2.40; 100 lbs., $22.00, not postpaid. 
GIANT STRINGLESS GREEN POD (56 days) 
—6-inch round, fairly straight, light green 
stringless pod. Stringless. 
1 Ib., 30c; 2 lbs., 55c; 5 lbs., $1.25; 10 
Ibs., $2.40; 100 lbs., $21.00, not postpaid: 
TENDERGREEN (56 days)—5¥%z to 6% 
inches, medium light slightly curved pod. 
Stringless. 
1 lb., 30c; 2 Ibs., 55c; 5 Ibs., $1.25: 10 
lbs., $2.40; 100 Ibs., $22.00, not postpaid. 
1 lb., 30c; 2 lbs., 50c; 
$2.20; 100 lbs., 
Seeds and Roots 
of the soil that has been removed, breaking 
up all clots and lumps, and mixing in a lib- 
eral quantity of rotted stable manure, to with- 
in 6 inches of the top. Spread out the root 
crown upon a small mound of earth so that 
it is slightly elevated above the side roots, 
Cover with three or four inches of rich soil 
and firm down well by tapping. 
Such a treatment will leave a quantity of 
soil remaining at the edge of the trench. This 
is to be drawn over the plants as soon as 
they have grown. When all of this soil has 
been put back and the row is level or slightly 
higher than the surrounding garden, cultiyate 
frequently and thoroughly for the rest of the 
season. In the fall mulch with several inches 
of straw or manure to prevent heaving. 
If blanched asparagus is desired, this can 
be produced by placing drain tile or an in- 
verted flower pot over the growing shoots in 
the spring. 
W ASHINGTON—Two-year-old roots. 
25 for 90c:; 50 for $1.25; 100 for $2.25, 
postpaid. Not postpaid, 25 for 65c; 50 
for $1.10; 100 for $2.00. 
WAX OR YELLOW PODDED 
PENCIL POD BLACK WAX (59 days)— 
6¥2-inch round, slightly curved, deep yel- 
low stringless pod. 
1 Ib., 30c: 2 \Ibs., 55c;: 5 Ibs., $1.25; 10 
lbs., $2.40; 100 Ibs., $22.00, not postpaid. 
RUSTLESS GOLDEN WAX (50 days)—A 
second early or intermediate variety. 
The plants are strong, vigorous and en- 
tirely free from rust. The “pods grow 
about 5 inches long, oval-flat, a hand- 
some light yellow, entirely stringless. 
1 Ib., 35c; 2 Ibs., 60c: 5 lbs., $1.35: 10 
lbs., $2.60: 100 Ibs., $24.00, not postpaid. 

TENDERGREEN 
