_ Burpee’s PERENNIAL VEGETABLES 
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Se ASPARAGUS — Seed and Roots 
oats Seed should be sown as early in the spring as ground can be worked. When the roots are 1 or 
__-—« 2 years old, transplant them to their permanent location, spacing them 15 to 18 in. apart in rows 
2% ft. or more apart. A pkt. of seed will produce about 100 roots; one ounce about 750 roots. 
Cultural directions are sent with every order. Roots should be planted as early in the spring as 
the ground can be worked; they are available during March, April and early May. 
+H Our most valuable green asparagus for home 
9 Mary Washington “a2 market, canning and freezing : 
The shoots are thick, heavy, and straight; dark green, slightly tinged purple at the tips. Uniform, 
heavy yielder and fine flavor; highly resistant to asparagus rust. 
Seed A light cutting of stalks in three years and regular cuttings each year thereafter may be 
_ had from plants raised from seed sown this spring. For quicker results, plant our large 1-year-old 
- roots offered below. _ Pkt. 10¢; oz. 20¢; V4 lb. 60¢; 14 Ib. $1.10; 1b. $2.00 
9950 Roots (Large 1-Year-Old) Larger than average one-year-old roots, these will give 
a light cutting next spring and regular cuttings each year thereafter. 
: ; 25 for $1.25; 50 for $2.10; 100 for $3.50, prepaid 
Not prepaid: 250 roots or more at $19.00 per 1000; 2,000 roots or more at $18.00 per 1,000 
order. Available during March, April and early May. 
6 roots for 50¢; 12 for 90¢; 50 for $3.50, prepaid 
Not prepaid: 250 roots or more @ $18.00 per 1,000; 
2,000 roots or more @ $17.00 per 1,000 Mary Washington Asparagus 
RHUBARB — Seed and Roots 
The succulent stems of rhubarb are an appetizing dessert, either stewed or in pies. Sow the seed early in the 
spring in rows 18 in. apart. Thin the seedlings to stand 7 to 12 in. apart in the row. The following spring 
transplant to a permanent location, spacing them 3 to 4 feet apart. Cover the crown with 3 to 4 in. of soil. 
Full planting instructions are sent with every order. Roots are available during March, April and early May. 
Myatt’s Victoria 9989 Chipman’s Canada Red The 
best 
Broad, thick, tender stalks deeply shaded with red. of aoe eee pipazhs. ed et ees type which 
It is h a j ] ° : i akes 1 vel earing. 1€ plant is very vigorous 
a neavy yielder; strong, upright Sieh Aas and hardy, with long, slender stalks that area bright 
979 Seed Sown this spring, usable stalks will be - red all the way through, the red color even extending 
ready two years hence. A pkt. will sow 10 ft. of row; to the mid-rib of the leaf. 


an oz. 75 ft. Pkt. 10¢; oz. 35¢; 14 Ib. $1.00 2 roots for $1.25; 5 for $2.75; 10 for $5.25 
9985 Roots Planted in early spring, roots will Of very fine quality and 
furnish a moderate cutting of stalks the next spring. 9987 MacDonald brilliant red color. The 

2 roots for 40¢; 5 for 80¢; 10 for $1.45, prepaid skin is tender and peeling is not required. Does not 
Not prepaid: 25 roots or more @ 9¢ each; produce fertile seed; so that only roots are available. _ 
250 roots or more @ 8¢ each 2 roots for 75¢; 5 for $1.75; 10 for $3.25 
Rhubarb Because of State law, we cannot shi b Rhubarb roots to California; elsewhere, orders must be received before May Ist. 

Burpee’s Cultural Leaflets, Free on Request 
“How to Grow” directions are printed on every bag of Burpee’s Seeds which, if 
followed, should produce satisfactory results, provided that soil and weather condi- 
tions are favorable and plants are properly cared for throughout the growing season. 
Some growers, however, are in need of special or more detailed information on 
certain subjects and the following instructive leaflets are free if asked for when 
ordering your seeds. You need not write out the full hames; give the number we 
_ have assigned each leaflet: 
-L1 Suggestions on Seed Sowing L15 How to Grow Tomatoes 

L2 Summer Gardening L 16 Cucumbers, Squashes, Pumpkins 
L 3 Hothbeds and Coldframes L 17 Insect Pests and Plant Diseases 
~L4 Root Crops L 18 Growing and Storing Vegetables Soe co 
_L5 Onions from Seed L 19 Cover Crops and Green Manure Mushrooms, Pure Culture Spawn 
__L6 Greens and Salads s L 20 How to Establish a Lawn S 
L7 How to Grow @elery L 21 How to Grow Sweet Peas M U HROOM 
L 8 Cabbage and Cauliflower L 22 How to Grow the Finest Asters S 2 AWN 
L 33 How to Grow Corn L 23 How to Grow Nasturtiums May be grown in boxes or benchesin Whe eatinees 
L111 Herbs: Their Culture and Uses L 24 How to Grow the Largest Pansies in barns or outbuildings. How to grow directions 
Lena are sent with every order of spawn. 
Z JL 12 How to Grow Peas L 25 The Annual Flower Garden 9980 Pure Culture Brick Spawn One 
emi 33 How to Grow Beans L 26 Perennials from Seed brick will plant 10 to 12 sq. ft. The supply of 
ee a Spawn is limited; we suggest early ordering. 
toate & 14 Melons for All L 27 How to Grow Flowers in the House _ 50¢ a brick, prepaid 45 
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