HELENA, MONTANA 

VEGETABLE SEEDS—(Continued) 7 

ASPARAGUS, BEETS, 
BROCCOLI, CHARD 
EAT BEETS WHEN YOUNG DIRECT FROM YOUR OWN GARDEN 
HOW TO PLANT—tThe soil should be rich and deeply plowed. Sow in rows 14 to 20 inches apart and 
about 1 to 1% inches deep. 
3 inches apart. Then irrigate. 
As soon as the plants have the fifth and sixth leaf, thin to one plant each 
Cultivate often and do not water again until absolutely necessary as 
the soil will dry from the surface down and the top roots will follow. Cultivate once a week for best 
results. 
and the two are necessary for success. 
15 to 20 lbs. to the acre broadeast.) 
ASPARAGUS 
1 oz. to 50 feet of drill—5 lbs. to the acre 
Sow early in the Spring in drills 
2 inches deep and 12 inches apart 
if to be cultivated by hand. When 
the plants are one or two years 
old transplant to rows 5 feet 
apart, and 18 inches apart in the 
row. Cover the soil 4 to 5 inches 
deep with well rotted manure and 
disc well—then plow as deep as 
possible and harrow. Turn fur- 
rows 5 feet apart, about 6 inches 
deep. Place plants in rows about 
18 inches apart, with roots well 
spread out. Turn a light furrow 
back over them and level by cross 
harrowing. 


Asparagus 
Mary Washington — Rustproof— A heavy yielder, 
producing an abundance of early large, clean, 
long, straight shoots of rich dark green color 
with tightly folded tips of fine flavor. Highly 
resistant to Asparagus Rust. PkKt., 10c; oz., 20c; 
4 Ib., 60c; 1% Ib., $1.00; 1 Ib., $1.75. 
ASPARAGUS—PARADISE 
Matures 1 Year Earlier, Exceptional Quality—This 
new Marly Maturing Variety produces a crop one 
year earlier than any other variety. An excep- 
tionally strong, vigorous producer. Growers say 
it produces twice the crop of ordinary asparagus. 
This variety is rust resistant. It retains its fresh 
flavor. It brings returns one year earlier than 
other varieties and because of its size, large crop 
and fine, mild flavor, this NEW VARIETY will 
quickly supersede all others. A new, better var- 
iety that will take the country by storm. An ex- 
cellent variety for home gardens and market gar- 
deners. Pkt., 15¢c; 1% oz., 45e; oz., 70c; %4 Ib., $2.00. 



Asparagus Knife or Dandelion Digger 



W™ JOHNSON 

Each, 65e; postpaid, 75c. 
Broccoli or Winter Cauliflower 
¥Y%-ounce to 100 feet of drill—™% Ib. to the acre 
(One ounce will produce about 3,000 plants) 
Sow first week in May in_drills 2 to 4 inches 
apart, covering seeds lightly. When leaves are three 
inches broad, transplant two feet apart each way. 
Resembles Cauliflower, cultivation the same. 
BROCCOLI—St. Walentine—150 days—Pure white 
color; heads medium size, close and compoct. 
Pkt., 10c; 1% oz., 40c3; 02. T5c3 Y% Ib., $2.25. 
BROCCOLI — Propageno — Earliest Large Green 
Sprouting—Does not make solid heads but pro- 
duces an abundance of green, tender sprouts with 
loose flower heads. The Sprouting Broccoli pro- 
vides delicious, healthful, boiling greens. Cut 
when the buds begin to burst into flower. Sow 
in May. Pkt., 10c; 1% 0z., 40c; 0z., 75e3 1% lb., $2.50. 
NEW RHUBARB CHARD 
A new Swiss Chard that looks like Rhubarb. The 
leaf stalks, considered as the most delicious part of 
the chard plant, are bright but delicate crimson. 
The rich color extends through the veins into the 
dark green heavily crumpled leaves. You will en- 
joy the different, tasty, delicious flavor. The plants 
are so beautiful they may be used in flower borders. 
When ordering ask for the two favorite recipes. 
Pkt., 15¢e; 1% 0z., 30c3 0%, 5d5e3 \% Ib., $2.00. 
Keep clean and remember that cultivation is the next thing necessary after the best seeds 
(One ounce to 100 feet of drill, 5 to 6 Ibs. per acre, in drills; 
BEETS 
Early Wonder or Boston Crosby—(55 Days)—It 
has a small top and a thin tap root. It is semi- 
globe shaped, about 38 inches across; very uni- 
form with red flesh and slightly lighter zones. 
Very popular for home and market gardeners 
everywhere as its smooth skin and uniform shape 
commend it to everyone. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 35c3; %4 Ib., 
$1.00; 1 Ib., $3.25. 
Extra Early Egyptian—It is excellent for first 
early crop outdoors, being very early, with small 
tops. The roots are very dark red, moderately 
thick, flat, and about 2 inches in diameter. The 
flesh is dark red, zoned lighter shade; firm, 
crisp and tender. 58 days. Pkt., 10e; oz., 25¢e3 
% Ib., T5e3 i Ib., $2.50. 

Beet—Detroit Dark Red 
Detroit Dark Red—The roots are perfectly round 
and smooth with small tops. The skin is blood- 
red, flesh dark red, tender and decidedly sweet. 
A popular favorite for canning because of its ex- 
tra deep dark red color. 58 days. Pkt., 10¢c3 0oz., 
35ce3; %4 Ihb., $1.00; 1 Ib., $3.25. 
Good-for-all, also Known as Ohio Canner—The roots 
are very smooth, even in size and shape which is 
almost globular. The skin is very dark red. The 
interior color is a fine deep crimson vermillion. 
Good-for-Ali is a wonderful canning and pickling 
Beet, also crisp and tender, an excellent market 
and garden variety. 60 days. PkKt., 10c; 0z., 35es. 
% Ib., $1.00; 1 Ib., $3.25. 
Early Blood Turnip—The roots are dark red, slight-- 
ly flattened. The flesh is deep red, zoned with. 
lighter shade, sweet, crisp and tender. This is an. 
excellent market and home garden sort for Sum- 
mer and Autumn use. 60 days. PkKt., 10¢c;3 oz., 25e;3: 
y% Ilb., 75e3 1 Ib., $2.50. 
Half Long Blood or Winter Keeper—An excellent 
main crop Beet, Roots deep red, 8 to 10 inches: 
long, and smooth. It is sweet, crisp and tender,,. 
and is an enormous cropper and a reliable Win-- 
ter keeper. It never becomes woody and is always: 
good for table use or stock food. 60 days. Pkt... 
10¢c; oz., 35e; \% Ib., $1.00; 1 Ib., $3.25. 
SWISS CHARD 
Swiss Chard or Spinach Beet — Lucullus — Swiss 
Chard is used extensively as greens. Cook like 
Spinach. Outer leaves should either be cut off or 
pulled off when young. 50 days. Pkt., 10c;3 oz., 
25e; 1% Ib., 75e3 1 Ib., $2.50. 
A GOOD GARDEN ALWAYS PAYS 
WE PAY POSTAGE ON ALL VEGETABLE SEEDS UP TO 10 POUNDS OF EACH VARIETY. 
