2 THE |. W. SCOTT CO., Pittsburgh, Pa. 

Broccoli 
True Italian 
Sprouting. 
Pkt. 15 cts. 
Brussels Sprouts, Half-Dwarf 
Improved. Pkt. 15 cts. 


Asparagus, Mary Washington 
2-yr. roots, 75 cts. per doz. 
500 Liberty Ave. - 113 Diamond St. — 
Days to M aturity 
In connection with most varieties of vegetable seeds listed in 
the catalog, we have indicated the number of days required from 
the time the seed is sown until vegetables are ready for use. 
The number of days given can be depended upon under normal op 
conditions in this section, and we feel that this information will 
be particularly helpful to our customers in selecting the variety ste 
best suited to their needs. 5 e 

* WHEN IN DOUBT, ORDER 
THE STAR VARIETIES 
ASPARAGUS as 
Equally good results may be secured by planting seed or roots; hae 
seed is cheaper but from one to two years’ time is saved by start- __ 
ing with roots. he. 
Sow seed early in the spring, in shallow drills 12 to 15 inches 
apart, and when the plants are 4 inches high, thin out to 3inches 
apart; transplant to the permanent bed the following spring. __ 
An Asparagus bed should be deeply dug and plenty of manure __ 
worked in. Set the plants so that the crown is about 3 inches _ 
below the bed-level, in rows at least 3 feet apart and 1% to 
2 feet apart in the row. Barely cover at first, filling in as the 
plants grow. Do not cut the first year. Bg A 
One ounce of seed wiil sow a 100-foot row; 
5 pounds will sow an acre <-t <a 
Mary Washington. * Plants vigorous, very productive and | B 
nearly rust-free. Shoots dark green with heavy purple overtone __ 
and of excellent quality. By far the most extensively grown 
variety. Seed, pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., 14Ib. 60 cts., Ib. $2.00. 
Two-year-old roots, 75 cts. per, doz., $2.00 for 50, $3.50 
per 100, $12.00 for 500, $22.00 per 1,000. 2 
BROCCOLI 
Resembles cauliflower except in color. Suitable for home-gar- — 
den, market, or freezing. For an early crop, sow the seed in a hot- 
bed in March and transplant seedlings in the open ground after 
frost. For late crop, sow the seed in the open ground in April and 
transplant in May or June. Days to maturity are figured from the — 
time the plants are set in the garden. Ger" pate 
An ounce of seed will produce about 3,000 plants 
True Italian Sprouting. 70 days. A distinct variety with larg 
solid heads that stay green. Many sprouts develop from th 
leaf-axils after the heads are cut, and each terminates in a small — 
head which is also edible. Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 50 cts., 4b. $1.50. 
FRENCH ARTICHOKE 
This highly prized salad can be grown in our climate, provided 
the plants are given light protection over winter. Start the see 
indoors and give the same treatment as you would tomatoes 
transplanting to the garden in May. The plants are perennia 
An ounce of seed will produce 500 plants ni 
Large Green Globe. The best variety. Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 75 cts 
Mlb. $2.50, lb. $8.00. Soles 


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BRUSSELS SPROUTS 
The “sprouts” are like miniature cabbages growing along 
main stem. Takes the same culture as cabbage. gs 
An ounce of seed will produce 2,000 plants 
Half-Dwarf Improved. Compact plants about 2 feet 
Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 35 cts., oz. $1.00, 141b. $3.00. bar 
