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SEEDS 

110 South Plaza St., Brawley, Calif. 
130 South Church St., Visalia, Calif. 
122 West Main St., Santa Maria, Calif. 
 AGGELER sMussER SEED Co. 
GENERAL OFFICES, WAREHOUSE, MAIL ORDER AND MARKET GARDENERS’ DEPTS, 
652 Mateo Street - - - - - 
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS—Ask your Local Dealer for A G M Reliable Seeds. 
If he is unable to supply your needs, mail your order to the above address or visit one of 
the following stores: ; 
Los Angeles 21, California 
Stores: 
40 West Gabilan St., Salinas, Calif. 
923 West Gardena Blvd., Gardena, Calif, 
1047 E. Valley Blvd., El Monte, Calif. 
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ARTICHOKE 
1 oz. seed to 500 plants; 6 oz. to acre, planted 
2x4 feet, 5,445 plants. 
Culture°-’ seed during March and April, giving plants protec- 
tion until danger of frost is past. Transplant in rows 4 
feet apart by 2 feet in the row. Where climate is mild artichokes 
usually produce the second year from seed. Where winters are severe 
the crowns should be heavily mulched for protection. 
Most popular garden type, producing 
Large Green Globe large green edible buds. The buds are 
broad and full at base. Plants medium with large green thistle-like 
foliage. (Pkt. 10c) packets only. 
ASPARAGUS 
| oz. seed to 250 plants; 4 Ibs. seed to acre; plants to acre 
planted 18 x 24 inches—14,520; 2 x 4 feet—5,445; 2 x 6 feet—3,630. 
Culture Plant seed during March or April. Thin to 2 inches. 
Transplant following February in furrows 10 to 12 inches 
deep, setting roots 1 foot apart in furrows and 2 feet apart between 
rows for home culture, and 2 x 4 to 5 feet for field culture. Cover 
roots 3 inches and as they grow throw soil toward the plant. Do not 
cut asparagus the first year. When berries show red cut the plants 
close to the ground; burn to destroy germs of mildew and. rust. 
Keep mildew, rust, and red spider in check by frequently spraying 
with Acme Kopper King and Acme NNOR. See page 77. 
° Early rust resistant variety. Rapidly re- 
Mary Washington placing other varieties because in addition 
to its freedom from rust it is also a heavy producer. Shoots are of 
rich dark. green color with tightly folded tips. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 20c) 
(% Ib. 65c) (Ib. $2.00) postpaid. 
Paradise This new variety of asparagus is rapidly gaining in pop- 
ularity. It has the same deliciously mild flavor as Mary 
Washington, is also early and resistant to rust, but is a much heavier 

yielder. The shoots are of the same rich green as Mary Washington. . 
(Pkt. 15c) (oz. 40c) (%4 Ib. $1.35) (Ib. $4.00) postpaid. 
ASPARAGUS ROOTS 
(Available January 1 to March 15) 
Plant one-year-old roots and do not cut them back. When 
Culture planting see that roots are well spread out, so that the 
soil will touch every part. If this is not done the plant cannot thrive. 
° (10 for 75c) (25 for $1.25) (100 for 
Mary Washington $3.50) (1,000 for $27.50) postpaid. 
° (10 for 75c) (25 for $1.25) (100 for $3.50) (1,000 for 
Paradise $27.50) postpaid. Write for quantity prices. 
BUY A&M RELIABLE SEEDS and be assured of 
the right start for YOUR garden. 
PLANTING DIRECTIONS AND CHART will be found on pages 1, 2, 
3, and on inside front and back covers. 
MARKET GROWERS—Note: Please write for special quantity prices. 
Buy from your local dealer or direct from us. A & M SEEDS are the 
same high quality wherever sold. 
BRUSSELS SPROUTS 
: The flavor of the small sprouts or 
AeM Medium Dwarf heads is more delicate than that of 
cabbage. The plants are of dwarf, robust habit and thickly covered 
with the small compact heads. The culture is the same as for cab- 
bage. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 60c) (% Ib. $2.00) (Ib. $6.00) postpaid. 
BROCCOLI 
1 oz. seed to 5,000 plants; % oz. to 100-foot row; 5 oz. seed for 
plants for acre; plant 18 to 24 inches in row and 24 to 40 inches be- 
tween rows. 
ialianG S Fy Do not confuse with the white 
allan Green sprouting heading sorts. Sown in seed bed 
and transplanted same as cauliflower. Prefers a cool growing period, 
therefore plant from July to October. Plant forms sprouts about 6 
inches long and produces head of deep green buds, which should be 
cut before opening in yellow blossoms. After the sprouts are cut they 
will be replaced by others, which will keep you supplied from 8 to 10 
weeks. A delicious vegetable. Cook and serve as you would asparagus. 
(Pkt. 10c) (oz. 35¢) (¥% Ib. $1.15) (Ib. $3.50) postpaid. 
























