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~ Burpee’s PERENNIAL VEGETA 

if ; ASPARAGUS — seed and Roots 
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 234 ft. or more apart. A pkt. of seed will produce about 100 roots; an oz. 
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. Asparagus does well in any well-drained garden soil. 
9 Mary Washington __ Our most valuable green asparagus for home, 
: 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; 50 roots will plant 65 to 75 ft. of row. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 25¢; 14 Ib. 75¢; 1% Ib. $1.35; Ib. $2.25 
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 @ $22.00 per 1000; 
2000 roots or more @ $21.00 per 1000 




















- HORSE-RADISH ROOTS 
9956 Maliner Kren The true Bohemian Horse-Radish, and the standard variety for 
condiment use. Well known for its vigorous growth and large-sized white roots. We offer 
small sets or roots of the right size for planting in the spring to furnish large roots for use 
in the late fall or winter. Full cultural 
directions are sent with every 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 
. @ $19.00 per 1000; 
2000 or more @ $18.00 per 1000 


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 ft. 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 
Broad, thick, tender stalks deeply shaded with red. 
It is a heavy yielder; strong, upright grower. 
979 Seed Sown this spring, usable stalks will be ready 
two years hence. Pkt. will sow 10 ft. of row; oz. 75 ft. 
Pkt. 15¢; oz. 40¢; 1% lb. $1.10 
9985 Roots Planted in early spring, roots will furnish 
a moderate cutting of stalks the next spring. 
2 roots for 45¢; 5 for 85¢; 10 for $1.50, prepaid 
Not prepaid: 25 roots or more @ 10¢ each; 
250 roots or more @ 9¢ each 
9989 Chipman’s Canada Red 7c Pest 
of the 
new rhubarbs. The plant is very vigorous and hardy, 
with long, slender stalks that are a bright red all the 
way through, the red color even extending to the mid- 
rib of the leaf. It is claimed to be sweeter than other 
rhubarbs and makes a sauce that is more beautiful and 
more delicious than the usual commercial rhubarb. 
2 roots for $1.65; 5 for $3.90; 10 for $6.90 
9987 MacDonald Of very fine quality and 
brilliant red color. The skin 
is tender and peeling is not required. Excellent flavor. 
2 roots for $1.20; 5 for $2.75; 10 for $5.00 
Because of State law, we cannot ship Rhubarb roots to Cali- 
MacDonald Rhubarb fornia; elsewhere, orders must be received before May Isl. 
% _ Horse-Radish See page 116 for Burpee’s Vegetable Garden Collections 123 


