VEGETABLE SEEDS 
Reliable strains of the finest varieties for 
MARKET AND HOME GARDENS 

ASPARAGUS 
Freshly cut Asparagus is one of the most delicious vege- 
tables. It is best grown from strong one year old roots 
planted in early spring. Cutting should be light until 
second or third year, after which the bed is practically 
permanent if kept clean and well fertilized. 
MARY WASHINGTON The finest variety in cultivation, 
disease resistant and large stalked. Plant 18 inches apart 
in rows 3 to 4 ft. apart with roots spread horizontally 6 
in. deep. Cover lightly until shoots appear. 
Strong one-year roots—50 for $1.40; 100, $2.60; postpaid. 
Not prepaid 500, $10.50; 1,000, $20.00 
MARY WASHINGTON (Seed) 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 4 Ib. 50c; Ib. $1.50 
BEANS 
Dwarf or Bush Lima 
Limas are less hardy than other beans and should not be 
planted until the ground is thoroughly warm. They re- 
quire more space than string or shell beans to produce a 
good crop. Plant in rows 3 feet apart, placing 2 or 3 
beans 15 inches apart and covering not more than | inch. 
FORDHOOK, U § 242 Improved strain of Fordhook 
Bush Lima which sets a heavier crop of pods, greatly 
increasing the yield from the first pickings. Pods good 
size with 3 or 4 thick beans. We recommend a trial of 
this strain for market. 
Pkt. 10c; YW Ib. 25c; Ib. 45c; 2 Ibs. 85c; 
5 Ibs. $1.85; 15 Ibs. $5.10; 100 Ibs. $32.00 
FORDHOOK BUSH LIMA Produces a heavy crop of 
uniformly large, meaty, green beans, with thick heavy 
pods in clusters. Our strain is high in yield and reliable 
for large well-filled pods. 
Pkt. 10c; Y Ib. 25¢; 1 Ib. 40c; 2 Ibs. 75¢ 
5 Ibs. $1.55; 15 Ibs. $4.20; 100 Ibs. $26.00 
BURPEE’S IMPROVED BUSH LIMA Strong vine with 
pods 5 to 6 inches long, filled with thick green beans of 
largest size. 
Pkt. 10c; V4 Ib. 25c; 1 Ib. 40c; 2 Ibs. 75c; 
5 Ibs. $1.55; 15 Ibs. $4.20; 100 Ibs. $26.00 
BABY FORDHOOK BUSH LIMA Finest of the small 
podded early bush limas. Produces a heavy crop of small 
thick green seeds especially prized for canning. 
Pkt. 10c; Y2 Ib. 25c; 1 Ib. 45c¢; 2 Ibs. 85c¢ 

Fordhook Bush Lima 
The new chemical SPERGON tends to insure full and 
strong growth of bean seedlings and often greatly in- 
creases the yield. 
2 oz. 33c; 1 Ib. $2.16 
We recommend thorough dusting with Rotenone Dust 
as an efficient control for Mexican Bean Beetle. Apply 
every two weeks after beetles appear. 
BEANS: 8-24 Ibs. of any one variety at the 15 Ib. rate, prepaid. 
COMSTOCK, FERRE & CO. 
