FL H. WOODRUFF & SONS, INC 
Seed Growers 
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Ne re MAIN OFFICE AND WAREHOUSE 1 946 
MILFORD, CONNECTICUT, U. S. A. 
Growing Stations and Branches in: 
GEORGIA COLORADO TEXAS OHIO NEW YORK CALIFORNIA _ WASHINGTON 
MONTANA IDAHO ILLINOIS WYOMING OREGON 
ret? ASPARAGUS 6) 
Culture. From Seed. An ounce will produce about 700 roots or 40 feet of row. Two to three pounds for an acre. Sow in spring in rows 2 
feet apart, cultivate and fertilize well. When a year old, transplant to permanent bed. 


From Roots. Dig trenches about 15 inches deep and 3 feet apart using plenty of good manure. Set roots 18 inches apart, spreading them well. 
Cover to a depth of about 2 inches, adding more soil until the trenches are filled by the end of the season. The first cutting should be made 
the following season. 
MARY WASHINGTON 
This is the best of several rust resistant strains originated by the U. S. Department of Agriculture. The shoots are larger and 
grow more rapidly than the other kinds. The stalks are very thick, of an attractive green color with purple tops and grow 
unusually tall without breaking. Even the largest and thickest shoots of this variety are tender and delicious. 
Seed: Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; Y% Ib. 50c; Ib. $1.50 Roots: Per 100 roots $2.00; per 1000 roots $18.00 
BRUSSELS SPROUTS ~- 
Culture. An ounce will sow about 400 feet of row. Sow either in frame or open ground. Set plants in rows 3 feet apart and 18 inches in the 
row. Avoid too rich soil which will cause excessive stem growth. Break leaves from stem to promote better growth of heads. 
SPECIAL LONG ISLAND 92-97 days 
This strain is the most uniform stock of this popular variety we have ever seen. The plants are 15 to 20 inches tall; the 
stems are literally covered with large firm sprouts. We can recommend this stock highly for home gardens as well as the 
commercial grower. Pkt. 40c; ¥2 oz. 90c; oz. $1.50; % Ib. $4.50; Ib. $16.00. 
7 ..... BROCCOLI 
Culture. Italian green sprouting broccoli resembles a green headed Cauli- 
flower. Small heads grow after the main head has been cut. It is cultivated the 
same as Cabbage. One ounce of seed will produce 1500 plants; 6 ounces 
will produce sufficient plants to set an acre. 
| PROPAGENO EARLY 48-53 days 
Our superior strain of early broccoli, for years the favorite 
of expert broccoli growers. Pkt. 25c; oz. 90c; VY Ib. $3.00; 
Ib. $10.00. 
CALABRESE (Medium Early) 55-60 days 
The standard variety in general use, excellent in every 
.. way and to be used where earliness is not an important 
Seem TEEN Feta Pkt 5e oro 0c 4 1b $3 00) bas 10100; 

