
ASPAR AGUS — Seed and Roots 
Asparagus does well in any well-drained garden soil and for best results 
should be enriched with manure and fertilizer. 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 2% ft. or more apart. A pkt. of seed will produce 
about 100 roots; an oz. about 750 roots. Roots should be planted as early — 
in the spring as the ground can be worked; they are available during 
March, April and early May; orders filled in rotation as received. | 
H . Our most valuable green asparagus for home, 
9 Mary Washington — 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¢; 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. Cultural _ 
directions are sent with every order of roots which are carefully graded and packed. 
25 roots for $1.25; 50 for $2.25;. 100 for $4.25, prepaid 
Not prepaid: 250 roots or more @ $25.50 per 1000 ; 
2000 roots or more @ $23.00 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 35¢; 
12 for 60¢; 50 for $2.50, prepaid 
Not prepaid: os roots or more 
eg See pipe ‘ 18.00 per 1000; 
Mary Washington Asparagus - 2000 or more @ $17.00 per 1000 
) RHUBARB — Seed and Roots 
The succulent stems of rhubarb are an appetizing dessert, either stewed or in 
pies. Never use rhubarb leaves for food purposes. 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. Planting instructions are sent with 
every order of roots which are available during March, April and early May. 
In gathering rhubarb stalks, select the larger ones growing on the outside of plant, grasp them 
firmly near the base and with a slight sideways twist, pull them from the crown. 
















4 y The plant is very vigorous and hardy, with long, 
9989 Chipman Ss Canada Red slender stalks that are a bright red all the way 
through, the red color even extending to the mid-rib of the leaf. As with all red-stalked rhubarbs, 
they are sweeter and make a sauce that is more beautiful and more delicious than the usual 
commercial rhubarb. 2 roots for $1.50; 5 for $3.50; 10 for $6.50, prepaid 
: Stalks are of very fine quality, excellent flavor, and brilliant red color:. 
9987 MacDonald the skin is tender and peeling is not required. Has become one of 
the most popular rhubarbs. 2 roots for $1.25; 5 for $2.90; 10 for $5.50, prepaid 
i Stalks are of an attractive, deep red color, 18 to 22 in. long, 1 to 1% in. 
9990 Valentine oer and 1 in. thick; sweetly flavored and of supreme quality. Valuable 
for home and commercial gardeners, local market, canning as well as freezing. Leaves are dark 
green with reddish colored ribs. 2 roots for $1.75; 5 for $4.25; 10 for $8.00, prepaid 
Myatt’s Victoria 
Broad, thick, tender stalks shaded with red. It isa heavy yielder and a strong, upright grower. - 
979 Seed Sown this spring, usable stalks will be ready two years hence: for ick 
plant roots. A pkt. of seed will sow 10 ft. of row; oz. 75 ft. Pkt. 20¢; oz. 454; 4 es 
9985 Roots Planted in early spring, roots will furnish a moderate cutting of stalks the next 
spring; regular cuttings thereafter. 2 roots for 60¢; 5 for $1.25; 10 for $2.00, prepaid 
Not prepaid: 25 roots or more @ 10¢ each; 250 roots or more @ 9¢ each 
Because of State law, we cannot ship Rhubarb roots to California; elsewhere, orders 
must be received before May Ist. 
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