VARIETAL DESCRIPTIONS OF VEGETABLES 5 KEYSTONE SEEDS 
asperge ASPARAGUS. sP2'2sic 
Esparrago 
Asparagus officinalis var. altilis 
Sow the seed in the spring and thin plants to 4 inches apart in the row when they become 
established. The rich seed bed should be cultivated frequently, especially for weed control, during 
the season. Set out strong roots the following spring in trenches 10-15 inches deep, and at least a 
foot wide. Plant roots 18 inches apart in rows 4 feet apart. Cover to depth of 2-3 inches, add soil 
at each cultivation during the season until the trench has. been filled. Light cutting should be made 
during the second season, and normal harvest can be started the third year. 
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MARY WASHINGTON (Rust Resistant) HMSCF ACORN 
The finest of the Washington rust-resistant strains of asparagus developed by the U. S. 
Department of Agriculture. This variety israpidly replacing other sorts because, in addi- 
tion to its freedom from rust, it is a heavy yielder, producing an abundance of early large 
shoots of rich dark green color with tightly folded tips. Universally used for market, 
canning purposes, and also recommended for freezing preservation. | 
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echaer BEANS apichiiela 
There is so much more to good bean seed than that which strikes the eye in a sample, that it is 
difficult to bring out with a few words these all-important facts. To maintain, develop, and produce 
the most disease free and outstanding pure-line strains, along with quality found in our Keystone 
Beans, has been possible only by intensive effort and study. Our growing stations are located only 
in the most carefully selected areas with only one thought in mind, and that is to have only the best. 
We urge our customers to arrange their summer trips to visit our western growing stations, to take 
advantage of the old adage that "'seeing is believing’’. 
BUSH GREEN-POD VARIETIES 
Phaseolus vulgaris 
Beans are a tender warm season crop and will do best if given this consideration in planting. 
In most areas the use of a quickly available nitrogen fertilizer will efficiently increase early yields. 

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leading shipping variety. Our Keystone Recommended fon the SE es 
Bene esecacetully) bred to” produce Mhetd peace yecron. in Central and Eastern 
straight, slender pods of the desire states and the Winter crop in Florida. 
thick oval shape. 
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