ASPARAGUS 
One ounce of seed will sow 75 feet of row and produce about 250 plants. 
Growing Asparagus from Seed: By planting seeds early in the 
spring, you can grow your own roots. Fertilize well and after one year, 
dig the roots and transplant the best of them to the permanent bed. 
204 MARY WASHINGTON. The Best Variety. This is the best of 
the rust resistant strains and is the most widely used variety for home 
and market. The shoots are larger and grow more rapidly than other 
kinds. The stalks are very thick, and of an attractive deep green color 
with purple tops. Even the largest and thickest shoots of this variety 
are tender and delicious. 
Pkt. 10e; Oz. 25c; 44 Lb. 65c. 
Starting an Asparagus Bed from Roots. To start a bed it is only 
necessary to set out the roots on good soil and give them ordinary care 
to keep weeds down, etc. The land should, be plowed or spaded deep and 
worked down well and should be enriched by plowing or spading in a 
heavy dressing of manure. The roots are set out 18 to 24 inches apart in 
rows about 4 feet apart. 
HARRIS’ FRESH DUG ROOTS 
No asparagus you can buy can possibly compare with the fresh succulent 
shoots right out of your garden, and it is surprisingly easy to grow. The 
most important thing is to start with really good, fresh dug roots of high 
quality. We sell only the finest roots, selected for size and vigor and all the 
small or stunted roots are discarded. With Harris’ fresh dug roots it is no 
trouble to have a fine asparagus bed. 
100 roots will supply plenty of asparagus for an average family but more 
should be planted for a large family. Well grown one year roots are the 
most satisfactory to establish a permanent bed. A small cutting, not more 
than two weeks, may be made the second year after setting the roots, and 
the bed may be cut all spring in the third year. 
One year roots only: Doz. $1.00; 50 roots $2.65; 100 roots $4.50 
transportation paid. Not paid 500 roots $14.00; 1000 roots $27.00 
(weight 500—35 lbs.; 1000—70 Ibs.) 
BEANS 
A packet of bush beans will plant 20 feet of row; a pound 150 feet. Sow 60 to 75 Ibs. per acre. 1 Ib. is equal to a pint; 2 Ibs. is 1 qt.; 15 Ibs. is a peck. 
At the prices here quoted, we prepay transportation charges 
on beans to places in the United States. For larger quantities, 
write for special prices. 
The varieties which we offer here have been selected as the best for 
quality and yield. Our stocks are grown from true clean seed, carefully 
rogued and hand picked. You cannot buy finer seed beans. 
Grow plenty of beans: “Snap” or “‘string”’ beans are one of the most 
satisfactory things to grow in the home garden. They require little work 
and take up little room to easily produce all the fresh beans required for 
summer use and for canning. 


Plant in rows 2 to 214 feet apart, dropping the seed 2 inches apart, or 
in groups of 3 to 4 at intervals of a foot in the row which makes hoeing 
easier. Do not plant until the ground is warm. In New York State and 
New England, May 10th to 20th is early enough. Better make a small 
planting every two or three weeks to have fresh beans right up till frost. 
ROTENONE Controls Bean Beetles 
Watch the undersides of bean leaves during June; at the first sign of 
Mexican bean beetles or their larvae (bright orange colored eggs), dust 
the undersides thoroughly with ROTENONE dust, or spray with NNOR. 
See page 83. 
GREEN PODDED BUSH BEANS 
50 NEW LONG TENDERGREEN. Also called ‘‘Longreen.’’ An outstanding improvement in round 
green beans. The pods are even longer than the famous Tendergreen 
and the quality is just as fine in every way. This is an exceptionally vigorous grower producing heavy yields of 
the finest beans. See photo and full description on page 2. 
Pkt. 15¢e; 44 Lb. 30c; Lb. 50c; 2 Lbs. 95c; 7144 Lbs. $2.85; 15 Lbs. $5.40. 
85 TENDERGREEN. Fine Round Green Beans—High Quality. For many years Tendergreen has been 
our favorite round green bean and its universal popularity shows that it is one of 
the best for home or market. The pods are thick and meaty and have a wonderful flavor and tenderness. It matures 
quite early and the sturdy vigorous vines produce big yields of straight tender pods. Until we introduced New 
Long Tendergreen this was by far the most widely grown round green bean and itis still an excellent type to grow 
for market, roadside stands or home use. The handsome appearance appeals to everyone and the quality brings 
them back for more. Pkt. 10c; 4% Lb. 25c; Lb. 45c; 2 Lbs. 85c; 74% Lbs. $2.70; 15 Lbs. $4.95. 
Tendergreen 

80 STRINGLESS BLACK VALENTINE. One of the most prolific of the high quality dwarf green beans. The 
pods are entirely stringless and when young, are nearly round, becoming somewhat flattened or oval as they 
grow older. They are long, straight, very tender and of excellent flavor. 
Pkt. 10c; % Lb. 25c; Lb. 40c; 2 Lbs. 75c; 74% Lbs. $2.40; 15 Lbs. $4.50. 
We 

“We will never tire of your tender, meaty New 
Long Tendergreen beans.” 
Mrs. Chester Teichman, Waltham, Mass. 
60 PLENTIFUL. The Finest Flat Podded 
Green Bean. If you want 
flat green beans of the highest quality, we 
strongly recommend Plentiful. This fine variety 
ripens a few days later than Bountiful but has 
even longer, more meaty and finer quality pods. 
The vines make a strong sturdy growth and 
bear pods profusely. The pods are long, straight 
and light green, and have an exceptionally 
attractive smooth sheen. They are entirely 
stringless at all stages and of excellent quality. 
Plentiful has often brought premium prices 
on the market because of its fine appearance 
and high quality, and home gardeners are al- 
ways proud of their Plentiful beans. “ _ 
Pkt. 10c; 4% Lb. 25c; Lh. 45c; 2 Lbs. 85c; 74% pn 
Lbs. $2.55: 15 Lbs. $4.80. Plentiful Beans —Thick, fla 



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t pods of the finest quality. 
78 STREAMLINER. Long Fiat Pods. This new variety has become 
very popular on markets where fine appearance counts the most. The 
beans are long and slim, straight and flat. They are borne in great 
abundance on sturdy upright vines. The pods are an attractive light 
green. Although stringless, we do not consider it as good quality as 
Plentiful, and for the home garden we recommend that variety. (Seed 
white. ) 
Pkt. 10c; 4 Lb. 25e; Lb. 45c; 2 Lbs. 85¢; 714 Lbs. $2.70; 15 Lbs. $5.10. 
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18 BOUNTIFUL. Standard Early Flat-Podded Type. If you 
want early green beans try this kind. It is one 
of the earliest green pod varieties. The pods are long, handsome, 
straight and although flat are quite meaty. They are tender and entirely 
stringless. It is a very productive variety and continues to bear a long 
time. This is one of the best market and home garden varieties, as it 
succeeds under a wide range of conditions. 
Pkt. 10c; 4% Lb. 25c; Lb. 45¢; 2 Lhs. 85e; 71% Lbs. $2.55; 15 Lbs. $4.80. 

