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VEGETABLE SEEDS ASPARAGUS (Fr. Asperge) 

New Asparagus replacing all other varieties. 
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ASPARAGUS CULTURE.—An ounce will produce about 700 roots or 40 feet of 
row, 2 to 8 lbs. for an acre. Asparagus seed takes a long time to germinate; il should 
be soaked for 48 hours in lukewarm water before planting .Sow some radish seed with 
the asparagus; this will aid to mark the rows and make it easier to cultivate and keep 
your patch free from weeds while it is coming up. Transplant the roots when one year 
old in trenches 10’ wide and 12” deep and 4’ apart. The plants should be 2’ apart 
in the row. Use a good nitrogenous fertilizer. Keep filling the trench as the plants grow. 
15—NEW ASPARAGUS PARADISE. Sensational New, early maturing variety. 
Produces a normal crop one year earlier than other varieties and produces heavier 
throughout its life. Large, crisp, tender stalks with exceptionally fine, mild flavor. 
Only six or eight stalks required to the pound. Strongly rust resistant. A variety that 
will take the country by storm. Pkt. $0.10; 1 oz. $0.45; 4 ozs. $1.50; 8 ozs $2.70 
1 lb $4.50; prepaid. 
16—MARY WASHINGTON. The last and the best of the three Washington varieties 
Asparagus Giant Artichoke Early Purple originated by Dr. Norton the American Dept. of Agriculture. It isa very strong grower. 
Argenteuil very thick and heavy, with deep green tips and is absolutely rust resistant. Pkt. $0.10; 
1 oz. $0.20; 4 oz. $0.67; 8 oz. $1.20; 1 Ib. $2.00; id. 
ASPARAGUS PARADISE.—This wonderful pachas ark 300 ees : 
new variety was introduced five years ago and 17—GIANT ARGENTEUIL. A well known old variety from which newer varieties 
fields of it can now be seen throughout the have been selected; now being replaced by Mary Washington and Paradise. Pkt. 
$0.10; 1 oz. $0.20; 4 oz. $0.67; 8 oz. $1.20; 1 lb. $2.00; prepaid. # 
ASPARAGUS ROOTS 
TRANSPORTATION CHARGES EXTRA 
We offer clean healthy roots grown from inspected fields. 
MARY WASHINGTON 1 yr. old plants doz. $0.40; 50 for $1.50; per 100 $2.50. 
2 yr. old plants doz. $0.60; 50 for $2.00; per 100 $3.50. 
3 yr. old plants doz. $1.00; 50 for $3.00; per 100 $5.00. 
PARADISE 1 yr. old plants doz. $0.75; 50 for $2.50; per 100 $4.00. 
2 yr. old plants doz. $1.00; 50 for $3.50; per 100 $6.00. 
ARTICHOKES (Fr. Artichaut) 
CULTURE.—An ounce will produce 500 plants. The seed should be sown indoors in February 
March, the young plants transplanted first in 3’ pots then in 5” pots then outdoors in cold frames. 
This is the only way to harvest a crop in cold climates. In warm climates the seed is sown outdoors in 
May, protected from cold the following winter and the plants produce beautiful heads the following 
year. The scales and bottom of the flower heads are boiled or eaten raw as a salad. 
11—EARLY PURPLE. A popular variety in Europe producing heads which are somewhat pointed 
and purplish green in color. (Crop failure) 
12—GREEN GLOBE. The best variety with large heads and thick scales. The heads are cooked 
like asparagus but only the inner tips of the scales and the crowns of the heads are eaten. Pkt. $0.20; 
8 packages for $0.55; prepaid. (crop uncertain) ' 
JERUSALEM ARTICHOKES (Fr. Topinambours) 
They are used by many as sweet potatoes although they are grown as a rule as potatoes for the cattle. 
We offer two varieties grown at our nursery: one with brownish purple tubers and another with brownish 
white elongated tubers. 5 Ibs. $0.9.; 10 Ibs. $1.65; 25 lbs. $3.50; F.O.B. store. If wanted by post see 
Parcel Post Rates, page 1. 
BROCCOLI (Fr. Chou Brocoll) 
An Italian vegetable rapidly coming into favor. In habits and growth much like cauliflower but hardier 
and of easier culture. Sow outside early and transplant about 20” apart later. It must be used when 
ready or else it will soon go to seed. ‘ ; 
20—CALABRESSE, MEDIUM EARLY IMPROVED. The leading variety for market growers and 
home gardeners. A tall branching plant. Forms a compact central head of blueish green flower buds 
resembling a loose head of cauliflower. After the main head is removed side branches continue to 
develop throughout the season and frequently forms small heads which with the stems are cut and 
served in the same way as asparagus. It is a highly desirable delicious vegetable steadily gaining in 
favor. Pkt. $0.15; 14 0z. $0.27; % oz. $0.48; 1 oz. $0.80; 14 Ib. $2.67; prepaid. __ ; 
21—EARLY PROPAGENO. The plant is quite compact and the central head quite large, close and 
early. It does not produce as many sprouts as the Improved Calabresse. Pkt. $0.15; 14 oz. $0.27; 
4 oz. $0.48; 1 oz. $0.80; 14 lb. $2.67; prepaid. 
BRUSSELS SPROUTS 
(Fr. Chou de Bruxelles) 
CULTURE.—An ounce will sow about 400 
feet of row. For our climate the seed should be 
sown inside or in frames in March or April 
and the young plants transplanted in the field 
as soon as weather permits. They should be 
set in rows 30 to 36 inches apart and 18” in 
the row. Avoid a soil that is too rich; it 
will cause excessive stem growth. When the 
sprouts begin to form in the fall break part 
of the leaves from the stems to promote 
rapid growth of heads. Matures in about 
125 days. 
26—HALF DWARF IMPROVED W.H.P.’s. 
A special selection with good size sprouts, 
14%” in diameter, closely set and early. The 
plants are very uniform and every one a sure 
producer. Pkt. $0.10; 34 oz. $0.27; 14 oz. 
$0.48; 1 oz. $0.80; 4 oz. $2.67; prepaid. 
27—LONG ISLAND IMPROVED. The 
finest stock available. Very uniform, medium 
early and exceedingly productive Good 
size high quality heads. Pkt. $0.10; 34 oz. 
$0.27; 1% oz. $0.48; 1 oz. $0.80; 4 oz. $2.67; 
prepaid. 
25—AMAGER NARKET. Pkt. $0.10; 4 oz. 
$0.27; 34 oz. $0.48; 1 oz. $0.80; 4 oz. $2.67; 
prepaid. 
28—IMPROVED DWARF. Pkt. $0.10; 
3; % oz. 48; 1 0.80; 4 oz. 
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