RHUBARB and ASPARAGUS 
Gi+ VALENTINE RHUBARB CANADA RED 
The Newest and Best Red Rhubarb One of The Newest Red Rhubarbs 
One of the newest Rhubarbs of Canadian 
barbs. Extra red and extra sweet, the new Origin. Its stems are dark red clear through - 
Valentine will be your favorite spring treat to the heart and up the leat. It is rated near 
the top in Rhubarb quality and now stands 
from the garden. 
The Morden, Manitoba, Experiment Sta- as the best of the widely distributed kinds. 
Sauce from Canada Red is one of the 
tion reports it leading 25 varieties under test. 
The sauce is rated~ the highest texture Sweetest and finest flavored red sauces that 
smoothest and tenderest, with a pleasing it is possible to produce. This year produc- 
flavor that has a slightly tart after tion of plants is such that the price is now 
taste. down to within reason for the average home 
Valentine is an unusual combina. gardener. For top quality at moderate prices, 
tion of high quality, vigor and richness Canada Red is tops. Recommended for all 
of color. Recommended for all zones. 20nes. See prices below. 
See prices below. MacDO NAL D 
How to Grow Rhubarb Older - But Still a Very 
Popular Red Rhubarb 
MacDonald Rhubarb is still very popular 
in the Rhubarb world. It originated in 
Caada, and is one of the best of the recently 
introduced varieties. 
MacDonald is not as red as Canada Red, 
but will give a credible performance when 
made into sauce. Production is early and 
heavy. It gets into production quickly. Rec- 
ommended for all zones. See prices below. 







The latest and best of the Canadian Rhu- 
Rhubarb is not difficult to grow for home or 
market. Plant in rows 4 feet apart and in the rows at 3-foot 
intervals. Plant the crown at ground level or slightly below. 
Give them a good watering and don't pull any stems the first 
year. The second year, pulling may be confined to a light 
pulling over a short period. From then on pulling should be 
just heavy enough to maintain good vigor and good crops 
from year tc year. Rhubarb may become “clump bound”’ if 
not divided at 10- or 12-year intervals. High fertility is de- 
sirable for greatest production of high-quality tender stalks. 
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RHUBARB PRICES—PREPAID: 
: Each 2 6 
: Canada Red ......... Fs (eno Reee go eo teh ene sagees re $0.85 $1.60 $4.20 
E MacDonald 320s cha ee Eee ne .60 1.10 3.00 
3 Valentine 07.5 See es eas ee eh ee 1.75 
ASPARAGUS PRICES: Paradise 
Prepaid Not Ppd. 
: 25 50 100 1000 
Paradise (tye Meat ee eA Pe eM ee $1.35 $2.45 $4.00 $18.00 
Loge eet a te ck ages 1.00 1.85 3.00 12.00 
Red 
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ASPARAGUS 
: es eee with a built-in ac- 
celerator that gets into bearing a 
year earlier than older sorts. It is 
an exceptionally strong and vigor- 
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| : Paradise is the king of the quick 
| Becht iy § freezers for it keeps its green color 
; 3 better, and retains a fresher flavor. 
is A It is greener, better flavored, more 
tender. Its popularity has increased 
greatly since its introduction just a 
few short years ago. Recommena- 
ed for all zones. See prices above. 

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