HAVE FRESH VEGETABLES AT YOUR KITCHEN OOOR 

We, in America, are very fortunate in being one of the few countries 
in the world today, who are having three square meals a day. 
The United Nations Food and- Agriculture Organization said on 
November 4, 1948, that the world still is losing ground in its battle 
against hunger. In a report on world food conditions and prospects, 
this organization said that population is increasing more rapidly than 
food production. 
Aside from this economic condition, the confirmed gardener realizes 
the pleasures connected with producing fresh vegetables from their own 
kitchen gardens. The gardener who places food on the family dinner 
table from his own back yard, protects the family budget at a point 
where it is being attacked most severely—in food prices. At no time in 
our history, has food, the production and conservation of food, been so 
important as it is at the present time. Grow what you eat—eat what you 
can and—can the surplus! 
ASPARAGUS 
1. WASHINGTON-—The Best Variety. This variety has proven as 
nearly rust-proof as is possible to produce Asparagus. It is much in 
demand on account of its heavy yield and fine flavor. The stalks are 
rich, dark green color, tinted darker at tips. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 35c. 
One ounce of seed will sow 75 feet of row and produce about 300 plants. 
Sow seed as early as possible in the spring. The 
From Seeds plants should be set in the permanent bed when one 
or two years old. 
Roots can be set from 
Fresh Dug Asparagus Roots 73°82", °S.30° from 
the fall, in October or November. 100 roots plant a bed 100 feet long and | 
are sufficient for a medium garden. An acre requires 4000 to 7000 roots. 
GROWING ASPARAGUS, It is only necessary to set out the roots 
on good soil and give them ordinary care to keep weeds down, ete. No 
special preparation of the land is necessary. It should be plowed or 
spaded deep and worked down well, and should be enriched by applying 
a heavy dressing of manure, which should be plowed or spaded in. The 
roots are set out 18 to 24 inches apart in rows about 4 feet apart. 100 
roots make a good bed. but more should be set out for a large family. 
Cutting may commence the third 
year after setting out the roots. 
A small cutting may be made the 
second year if not continued more 
than two weeks. 
PARADISE ASPARAGUS. Growers who have seen this Asparagus 
growing have been amazed to see the straight, crisp, large stalks that 
were produced from plants set only the year before. An exceptionally 
strong, vigorous producer. Some growers say it produces twice the 
crop of ordinary Asparagus. Only six to eight stalks needed to make 
a pound. This variety is every bit as rust-resistant as the variety 
Martha Washington. Has an unusually pleasant, milder flavor than 
ordinary Asparagus and is preferred by most who taste it. 
2-year roots, 25 for $1.35; 100 for $3.75, postpaid. 
WASHINGTON. This variety has proven as nearly rust-proof as is 
possible to produce Asparagus. It is much in demand on account of 
its heavy yield and fine flavor. The stalks are rich, dark green color, 
tinted darker at tips. 
2-year roots, 25 for $1.25; 100 for $3.25, postpaid. 
BEANS Dwarf or Bush Varieties 
If planted every two or three weeks, commencing after all danger of frost has passed and continuing until 
about August 15th, a supply will be kept up during the whole summer. 
One pound plants about 100 feet. An acre requires 1 to 114 bushels, Half pound planted every three weeks 
is sufficient for a medium garden. They are ready for table from 45 to 65 days after planting. 
Culture. For field culture plant in rows 21% feet apart, dropping the Beans 3 to 4 inches apart in the rows, 
covering about 2 inches with soil. In small gardens, rows may be 18 inches apart. Up to the time of blooming, 
cultivate often, but never while the vines are wet, and do not disturb the roots, especially after blooming, as 
they will blight and the crop will be reduced. Constant picking extends bearing. 
Insect Remedies—For Mexican Bean Beetle, dust the under side of leaves with Rotenone. See page 57. 
For fungous diseases and rust, spray with Bordeaux Mixture or Du Pont Garden Dust. See pages 56 and 58. 
Green Podded Beans 
2 SUPERGREEN., (58 days.) Pods are 6 to 7 inches 7 DWARF HORTICULTURAL. (52 days.) Very 
long, slim, smooth, dark green and stringless in all popular in most localities, especially for market, as 
stages. Vine is 17 inches, upright, with fairly con- they are valuable both for snap Beans and shellinz. 
centrated pod set. Is a high yielding, hardy variety, They become fit for use as shelled Beans early, and 
and as compared to Tendergreen it has slightly in this condition the Beans are large, easily shelled 
longer and more slender pods. All-America Bronze and equal to Lima Beans in quality. The vines are 
Medal Winner. very productive, compact and upright in growth, 
Pkt., 25c; 14 lb., 40c; 1 1b., 75c; 5 lbs., $3.50. with large leaves. The pods are 5 to 5% inches 
3 TENDERGREEN. (53 days.) Stringless. One long, broad, thick, curved and have splashes of 
of the very best of the round, green-podded Beans. bright red on yellowish green. 
Fleshy pods about 6 inches long, strictly stringless Pkt., 20c; % lb., 35c; 1 lb., 65c; 5 Ibs., $3.00. 
and of fine quality. Very productive and closely 
resembles an improved Full Measure Bean. 3 
Pkt., 20c; 144 Ib., 35c; 1 1b., GOc; 5 lbs., $2.75. 
4 STRINGLESS RED VALENTINE. (52 days.) 
Similar to Improved Earliest Red Valentine except 
the pods are stringless. 
Pkt., 20c; 14 lb., 35c; 1 lb., 6O0c; 5 lbs., $2.75. 
5 STRINGLESS GREEN POD. F. (50 days.) A 
very handsome long, cylindrical, green Bean. Pods 
larger than those of Valentine and straighter. Very 
fleshy and remain crisp and tender longer. Bush of 
vigorous growth and productiveness. A very de- 
sirable sort for home gardens and largely grown 
for market. 
Pkt., 15c; 1% lb., 30c; 1 1b., 50c; 5 lbs., $2.25. 
6 GIANT STRINGLESS GREEN POD. F. (53 
days.) A highly productive and very handsome sort. 
Vines vigorous, spreading. Pods large, round, aver- 
aging larger and straighter than the Stringless 
Green Pod, but a few days later. 
Pkt., 15c; 14 Ib., 30c; 1 1b., 50c; 5 1bs., $2.25. 
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FULL MEASURE. F. (53 days.) A very desir- 
able round-podded variety with pods about 614 inches 
long, which are solid, meaty, brittle and stringless. 
It is a little later than Stringless Green Pod and is 
a splendid Bean for home or market use, 
Pkt., 20c; 14 lb., 35c; 1 1b., 6GOc; 5 lIbs., $2.75. 
9 TENNESSEE GREEN POD. (49 days.) A 
dwarf, early snap Bean, very hardy and more cap- 
able of withstanding inclement weather than most 
other sorts. The vines are large, somewhat spread- 
ing, prolific. The pods are very long (often 6 to 7 
inches) flat, irregular in shape, of dark and vivid 
green color. 
Pkt., 15c; % 1b., 30c; 1 lb., 50c; 5 Ibs., $2.25. 

BEANS, DWARF BUSH VARIETIES— 
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