A Delicious Dish for Spring Appetites. 
Asparagus 1 oz. of seed should produce 
250 roots. 
50 roots sufficient for a family of four. 9,000 roots plant an acre. 

Asparagus seed should be sowed in light sandy soil, early in the spring. Seed 
2 to 4 inches apart one-half inch deep, in 15 to 24 inch rows. As asparagus 
germinates slowly, mix in a few radish seed to mark the row for early cultivation. 
Roots may be transplanted either the following spring or left in seed bed for 
two years. 
Transplant 12 to 15 inches apart in trench § to 10 inches deep and wide enough 
to spread roots out evenly around crown. Cover with 2 inches of. soil, packed 
tightly. Gradually fill the trench as the plants grow. Rows should be 4 feet 
apart. Rotted manure may be used in bottom of trench. 
Use 5% DDT dust to control asparagus beetle except during cutting season 
| When rotenone dust is recommended. 


H The best of several rust resistant 
Mary Washington strains originated by the Bureau of 
Plant Industry. The shoots are larger and grow more rapidly than 
others, Stalks are very thick and srow unusually tall without 
branching. Color, an attractive deep green with purple tips. 
Even the largest shoots are firm, tender and richly flavored. 
(PKt., 5c) (oz., 15¢) (14 Ib., 40c) (1b., $1.50) (5 Ibs., $6.60) prepaid 
SUCCESSFUL GARDENING 
{Continued from page 7) 
STARTING PLANTS It you will turn to page 110 
INDOORS AND IN'FLATS “Growing Wen 
some information about starting plants in flats. 
COMBATING INSECTS Each year after harvest, clean up 
: all refuse left by the crop. Burn 
AND WORMS all weeds and rubbish, if any, in 
the fence rows and corners. Fall plough as this will help destroy 
eggs or insects harbored in the soil, These are preventive meas- 
ures. When insects appear, start controlling at once. 
See cultural instructions for suggestions as to destroying the 
more common pests. 
WINTER STORAGE OF Root Reuse c as ee ee 
bs parsnip, potatoes, rutabagas, sal- 
ROOT VEGETABLES sify and turnip may be stored for 
winter use in ei-her a root cellar, dark basement or in outdoor 
pits. In any case, the storage should be well drained and venti- 
lated. Tops should always be removed. When storing in root 
cellar put in alternate layers of roots and sand; this will prevent 
shriveling. Storing in pits may be accomplished by making a shal- 
low excavation 3 or 4 feet wide and.6 inches deep. Put a good 
layer of straw in this trench and over the sides. Pile the vege- 
tables in a conical pile, the length depending upon the amount to 
be stored. Next cover the vegetables with one or two feet of straw 
and as the weather gets colder cover with sufficient soil to prevent 
freezing. Some ventilation is necessary and can be secured by 
leaving a slight space at the top with the straw exposed, or by 
inserting a drain tile or wooden ventilator. Ventilator should be 
provided with a cap to keep out the rain and with a screen to 
exclude rodents. 
8 D. V. Burrell Seed Growers Co., Rocky Ford, Colo. 

