COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA 13 
A most delicious vegetable usually boiled and eaten with 
a dressing of fresh butter. See page 119 for cultural direc- 
tions. Pkt. 10c; oz. 60c; % lb. $2.25. 
CONSULT the front pages of this catalog. You will find 
many important novelties listed on these pages. 
Asparagus 
CULTURE—1 oz of seed will produce 1000 plants, 1%4 Ibs. of 
seed enough plants to set an acre. For a crop of plants use 10 Ibs. 
of seed per acre. 
Sow early in the spring. Have the rows 2 feet apart, cover the 
seed with half an inch of soil. Thin to not less than 2 inches apart. 
To get strong roots fit to be planted in permanent beds the following 
spring. In preparing your permanent bed prepare the ground in the 
fall by giving it extra heavy coating of manure, then plow the ground 
very deep which will kill all weed seeds and destroy cutworms and it 
will have a tendency to make the ground warmer; in a word 
your ground will be in excellent condition to receive the plants in 
the spring. Lay out your beds 4 feet between the rows and plant 2 
feet apart in the rows, in furrows 8-10 inches deep, spread the roots to 
radiate in all directions and cover with 3-4 inches of dirt. In later 
cultivation gradually fill up the furrows as the plants grow till 
the whole field is level. If you will not cut at all until your bed 
ig 3-4 years old, your asparagus will run extra heavy so that a 
bunch of 5-7 stalks 8 inches long will weigh a pound, fetching top 
price. Asparagus beetle if unchecked will destroy your asparagus, 
Destroy the beetle by dusting with calcium arsenate through the 
season while the dew is on. Never apply calcium at the time of 
cutting for market as it is a rank poison. Asparagus seed germinates 
rather slowly; to insure better germination soak in hot water be- 
fore sowing. Governmental bulletin No. 289, Asparagus, may be had 
on request to the Department of Agriculture, Washington, D. C. 
SALT ON ASPARAGUS is of no benefit. It does not improve the 
flavor of the stalks, does not increase the yield, neither will it kill 
the weeds. 
ASPARAGUS MARY WASHINGTON 
The best of the Washington varieties and the best of the rest. 
Superior because it holds a tight bud the longest, and the stalks are 
heavy and big. It is rust resisting, somewhat earlier than other 
varieties and while it does not yield as many stalks, the stalks are 
larger and the yield in pounds per acre is considerably greater. The 
seed we offer is first generation removed from strain originated by 
Dr. Norton. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; lb. $1.40; 5 Ibs. or over at $1.40 per 
Ib. prepaid. 
HEAVY 2 year old roots: 25 for $1.25 prepaid. Not prepaid: 100 
roots $2.60; 1,000 roots $24.00. Shipping weight 100 2 year old roots, 
_ 5 Ibs., 1 year old roots 3% lbs. 
Lighter one year old roots: 100 for $1.50; 1,000 for $14.00. 
ASPARAGUS ROOTS 
Our asparagus roots are of superior quality, produced in the 
rich Iowa soil, are extra heavy and full of vitality Grown by us 
on our own land and in a different way than is the rule. For a 
crop of roots we sow thinly, every seed 3 to 4 inches apart. This 
gives the roots a chance to develop into real size, they grow fast, 
and a plantation from roots produced by our method yields a maxi- 
mum of No. 1 grade asparagus. 
ASPARAGUS PARADISE—Produces more asparagus per acre and a 
year earlier when started from seed than is the case with other 
varieties of asparagus. So says the introducer of this new variety. 
Pkt. We; on. 20¢; Ib. $2.00, prepaid. 
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Asparagus Mary Washington 
BEAN TENDERGREEN (54 days) 
Possesses high eating yO aes and is marvelously productive. 
The plants are strong and vigorous, well branched, holding the 
heavy load of pods well up from the ground. The pods are seven 
inches long, absolutely straight, round, extremely meaty and tender, 
of beautiful attractive light green color. The pods are stringless 
even when fully developed. Tendergreen is of the greatest value 
both for market gardeners as well as for canning. Those that tried 
this bean praise it highly. Quite early, although not in the earliest 
class. Not prepaid: 10 lbs. $3.00; 100 Ibs. $28.00. 
BEAN GIANT ENGLISH (70 days) 
IMMENSELY PRODUCTIVE—HARDY LIKE PEAS 
PODS AND BEANS OF GIGANTIC SIZE 
Here is an opportunity for progressive gardeners. A 
bean closely resembling largest podded limas, ready weeks 
ahead of limas. A standard bean in England, different from 
other beans in being as hardy as peas or lettuce and like 
peas should be planted as soon as the ground is in workable 
condition in the spring. The pods grow direct from the stalk, 
the stalk grows about 3 feet tall, the pods are gigantic ih 
size, so are the beans, and there is no bean more delicious. 
You will sell these beans if you will have them. They are 
nothing new to most foreign people who buy English Beans 
eagerly. Plant in rows 18 inches apart, six inches apart in 
the rows, one bean to a hill. Pkt. 10c; 1 lb. 40c, prepaid. 
F. O. B., 10 Ibs. $3.20; 25 lbs. or over at 30c per lb. 
We sell half pounds at pound rates, 5 Ibs. or over at 16 
Ib. rate, 25 Ibs. or over at 100 Ib. rate. 
