Nicholson's Vegetable Seeds for Better Gardens 
High prices and world conditions will cause the planting of many 
thousands of vegetable gardens this year—gardens that have re- 
mained idle since World War 2. High prices of food alone should be 
sufficient encouragement to the thrifty to plant a home vegetable 
garden. If and when our government calls for increased food pro- 
Asparagus 
(Esparragos) 
Culture: Sow seed thinly in drills one foot apart early in the spring or 
fall, after soaking seed in warm water for an hour. Use a rich, well 
worked light soil and, when up, thin plants to one inch apart and 
cultivate often until the plants are a year old. 
Transplant or set out the roots in permanent bed (purchasing roots 
instead of seeds will save a year in time), using the richest soil you 
have, thoroughly prepared and worked very deep. Set roots 4 inches 
deep and 18 inches apart in rows 4 to 6 feet apart. Cultivate frequently 
until plants meet in the rows. Use plenty of stable manure or other 
fertilizer on bed before and after setting out roots, mixing well into soil. 
A sprinkling of salt and a dressing of manure after the plants die down 
each year is advisable. 
You can have a fine bed of Asparagus by planting roots. If roots are 
planted this spring you can cut from the bed next spring. With seed, a 
year longer is necessary. Asparagus Roots are available January through 
April. 
91—WASHINGTON ASPARAGUS SEED. Classed as a rust resistant type 
and large in size. A variety strongly favored by commercial gardeners. 
Greatly improved over the older varieties. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; 1% lb., 70c; 
Ib., $2.25, postpaid. 
WASHINGTON ASPARAGUS ROOTS. Many of our customers who have 
had an Asparagus bed for years are now planting the Washington 
variety. Strong, healthy roots of good planting size. Dozen, 75c; 25 roots, 
$1.25; 50 roots, $2.00; 100 roots, $3.75, postpaid. 
duction the number of home vegetable gardens will run into the mil- 
lions. Past history proves that all Americans are in favor of increased 
production, as during the last war home gardens numbered twenty- 
odd millions in the good old U. S. A. It will be done again, under the 
same conditions. 
Artichoke 
(Alachofas) 
Culture: Plant the seed in the spring of the year and when large 
enough to transplant set in rows 4 feet apart and 2 feet apart in the row. 
Planted in this manner the plants will produce a crop of delicious arti 
chokes the second year. 
95—LARGE GREEN GLOBE. The fleshy bud scales, moderately broad. 
are regarded as a delicacy. Pkt., 15c; 2 pkts., 25c; oz., 90c, postpaid. 
Broccoli 
(Broculi) 
Should be grown and cultivated in the same way as cabbage and 
cauliflower. One ounce will produce about 3,000 plants. 
150—EARLY GREEN SPROUTING CALABRESE. Makes a fair sized green 
head of good quality, and after this is cut, new sprouts develop, which 
makes smaller heads for a second crop. Pkt., 10c; oz., 35c; 1/4 lb., $1.00; 
lb., $3.00, postpaid. Please ask for prices in larger lots. 
Brussels Sprouts 
(Bretones de Bruselas) 
A member of the cabbage family that produces small miniature cab- 
bages growing closely on the stalk, a small head being formed at each 
leaf joint. The plant is very hardy and will live through the winter 
months in most sections of the South. Plant in the same manner as 
cabbage. 
151—BRUSSELS SPROUTS. Improved dwarf variety. Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c; 
VY lb., $1.50; lb., $5.00, postpaid. 
