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SPERGON: A seed pro- 
tectant in powder form for 
treating seed before plant- 
ing. Spergon protects seed 
from harmful fungi that are 
present in nearly all soils 
which tend to cause decay 
and damping-off, especially 
in cold wet weather. 
Spergon assures better ger- 
mination of the seed and 
produces healthy plants 
that give better yield. 
1 oz. package... . $0.25 
Success with seeds depends largely upon weather condi- 
tions and proper care, so in accordance with the universal 
custom of the seed trade, we give no warranty, express or 
implied, as to the productiveness of any seeds or bulbs we 
sell and will not be responsible for the crop. Our liability, 
in all instances, is limited to the purchase price of the seeds. 
One ounce to 40 feet 
Asparagus of drill 
Sow the seed in Spring in drills 15 inches apart, the following Spring | 
transplant to permanent beds. Plant for private use in rows 6 inches 
apart and allow 12 inches in the rows, covering the roots 6 inches. 
For market on a large scale, set 4 by 2 feet. 
Mary Washington. A rust-resisting variety. Oz. 25c., 14 Ib. 80c., 
lb. $2.50. 
Asparagus Roots 
Mary Washington. The earliest and produces more and larger stalks 
than other strains, the highest rust-resisting variety. The best for 
home gardens. Extra 2-year-old roots. 25 for $1.25, $4.00 per 100. 
Asparagus 
5 oz. package.... 1.00 Asparagus Knives, 60c., each. 
One pound to 
BEANS— Dwarf or Bush crtecraic 
For succession, Bush Beans should be planted at intervals of two weeks from May until August. 
feet apart and 2 inches deep. 
Topcerop. The heaviest bearer of all popular varieties of bush beans, green podded, 
stringless and fiberless, of highest eating quality and remains edible over a long 
period of time. Pkt. 15e., 4 lb. 40e., lb. 70c., 5 Ibs. $3.25. 
Cherokee Wax. A new, vigorous and productive variety. Pods oval, entirely 
stringless, tender and good quality and a beautiful golden wax color. Pkt. 15¢e., 
4 Ib. 35c., lb. 65c. 
Black Valentine (Stringless). An excellent green bean, pods slim long and straight. 
Pkt. 15c., 14 lb. 35c., lb. 60c. 
Tendergreen. A stringless green Bean with straight, round pods. Excellent flavor 
and heavy yielder. Pkt. 15e., 44 Ib. 35c., lb. 65c., 5 Ibs. $3.00. 
Stringless Green Pod. Extra early, stringless, round pod. Very prolific and 
excellent quality. Pkt. 15c., 144 Ib. 30c., Ib. 55c., 5 Ibs. $2.60. 
Early Bountiful. A stringless flat pod variety of excellent quality. Green podded. 
Pkt. 15c., 4 Ib. 35e., lb. 60c., 5 Ibs. $2.65. 
Dwarf Horticultural. An excellent shell Bean. Pkt. 15e., 14 Ih. 40c., Ib. 70c., 
5 Ibs. $3.25. 
Improved Golden Wax. A favorite among yellow podded varieties; pods flat. 
Pkt. 15c., 14 Ib. 35c., lb. 65c., 5 Ibs. $3.00. 
Round Pod Kidney Wax (Brittle Wax). Of the finest quality; entirely stringless. 
Pkt. 15c., 4 lb. 40c., lb. 70c., 5 Ibs. $3.25. 
Pencil Pod Black Wax. Pods round, bright yellow and entirely stringless. Pkt. 
15c., % Ib. 35c., lb. 65c., 5 lbs. $3.00. 
Sure Crop Wax. An absolutely stringless Wax Bean, pods 6 to 7 in. long and flat. 
Pkt. 15c., % Ib. 35c., lb. 60c., 5 Ibs. $2.85. 
Fordhook No. 242 Bush Lima. Very productive and of excellent quality. Pkt. 
15e., 14 Ib. 40c., Ib. 70c., 5 Ibs. $3.25. 
Triumph Bush Lima (343). <A new variety of excellent quality, pods small, 
Make drills 2 
Beans, Fordhook No. 242 Bush Lime 
containing 3 or 4 small beans, setting even in hot weather. Unsurpassed for 
freezing. 
Pkt. 15c., 14 lb. 40c., lb. 75c. 
English Broad Windsor (Fava Beans). Mammoth long pod. A tender and delicious 
shell bean. Plant early. Pkt. 15e., 14 Ib. 30c., lb. 55c., 5 Ibs. $2.60. 
Pole, or Running Beans 352° * 
The planting of Pole Beans should be delayed a week or more after the planting 
of the early dwarf sorts. Make hills about 3 feet apart and 1 to 2 inches deep and plant 
five to six seeds in each hill; thin to three plants in each hill when well established. 
Limas should not be planted until weather becomes warm and settled. Flat beans 
should be placed in the soil edgewise, eye down. 
Italian Pole. A fine quality string Bean. Pods 6 in. long, very tender, and free from 
fiber. A heavy cropper. An excellent green or dry shell bean. Pkt. 25c., 14 Ib. 65c., 
Ib. $1.25. 
Mammoth Horticultural Pole. A very prolific shell Bean. Pkt. 15c., 14 Ih. 40c., 
lb. 70c., 5 Ibs. $3.25. 
Kentucky Wonder. An excellent variety, entirely stringless, round pod. Pkt. 15c., 
4 Ib. 35ce., lb. 60c., 5 Ibs. $2.85. 
Kentucky Wonder Wax. Pods very long, fleshy, stringless, light yellow. Pkt. 15c., 
4 Ib. 45ce., lb. 80c., 5 lbs. $3.75. 
Scarlet Runner. Highly ornamental; also used as a table Bean. Pkt. 15c., 4 Ib. 40c., 
Ib. 70c., 5 Ibs. $3.25. 
Large White Lima (King of the Garden). The standard Pole Lima. Quality excellent. 
Pkt. 15c., 4% Ib. 40c., lb. 70c., 5 Ibs. $3.25. 
Yard Long. A very curious sort, producing pods 2 ft. or more in length, the thick- 
ness of a lead pencil. Pkt. 15e., 14 Ib. 35c., \% Ib. 65c., 1 Ib. $1.25. 
Beans, Early Bountiful 
