Burpee’s Perennial Vegetables 
con ASPARAGUS- Roots and Seed : - 
Asparagus does well in any well-drained garden soil and for best results should be | 
enriched with manure and fertilizer. Roots should be planted as early in the spring as _ 
the ground can be worked, spacing them 15 to 18 in. apart in rows 2% ft. or more 
apart. They are available during March, April and early May; orders are filled Linge 
rotation as received. Seed should be sown as early in the spring as ground can be 
prepared. When the roots are 1 or 2 years old, transplant them to their permanent 
location. A pkt. of seed will produce about 100 roots; an oz. about 750 roots. its 
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H ___Our most valuable green asparagus for home, 
Mary Washington market, canning and freezing 
The shoots are thick, heavy, and straight; dark green, slightly tinged purple at the tightly folded ay 
Mary Washington Asparagus 
RHUBARB —Roots and Seed 
The succulent stems of rhubarb are an appetizing des- 
sert, either stewed or in pies. Never use rhubarb leaves for 
food purposes. Space roots 3 to 4 ft. apart; cover the crown 
with 3 to 4 in. of soil. Full planting instructions are sent 
with every order of roots which are available during 
March, April and early May. Sow seed early in the spring 
in rows 18 in. apart. Thin the seedlings to stand 7 to 12 in. 
apart in the row. The following spring transplant to a 
permanent location. Perennial vegetable roots should be 
planted at one end of the garden. 
In gathering rhubarb stalks, select the larger ones grow- 
_ing on the outside of plant, grasp them firmly near the base 
and with a slight sideways twist, pull them from the 
crown. Red-stalked rhubarbs are sweeter and make a 
sauce that is more beautiful and more delicious than the 
“usual commercial rhubarb. All varieties are prized for 
canning as well as freezing. 
Stalks are of very fine quality, excellent 
6914 MacDonald flavor, and brilliant red color; the skin 
ig tender and peeling is not required. Sauces or pies have a pleasing, 
rich pink color. We cannot supply seed; roots only are available. 
2 roots for $1.60; 5 for $3.75; 10 for $7.00, prepaid 
. Stalks are of an attractive, deep red color, 
6918 Valentine 18 to 22 in. long, 1 to 1% in. broad and 
1 in. thick; sweetly flavored and of supreme quality. Valuable for 
home and commercial gardeners. Leaves are dark green with 
reddish colored ribs. Seed cannot be furnished; roots only. 
2 roots for $1.90; 5 for $4.50; 10 for $8.50, prepaid 
Myatt’s Victoria Rhubarb 
Broad, thick, tender green stalks shaded with red. It is a heavy 
yielder and a strong, upright grower. Delicious, pleasing tart flavor. 
6912 Roots Planted in early spring, roots will furnish a mod- 
erate cutting of stalks the next spring; regular cuttings thereafter. 
2 roots for $1.00; 5 for $2.25; 10 for $3.95, prepaid 
Not prepaid: 25 roots or more @ 15¢ each; 
250 roots or more @ 13¢ each 
5308 Seed Sown this spring, usable stalks will be ready two 
years hence; for quicker results plant roots, A pkt. of seed will sow 
10 ft. of row; oz. 75 ft. Pkt. 20¢; oz. 50¢; 1% Ib. $1.40 
122 . . W. ATLEE BURPEE CO., Seed Growers 
tips. Uniform, heavy yielder and fine flavor; highly resistant to asparagus rust. Extensively grown. a * 
6901 Roots (Large 1-Year-Old) Larger than average one-year-old roots, these will give 
a light cutting next spring and regular cuttings each year thereafter. Cultural directions aresent 
with every order of roots which are carefully graded and packed to give you the best results, 
of stalks in three years and regular cuttings each year thereafter _ ti 
d from seed sown this spring. For quicker results, plant our large 
1-year-old roots offered above; 50 roots will plant 65 to 75 ft. of row. 
5009 Seed A light cutting 
may be had from plants raise 
HORSE-RADISH ROOTS 
6903 Maliner Kren The true Bohemian Horse-Radish, and the standard variety for condi- 
ment use. Well known for its vigorous growth and large-sized white roots. We offer small sets or — 
roots of the right size for planting in the spring to furnish large roots for use in the late fall or 
winter. Cultural directions sent with every order. Available during March, April and early May. 
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25 roots for $1.50; 50 for $2.75; 100 for $5.00, prepaid 
Not prepaid: 250 roots or more @ $27.00 per 1000; 
2000 roots or more @ $25.00 per 1000 
Pkt. 15¢; oz. 45¢; 14 1b. $1.20; 1/2 Ib. $2.25 
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6 roots for 50¢; 12 for 90¢; 50 for $3.25, prepaid — 
Not prepaid: 250 roots or more @ $21.00 per 1000; 2000 or more @ $20.00 per 1000 3 
ONION SETS 
It pays to plant Burpee’s sets of the best quality which are pro- 
duced under ideal conditions from a select strain of seed, carefully = 
screened and stored at the proper temperature until they aresent — 
to you. Orders for onion sets cannot be accepted after May 1. One > 
Ib. of onion sets will plant 50 ft. of row. 
Onion sets should be planted as early in the spring as the soilcan 
be worked. Brief cultural directions are given below; full directions _ i 
are sent with every order. "hae 
These sets will mature into large, handsome, _ 
6905 Yellow globe-shaped onions with bright golden yellow 
skin and creamy white, mild flesh. May be used in the spring as — 
green bunching onions. Fully matured bulbs are reliable keepers for 
winter storing. Lb. 50¢; 2 lbs. 95¢; 5 lbs. $2.25, prepaid 
: ‘ Rota). 
H Produce round, slightly flattened, silvery white, 
6906 White mild onions of the highest quality. Desirable for 
green or bunching onions quite early inthe season and are excellent 
for pickling when small. They will, of course, produce large onions Ce 
which if left to fully mature will keep for some time in good te 
Lb. 55¢; 2 Ibs. $1.00; 5 Ibs. $2.45, prepaid i 
6908 GARLIC SETS al 
Extra select California grown ) ; 
Garlic is the most pungent of the onion family, and is used for 
flavoring soups, stews, sausages and salad dressings. Sets are easily 
grown and may be kept without any trouble for use. during the — 
winter. We supply mother bulbs; it is necessary to separate the — 
cloves before planting. How-to-grow directions are sent with the 
sets. Lb. 85¢; 2 Ibs. $1.50; 5 lbs. $3.50, prepaid 
condition. 
How to Plant Onion and Garlic Sets 
Onion Sets. Make furrows about 1 in. deep, into which _ 
lightly press the sets but do not cover them. Space sets 3in, _ 
apart in rows 12 to 24 in. apart, depending on method of — 
cultivation to be used. - waar 
Garlic Sets. Each set or bulb is made up of several sec- 
tions called cloves held together by a thin paper covering. 
Before planting, separate each set and plant the cloves 4 to 
. in. apart in rows 13% to 3 ft. apart. Cover with 1 in. of 
ne soil. pone 
