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oe ASPARAGUS 
This is the best of several rust resistant strains originated by the U. S. Department of Agriculture. The shoots are larger and grow more 
rapidly than the other kinds. The stalks are very thick, of an attractive green color with purple tops and grow unusually tall without break- 
ing. Even the largest and thickest shoots of this variety are tender and delicious. 
Pkt. 15¢; Oz. 30¢; V4 Ib. 80¢; Lb. $2.50 
ASPARAGUS ROOTS, 2 Year Old, Mary Washington, Per 1000 $20.00; Per 100 $2.50 
BRUSSELS SPROUTS 
SPECIAL LONG ISLAND 92-97 days 
This strain is the most uniform stock of this popular variety we have ever seen. The plants are 22 to 25 inches tall; the stems are literally 
covered with large firm sprouts. We can recommend this stock highly for home gardens as well as the commercial grower. 
Pkt. 50¢; Oz. $1.40; V4 Ib. $4.20; Lb. $14.00 
CALABRESE (italian Green Sprouting) 60-70 days 
This is the strain ordinarily used, and is good for market, canning or freezing. The plants are 24-30 inches tall, the main heads 21-4 
inches in diameter, with sprouts of small size developing after the main head has been cut. 
Pkt. 20¢; Oz. 50¢; Ys Ib. $1.50; Lb. $5.00 
DI CICCO 55-60 days 
An earlier variety especially desirable for quick freezing, the center head being cut to stimulate growth of side heads. 
Pkt. 20¢; Oz. 55¢; V4 Ib. $1.80; Lb. $6.00 
PROPAGENO EARLY 60 days 
Valuable for early market garden to compete with southern shipments, 
this variety grows about 18 inches tall, with main heads 2 inches in diam- 
eter and normally without marketable side shoots, 
Pkt. 20¢; Oz. 55¢; Ys Ib. $1.80; Lb. $6.00 
BROCCOLI, WALTHAM 11 — (New) 
A spring type Broccoli developed by Dr. Robert Young of the Waltham 
Field Station of the University of Massachusetts. Matures in approximately 
50 to 55 days from transplanting. Used principally in New England for 
spring planting to harvest in June and July. Color brighter green with un- 
dertones of yellow. Curds compact with slight tendency for uneven develop- 
ment of buds. Curd free of leaflets. Soil should have adequate supply of 
Boron. 
Pkt. 30¢; Oz. 80¢; V4 Ib. $2.70; Lb. $9.00 
BROCCOLI, WALTHAM 29 — (New) 
Also developed by Dr. Young. Outstanding for autumn and early winter 
harvest. Best adapted for field sowing. Not recommended for early trans- 
planting. Color blue-green lacking yellowish cast. Compact curd with almost 
no tendency for uneven development of curd. Curd free of leaflets, very 
tender and have excellent green color. Apparently has some resistance to 
freezing that damages other varieties. This variety is being used exten- 
sively by some of the largest growers in the country, in Massachusetts, 
on the eastern shore of Maryland, and in the northwest. This variety is ex- 
ceptionally productive. Reports of as much as 40% increase in tonnage over 
other varieties have been reported. Important—Soil should have adequate 
supply of Boron. 
Waltham 29 Broccoli Pkt. 30¢; Oz. 80¢; Ya Ib. $2.70; Lb. $9.00 
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