ROSS’ BROS. VEGETABLE SEEDS 
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IMPORTANT - 
PLEASE READ 
ASPARAGUS 
An ounce will sow a- 
bout 60 feet of drill, 
and produce 200 or 
more plants. 
MARY WASHINGTON. 
This is a selection from 
the Washington showing 
a marked improvement 
IeReVehyeNTespect.. Tt) is 
much larger than the 
ordinary strain and_ is 
some earlier. Tips very 
compact and a rich pur- 
plish green. The whole 
stalk from base to tip is 
remarkably tender. 
Pkt., 15c; 
oz., 35c; 44 Ib., $1.00. 
Asparagus 
ASPARAGUS ROOTS 
The easiest way to obtain an Asparagus bed 
is to set out the roots. It takes 3 years to 
establish one from seed, but with our large, 2- 
year roots a bearing bed may be had in two 
years. We can furnish strong, selected roots of 
the variety listed, at the following prices: 
MARY WASHINGTON. 25 for $1.25; 
50 for $2.25; 100 for $4.00, not postpaid. 
ARTICHOKE 
GREEN GLOBE. Perennial, large-flowering 
heads, cooked like asparagus. Matures second 
year; not hardy in the North. Pkt., 15c. 
BROCCOLI 
ITALIAN GREEN SPROUTING. (Close Head- 
ing.) Planted and used the same as Cauliflower, 
bluish green color, largely used by market 
gardeners. The plants require plenty of water. 
Seed started in June will make heads which will 
be in good condition all winter. Seed started 
earlier will bring heads in for summer. Broccoli 
takes longer to mature than Cauliflower, allow 
2 or 3 weeks more. 
Pkt., 15c; Y% oz., 30c; 02., 50c. 
BROCCOLI - RAAB 
RAPA. (Italian Turnip.) Used as early greens, 
leaves are broad strap leaf Turnip type. 
Pkt., 15c; 0z., 35c; 14 tb., $1.00. 
& 
BRUSSELS 
SPROUTS 
Delicious Miniature 
Cabbages 
1 ounce will produce 3000 
plants. 
LONG ISLAND IMPROVED. 
A very hardy plant of the Cab- 
bage family, in this section may 
be left in the ground up to 
December. The plants of the 
Long Island strain do not grow 
up very tall but are covered 
from the ground up with large 
Brussels solid sprouts. 
Sprouts Pkt.; 15c; 14 02., 30c; 02., 50c. 
Are Tested for Germination by a Famous Agricultural Experiment Station 
and the Results of This Test Appear on Every Package of Vegetable Seeds 
We Send Out. You Get the Same High Quality Seed in These Garden-Size 
Packages as We Furnish to the Commercial Vegetable Grower and Florist, 
Whose Living Depends on the Quality of Seed He Sows. 
Beans for the Home Garden 
} Wax 
Podded 
Pole Beans 
I 1b. will plant 
about 100 hills. 
Pole Beans require 
considerable care, 
‘They are, when prop- 
erly grown, of long 
bearing period, more 
sensitive to wet and 
extremes of temper- 
ature than the dwarf 
varieties and should 
not be planted as 
early. Set in rows 
about 4 feet apart, 
preferably running 
north and south, al- 
lowing about 3 feet 
between the poles in 
the row. Plant 6 to 8 
Beans around each pole and thin to 3 or 4 
plants. 
* KENTUCKY WONDER WAX. This pole 
Bean is quite similar to the very popular green- 
podded Kentucky Wonder, except that the very 
long pods are a little broader, and of a waxy 
golden yellow. These are very attractive, fleshy, 
stringless and not surpassed in quality. 
Pkt., 25c; Ib., 70c; 2 Ibs., $1.35; 
10 Ibs. or over, 65c per Ib. 
Green Podded Pole Beans 
* KENTUCKY WONDER or OLD HOME- 
STEAD. Pods are borne in large clusters, are 
of unusual length, nearly round, silvery green; 
when young, crisp, entirely stringless, of fine 
texture and flavor. Vine bears early and is very 
productive. Used only as a String Bean. 
Pkt., 25c; lb., 65c; 2 Ibs., $1.25; 
10 Ibs. or over, 60c per Ib. 
SCARLET RUNNER. Largely grown as an 
ornamental climber; its rapid growth and early 
production of dazzling flowers make it a favorite 
for covering screens, walls, etc. It is also of 
excellent edible qualities, but rarely grown for 
that purpose. Pkt., 25c; lb., 65; 2 Ibs., $1.25; 
10 Ibs. or over, 60c per Ib. 
WORCESTER MAMMOTH HORTICULTUR- 
AL. The Beans, though closely resembling those 
of the common strain, are much larger. Its 
strikingly handsome pods combined with its 
great size are both features of excellence which 
recommend it. Pkt., 25c; Ib., 65c; 2 Ibs., $1.25; 
10 Ibs. or over, 60c per Ib. 
ENGLISH BROAD BEANS 
BROAD WINDSOR. An old-fashioned English 
shell Bean. This Bean is very hardy; it should 
be planted as early as the ground will permit, 
3 to 4 inches deep in rows 3 feet apart, and 
plants 142 feet apart in row. Dry Beans very 
large and yellowish green. Pkt., 25c; Ib., 60c. 
EDIBLE SOY BEANS 
BANSEI. These Beans are not only delicious 
when eaten green or dry, but they are also an 
excellent source of Vitamins A, B, and G. The 
Bansei variety is one of the earliest, and very 
productive. Plants grow 24 inches high and do 
not require support. They are literally loaded 
with pods. Seeds are bright green while young 
and yellow when matured. Pkt., 25c; Ib., 50c; 
2 Ibs., 95c; 10 Ibs. or over, 45c per Ib. 
Wax 
Beans 
LIMA BEANS 
Bush Limas 
I 1b. will plant about 50 hills. 
More hardy than the pole varieties and 
therefore may be planted earlier. Make rows 2 
feet apart and plant the Beans, eyes down, every 
2 inches. Cover about 2 inches deep. Thin to 6 
inches. Note: In very wet weather bush Lima 
Jeans will sometimes send out runners about 
2 feet long. 
HENDERSON’S BUSH LIMA. 65 days. A 
flat-seeded baby Lima Bean. It is one of the 
carliest Limas and very productive. 
Pkt., 25c; Ib., 65c; 2 Ibs., $1.25; 
10 Ibs. or over, 60c per Ib. 
BURPEE’S IMPROVED BUSH LIMA. A 
distinct strain. The earliest, largest, and the 
best of all large Limas. This strain differs from 
the popular Burpee’s Bush Lima in _ bearing 
uniformly much larger pods, producing more 
Beans. while both pods and Beans are much 
larger and thicker. While the Beans are as 
large as those of the large Lima, the crop of the 
Improved is ready for gathering from 8 to 10 
days earlier. In quality the Beans are equal to 
any, being thin-skinned, juicy and of fine fla- 
vor. Pkt., 25c; Ib., 70c; 2 Ibs., $1.35; 
10 Ibs. or over, 65c per Ib. 
FORDHOOK BUSH LIMA. One of the lead- 
ing varieties of bush Lima Beans. The plant is 
of stiffly erect habit, the Beans are much larger 
and of superior quality and even when full size 
are juicy and of fine flavor. 
Pkt., 25c; Ib., 70c; 2 Ibs., $1.35; 
10 Ibs. or over, 65c per Ib. 
Pole Limas 
1 1b. will plant about 100 hills. 
KING OF THE GARDEN 
LIMA. Earlier than _ the 
large Lima, and the pods 
are longer and often con- 
tain 5 Beans of the largest 
size. The vine is large and of 
remarkably vigorous growth 
and will produce larger pods 
and bear earlier if only two 
are allowed to grow to the 
pole. Pkt., 25c; 
Ib., 65c; 2 Ibs., $1.25; 
10 Ibs. or over, 60c per Ib. 
Don’t Forget 
NOD-O-GEN 
For Beans 
See page 6 
If you are in doubt as to 
the varieties best suited for 
your garden, let us select 
these for you. We will make 
the selection for you if you 
will tell us the quantities 
you require. Buy only good 
seeds. Lima Bean 
ROSS BROS. CO., Worcester, Mass. 
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