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Artichoke Plant Outside in April. 
Plant in hot-beds in Feb- 
ruary and transplant in 
May; or plant outside in 
April in rows 15 inches 
apart, 1 inch deep; thin 
out to 4 inches and trans- 
plant the following spring 
2 feet apart in 3-ft. rows. 
Protect in winter with lit- 
ter Or manure. 
1. GREEN GLOBE — Grown 
for the undeveloped flow- 
erheads which are cooked 
like asparagus. Hardy in 
Virginia and further south 
and should be largely — 
grown; lasts for years. Pkt. Green Globe Artichoke 
15¢; V2 oz. .65; oz. $1.20; 1% Ib. $3.00, postpaid. 
JERUSALEM ARTICHOKE ROOTS. Write for prices. 
Grade 
(100 Days)—On the stalks are 
produced small cabbage-like 
heads that are as great a deli- 
cacy as cauliflower. Plant from 
March to July, transplanting 
1/2 feet apart, and cultivate 
like cabbage. In the fall break 
off the leaves to give the heads 
Brussels Sprouts 
Plant from March 
till July. 
Asparagus 
Plant in March 1 to 12 inches deep in 
drills 2 feet apart; thin out to 3 inches 
and give frequent cultivation (soak the 
seeds for 24 hours). Transplant either in 
the fall or spring. An ounce will plant a 
100-foot row; 2 pounds will make roots 
to set an acre. 
3. WASHINGTON RUST-RESISTANT — A 
heavy yielding rust-resistant asparagus 
that produces extra large, straight, deep 
green stalks with firm tips. No other 
variety is as free from rust. 
Pkt. 1Gc; oz. 30c; 4 Ib. 70c, postpaid. 
4. PALMETTO — An early profific variety, 
producing an abundance of large, thick, 
very tender stalks. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; Va lb. 60c, postpaid. 
Aspa ra 9 US Roots Set Out in February and March. 
CULTURE—Prepare a trench 15 to 18 inches deep, put in plenty of well- 
rotted manure, covering it with a few inches of soil; set the roots 11/2 
to 2 feet apart and cover 4 inches deep. In the fall, cut off the top 
growth, and apply stable manure. Early in the spring fork this in and 
apply ground animal bone. Do not continue cutting too long, as this 
exhausts the plants. 100 roots plant about 15x50 feet; 5,000 to 7,000 
will plant an acre. 
WASHINGTON Rust Resistant—By mail postpaid, 25 for $1.30; 50 for 
$2.00; $3.45 per 100. Not postpaid, 25 for $1.00; 50 for $1.75; $3.00 
per 100; $25.00 per 1,000. 
Asparagus Knife—By mail postpaid, 70c each. 
Brussels Sprouts 
ING (90 Days)—The best sprout- 
ing broccoli for home and market 
garden. It produces a large cen- 
ter head about 5 or 6 inches in 
diameter which after being cut, 
numerous smaller heads appear 
on the side branches over a long 
period. Be sure to keep the green 
sprouts cut off before the flower 
buds open. Pkt. 15¢; oz. 45¢; 
Yq Ib. $1.10, postpaid. 
84. ITALIAN SALAD (100 Days)— 
The type generally grown in 
Delaware, Maryland and the 
Eastern Shore of Virginia. Yields 
an abundance of a most excel- 
lent salad. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; lb. 
65c; V2 Ib. $1.05; 1 Ib. $1.75, ppd. 
more room. After hard frosts 
the flavor and delicacy are 
greatly improved. Easily grown 
and make a delicious dish. 1 
ounce produces 2,000 plants. 
87. LONG ISLAND IMPROVED. 
Pkt. 15c; V2 oz. 40c; oz. 70c; 
1 lb. $1.80, postpaid. 
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Broccoli Plant in January and February. 
86. CALABRESE GREEN SPROUT- 
Italian Salad 
Broccoli 
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