A Delicious Dish for Spring Appetites 
Asparagus | oz. of seed should produce 
250 roots. 
50 roots sufficient for a family of four. 
5000 to 7000 roots plant an acre. 
Asparagus seed should be sowed in light sandy soil, early in the spring. 
Seed 2 to 4 inches apart one-half inch deep, in 15 to 24 inch rows. As 
asparagus germinates slowly, mix in a few radish seed to mark the row for 
early cultivation. Roots may be transplanted either the following spring or 
left in seed bed for two years. 
Transplant 18 to 24 inches apart in trench 8 to 10 inches deep and wide 
enough to spread roots out evenly around crown. Cover with 2 inches of 
soil, packed tightly. Gradually fill the trench as the plants grow. Rows 
should be 4 feet apart. Rotted manure may be used in bottom of trench. 
Use 6% Chlordane dust to control asparagus beetle except during 
cutting season when rotenone dust is recommended. (Listed page 74) 
H A rust resistant sort producing large, 
Mary Washington deep green spears. Even the largest 
shoots are firm, tender and richly flavored. (Pkt. 10c) (0z. 20c) 
(4 |b. 70c) (Ib. $2.15) postpaid. 
Not postpaid (Ib. $1.85) (10 Ibs. @ $1.60) (100 Ibs. @ $1.50) 
California 500 A superior new asparagus. An earlier, larger 
and more uniform strain of Mary Washing- 
ton. The heads tighter; stalk green without purple overcast. A real 
improvement. (Pkt. 10c) (o0z.40c) (4 Ib. $1.20) (Ib. $3.60) postpaid. 
Not postpaid (Ib. $3.30) (10 Ibs. @ $3.05) (100 Ibs. @ $2.95) 
SUCCESSFUL GARDENING 
Continued from page 7 
STARTING PLANTS If you will turn to page 93 you 
INDOORS AND IN FLATS will find under the article “Grow- 
ing Flowers from Seed” some in- 
formation about starting plants in flats. 
COLD FRAMES Same directions as for the hotbed except that 
no pit is dug or heating material is used. In 
colder climates, plants cannot be started so early; wait until the 
sun gives more warmth. During extremely cold weather it is a 
good plan to cover with heavy mats or scatter straw over the sash 
to a depth of about one foot. This should be done each night or 
during cloudy weather, removing the straw during the sunlit hours. 
TRANSPLANTING See pages 65 and 93. 
WINTER STORAGE OF Root crops such as beet, carrot, pars- 
ROOT VEGETABLES nip, potatoes, rutabagas, salsify and 
turnip may be stored for winter use 
in either a root cellar, dark basement or in outdoor pits. In any 
case, the storage should be well drained and ventilated. Tops should 
always be removed. When storing in root cellar put in alternate 
layers of roots and sand; this will prevent shriveling. Storing in pits 
may be accomplished by making a shallow excavation 3 or 4 feet 
wide and 6 inches deep. Put a good layer of straw in this trench 
and over the sides. Pile the vegetables in a pyramidal pile, the 
length depending upon the amount to be stored. Next cover the 
vegetables with one or two feet of straw and as the weather gets 
colder cover with sufficient soil to prevent freezing. Some ventila- 
tion is necessary and can be secured by leaving a slight space at the 
top with the straw exposed, or by inserting a drain tile or wooden 
ventilator. Ventilator should be provided with a cap to keep out 
the rain and with a screen to exclude rodents. 
8 D. V. Burrell Seed Growers Co., Rocky Ford, Colo. 
