. Dreer's garden calendar : 1891. Seeds Catalogs; Nursery stock Catalogs; Gardening Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs. Aktichoke. ASPARAGUS ROOTS. The Asparagus roots we offer are extra strong, two years old, and certain, with proper attention, to produce satis- factory results. Conover's Colossal. per 100; $ per 1000. Dreer's Eclipse. $ per 100; $ per 1000. Add for postage on Asparagus Roots 30 cts. per Improved Extra Early Red Valentine. ASPARAGUS. Spargel, Gek. Asperge, Fe. Espdrragos, Sp. Sow in March or April, in rows 1 foot apart, and keep cl
. Dreer's garden calendar : 1891. Seeds Catalogs; Nursery stock Catalogs; Gardening Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs. Aktichoke. ASPARAGUS ROOTS. The Asparagus roots we offer are extra strong, two years old, and certain, with proper attention, to produce satis- factory results. Conover's Colossal. per 100; $ per 1000. Dreer's Eclipse. $ per 100; $ per 1000. Add for postage on Asparagus Roots 30 cts. per Improved Extra Early Red Valentine. ASPARAGUS. Spargel, Gek. Asperge, Fe. Espdrragos, Sp. Sow in March or April, in rows 1 foot apart, and keep clean by frequent hoeing. When two years old transplant into permanent beds, which should be well and deeply manured and trenched to the depth of 2 feet. Set the plants in rows from 3 to 4 feet apart and 2 feet in the rows, spread- ing out the roots, and covering from 6 to 8 inches. On the approach of winter cover with manure or compost; fork the beds early iu spring, and apply a dressing of salt at the rate of 600 lbs. an ; Cut for use the second year, after Colossal Asparagus. planting in permanent bed. Conover's Colossal. One of the best varieties, large and productive. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., lb. 60 cts. Dreer's Eclipse. Beyond question this is the largest and finest Asparagus. Stalks frequently measure two inches in diameter, and, even when twelve to fifteen inches long, are perfectly tender. It is of remarkably rapid growth and remains in good condition several days after being ready for cutting. Of medium green color, excellent flavorand attractive size, it is destined to become a leading market sort and in large demand for private gardens. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., I lb. 60 cts., lb. $ Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Henry A. Dreer (Firm); Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and
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