. 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
. 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. $
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