. Descriptive catalog : fall 1922 and spring 1923. Nurseries (Horticulture) Catalogs; Shrubs Catalogs; Trees Catalogs; Fruit Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Nurseries (Horticulture); Shrubs; Trees; Fruit; Gardening. Quinces The Quince is. a most estimable fruit for pre- serves, and especially fine for jellies. When put up in the proportion of one quart of quinces to about four quarts of other fruit, it imparts a delicious fla- vor. Quinces command a high price in the market. Require a deep, rich soil, clean cultivation, and should be sprayed for best results. Plant 12 feet
. Descriptive catalog : fall 1922 and spring 1923. Nurseries (Horticulture) Catalogs; Shrubs Catalogs; Trees Catalogs; Fruit Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Nurseries (Horticulture); Shrubs; Trees; Fruit; Gardening. Quinces The Quince is. a most estimable fruit for pre- serves, and especially fine for jellies. When put up in the proportion of one quart of quinces to about four quarts of other fruit, it imparts a delicious fla- vor. Quinces command a high price in the market. Require a deep, rich soil, clean cultivation, and should be sprayed for best results. Plant 12 feet apart each way. PRICES—First Class. 3 to 4 feet, 75c each; $ per 10. Champion. Fruit average larger than Orange and more oval in shape. A late keeper. Orange.' Fruit of good size; bright yellow; excellent flavor. An old standard sort. Mulberries. Asparagus Every southern garden should contain an Asparagus bed. It is best grown in rows about 4 feet apart and 18 inches to 2 feet apart in the row. Open these rows wide and about 10 inches deep; All in 4 inches of rich top soil mixed with well-rotted stable manure. Firm the roots thoroughly, covering about 2 inches deep. This will leave an open furrow about 4 inches in depth, to be filled in by summer cultivation. Do not cut the first season's growth, but allow it to stand until frost; then cut all stocks even with the ground; rake off, and spread a mulching of well- rotted manure all over it 2 or 3 inches deep. The winter rains will carry this mulching down into the soil, where it is needed. The second year your asparagus bed will be a joy, and will require but little attention thereafter. Keep it free from weeds, and give it a mulching every third year. PRICES—2-year crowns, $ per 100. Columbian Mammoth White. Palmetto. Rhubarb or Pie Plant The large stems of the leaves are used for piemaking and stewing. It is also valuable for medicinal purposes. The great value of Rhubarb has always been its earliness, and it deser
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