. Allen's book of berries : 1914. Berries Catalogs; Strawberries Catalogs; Nursery stock Catalogs. 36 W. F. ALLEN, SALISBURY. MARYLAND ASPARAGUS It is far more econom- ical to use the Asparagus roots than to attempt to sow the seed, for at least a year's time is saved. For garden culture, the plants should be set in rows about 2 feet apart and I foot apart in the rows, with the crowns 4 inches below the surface. Before cold weather comes on, cover the beds heavily with manure and in the spring work it into the ground, being careful not to injure the tender tops, or cut down to the roots. The y
. Allen's book of berries : 1914. Berries Catalogs; Strawberries Catalogs; Nursery stock Catalogs. 36 W. F. ALLEN, SALISBURY. MARYLAND ASPARAGUS It is far more econom- ical to use the Asparagus roots than to attempt to sow the seed, for at least a year's time is saved. For garden culture, the plants should be set in rows about 2 feet apart and I foot apart in the rows, with the crowns 4 inches below the surface. Before cold weather comes on, cover the beds heavily with manure and in the spring work it into the ground, being careful not to injure the tender tops, or cut down to the roots. The young shoots may be cut for the table the second season. For field culture the rows should be 6 feet apart and the plants 2 feet apart in the rows. Cover only about 2 inches when planting and fill in the remainder of trench gradually as the plants begin to grow. GIANT ARGENTEUIL. The finest and most prolific of all. Stock of immense size; attractive, rich and tender; comes into cutting condition earlier than most other varieties. Very reliable and a sure money- maker; comparatively free from rust and blight. This I believe is claimed to be a French seedling of the Palmetto. It is very popular with market growers everywhere, and my sales run very heavy on this variety. PALMETTO. Early, large and comparatively free from rust; makes a heavy yield and is one of the most popular of the market varieties. Altogether this variety is very favorably regarded by those who know it best. The market gardener will find it particularly valuable from the fact that it is ready for use several days earlier than most other kinds. Palmetto is of southern origin, but is equally well adapted for growing in the From Long Inland R. R. Experiment SlaUon Giant ArgenteuU Asparagus. The finest and most prolific of all Miscellaneous Roots and Plants HORSE-RADISH BOHEMIAN, or MALINER KREN. This is undoubtedly the best variety to grow, and is grown by planting the small sets, or pieces from the side ro
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