. Nebraska Seed Co.'s annual catalogue : reliable garden and farm seeds. Nurseries (Horticulture) Nebraska Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs; Vegetables Catalogs; Nurseries (Horticulture); Flowers; Vegetables. German, Spargel. Asparagus is one of the earliest spring vegetables, and would bo in universal use were it not for tho prevalent idea that it is difficult to grow it. We think this is a mistake, and that there is no vegetable on our list that can be produced so cheaply and easily as this. It do- lights in a moist, sandy soil, but can be grown in any garden by fol- lowing the directions as given
. Nebraska Seed Co.'s annual catalogue : reliable garden and farm seeds. Nurseries (Horticulture) Nebraska Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs; Vegetables Catalogs; Nurseries (Horticulture); Flowers; Vegetables. German, Spargel. Asparagus is one of the earliest spring vegetables, and would bo in universal use were it not for tho prevalent idea that it is difficult to grow it. We think this is a mistake, and that there is no vegetable on our list that can be produced so cheaply and easily as this. It do- lights in a moist, sandy soil, but can be grown in any garden by fol- lowing the directions as given be- low : A bed Ux40 feet, requiring 75 to 100 plants should give an abund- ant supply for an ordinary family. Cultue EâBeds are usually formed by sitting plants one or two years old, which can be procured of us; but if you wish to grow them yourself, prepare a light, rich spot as early as possible in the spring, and after soaking the seed twenty- four hours in warm water, sow in drills one foot apart. When the plants are well up, thin to two or three inches in the row, and give Palmetto Asparagus. frequent and thorough cultivation during tho summer. If this has been well done the plants will be fit to set tho next spring. The permanent beds should be prepared by deep spading, working in a large quantity of rbtted manureâthe more the better. Make furrows four feet apart and four to six inches deep. Set the plants about two feet apart in this furrow and cover with about two inches of fine soil. After the plants are well started, give frequent an I thorough cultivation, and draw a little earth into the furrows at each hoeing until they are filled. Early the next spring spade in a heavy dressing of manure, and one quart of salt to each square rod, and cultivate well until the plants begin to die down. The next season the bed may be cut over two or three times, but if this is done all the short shoots, no matter how small, should be cut, and after 1 he final cutting, give a good
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