. Descriptive catalog of vegetables for canners. Canning and preserving Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Commercial catalogs; Nurseries (Horticulture) Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Seeds Catalogs; Fruit Catalogs; Herbs Catalogs. 2 ASSOCIATED SEED GROWERS, INC. ASGROW WELL BRED VEGETABLE SEEDS. Asgrow Seed Laboratory and Greenhouse at our Milford, Connecticut, Breeding Grounds A trained analyst makes soil or germinator tests of all stocks before shipments are made. Winter reproduction of special progenies is carried on, and hybridization for the development of new and distinct types. Dis
. Descriptive catalog of vegetables for canners. Canning and preserving Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Commercial catalogs; Nurseries (Horticulture) Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Seeds Catalogs; Fruit Catalogs; Herbs Catalogs. 2 ASSOCIATED SEED GROWERS, INC. ASGROW WELL BRED VEGETABLE SEEDS. Asgrow Seed Laboratory and Greenhouse at our Milford, Connecticut, Breeding Grounds A trained analyst makes soil or germinator tests of all stocks before shipments are made. Winter reproduction of special progenies is carried on, and hybridization for the development of new and distinct types. Disease resistance tests are also conducted. ARTICHOKE Native of Southern Europe Culture — Sow seed in plant bed of rich, rather moist soil in rows 10 inches apart. When plants are 3 to 4 inches high transfer to field in rows 4 to 6 feet apart with 3 to 4 feet between plants. Frequent cultivation and plenty of moisture are essential. 6 ounces of seed are required for an acre. LARGE GREEN GLOBE OR PARIS Used for home garden planting, canning, and shipping; grown extensively in California; heads large, slightly elongated; scales thick at base. Quite different from Jerusalem Artichoke, which is grown for its tuberous root. ASPARAGUS Native of Europe Culture — Sow the seed in the spring in drills about 18 inches apart in light, rich soil. Place seeds one inch apart and cultivate regularly during the summer; plants will be ready to set in the field the following spring. One ounce of seed will produce 700 plants. Deep plowed soil, rich in humus and well drained is best for this crop. Plants should be set 4 to 5 inches deep, spaced 1 foot, in rows 4 feet apart. MARY WASHINGTON The latest development of rust resistant asparagus; larger than the original Washington, with very tight tips of fine quality, good for canning. PALMETTO Desirable for home and market garden use; likewise popular as a canning variety. Stalks dark green, pointed at tip. Early and very Please note th
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