GOOD VEGET Culture.
If Planting Seed. Start transplants about 80 days before last spring frost. Sow 1/4 to 1/2 in. deep in sterile growing me- dium, water and keep temperature 65 to 80 degrees. Germi- nation can take up to 21 days. Transplant to a well prepared, fertilized bed after danger of frost, deeply dug with lots of organic matter. Set plants 12 in. apart in a 6 in. trench, 2 in. deep. Fill in trench as asparagus grows. Begin harvest in 3 to 4 years.
If Planting Roots. Planting roots speeds up harvest by at least 1 to 2 years. Plant roots shortly after receiving them in a well prepared, deeply dug, fertilized bed with plenty of organic matter. Prefers light, loose soil. Set roots in trenched rows 12 in. apart, rows 3 to 5 ft. apart. Trench should be 6 in. deep. Cover roots with 2 in. of soil. Fill in the trench as asparagus grows. Keep moist. Fertilize again the next spring. Begin harvest in 2 to 3 years.
ASPARAGUS - Roots & Seed.
04506 MARY WASHINGTON ROOTS. Two-year old, extra- heavy roots. Rust-resistant. Most tender of all asparagus varieties. Used by most commercial growers and extensively used by backyard garden- ers. Plants form large, clean shoots, which are thick and heavy. Long and straight. Color is a rich dark green, slightly tinged purple at the tightly fold- ed tips. Uniform heavy yields. Plant 15 roots for each family member. Roots are available March 15 through May 15. Asparagus roots will be shipped separately from the balance of your order at the proper planting time. 10 roots $8.95; 20 roots $14.50; 50 roots $26.95; 100 roots $47.95; 500 roots $164.95; 1,000 roots $304.95.
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HYbRID. A Shumway feature. The #1 rated va- riety in trials at Cornell. Not only was it the over- whelming winner against all other broccoli varieties, it was also the #1 rated variety among all vegetables tested — the first ever overall win for any broccoli variety! Huge yields of very large, superior, domed heads on shapely, compact plants, projecting well above foliage. Head is firm, about 7” across, solid and tight. Very vigorous and of exceptional qual- ity. Excellent resistance to Downy Mildew and improved seedling vigor will make this a top variety for commercial growers and home gardeners alike! 58 days. (A) Pkt. $2.45; 2 pkts. $4.25; (J) 1/4 oz. $12.95; (L) 1 oz. $41.95.
01443 CAPTAIN
HYbRID. Produces large tight heads, but not all at once. Hybrid broccoli produces larger, tighter, heavier heads than open-pollinated strains, but the disadvantage is that the maturity is very uniform and concentrated, giving gardeners too much broccoli all at once. We’ve solved that problem by blending together seed of three different hy- brids of different maturities. You get big heads and big yields, but spread out over a longer harvest. 53 – 70 days. (A) Pkt. $2.45; 2 pkts. $4.35.
01440 SUPER bLEND
01005 MARY WASHINGTON SEED. Light cutting in three years, regular cuttings thereafter. A select strain of the most popular variety. Produces big, uniform stalks. (A) Pkt. (approx. 125 seeds) $1.95; (L) 1 oz. (approx. 800 seeds) $4.50; (M) 1/4 lb. $10.95.
MAMMOTH ROOTS. Considered to be one of the hardiest and most stable, even in extreme heat or cold. Much more weather tol- erant than the more expensive hybrid types, with less winter kill or “pencil grass” reported during extreme cold or heat. Rust and Fusarium tolerant. 10 roots $10.99; 20 roots $18.95; 50 roots $42.00; 100 roots $75.00; 500 roots $315.00.
04503 bARR’S 04507
Color as rich as its yields. More tender than green asparagus, with a sweet and nutty flavor in extra-large, deep burgun- dy spears. Large, extra- heavy, 2-year-old roots. 10 roots $11.95; 20 roots $19.95; 50 roots $44.95; 100 roots $79.95; 500 roots $329.95.
SWEET
PURPLE ROOTS.
BROCCOLI.
Plant indoors 6 weeks prior to transplant- ing outdoors. Plant 1/4 in. deep into flats, transplanting to Jiffy pots when about 2 in. high. Or sow seed directly outdoors as soon as soil can be worked. Sow thinly 1/4 in. deep. Thin plants to 2 ft. apart. One packet produces about 75 plants.
Culture.
04524 Unusual, nutty flavor, with water chest- nut texture. Eat raw in salads, or add to Oriental foods at the last minute of cooking. Cook like po- tatoes for a starch substitute – excellent for diets, with only 8 calories per 4-ounce serving. Grow and store like potatoes. We ship grade #1 tubers. (P) 1 lb. $8.50; (P) 3 lb. $18.95.
01003 GREEN GLObE IMPROVED ARTICHOKE. Tender perennial with edible flower buds made of thick scales and solid cen- ters. Considered a delicacy, it is best served with hot butter. Does well in areas with long growing season, mild winters and damp climate. One packet plants 25 feet. (A) Pkt.
seeds) $1.85; 2 pkts. $3.35; (K) 1/2 oz. $5.50.
30425 NUGGET HOPS. Fast growing vine is an effective ornamental screen while producing flavoring for beer. Grows up to 20 ft. in a single year, just plant in a sunny spot. Easily trained on fence or trellis. Die back to the crown in winter. Bears elongated flowers in late summer with fresh pine-like fragrance. Flowers are used in brew- ing beer. Dark green lobed foliage is attrac- tive. A high alpha acid bittering type for adding body and flavor to all styles of beer. 3-1/2 in. pots. Zones 5-8. $9.95 each; 3 for $27.95.
WISE GUIDES!
53454 MOON SIGN bOOK. This is the only almanac you’ll need this spring! A popular astrological guide since its introduction in 1905. The 2012 edition includes complete tables and instructions on planting and harvesting. Customers come back again and again, year after year, because the guide is accurate and reliable. 360 pages. Paperback, $8.95 each.
ANSWER bOOK. Get the answers to all of your gardening questions in this little book! With 432 pages of questions and answers to the toughest gardening problems – you’ll know more about home gardening than you ever did. This reference book contains information on when to plant, container gardening, weeding, com- posting, keeping birds away and much, much more. Written by Barbara W. Ellis. Paperback, $14.95 each.
74093 THE VEGGIE GARDENER’S
01430 PACKMAN HYbRID. The easiest broccoli to grow. Produces uni- form, solid heads with tight beads and superb flavor.
velopment after the main head is cut for extended harvests. Easy-to-grow. Freez- es well. 50-55 days. (A) Pkt. $2.75; 2 pkts. $4.95; (C) 1,000 seeds $15.95.
HYbRID. All-America Winner. Our best main crop hybrid. Holds head lon- ger than other varieties so harvest is not critical. Excellent crop of large, 8 to 9 in. heads, held well above the leaves. 58 days. (A) Pkt. $2.35; 2 pkts. $3.95; (J) 1/4 oz. $12.95; (L) 1 oz. $43.95.
01433 PREMIUM CROP Excellent side shoot de-
55469 CARROTS LOVE TOMATOES. Learn the secrets of companion planting and watch your garden – particularly your vegetables – thrive! Create plant relationships that result in natural insect control, weed control and increased bounty ... simply by identifying good and bad plant companions! This illustrated, alpha- betized guide contains hundreds of interesting and educational facts. 226 pages. Written by Louise Riotte. Paperback, $14.95 each.
ERS HANDbOOK. Over 400 pages of expert knowledge to make you suc- cessful. This is an illustrated guide on how to start all kinds of seeds with details on how deep to plant, how to water, light requirements, non-chem- ical fertilizers and even seed saving. Written by veteran gardener Nancy Bubel. Paperback, $18.95 each.
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