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ASPARAGUS, ARTICHOKES, & BEETS ASPARAGUS CULTURE


Spread the asparagus roots out in a trench about 8 to 10 inches deep Cover the root with an inch or two of soil and let the shoots grow until they are above the soil Then as the shoots grow, fill the trench in grad- ually never covering the new shoot until the trench is completely filled. Water and fertilize the new plants to encourage growth. Do not cut the shoots for eating until they are your little finger in diameter or larger.


MARY WASHINGTON Asparagus


Improved, early and resistant to some types of Asparagus Rust. Large shoots have tight tips that are long standing and dark green tinged with purple. Plant in a permanent location – it is a pe- rennial. Husky, 2-year old, extra- heavy roots. Plant 15 roots per family member. Available March 1 through May 15, and will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area. #04506 10 roots for $9.95; 20 for $15.95; 50 for $29.95; 100 for $54.95 #01005 (A) Pkt. (aprx. 125 seeds) $2.45; (L) 1 oz. (800 seeds) $4.45


JERSEY KING HYBRID


(PVP) Predominantly an all-male hybrid. Uniform, extra large green spears are tender and flavorful from top to bottom. Vigorous plants allow harvest a year earlier than the open-pollinated strains. Good disease resistance and rust tolerance. Also widely adapted to most climates and soil types. Heavy 1-yr. roots. #04504 10 roots for $10.95; 20 for $18.95; 50 for $39.95; 100 for $69.95


PURPLE PASSION


A truly gourmet asparagus. Larger and much sweeter than green varieties. Tender spears are rich burgundy with a mild, sweet, nutty taste. Delicious when cooked and equally flavorful eaten raw. Very hardy and productive. Heavy 1½-1¾ yr. roots. Available March 1 and will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area. #04507 10 roots for $11.95; 20 for $19.95; 50 for $44.95; 100 for $79.95


GROW THE BEST ASPARAGUS This handy little guide is full of tips that will maximize the production of the aspara- gus bed you are planting. An asparagus bed is a long term investment that can last for years and this inexpensive guide will help you get off to a good start. #55593 $3.95 Each


JERUSALEM ARTICHOKES Unusual, nutty flavor, with wa- ter chestnut texture. Eat raw in salads, or add to Oriental foods at the last minute of cooking. Can be cooked like potatoes for a starch substitute. Excellent for diets – only 8 calories per 4 oz. serving. They grow and store like potatoes. #1 grade tubers begin shipping March 1st and end mid-May. #04524 (P) 1 lb. $8.95; (P) 3 lbs. $19.95


BEET CULTURE


As soon as the soil can be worked, plant seed 1-2” apart in rows 18- 24” apart, 1/2” deep. Allow 1-2 weeks for germination. Thin plants to 3-4” apart (thinnings make good first greens). For a continuous sup- ply, plant every two weeks up until 60 days before first frost. Use later plantings for winter storage. One packet contains 9 grams and sows a 25’ row. One oz. contains 800-1,200 seeds and sows a 100’


CYLINDRA - 60 Day


A unique, long, cylindrical, dark red beet that will give you 4 times more slices than the aver- age round beet. Grows up to 8" long and 1¾" in diameter, while maintaining its tenderness. #01330 (A) Pkt. (9 gm) $2.55; (L) 1 oz. $6.95; (M) ¼ lb. $12.95


Cylindra Detroit Dark Red


❦ W DETROIT SUPREME 60 Day


BURPEE’S GOLDEN 55 Day


Delicious tasting and doesn’t bleed because of its golden colored flesh. Keeps its good texture even when grown to big beets. Greens are excellent cooked, in salads or pickled. #01320 (A) Pkt. (4 gm) $3.15; (K) ½ oz. $6.95


Burpee’s Gold


An improved strain of the popu- lar all-purpose favorite since 1892. Delicious for fresh use or canning. Deep red, medium sized, globe-shaped roots that are sweet and tender. Excellent for summer or fall cropping. An excellent variety for nutritious beet greens. #01340 (A) Pkt. (9 gm) $2.45; (L) 1 oz. $6.25; (M) ¼ lb. $9.95


CHIOGGIA - 60 Day Striking Italian heirloom. A pretty and tasty beet for slicing, with alternating bright “candys- tripe” rings. Small sized tops with pink striped stems are mild and delicious. #01325 (A) Pkt. (9 gm) $2.75; (L) 1 oz. $6.75


Chioggia


Red Cloud


RED CLOUD HYBRID 55 Day


An exceptionally sweet beet even kids will eat. The beet has exceptional top growth, smooth skin, good shape and an intense zone-free dark reddish-purple color. Holds well in the garden. Great for dicing, slicing and whole baby beets. #01356 (A) (300 seeds) Pkt. $2.65; (K) ½ oz. $5.45; (L) 1 oz. $7.95


W RED ACE HYB - 53 Day Producing early beets of excep- tional quality and vigor under a wide range of conditions. Roots are smooth, solid, deep red, tender and extremely sweet. Strong hybrid vigor results in fast, uniform plants. #01355 (A) Pkt. (4 gm) $2.65; (L) 1 oz. $6.75


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