... ASPARAGUS. If all weeds and dead stems are cleared away a layer of decayed manure placed on the beds will form a good winter dressing. The virtues in the manure will be washed into the soil to the benefit of the Asparagus roots. ...

... Asparagus. The permanent bed* should neatly raked down, removing the roughest of the material, which should be retained in the trenches. Strictlv avoid growing any other crop* on the But when apace is a consideration a crop of Cauliflowers. Lettuce. Onions ...

... Asparagus. In established beds that have provided the main supply, the plants should henceforward be , severely, and cutting should cease altogether before the end of the present month, or, at the latest, early in July, after which time the stronger shoots ...

... Asparagus. For planting Asparagus, drills arc best opened with the spade. This can don© in light and well pulverised ground with heavy draw hoe, but it is easier and better done with the spade. The drills should from 2in, to Sin. in depth, and not less ...

... ASPARAGUS. Where home-grown roots are required for fore. ing, it is neoeesary to sow seeds annually, and April is the most suitable month for sowing, says • writer in Gardening Illustrated. Some gar. deners sow the seed and allow the plants to remain ...

... nocea«ary lift the roots for forcing. It should i«me«sbe*ed that Asparagus is cauablc of withstanding a considerable amount frost without injury, and. as with most other vegetables so ■with Asparagus, if the plants can subjected to some extreme influence, such ...

... ASPARAGUS. If those who ate them chose by vote a king of the vegetables doubtless the crown would go to asparagus. Once upon a time it was as rare a delicacy as turtle soup, bat times have changed. Everyone knows that the price has fallen considerably ...

... ASPARAGUS FLY. Pest Makes Appearance in Hertfordshire. Growers of asparagus are warned by the Ministry of Agriculture to be on the watch for attacks of asparagus fly which has recently made its appearance in two private gardens in Hertfordshire. The asparagus ...

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... The Asparagus Beds. When the plants aro growing freely, sprinkle salt, at the rate of loz. or 2oz. per square yard, now and again on the surface. Liquid manure may also be applied during the summer, giving the soil a good soaking each time, taking care ...

... ASPARAGUS BEDS. Early English Asparagus always eagerly sought after, and in the majority of gardens there is generally, at least, one small bed. Many mysterious waterings and dressings are given with the object of securing early plump grass.” There is ...