... 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. 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. 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 ...

... 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 ...

... 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 Plots. Tho tops indicate that the roots are about to take rest the golden colour they are assuming. but too great haste in cutting the stems down should not indulged in, as generally there are few that struggle green long as they possibly can ...

... than this, but. under favourable conditions, an Asparagus plant will live many vea’r.-i and keep growing strong and produ ...

... protect the first heads (growths) from frosts which often occur when Asparagus first makes its appearance above ground, and when it most anxiously sought for. If a dressing of Asparagus manure be applied as soon as possible, and again when cutting ceases ...

... To-dat’* Ricipb Crivb D’Aspercm. —CHit off the beads bundle of asparagus, wash welt and boil until tender. Divide the rest the aaparagua into abort lengths and throw into a saucepan of boiling water to which half a teaspoonful of salt has been added. ...

... chaotic mass piled up. To day’s Recipe. Sole Asparagus.—Take a good-sited •ole, bone and fillet it, sprinkle with salt, roll in egg and breadcrumbs, and fry a golden brown. Boil & small bundle of forced asparagus till tender, and chop into small pieces. Nearly ...

... and crepe-do-chines. To-dat’s Reoipx. Cbbhi d’ABPebgis.*-Ou t off the beads bundle of asparagus, wash well, and boil until tender. Divide the rest of the asparagus into short lengths, and throw into saucepan of boiling water to which half teaspoonful ...

... produce, may «K>n get to work and prepare bed. or bode, for Asparagus. Young plants some four yearn or five years’ growth are more easily excited into growth than older roots, and. where much Asparagus is forced, plants are raised annualiy specially for that ...