... EVESHAM ASPARAGUS Evesham asparagus is now becoming more plentiful, and prices are dropping. Bundles of 120 heads can be purchased at from 4s. 6d. to 7s. 6d., and half bundles from 2s. 6d. to 4s. The grass ” is in excellent condition and firm to the touch ...

... FIRST ASPARAGUS As a result of the warm sunshine the first asparagus of the season arrived in the wholesale produce markets at Evesham yesterday and was sold at up to bd. a bud. It is about a week later than last year. exhibition last night. MISS W. PAYNE'S ...

... Glut of Asparagus ...

... be there to take their place. The acreage of asparagus, not only in this area but throughout the country, is declining. One of the snags is that growers have to wait three years after planting asparagus before getting their first crop. The show, whi ...

... Glut of Asparagus There was more asparagus in Evesham markets yesterday than at any time for 20 years. Abnormal weather had brought on the vegetable at an exceptional rate, and prices slumped. Yesterday's top price (or first-quality asparagus in Evesham ...

... FIRST ASPARAGUS As a result of the warm sunshine the first asparagus of the season arrived in the wholesale produce markets at Evesham yesterday and was sold at up to bd. a bud. It is about a week later than last year. MISS W. PAYNE'S ART SHOW Sunflowers ...

... for the great asparagus battle Vale of Evesham growers who claim to produce the best asparagus in the world will have the chance to prove it next year. At this year's annual show of the Vale of Evesham Asparagus Growers Association, salesmen from Covent ...

... Goon Season vor Asparagus. Asparagus is of fine quality, and it is generally yielding well. It has been unusually cheap, but trade showed some improvement yesterday, good quality making from b*. 3d. la. &I. per bundle, and special quality price* up to ...

... ASPARAGUS BUNDLE SOLD FOR £l5. The seventeenth annual asparagus and cabbage show was held in the Town Hall, Evesham, yesterday, and attracted a large attendance. The season has not been a good one, and, although some fine and heavy asparagus was seen ...

... £22 PAID FOR BUNCH OF ASPARAGUS Bermingham Pest Ensham Jells said it was the best show for many years. Entries had Increased by five to 65. A BIRMINGHAM man yesterday paid £22 for a bundle of asparagus. The bundle, consisting of 120 pieces and weighing ...

... MAINLY FOR WOMEN Asparagus—essential luxury By DAVID GUNSTON vegetables can equally satisfy the epicure and the hungry man. but asparagus is one. Indeed. in season. asparagus is an essential luxury, a flavoursome food that Is of great value to health ...

... MAINLY FOR WOMEN Asparagus—essential luxury By DAVID GUNSTON PEW vegetables can equally satisfy the epicure and the hungry man. but asparagus is one.' Indeed, in - season. asparagus an essenthd luxury . . a _flavoursome food that L of great value to health ...