... through the soil had been caught by the frost. but may recover. Potatoes had been blackened by frost and could be delayed, and asparagus had had some damage. Early strawberries in the open had lost their first blossom. but this could act as an encouragment to ...

... efforts to produce in Worcesterahire an all-male asparagus strain giving a better quality and heavier crop. Similar experiments in California are discussed by Alfred W. Kidner in a new edition of Asparagus (Faber, 258.). He throws up his hands and exclaims ...

... Bundle of Asparagus Fetches fl 6 The champion bundle of 120 heads at Evesham Asparagus Show yesterday. entered by Mr. C. W. Brotherton, of Evesham. weighed 16 1 2 1 b. and was sold at auction to a Birmingham firm for £l6. At the show luncheon asparagus was ...

... English potatoes ss. 7s. per cwt.; kidney beans 2s. to 2s. 6d. per lb.; broad beans 12s. 155., spinach 4s. 6s. per pot; asparagus Is. to 3s. per TOO; mushrooms 2s. to 3s. per lb.; English tomatoes 10s. s ...

... Poussin with Asparagus Sauce Serves Six 2 lb (1 kg) trimmed asparagus 6 poussins or guinea fowl 10 fl oz (300 ml) white wine 6 shallots peeled and sliced 2 bay leaves 1-2 teaspoons honey 6 egg yolks salt and pepper Put the trimmed asparagus in a deep pot ...

... concern at the likely cost of sending asparagus by rail to London this year Mr. H. Millward said that he had been quoted double last year's rate. There would also be no collection. You can take it there will be no asparagus sent by rail to London. he said ...

... said Mis.s Roberts had been struck from the back, but not run over, by a heavy vehicle. Asparagus -at 3s 5d for a tip The champion bundle in the Vale of Evesham Asparagus Growers' Association Show yesterday was sold for £2l for the 120 tips. It was bought ...

... DENTS Which of the following are edible? Medlars, Pedlars. Pomelos, Parkas. With what implements should asparagus be eaten? ...

... Lettuce or curly Soak the gammon steak in asparagus when Radishes: and stir until dissolved. Now cold water for half an hour. endive. add three halved slices of Dry It and cut off the crust and Drain asparagus and dress drained tinned pineapple, and the ...

... coated waiters. It was a delicious main course of solid duck breast in a sauce of red wine with morels and asparagus I t 6.101. I chose asparagus to accompany it i1:21. The maitre d'hotel loves his food. While he talked about strawberries. vegetable p ...

... turning to cook all sides. Crepes Jacqueline Ham and asparagus filled pancakes, with cheese sauce, gratinte For four people, you will need: 8 pancakes, as basic mixture. 8 slices ham. 1 medium can asparagus tips, drained. ti pint cheese sauce, freshly made ...

... costs. ASPARAGUS PLENTIFUL AND CHEAP. The warm weather the past few days has brought great quantities asparagus into the Evesham market, and it was possible to buy bundles (13(l buds) of fair quality for shilling, and really excellent asparagus for Is ...