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Title: (Catalog) : spring 1956
Identifier: catalogspring1951956wyat (find matches)
Year: 1956 (1950s)
Authors: Wyatt-Quarles Seed Company; Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection
Subjects: Nurseries (Horticulture) North Carolina Raleigh Catalogs; Nursery stock North Carolina Raleigh Catalogs; Seeds North Carolina Raleigh Catalogs; Bulbs (Plants) North Carolina Raleigh Catalogs; Vegetables North Carolina Raleigh Catalogs; Gardening Nort
Publisher: Raleigh, N. C. : Wyatt-Quarles Seed Co
Contributing Library: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library
Digitizing Sponsor: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library

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IS Beans, Biirpees String 18 Burpees Stringless Developed and introduced in 1894 and constanllv improved since. Our Burpees Stringless growh under irrigation in Idaho are distinctly superior beans. Plants are sturdy, bushy and prnductive Pods are nearly round, slightly curved, string- less, meaty and fiberless, 5 to 6 inches lonj 48 days. Pkt, 15c; lb. 40c; lb. 65c; 2 lbs $1 10° 3-9 lbs. (o) lec lb.; 10-24 lbs. @ 38c lb„ postpaid' WAX PODDED BUSH BEANS 44 Cherokee The outstanding wax bean for all purposes Records show Cherokee will almost double the yield of other wax varieties. Plants vigorous and producing over a long season. Britrht, yel- low pods, oval, 6 inches, slender, straight, string- less and fiberless. A U.S D.A. development of recognized productiveness and tolerance to com- mon bean diseases. 50 days. Pkt. 15c; 1/. lb. 40c; lb. 70c; 2 lbs. $1.20; 3-9 lbs. @ 50c lb.; fo-24 lbs. @ 42c lb., postpaid. 45 Golden Wax Plants disease resistant and productive Pods thick, flat, brittle and stringless. Excellent for home gardens. 50 days. Pkt. 15c; V- lb. 40c- lb 70c; 2 lbs, $1.20; 3-9 lbs. @ 50c lb.; 10-24 lbs @ 42c lb., postpaid, 48 Pencil Pod Black Wax Bushy vines, very prolific, long bearing. Very meaty, round, thick, stringless, rich yellow pods, 6 to 7 inches long, of excellent quality, contain- ing black seeds. 54 days. Pkt. 15c; lb. 40c- lb, 70c; 2 lbs, $1.20; 3-9 lbs. @ 50c lb.;'10-24 lbs. @ 42c lb., postpaid. 19 Ueaiis, CoiUoiidcr 19 Contender (Buff Valentine) iV-'.^""'-"-'^"?'"" ^-Iticr. Mosaic ami IVnvderv Mildew resistant. A very atlracUve l,o in ffi nu-hes long, dark green, stringless luul nearl'v round. Because of its extreme lient tolOTmice Contender is pm-ticulnriy valnnble for fn 11 ™-op^ pmg. Very hlKh yields are possible with Con- tender on fertile soil or with extra .illrinien .i-9 lbs. P 50c lb,; 10-24 lbs. (f« .12e lb.. posl^;,„lcl QUANTITY PRICES Comim-relal Ki-<nvei-s please wiile fiii- piu-es on lni-i;er iiuaiilIIles.
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VEGETABLE ROOTS ASPARAGUS ROOTS and SEEDS CULTURE: Dig or plow out a trench 18 to 24 inches deep, put in planty of well-rotted manure, covering it with a few inches of soil, then set the roots IV2 to 2 feet apart and cover vrith 4 inches of soil. In the fall, cut off and burn the top growth, plow or throw down the earth and give a good application of stable manure. Early in the spring fork this in and apply ground bone meal. If white asparagus is wanted draw earth around the stalks as they grow. Do not continue cutting too long as this exhausts the plants. 100 roots plant about 15x50 feet; 5,000 to 7,000 will plant an acre. Washington Rust-Resistant 12 roots 85c; 25 for $1,50; 50 for $2.50; 100 for $4.00, postpaid. Not prepaid, 12 roots 65c; 100 to 999 @ .03 each; $22.00 per 1,000. 14 New Pedigreed Washington Pedigreed Washington Asparagus stands ahead of all other varieties as a standard for the home or market garden. Seed Prices: Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; ^ lb. 50c; lb. $169,' post- paid. BOX 2131, RALEIGH, N. C.

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