Mary Washington Asparagus
The very vigorous and rust resistant variety developed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The best yielding pedigreed strain, with large rich, dark green stalks. Pkt., 8c; oz., 20c; 1/4lb., 70c; 1lb., $2.40, postpaid.
Originally listed in: 1947 Oscar H. Will Pure Seed Book
Mary Washington Asparagus
This strain is used extensively by truckers who grow a large acreage for market. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; ¼ lb., 45c; lb., $1.25.
Originally listed in: 1935 Isbell's Seeds
Mary Washington Asparagus
The very vigorous and rust resistant variety developed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The best yielding pedigreed strain, with large rich, dark green stalks. About 225 seed to a packed. Pkt., 8c; oz., 15c; 1\4 lb., 35c; 1 lb., $1.00, postpaid.
Originally listed in: 1940 Oscar H. Will Pure Seed Book
Mary Washington Asparagus
Two Year Old Roots. Price, postpaid, doz., 35c; 50, $1.00; 100, $1.75. F.O.B. here, 50, 90c; 100, $1.65; 1000, $12.00.
Originally listed in: 1940 Oscar H. Will Pure Seed Book
Mary Washington Asparagus
A special selection from Giant Washington being early and larger but equally rust resistant. We carry a special, selected strain. Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; ¼ lb., 90c; lb., $2.50
Originally listed in: 1927 Henry Fields Catalog
Mary Washington Asparagus
Considered the best Asparagus to grow, producing large straight, dark green shoots with tips tight and firm, of fine flavor. Pkt 5c; oz 15c.
Originally listed in: Mills Annual Seed Book, 1934
Mary Washington Asparagus
The highest type of the rust-resistant asparagus. It is earlier, larger and longer than the original Washington and quite as resistant. Tips are very tight and do not “sprangle out” or “blow” prematurely.
Originally listed in: Porter and Sons mid-20th-century pricelist