Tumbledown Farm .9 Acres (give or take an acre or two)

Excerpt: Asparagus is a hardy, perennial, maritime plant. It rises to the height of five feet and upwards, with an erect, branch­ing stem; short, slender, nearly cylindrical leaves; and greenish, drooping flowers. ...since its introduction, has become naturalized to a considerable extent in this country. It is frequently seen in mowing-fields upon old farms; and, in some instances has found its way to the beaches and marshes of the sea-coast.

Chapter III.

Asparaginous Plants.

The Artichoke. Asparagus. Cardoon. Hop. Oosung. Phytolacca.

EXCERPT: Asparagus being a hardy perennial plant, that may be grown on the same ground for twenty years without re­newal, special care is required in forming the beds in which it is to grow.

Excerpt: FORCED asparagus, when grown with care and skill, is very profitable when there are sufficient home-grown roots and when the supply is continuous. This culture should not, however, be undertaken without careful consideration; forcing roots are expensive to purchase, and several years must elapse before there is any return for outlay if home-grown roots are used. If the culture is decided upon, plan for a regular supply of four-year-old roots from seed, and do not cut from these before they are forced.