How To Boil Asparagus

Scrape the stems lightly to within two inches of the points; throw them into cold water for a few minutes; tie in bunches of equal size, cut the ends that they may be all of the same length, then throw into boiling water a little salted, and boil fast for twenty or twenty-five minutes, or until quite tender; have prepared a round of bread nicely toasted, which dip quickly into the boiling asparagus water, then dish the asparagus upon it, with the points meeting in the center; send rich melted butter to the table with it.

Asparagus

Cook only the tender green stalks; cut them of equal lengths, and boil in water with a little salt till tender. While the asparagus is cooking prepare some nicely toasted bread, lay the asparagus on the toast and season with butter, salt, and pepper, or pour over it a little cream previously scalded.