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Onion sets (small onions) may be planted instead of the above-men- 

 tioned seedlings, and in the same way; or onions may be used as a short- 

 season crop with some other vegetable such as the tomato. 



There are several kinds of onions, such as the Multiplier, or Potato, 

 onion; the Top, or Tree, onion; and Shallots, Cibol, and so on — all of 

 which are useful in the farm garden. Desirable common varieties are 

 Yellow Globe Danvers, Southport Yellow Globe, Southport Red Globe, 

 Large Red Wethersfield, White Queen, and Prizetaker, the last-named 

 being especially good for hotbed use. 



Parsley 



Parsley may be started in greenhouse, hotbed, or cold-frame, and 

 later transplanted to open ground in rows 12 to 30 inches apart, the plants 

 3 to 6 inches apart in the row; or the seed may be sown in rows and the 

 seedlings thinned to the proper distance. A good garden soil gives the 

 best results. Parsley is very hardy and will live over winter in good 

 garden soil if properly covered. It cannot well withstand the great 

 heat of summer, therefore a shady location is desirable for it. 



The parsley roots may be lifted in winter and placed in a cold-frame 

 or in a deep box in the house, and parsley can be obtained from them until 

 they become exhausted during the winter. 



Parsley is much used for flavoring soups and for decorative table 

 purposes, especially as a garnish for meats. 



Varieties of parsley recommended are Green Crest and Moss Curled. 



Parsnips 



The parsnip requires a rich loamy soil for its best development; one 

 that has a deep loam is preferable, so that the long root of the parsnip 

 can develop fully. Plant the seed about \ inch deep in rows 12 to 36 

 inches apart. Radishes planted with this seed help to break the surface soil 

 and serve to mark the rows. Thin the plants so that three or four remain 

 for each foot of row. Good clean culture is necessary for the best results 

 with this plant. 



The parsnip roots may be dug late in the fall and stored for winter 

 use, but freezing in the soil improves their flavor. The parsnip may be 

 left all winter in the ground, being dug in the spring for use. 



Varieties recommended are Hollow Crown and Long Smooth White. 



Peas 



A rich loose or friable soil that has good drainage is well adapted for 

 the growing of early garden peas in the spring. It is not necessary to 

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