200 CALIFORNIA VEGETABLES 



and winter as parsnips are in California. The seed is a little more 

 difficult to start, and pretty generous seeding in soil sure to retain 

 fair moisture, and a slightly deeper covering than with parsnip 

 seed are desirable. Thinning is essential but the root is slimmer 

 and does not require so much room. One variety comprises the 

 local interest, the Mammoth Sandwich Island. It is large and other- 

 wise better than the older kinds, although the Long White is still 

 grown. 



