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PUMPKIN'S. 



While this crop is not grown for shipment, it will bp 

 found profitable to grow a few for home use and local 

 markets. It is easily produced, and may be grown on 

 almost any except wet land. Plant 9 by 9 any time after 

 danger of frost is over and cultivate same as for watermel- 

 ons. This product may be kept for a long time by stor- 

 ing in a cool place. 



SALSIFY. 



This crop is grown to some extent for shipping. It is' 

 called oyster plant and resembles the oyster somewhat in 

 flavor. It is hardy and survives a temperature of 22 and 

 ia the lower South may be planted any time after October 

 the first. Prepare land thoroughly as for beets, and sow 

 in rows 18 inches apart and thin to four inches. It re- 

 quires a rich soil arid plenty of moisture to produce tender 

 roots. The culture is the same as for beets. When ready 

 for shipment the roots should be tied in bunches about 8 

 to the bunch. 



PARSLEY. 



This plant is not grown for shipment, but is used almost 

 exclusively for garnishing. It is easily grown as it with- 

 stands very cold weather. It may be relied on for winter 

 use when other garnishing plants' may have been destroyed 

 by cold. Sow in rich soil and provide abundant moisture, 

 thinning plants 2 by 1. In the lower South sowings may 

 be made October 1. For garnishing Moss Curled is a 

 good variety. 



