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CURRIE BROTHERS COMPANY, MILWAUKEE, WIS. 



PARSLEY 



Parsley thrives best in a rich soil. The seeds germinate very slowly, three or four weeks generally elapsing before it makes 

 its appearance. Sow half an inch deep, previously soaking the seeds for a few hours in tepid water. 



1 oz. to 150 feet of drill. 



Champion .Moss Curled — A beautifully crimped and curled variety. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 

 Vi lb. 35c; 1 lb. $1.25. 



Extra Double Curled — Dwarf, beautifully curled; excellent for garnishing. Pkt. 10c; 

 oz. 15c; li lb. 35c; 1 lb. $1.25. 



Pern Leaved — A beautiful variety; valuable for table decoration. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 

 % lb. 35c; 1 lb. $1.25. 



PLAIN PARSLEY — Leaves not finely cut. It is hardier than the curled variety. Pkt. 5c; 

 oz. 15c; % lb. 30c; 1 lb. $1.10. 



Hamburg;, or Turnip Rooted — This variety is grown for the edible roots which are used 

 in flavoring soups and stews. The flesh is white and flavor is similar to Celeriac. 

 Culture same as Carrots. Two strains offered, Long Rooted and Short Rooted. Pkt. 

 10c; oz. 15c; '4 lb. 35c; 1 lb. $1.25. 



OKRA, OR GUMBO 



Extra Double Curled Parsley. 



Culture — Sow in hot-bed or seed box indoors and do not set 



out until the soil is fairly warm, young Okra plants being 

 rather tender are likely to cause disappointment. Set the plants 

 two to three feet apart, in drills. The pods if gathered when 

 young are used in soups, stews, etc., and are very nutritious. 

 It is of easiest culture and grows freely in any ordinary soil, 

 and is becoming more known and popular in the north. 



1 oz. to 100 hills. 



Okra. 



White Velvet — Early maturing and very productive. Pods white, long, smooth and tender. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; Vi lb. 30c; 1 lb. 80c. 

 Improved Dwarf Green — Early and productive. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; Vi lb. 30c; 1 lb. 80c. 

 Long Green — Long ribbed pods. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; Vi lb. 30c; 1 lb. 80c. 



PARSNIP 



Sow in spring as early as the weather will admit, in drills 15 inches apart and half an inch deep. When well up, thin 

 out to 5 or 6 inches apart. Unlike Carrots, they are improved by frost, and it is usual to take up a quantity in the fall for 

 winter use, leaving the rest in the ground until spring, to be dug up as required. 



1 oz. to 200 feet of .li ill. 5 to (i lbs. per acre in drills. 



Guernsey Parsnip. 



Long Smooth, or Hollow Crown — 



A favorite variety. 



Guernsey (Improved Half-long) — 

 An improvement on the old 

 Hollow Crown, forming roots 

 shorter and thicker than that 

 variety. It is a large cropper, 

 • very smooth, and the flesh is 

 fine-grained and of excellent 

 quality. 



Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; % lb. 35c; 1 lb. 

 $1.15. 



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