matias + Healers 
CURRIE BROTHERS CO. 
PARSNIP 
1 oz. to 150 feet of drill; 4 lbs. per acre. 
Sow the seed after the ground is warm in well enriched 
soil that has previously been thoroughly pulverized, placing 
the seed about half an inch deep in rows fifteen to eighteen 
inches apart. Thin out to four to six inches apart in the 
rows. The roots are improved by leaving them in the open 
ground over winter, taking the precaution to draw a little 
soil over the rows before hard frost sets in. 
GUERNSEY (Improved Half-long)—The roots 
are not as long as the old Hollow Crown, but 
thicker and easier harvested. The roots are 
smooth, flesh fine grained and of splendid quality. 
It is a heavy cropper. Pkt., 10c; oz., 5c; % 
Ib., 35c; 1 Ib., $1.10. 
LONG SMOOTH (Hollow Crown)—A large 
cropper; sweet and tender. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 
% \b., 40c; 1 Ib., 95c. 
PARSLEY 
1 oz. to 150 feet of drill. 
Sow the seed in rows 1 foot apart, covering it 
about an eighth of an inch in rich soil as early 
in the spring as the ground can be worked. It 
germinates best when the ground is cool and moist. 
Thin the plants when about 2 inches high to 4 
inches apart in the row: For winter use transplant 
to a cold frame or box and place in a light cellar. 
CHAMPION MOSS CURLED—A vigorous 
variety with dark green, moss-like leaves. Pkt., 
0c; oz., 20c; % Ib., 50c; Ib., $1.25. 
EXTRA DOUBLE CURLED—A fine dwarf sort 
with beautifully curled leaves. Pkt., 10c; oz., 
20c; % lb., 50c; lb., $1.25. 
FERN LEAVED—A handsome variety, used ex- 
tensively for garnishing. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 
~Y% \b., 50c; Ib., $1.50. 
PLAIN PARSLEY—Very hardy and _ highly 
flavored, leaves plain. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 15¢; %4 
Ib., 30c; 1b., $1.00. 
HAMBURG LARGE-ROOTED PARSLEY— 
Has long, fleshy roots, resembling a parsnip, 
which are used for flavoring. Pkt., 10c; oz., 
20c; 3% Ib., 50c; Ib., $1.35. 
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN 
Guernsey Parsnip 
OKRA 
(GUMBO) 
1 oz. to 100 hills; 20 Ibs. to the acre. 
Plant in hills about two by one foot apart 
in rich soil after the ground is warm, placing 
two or three seeds in each hill about one inch 
deep. \ 
IMPROVED DWARF GREEN—Pods long, 
green, slender. Very productive. Pkt., 10c; 
oz., 15c; %4 Ib., 20c; 1 1b., 65c. 
WHITE VELVET—Tall growing, with long, 
white velvety pods. Pkt., 10c; 0oz., 15c; % 
lb., 20c; 1 Ib., 65c. 
RHUBARB 
(PIE-PLANT) 
VICTORIA—The popular red variety. Pkt., 
10c; oz., 15c; % Ib., 45c; 1 1b., $1.50. 
RHUBARB ROOTS 
VICTORIA—Each, 15c; doz., $1.50. By mail, 
add 5c each. By express, $7.50 per 100. 
MAMMOTH RED—Each, 15c; doz., $1.50. 
By mail, add 5c each. By express, $7.50 per 
Champion Moss Curled Parsley 
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