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J. riANNS & CO.'S CHOICE SEEDS. 



Parsley. -PetersiUie. 



1 oz. to 150 feet of drill. 



Sow In rows one foot apart and one inch apart in the row. The 

 seed is slow to germinate and should be given the most favorable 

 conditions. A deep, rich, loamy soil is required. For winter use 

 a few plants placed in a box in the cellar will give a supply. 



Extra Dark 

 MohS Curled. 



-The large leaves 

 are verj- heavily 

 crimped and 

 curled, being 

 * quite moss-like 

 ^i n appearance 

 ^and of a pecu- 

 liarly rich, extra 

 dark green color- 

 ing. Very productive and most attractive as a garnish 

 both on account of this green coloring and fine mossy ap- 

 pearance. Pkt., .5c.; % lb., 15c ; lb., 50c. 



Fine Double Curled.— Plants of dwarf, compact 

 growth, and the young leaves have the edges heavily crimp- 

 ed, being of quite moss-like appearance. Pkt., 5c.; ^ lb , 

 15c.; lb., 50c. 



Extra Curled Dwarf, or Emerald. — The plants 

 are of dwarf, compact growth, while the leaves are of a 

 handsome bright green coloring, very finely crimped and 

 curled, of a most ornamental appearance. One of the finest 

 for garnishing or flavoring. Pkt., 5c.; ^ lb., 15c.; lb., 50c. 



Peppers.-Pfeffer. 



1 oz. to 1500 plants. 



Parsnip- Pastinake. 



1 oz. to 150 feet of drill. 



Sow as early in the spring asthe weath- 

 er will permit in drills fifteen inches apart 

 and half an inch deep, in rich, well-man- 

 ured ground, well dug. Cultivate similar 

 to Carrots, and thin out to six inches apart 

 in the rows. To keep well in the ground 

 over winter, draw a little earth over the 

 tops. 



Hollow Crown, or Liarge 

 Sugar. — The best variety in cultiva- 

 tion for general use ; roots white, 

 smooth, of intermediate length, 

 sugary, of excellent flavor. Pkt., 5c.; 

 X lb., 15c.; lb., 40c. 



Improved Guernsey. — An 

 improved strain, which has given gen- 

 eral satisfaction. The roots do not 

 grow so long as those of the Hollow 

 Crown, but are of greater diameter 

 and more easily gathered. Of ex- 

 cellent quality. Pkt., 5c.; }( lb., 15c.; 

 lb., 40c. 



Gabdenvildb, Md., October 17, 1904. 



Gentlemen :— Tour seeds are a great success in this neigh- 

 borhood; my beets, lettuce and parsnips are the finest I have 

 grown yet. CHAS. CHRIST. 



Should be sown in hot beds early in April and transplanted in 

 open ground as soon as the weather permits. The plants should be 

 set in warm, mellow soil, in drills two feet apart and about two 

 feet in the row, or may De sown in the open ground soon as the 

 weatber permits and all danger of frost is over. 



Liong^ RedCasenne. 



— Pods small, cone-shaped, 

 exceedingly acrid; used for 

 pickles and for making pep- 

 per sauce. Oz.,20c.; }( lb., 

 50c. 



Mammoth Ruby 

 King". — Of immense size 

 and the mildest of all varie- 

 ties. Ordinarily they grow 

 four to six inches long by 

 three-fourths of an i n c h 

 Vtiiick. When ripe they are 

 |of a beautiful bright ruby 

 'red color. The plant is of a 

 sturdy, bushy habit, and each 

 plant produces from six to 

 twelve handsome fruits. 

 They should not be grown 

 near the hot varieties, or 

 they will partake of their 

 fiery nature. Pkg., lOc; oz,, 20c.; X lb., 60c.; lb., $3.00. 



t bill. Small. — Red conical pod about two inches 

 long; very hot. Fine for peoper sauce and seasoning. Oz., 

 20c; '4 lb., 50c.; lb., $2.00. 



Cherry Red. — Fruit small, round, color rich scarlet 



very hot. Pkg., 'ic. and lOc; oz., 20c.; }{ lb., 50c.; lb. ,$1.50. 



Hull Nose, or Bell. — An early variety, of mild 



flavor; a favorite for pickling and use in the natural state. 



Pkg., 5c. and 10c. ; oz.,20c.; ^ lb., 50c. 



S' Sweet v'ouiitain. — Similar to Bull Nose, but larger 

 and milder in flavor, used to make stuffed "Mango" pickles. 

 Pkg., 5c. and 10c. ; oz , 20c.; X lb., 50c. 



Chinese Giant.— Plants are of strong, vigorous 

 growth, eighteen inches to two feet in height and thickly 

 set with immense scarlet fruits. These are five to six 

 inches in length and of equal diameter. In the shorter 

 fruits the breadth is frequently greater than the length. 

 The flesh is quite thick, crisp and of mild, sweet flavor. 

 Can be eaten raw as you would a tomato. The enormous 

 fruits yield but little seed. Pkg., 10c. ; oz., 40c. 



Si^Set Potatoes.— ^e\j jersey Qrown Seed. 



Up Rivers.— A select strain of smooth, short "chunky" yellow Jersey. Yields a greater percentage of marketable 

 stock, sells higher than any other, dry and sweet: by far the best eating potato of all. 

 Yellow Jersey, or Nausemond. — A very fine well known favorite. 



^S'Lowest prices will be quoted on application. 



