Parsley -petersm. 



loz. to 150 feet of drill. 



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

 seedjis slow to germinate and should be given the most favorable 

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

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



Extra Dark 

 Moss Cnrled. 

 -The large leaves 

 are very 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 

 Turnip-Rooted, or Hamburg. — The edible portion 

 of this variety is the large swollen or fleshy root which re- 

 sembles the root of a Parsnip, and is highly esteemed for 

 flavoring soups, stews, etc. As the root is the- portion de- 

 sired, the young plants should be well thinned out. Pkt., 

 5c; oz., 10c; }£ lb., 25c; lb., 75c 



Parsnip -Parnate. 



Our seed is obtained from carefully selected and reselected 

 purest white and Hollow Crown roots and have accomplished In 

 reality what some other houses claim to hav<o, but can prove it on 

 paper only. To this everyone of our customers will ve3.fy. 



1 oz. to 150 feet of drill. 



Sow as early In the spring as the weather will permit in drills 

 fifteen inches apart and half an inch deep, in rich, well-manured 

 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 Large 



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; %Xb.,\f)c.\ 

 lb., 40c 



Baltimore Co., Sept. 10, 1005. \ 



Gents. — Kindly book my order of > 



six pounds Parsnip Seed, Hollow \ 



Crown, tor your stock I can depend on S 



and the market is always anxious for ) 



/ such stock. \ 



I Respectfully, > 



S J. H. SHAKLEFORD. ? 



Peppers.-Pfeffer. 



•l^oz. to 1500 plants 



i JStaould be sown i In hot beds'early In April and transplanted lh 

 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 be sown in the open ground soon] as the 

 "weather permits and all danger of frost is over.^^^r 



Liong Red Cayenne. 



— Pods small, cone-shaped, 

 exceedingly acrid; used for 

 pickles and for making pep- 

 per sauce. Oz., 20c; X 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 inch 

 Uhick. When ripe they are 

 Jof 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. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; ]i lb., 60c; lb , $2.00. 

 Chili, Small. — Red conical pod about two inches long; 



very hot. Fine for pepper sauce and seasoning. Oz.,20c; 



% lb., 50c; lb., $2.00. 

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



very hot. Pkts., 5c and 10c; oz„ 20c; % lb., 50c; lb., $1.50. 

 Bull Nose, or Bell.— An early variety, of mild flavor; 



a favorite for pickling and use in the natural state. Pkts., 



5c. and 10c; oz., 20c; % lb., 50c. 

 Sweet Mountain.— Similar to Bull Nose, but larger 



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



Pkts., 5c. and 10c; oz., 20c; % 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. Pkt., 10c. ; oz., 40 c . 



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