CULTURE-—The germination of Parsley seed is very slow, 
taking about three to four weeks. Sow seed in rows one foot 
apart, covering seed one-half inch. Thin out the plants to stand 
two inches apart. 
653 EMERALD (Henderson’s) 
A distinct variety of robust growth, freely furnished with 
short-stemmed leaves, very finely cut and most beauti- 
fully curled, making a compact and extremely graceful 
plant. Most varieties of parsley are dark green; but, as 
its name implies, Emerald is brilliant emerald-green in 
color and therefore more highly esteemed for decorative 
and garnishing purposes. (See illusiration.) 
Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; % lb., 65c; lb., $2.00. 
655 EXTRA DOUBLE CURLED 
A popular, fine dwarf, beautifully curled sort. 
Price, pkt., 10c; 0z., 25c; % lb., .60c; 1lb., $1.75. 
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660 PEERLESS 
A new variety, with all the good qualities of the moss 
curled type, but is hardier, darker in color, densely 
curled and holds its dark green color well into the late 
fall, when other varieties have turned yellow. A most 
desirable sort for garnishing and decorating. 
Price, pkt., 15c; oz., 30c; % lb., 90c; Ib., $2.50. 
659 HAMBURG or Turnip Rooted 
The. fleshy roots of this kind resemble small Parsnips. 
Used for flavoring soups, stews, etc. (See Illustration.) 
Price, pkt., 10c; 0z., 25c; % lb., 60c; Ib., $1.75. 
661 PLAIN or Italian 
The leaves are not curled; plant very hardy. 
Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; % lb., 60c; Ib., $1.75. 
inch. 
small root. 
PARSNIP 
CULTURE—Sow seed in rows two feel apart as soon 
as ground is in condition in spring, cover seed one-half 
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667 HOLLOW CROWN 
(Henderson’s) 
Our selection of this highly esteemed variety is 
surely the best for the private garden. We have 
discarded the types with slim, long roots that 
invariably break in digging and offer only a 
shapely, heavy-shouldered strain with its greatest 
girth at the crown and gradually tapering to a 
For winter use lay the roots horizontally in small 
* boxes packed with ordinary garden soil and store them in 
/ some convenient place outdoors, away from snow or rain. 
*; Frost improves their quality. 
(See illustration.) 
Price, pkt., 10c; 0z., 25c; % 1b., 60c; Ib., $1.50. 
~ 7 Make Your Garden Work Full Time 
—Grow Vegetables for Fall and Winter 
= With proper management, fresh vegetables may be had from the 
garden almost from the beginning till the end of the year. The dates 
~ below are for the latitude of New York. 
Varieties and Last Date for Sowing 
Asparagus: Roots, Plant 
Early Spring and up to 
Nov. 15th. 
Beans, Lima, June 5th. 
Beans, Dwarf or Bush, 
until Aug. 1st. 
Beets, Aug. ist. 
Broccoli, up to June 15th. 
Brussels Sprouts, up lo 
June (in seed bed). 
Cabbage, July 15th. 
Carrot, Aug. ist. 
Cauliflower, July 1st. 
Celery, April 10th. 
Chinese Cabbage, Azg. 
10th. 
Collards, July Sth. 
Corn Salad, Ag. 10th. 
Corn, Sweet, July 15th. 
Henderson’s Garden Guide & Rec- 
ord is America’s authority for in- 
formation concerning the production 
of high quality vegetables in the 
Home Garden. It tells not only 
how to grow vegetables to perfection, 
but also when to gather them and 
how to can them. 
Cress, Garden, Sept. ist. 
Cress, Water, Aug. ist. 
Cucumber, July 1st. 
Endive, Avxg. 1st. 
Kale, July 20th. 
Kohl-Rabi, July 15th. 
Lettuce, Azg. 10th. 
Mustard, Aug. 15th. 
Parsley, Axg. isi. 
Parsnip, May ist. 
Peas, Aug. 1st. 
Pumpkin, to June. 
Radish, Spring, wntil 
Sept. 1st. 
Radish, Winter, fo Aug. 
Ruta Baga, fo July 20th. 
Spinach, Sept. 10th. 
Swiss Chard, Avg. ist. 
Turnip, Aug. 20th. 
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