Favored for Flavor--Okra, ONIONS, Parsley 
OKRA 
Culture — Planting time, Southern States, 
Spring, March to June; Fall, July to October. 
Sow in rows about 2 feet apart and after plants 
are nicely started thin to 8 to 10 inches apart 
in row. 10 ounces will plant 150 feet of row, 
20 pounds to one acre. The famous soup called 
“Gumbo” made in the South is prepared with 
Okra, also makes a delicious salad. Approxi- 
mate number of days to edible condition is 
given after each variety. 
climatic conditions and soil. 
This varies with 
French Market Dwarf Prolific 
FRENCH MARKET DWARF PROLIFIC—60 
days. Starts bearing when plant is very 
small, heavy producer, one of the most 
popular varieties, planted extensively. 
Cannot be recommended too highly. 
DWARF GREEN PROLIFIC—60 days. 
plant, but a very heavy bearer. Very pro: 
lific. We recommend this variety very highly. 
LOUSIANA GREEN VELVET—60 days. Uniform 
pods about 6 to 7 inches long and tender. 
Spineless characteristics of this variety make 
it exceedingly desirable. 
PERKINS’ MAMMOTH LONG POD—70 days. 
Long green pods, round near the end and 
tender, the most popular variety grown. 
WHITE VELVET (Lady Finger)—60 days. Me- 
dium size round white pods, prolific pro- 
ducer. A favorite variety for canning. 
PARSNIPS 
Culture — Planting time, Southern States. 
Spring, January to April; Fall, September to 
ovember. Two ounces will plant 150 feet of 
row, 8 pounds to the acre. Sow in deep, mel- 
low soil in rows 12 to 18 inches apart. When 
plants are 3 inches high, thin to 3 inches apart 
in the row. 
HOLLOW CROWN OR SUGAR. 
Dwarf 
Hollow Crown 
Red Creole 
ONIONS 
Culture—Planting time, Spring, January to 
June; Fall, September to November. Plant one 
ounce to 150 feet of row, 3 pounds to one acre. 
Onions grow best in rich, loamy soils. When 
young plants are about the size of a goose 
quill, transplant to open ground 4 inches apart 
and 12 to 18 inches between rows. Cultivate 
sufficiently to keep out weeds. Approximate 
number of days from time of planting is given 
after each variety. This varies with climatic 
and soil conditions. 
FROTSCHER’S RED CREOLE—130 days. 
Very large, semi-globe shaped, reddish 
colored bulb, excellent tasting, good 
keeper and heavy producer. This variety 
constitutes one of the important crops in 
Louisiana. 
YELLOW BERMUDA—120 days. Large flat 
yellowish colored onion, very popular for 
market as well as home garden. Grown 
extensively throughout the South. 
CRYSTAL WAX BERMUDA—120 days. Large 
flat, pure white onion, mild and delicious 
flavor, one of the finest and most popular 
varieties. 
DANVER’S YELLOW GLOBE—130 days. Large 
globe shaped, brownish yellow bulbs, grown 
extensively for sets, an excellent variety. 
RED WETHERSFIELD—130 days. Large, broad, 
flat, reddish colored bulbs, keeps excellently, 
good producer, well liked. 
RIVERSIDE SWEET SPANISH (Yellow)—Large 
yellow variety of Spanish origin, similar to 
Prizetaker, but larger. Globular, with gold- 
en yellow skin, flesh white, very mild and of 
pleasing flavor. Prolific and desirable for 
shipping and storage. 
SILVERSKIN (White)—A most widely used 
white onion, excellent for sets, as a pickler, 
sized, thick, flat, clear white, hard and fine 
grained, of pleasing flavor. 
YELLOW PRIZETAKER—120 days. One of the 
largest size yellowish red color, excellent 
mild flavor, a favorite. 
ONION SETS 
Onion sets are largely for planting: home 
gardens for early greens and also for market. 
Plant in rich, well cultivated ground in rows 10 
to 12 inches apart, and 2 inches apart in the 
row, 8 bushels to the acre. Plant for Spring 
from January until April. Fall, September to 
November. 
RED WETHERSFIELD—Very hardy, good keep- 
ers, one of the best all purpose red onions. 
YELLOW DANVERS — Make medium sized, 
globe-shaped, yellow onions, very fine. 
WHITE SILVERSKIN — Very attractive onion, 
makes larg silvery onions. 
PARSLEY 
Culture — Planting time, Southern States. 
Spring, January to April; Fall, September to 
November. 150 feet of row. Plant in rich, 
mellow soil. Parsley seed starts growth slow- 
ly. We suggest soaking seed in water for 10 
to 12 hours before planting. Sow thickly in 
tows 1 foot apart; when about 3 or 4 inches 
high, thin to 5 or 6 inches apart. Number of 
days to edible condition given after each 
variety. 
PLAIN LEAVED—75 days. Dark green 
foliage, very hardy, strong flavor. A 
favorite for Southern tables. 
DOUBLE CURLED—90 days. Leaves curled and 
crimped, grown very extensively for market. 
HAMBURG OR ROOTED—Forms thick, fleshy 
for green bunching and storage. Medium edible roots that are used for flavoring. 
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Okra Prices ines 1 pogtpaid® 2 ea dep ostpaad 
Pkg. Oz. If lb. Lb. 5 Ibs. 10 Ibs. 
French Market Dwarf Prolific... $ .05 $ .20 $ .45 $ .85 $3.75 $ 7.00 
Dwarf Green Prolific.............. bs 05 -20 45 85 3.75 7.00 
Louisiana Green Velvet..... 05 -20 45 -85 3.75 7.00 
Perkins Mammoth Long Pod <i eas0d 20 45 -85 3.75 7.00 
White Velvet (Lady Finger)... -05 .20 45 85 3.75 7.00 
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Onion Prices Pkg. Oz. VYelb. Lb. Sibs. 
Fortscher’s Red Creole.....cccccceccceseseeseeeceeeees Sold Out 
Yellow Bermudc .............. . $ .10 $ .50 $1.25 $3.75 
Crystal Wax Bermuda... -10 .50 1.25 3.75 
Danvers Yellow Globe... cececssesestecereees -10 -40 95 3.00 
Red Wethersfield 10 45 LS 3.50 
Riverside Sweet Spanish 10 -60 1.50 5.00 
Silverskin (White) 10 .60 1.50 5.00 
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Red Wethersfield’ -.o2.02cscca0c tose eonks $ .35 $1.50 
Yellow Danvers ..... 035 1.50 
White Silverskin 35 1.50 
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Parsley Prices kg. Oz lb sLB meieS ba: 10 Ibs. 
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Double Curled ... Sore -05 -20 -45 1.25 6.00 11.00 
Hamburg) or Rooted sr icceccrcsstieossstsaens -05 20 45 1.25 6.00 11.00 
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Parsnip Prices Pkg.) nOs:) 14 1bS pone S bs. 10 Ibs. 
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