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OKRA, or GUMBO 
Gombaud. Quimbombo. Gafran. 
One ounce will sow 50 feet of row. 
Sow late in Spring, after the ground has become warm, in drills 3 feet 
apart, where the plants are to remain. Thin out from 9 to 12 inches. 
They should be well manured. They may also be raised in pots or 
hotbed, and transplanted. 
If to be forwarded by mail, add at the rate of 6c. per pound for postage. 
Dwarf Green Prolific. Short thick pod. Pkt. 5c.,0z. 10c., 14 lb. 20c., Ib 50c. 
Long Green. Tall; very productive; long, green pods. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 
1% Ib. 20c., Ib. 50c. 
White Velvet. Tender, white pods; smooth and velvety in appearance. 
Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 14 lb. 20c., Ib. 50c. 
PARSNIP 
Panais. Chirivia. SSajtinate. 
One ounce will sow 200 feet of row; 3 to 4 pounds for one acre. 
Sow as early in Spring as ee weather will permit, in drills 15 Wy 
18 inches apart, covering with fine soil to the depth of half an inch. 
The soil should be rich and deep, manured, if possible, the previous P ARSLEY 
Auturon. Thin out the young plants to about 6 inches apart, and 
keep the surface of the ground open, and free from weeds. It is 



Parsley, Eliiott’s Emerald 

Persil. Perijil. Beterjilie. 
perfectly hardy, and may remain in the ground through the Winter; One ounce will sow 150 feet of row. 
pee ae finer suse ve leyor for which the vegetable is noted, is The seed is very slow to germinate, and usually three or four 
y ee hy ; weeks elapse after sowing before the plants make an appearance.. 
If to be forwarded by mail, add at the rate of 6c. per pound for postage. To hasten germination soak seed a few hours in tepid water and 
Long Smooth or Hollow Crowned. A standard table sort; the | 5°W thickly in shallow drills a foot apart. Cover lightly and later 
best and most productive for field culture. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., thin the plants to 5 or 6 inches apart in the row. For Winter use, 
1% Ib. 30c., lb. $1.00. protect in coldframes or a light cellar. Hamburg Parsley is culti- 
vated for its roots, and treated in the same manner as Carrots. 
The Student. A fine-flavored variety, not so long as the pre- 
ceding; is recommended for small gardens. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., | Elliott’s Emerald. A beautiful variety of unsurpassed quality; 
Y% lb. 30c., lb. $1.00. of dwarf habit; beautiful bright green color, and finely crimped 
Early Round. Adapted to shallow soils; very early, and of good and curled. Pkt. 5¢., oz. 15¢., 74 lb. 35¢., Ib. $1.00. 
flavor. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 14 lb. 30c, lb. $1.00. Champion Moss Curled. A fine variety, beautifully curled; best. 
for market and private use. Pkt. 5¢., oz. 15c., 14 lb. 35c., Ib. $1.00.. 
Fern-Leaved. A beautiful variety; valuable for table decoration. 
GARDEN-MAKING Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., 14 |b. 35c., Ib. $1.00. 
Plain-Leaved. Used in soups, etc., for seasoning; stronger im 
fi ilizi " ide to dail - a 
_ Suggestions for the utilizing of home grounds. A guide to daily prac flavor than other sorts. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 14 lb. 20c., lb. 60c. 
tice in the garden, giving in simple language just the information wanted ’ 
by every one who buys a single packet of seed or grows one plant. | Hamburg or Rooted. The roots resemble a small Parsnip, and 
The one book every grower needs. Fully illustrated. 8vo., cloth, $1.25. | are the portions used; highly esteemed for flavoring soups, stews, 
ete. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., 14 Ib. 50c. 




Parsnips, Long Smooth or Hollow Crowned 


