


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 pre- 
pared with Okra; also makes a delicious 
salad. Approximate number of days to edible 
conditon is given after each variety. This 
varies with climatic conditions and soil. 
LOUISIANA MARKET — 60 days. Starts 
bearing when plant is very small, heavy 
producer, one of the most popular va- 
Tieties, planted extensively. Cannot be 
recommended too highly. 
DWARF GREEN PROLIFIC—60 days. Dwart 
plant, but a very heavy bearer. Very pro- 
lific. We recommend this variety very 
highly. 
LOUISIANA GREEN VELVET—60 days. Uni- 
form 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. 
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LOUISIANA GREEN VELVET 
———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, Sep- 
tember 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 large silvery onions. 
PARSNIPS——— 
Culture — Planting time, Southern States, 
Spring, January to April; Fall, September to 
November. Two ounces will plant 150 feet 
of row, 8 pounds to the acre. Sow in deep, 
mellow soil in rows 12 to 18 inches apart. 
When plants are 3 inches high, thin to 3 
inches apart in the row. 
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RED WETHERSFIELD 
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. 
RED CREOLE—130 days. Very large, semi- 
globe shaped, reddish colored bulb, ex- 
cellent 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. 
EVERGREEN BUNCHING (White)—60 days. 
Produces a cluster of 4 to 6 shoots from a 
single seed the first season. Used only for 
green onions. 
Okra Prices 
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Dwarf Green Prolific ....... -10 
Louisiana Green Velvet 10 
Perkins Mammoth Long Pod 10 
White Velvet (Lady Finger) .... 10 
Onion Prices Pie. 
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Yellow Bermudc .......... a oll) 
Crystal Wax Bermuda .. .10 
Danver’s Yellow Globe .............:005 eet 
Riverside Sweet Spanish (Yellow) 10 
Silverslkein’ (White) ..2.ccscccsccsetcccsosscccceces ec LO 
Evergreen) Biuxching occrecekecesescrssscersncesseschvs 10 
Onion Sets 
Red Wethersfield 
Yellow Danvers .... 
White Silverskin 
Parsley Prices Pkg 
Plain Leave dl icstsesccectiesscaceeseheccccecrscataatacseeess $ .10 
Double Curled ........ ae alt) 
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Parsnip Prices Pk. 
Hollow Crowny\ cessrscssscssccvoncrsscrssoventersrecutcnneernness $ .10 
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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 qnd storage. 
SILVERSKIN (White)—A most widely used 
white onion, excellent for sets, as a pickler, 
for green bunching and storage. Medium 
sized, thick, flat, clear white, hard and fine | 
grained, of pleasing flavor. 







———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 
rows 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 edible roots that are used for’ 
flavoring. 



YELLOW BERMUDA 
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