= OKRA = PARSNIP—=ONIONS= PARSLEY = 
Culture—Plantin time, Southern States, 
Spring, March to fine: 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 
condition is given after each variety. This 
varies with climatic conditions and soil. 
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. Dwart 
plant, but a very heavy bearer. Very pro- 
lific. We recommend this variety very highly. 
LOUISIANA GREEN VELVET—50 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- 
A favorite ronet for Peake 
ducer. 
LOUISIANA GREEN VELVET 
ONION SETS 
Onion sets are largely for pianting 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. 
HOLLOW CROWN OR SUGAR 
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. 
RED WETHERSFIELD—130 days. Large, broad, 
flat, reddish colored bulbs, keeps excellent- 
ly, 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, 
for gore bunching and storage. Medium 
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. 
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. 
tows | foot apart; when about 3 or 4 
high, thin to 5 or 6 inches apart. Numb 
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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Okra Prices —Postpaid———___—_—_—_——_,,__ Postpaid 
Pkg. Oz. Y, lb. Lb. 5 Ibs. 10 lbs. 
French Market Dwarf Prolific..............:000 $ .10 $ .20 $ .50 $1.25 $5.75 $10.00 
Dwarf Green Prolific.......... e 10 .20 .50 1.25 5.75 10.00 
Louisiana Green Velvet... 10 -20 50 1.25 5.75 10.00 
Perkins Mammoth Long Pod 10 -20 .50 1.25 5.75 10.00 
White Velvet (Lady Finger).........ccsceeeeseees 10 .20 7 90 “ 1.25 5.75 10.00 
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Onion Prices Pkg. Oz. Ylb. Lb. 5 bs. 
Md Creole ic. csccsscasssaterescesvacasdseseescoushedoncencepeisesoe $ .10 $ .50 $1.00 $3.60 $17.50 
Yellow Bermudc ............ 10 -60 1.50 4.00 19.50 
Crystal Wax Bermuda -10 .60 1.50 4.00 19.50 
Danver’s Yellow Globe . 10 .50 1.35 4.00 
Red Wethersfield 10 .50 1.35 4.00 
Riverside Sweet Sp 10 55 1.45 5.00 
Silverskin (White) . 10 .50 1.35 4.00 
Yellow Prizetaker . 10 .50 1.35 4.00 
Evergreen Bunching .. 10 55 1.45 eu aes 
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Onion Sets Cer gu bee 
Red) Wothorsfiel dl criiccs:cccsscssssecessascedosseosecococessasose $ .45 $1.25 
Yollow Danvers .......ccrssssessseees 45 1.25 
White Silverskin ....... easeaabaseseseenssecesceanteraronduasertan 45 1.25 
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Parsley Prices EE. Bs Depo nial Postpaid 
Pka. Oz. 4 lb. ¢ Mee ace Woes 
Plain Leaved .......... edeshsedeastsaesssree eaateseuevenabeerssssasar $ .10 $ .30 $ .60 1. 25 ( 
Double Curled ........ ne prays ud .30 .60 1.75 8.25 15.50 
Hamburg oF Rooted.............ssccsscssssssesssssrssenes ceo) .30 .60 1.75 8.25 15.50 
Parsnip Prices Peripdide eee 
Pkg. Oz. Y% lb. Lb. 5 lbs. 
FHOLOW CLOWN ccccsescsccecsccssessesssasesesesesseasosececsescecs So LO $ .20 $ .50 $1.50 
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