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Parsnips 
Maule’s Improved Half-Long 
Grow best in a loose, rich, deep soil. Sow seed early 
in the spring in rows 2 to 3 ft. apart and cover only 
¥y in. deep. Thin seedlings to stand 4 to 6 in. apart 
in the row. A packet will sow about 40 ft. of row; 
an ounce about 200 ft.; 3 lbs. per acre in drills 3 ft. 
apart. Roots may be stored for winter use, or some 
may be left in the ground all winter for use early 
next spring. 
478 Maule’s impcoved 
Half-Long 
(95 days) Roots are smooth, snow-white, 
and have practically no side roots. They 
are uniform and of good shape; grow to a 
good length, but not too long. Their white- 
ness is quite remarkable and gives the roots 
a very attractive appearance. This is by 
far the best strain of parsnip for the home 
garden and market; easy to harvest. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 20¢; 14 lb. 60¢; 1% lb. $1.00; 
Ib. $1.75; 2 lbs. $3.25; 5 Ibs. $7.75. 
477 Maule’s White Lisbon % 
(100 days) A highly improved type, produc- 
ing uniformly large and handsome snow- 
white roots of stocky form. They are 
heavy at the shoulder, well rounded, and 
gradually taper toward the base and, 
therefore, are very easily dug. The white, 
sweet flesh is of fine texture, free from core 
and stringiness. They cook tender, and 
have a fine rich flavor. Enormously pro- 
ductive and exceptionally smooth. An 
excellent winter keeper. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 20¢; 14 lb. 60¢; 14 lb. $1.00; 
Ib. $1.75; 2 lbs. $3.25; 5 Ibs. $7.75. 
483 Maule’s Improved 
Long Smooth 
~ (200 days) Also known as Hollow Crown 
_ or Improved Long Sugar. 
The straight, 
smooth and handsome white roots are re- 
markably free from side roots. Its shape, 
size and attractive appearance make it 
most desirable for home or market. The 
_ white flesh is fine grained and of superior 
flavor. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 20¢; 14 lb. 60¢; 1% Ib. $1.00; 
Ib. $1.75; 2 lbs. $3.25; 5 Ibs. $7.75. 
Connecticut Field 


Parsley 

Sow seed as early in the spring as the soil can be 
worked; space rows 12 to 18 in. apart, and after 
covering seed with no more than % in. of fine soil, 
gently: but firmly press it down. Thin seedlings to 
stand 6 to 8in. apart in the row. A packet will sow 
about 20 ft. of row; an oz. about 200 ft.; 3 lbs. to 
the acre. 
476 Paramount % 
(70 days) Triple curled. All-America Award 
of Merit. The, finest and most uniformly, 
tightly curled, dark green leaves. Stems 
are only a little shorter than Double Curled. 
The best parsley for home or market 
garden as well as for forcing. 
Pkt. 15¢; oz. 25¢; 14 lb. 70¢; 14 Ib. $1.20; 
Ib. $2.15; 2 Ibs. $4.10; 5 Ibs. $9.75. 
474 Double or Moss Curled 
(70 days) Plants are of semi-dwarf, com- 
pact habit, with beautiful bright green 
leaves so finely cut and exquisitely curled 
as to look like moss. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 20¢; 14 lb. 60¢; 1% Ib. $1.00; 
Ib. $1.75; 2 lbs. $3.25; 5 Ibs. $7.75. 
475 Hamburg or 
Parsnip-Rooted 
(90 days) Grown principally for its edible 
roots, which are boiled and served like 
parsnips or used for flavoring soups and 
stews. They have a very pleasing flavor, 
somewhat like celeriac. We offer an im- 
proved strain which has nice, smooth roots 
5 to 6 in. long; flesh is white. Roots may 
be stored in sand for use during the winter. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 15¢; 14 lb. 50¢; 14 Ib. 85¢; 
Ib. $1.55; 2 Ibs. $2.90; 5 Ibs. $6.75. 
Small Sugar Pumpkin 
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Pumpkins 
Plant in May or June, in hills 8 by 8 ft. apart, or 
drop 5 or 6 seeds in every fourth hill in the corn- 
field. Thin to the best 2 plants in a hill. Use 1 oz. 
for 25 hills; 3 to 4 lbs. are needed to plant 1 acre. 
555 Small Sugar ¥ 
New England Pie Pumpkin (115 days) 
Thecelebrated Yankee Pie Pumpkin, round 
and slightly flattened at the ends, lightly 
ribbed and grows 8 to 10 in. across. Skin 
is an attractive deep orange while the rich 
orange flesh is fine grained, sweet, thick 
and of extra fine flavor. Size, color, and 
sweetness make it very desirable for can- 
ning, for market, or for the home garden. 
It is without question the best pumpkin for 
general use. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 15¢; 14 lb. 35¢; 14 Ib. 60¢; 
Ib. $1.00; 2 Ibs. $1.85; 5 Ibs. $4.40. 
557 Connecticut Field 
Known as Big Tom 
and Improved Large Field 
(115 days) Large, round or slightly oval 
fruits with a smooth, hard, rich, reddish 
orange skin and thick, dry, orange-yellow 
flesh so highly valued for making pies or 
canning. A great favorite with many who 
appreciate its superb quality. Vines make 
a vigorous growth and need ample room to 
spread. In addition to home use, this 
pumpkin, which weighs about 25 lbs., is 
grown extensively for stock feeding and 
widely planted with corn. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 15¢; 4 Ib. 35¢; 14 Ib. 60¢; 
Ib. $1.00; 2 Ibs. $1.85; 5 Ibs. $4.40. 
561 Hundred Weight 
The largest of ali (120 days) 
A selected strain of Potiron or King of the Mam- 
moths, sometimes called Jumbo because the pump- 
kins grow to such an enormous size. The fruits 
frequently attain a weight of 100 pounds or more. 
In spite of its large size it is a shy seeder and one 
of the best for table or making pies. Skin is dark 
salmon and the flesh is bright yellow, fine grained, 
and sweet. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 20¢; 14 Ib. 50¢; 14 Ib. 85¢; 
Ib. $1.50; 2 Ibs. $2.85; 5 Ibs. $6.85. 
554 Maule’s Yellow 
Sweet Potato Pie 
A favorite household pumpkin (100 days) 
This handsome pumpkin is famed as a pie maker. 
It is not only a good pumpkin for the kitchen, but 
it is also unsurpassed stock food. The flesh is thick 
and fine grained, of a beautiful golden yellow color 
and finest texture and flavor for pie making. Good 
winter keeper. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 20¢; 14 lb. 50¢; 14 Ib. 85¢; 
Ib. $1.50; 2 Ibs. $2.85; 5 Ibs. $6.85. 
563 Cushaw or Crookneck 
Mammoth Golden strain (415 days) 
The skin is a light buff shade; flesh is of a rich yellow 
color, solid, dry, exceptionally sweet and fine fla- 
vored. Extremely heavy fruits. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 15¢; 4 lb. 45¢; 14 Ib. 75¢; 
Ib. $1.25; 2 Ibs. $2.35; 5 Ibs. $5.50. 
559 Green Striped Cushaw 
Improved Cushaw (115 days) 
Distinctly crook-necked fruits, 18 to 20 in. long and 
weighing about 12 Ibs. Creamy white skin mottled 
with green. Flesh is cream-colored, solid, thick, and 
excellent quality. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 15¢; 14 Ib. 45¢; 14 lb. 75¢; 
Ib. $1.25; 2 Ibs. $2.35; 5 Ibs. $5.50. 
567 Mixed Pumpkins 
All shapes, sizes and colors (100 to 120 days) 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 15¢; 4 Ib. 35¢; 14 Ib. 602; 
Ib. $1.00; 2 Ibs. $1.85; 5 Ibs. $4.40. 
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