WM. HENRY MAULE, Inc., PHILADELPHIA, PA. 



Vegetable Seeds — 73 



PARSNIPS 



Culture —Sow In early spring. In rows 2 to 3 feet apart, thin to 4 to 6 inches in the row. One onnce of seed will sow 200 feet of drill 4 to 5 lbs. 

 per acre in drills 1% feet apart. Cover the seed y^ inch. Use rotted manure and fertilizer. Parsnips may be left In the ground all winter. 



478 Maule's Improved Half Long 



We consider this the best parsnip for market gardener or amateur. 

 The root is smooth, and the flesh fine grained and of excellent flavor. It 

 is a heavy cropper. Being larger In diameter and shorter than the Long 

 Smooth, it is harvested with less labor. Excellent for stock as well as 

 for the table. 

 Pacltet, 10 cts.; ounce, 1.5 cts.; ^ lb., 30 cts.; lb., 90 cts., postpaid. 



483 Maule's Improved Long Smooth 



This is the same as Hollow Crown or Improved Long Sugar. A highly 

 Improved type producing uniformly large and handsome roots of stocky 

 form, heavy at the shoulder, well rounded, gradually tapering to the 

 base. Flesh white, of fine texture, free from core and stringluess; fine 

 flavored. Cooking tender; sweet and rich; enormously productive and 

 exceptionally smooth, with a full crown, so that It keeps In the ground 

 over winter if necessary without protection. Recommended for both 

 garden or field culture. 

 Packet, 5 cts.; ounce, 10 cts.; \i lb., 30 cts.; lb., 90 cts., postpaid. 



*S2 Early Short Round 



A turnip shaped early parsnip, growing very 

 quickly. Its pure white flesh is firm and tender, 

 mild and pleasant. On account of its size and shape 

 with short foliage It requires considerably less room 

 In the garden, therefore yields larger crops than the 

 other sorts. Early Short Round is suitable for sow- 

 ing on hard and shallow soils. For shape see en- 

 graving. Packet, 5 cents; onnce, 10 cents; 

 \/^ ponnd, 30 cents; pound, 90 cents, postpaid. 



My $z^A% ihat I got gave excellent results and I /b^ 



took first prize on parsnips at the Sandy River Fair. !^j^ 



H. R. Quimby, Starks, Maine. early shobt round. 



PARSLEY 



Culture. — Sow seed in shallow drills in the early Spring for border, 

 or in rows 12 to 18 inches apart, care being taken that the drills be not 

 more than 3^ Inch In depth, and that the seed be well pressed down 

 after sowing as the seed germinates very slowly, 3 to 5 weeks elapsing 

 sometimes before It makes its appearance. Use 1 ounce to 150 feet of 

 drill, 3 pounds to an acre. Cultivate frequently. 



471 Champion 

 Moss-Curled 



A choice selected 

 strain, beautifully 

 crimped, curled leaves. 

 Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c. ; 

 1^ lb., 30c.; lb.; $1.00. 



472 Plain 



Excellent for seasoning. 

 Fkt., 5c.; oz., lOc; 

 I4 lb., 30c.; lb., $1.00. 



474 Double Curled 



Compact; very curly and finely cut. Bright green. Market garden- 

 ers' favorite. Pkt., 5 ets.; oz., 10 cts.; H lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. 



475 Hamburg or Turnip-Rooted 



The edible roots resemble a small parsnip, and it is esteemed for 

 flavoring soups, stews, etc. Grown extensively by market gardeners 

 near all large cities. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 15c.; I4 lb., 40c.; lb., $1.25. 



DOUBLE CURLED PARSLEY 



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