F.isiinake, G^K. OofOtlSr* Pasiinaca o 

 Fajiais^YK. Y^<\\o\\V}pm ChiHvia, ?>?. 



One ounce for 200 feet of drill, 5 to 6 lbs. for an acre. 



Sow as early in tlie spring as tlie wealher will admit, in drills 

 15 inches apart and J inch deep, in a rich, deep soil ; thin out 

 to 6 inches apart in the rows. The quality of the roots is im- 

 proved by leaving them in the ground over winter for spring 

 use. Secure enough in pits or cellars for immediate needs. 

 Valuable for feeding stock, as well as for table use. 

 Larg-e Siig-ar, or Hollow Crown (see cut). The best 



variety ; roots long, very smooth, white, tender, sugary, and 



of excellent flavor. Pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 10 cts. ; \ lb., 20 cts. ; 



lb., 60 cts. 

 Student or Guernsey. A good, half-long variety. Pkt., 



.5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; \ lb., 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts. 



Petersilie, Ger. 



PARSLEY. 



Persil, Fr. 

 Peregil, Sp. 



Used for garnishing and seasoning soups, meats, etc. Suc- 

 ceeds best in a mellow, rich soil. Sow thickly early in April, 

 in rows 1 foot apart and \ inch deep; thin out the plants to 

 stand 6 inches apart in the rows. The seed is slow of germina- 

 tion, taking from three to four weeks to make its appearance, 

 and often failing to come up in dry weather. To assist its com- 

 ing up quicker, soak the seed a few hours in warm water, or 

 sprout in damp earth, and sow when it swells or bursts. For 

 winter use protect in a frame or light cellar. 

 Dreer's Summer Green. The best for summer use 

 (seep.rge3). Pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 1,5 cts. ; ^ lb., 30 cts. ; lb., §1.00. 

 Halt' Curled. A medium curled variety for garnishing and 

 seasoning. Pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 10 cts. ; J: lb., 2-5 cts. ; lb., 75 cts. 

 Dwarf Extra Curled Perpetual. Leaves tender, 

 crimped and very curly, of a bright green color, and very 

 ornamental. Pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 10 cts. ; \ lb., 30 cts. ; lb., 90 ct<. 

 Champion Moss Curled. A distinct variety of unequaled 

 merit, beautifully crimoed and curled. Pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 10 

 cts. ; \\h., 30 cts. ; lb.", 90 cts. 

 Fern licaved. Nothing better for garnishing could be de- 

 sired. Stands the winter if covered before frost. Pkt., 5 cts.; 

 oz., 10 cts. ; \ lb., 30 cts. ; lb., 90 cts. 

 Turnip-rooted, or Hamburg^. The fleshy root re- 

 sembles a parsnip, and is used for flavoring soups, stews, etc. 



Pkt. 



oz., 10 cts 



lb., 90 cts. 



w GKK PEPPER. 



Fiiiient, Fr. 

 Piiiiiento, Sp. 



Peppers are indispens.ible as a seasoning for soups and meats 

 ling. The mild, sweet varieties, like Golden Dawn and Ruby 

 best for sauces. Sow in hot-beds in March or April, or on a w 

 transplant in rows 2 feet apart and 18 inches in row, in good, ri 



Larg-e Bell, or Bull Nose (No. 7). A large early 

 variety, of mild flavor, rind thick and fleshy. Pkt., 5 cts. ; 

 oz., 2.5 cts.; \ lb., 75 cts. 



Kuby King' (No. 3). Good variety for mangoes or pickling, 

 very sweet. Pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 30 cts. ; \ lb., 90 cts. 



Long Ked Cayenne (No. 1). From 3 to 4 inches long, 

 of bright red color, pro. luctive and hot. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 30 cts. 



Small Chili. Red conical pods, about 2 inches long, very 

 hot and prolific; used for seasoning and pepper sauce. Pkt., 

 5 cts. ; oz., 30 CIS. ; \ lb., 90 cts. 



Procopp's Giant (No. 6). Grows to a large size, from 

 8 to 9 inches long, of a brilli.^nt scarlet ; flesh very thick and 

 moderately hot. Pkt., 10 cts. ; oz., 35 cis, ; \ lb. gl.25. 



Celestial (No. 8). A beautiful v.iriety from China, with up- 

 right pods, conical in shape, and varying in color from a deli- 

 cate creamy yellow to vivid scarlet. Pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 30 cts. 



The large varieties are mainly used for this purpose and pick- 

 King, «re used for Mangoes, while tlie small fruited sorts are the 

 arm sheltered border in May, and, when the season is favorable, 

 ch ground. Number next to name refers to illustration below. 

 Large Sweet Spanish (No. 2). Large, red variety, for 



pickles and salads. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 30 cts. ; \ lb,, 90 cts. 

 Golden Dawn. A beautiful yellow pepper; attractive in 



the garden as well as on the table ; of mild and sweet flavor. 



Pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 30 cts. ; \ lb., 90 ct>. 

 Creole, or Bird's Eye. A distinct variety, largely 



grown in the South ; fruit very small, round and very hot. It is 



quite ornamental and often grown as a pot plant. Pkt., 10 cts. 

 Ked Japan Cluster (No. 4). One of the most desirable 



peppers. It bears bright scarlet fruit in numerous clusters. 



Pkt., 10 cts. ; oz., 40 cts. 

 Ked Cherry (No. 6). An ornamental variety; fruit round, 



rich glossy scarlet color, very hot. Pkt.. 5 cts ; oz., 30 cts. 

 Coral Gem. Beautifid liitle pods of shining red color, so| 



thickly set as to give it the appearance of a bt'Uquet of coral; 



admirable as a pot plant. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 40 cts. 



