Panats, Fr. 
PARSNIP 
HO LLOW CROWN 
PARSNIP 
Chirivia, Sp. 
Pastinake, GER. 
CULTURE — Sow as early in the spring as weather and soil conditions permit in drills 2 feet apart and cover } inch deep in light soil, 
less in heavy clay. Thin to stand 4 to 6 inches apart in the rows. 
The quality is improved by leaving them in ground over winter for spring use. 
One ounce will sow 200 feet of drill. 
often used for flavoring soups and stews. 
in pits or cellars in the fall for immediate needs. 
608 Large Sugar, or Hollow Crown. The roots, which are 
creamy white, grow 10 to 12 inches long, smooth, tender, sweet 
and of excellent flavor. Highly valued by market gardeners, 
The roots are eaten boiled and are very sweet and tender, also are 
Secure enough 
610 Student, or Guernsey. Very similar to No. 608, but 
somewhat shorter. A good half-long variety, with smooth 
white roots. This strain is the result of careful selection of 
roots growing to an ideal shape and having the distinct hollow 
Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; + ]b., 45 cts.; Ilb., $1.50. crown. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 4 Ib., 45 cts.; lb., $1.50. 
: Peregil, Sp. 
Persil, FR. PARSLEY Petersilie, GER. 
CULTURE — Used for garnishing and seasoning soups, meats, etc. 
in rows 18 to 24 inches apart and }-inch deep; thin out the plants to stand 6 inches apart in the rows. 
plants taking from three to four weeks to make their appearance, and sometimes failing to come up in dry weather. 
germination, soak the seed a few hours in warm water, or sprout in damp earth, and sow when it swells or bursts. 
Plants offered on page 212. 
tect in a frame or light cellar. 
600 Dreer’s Dwarf Perfection. (See Specialties, page 3). 
Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; | lb., 60 cts.; lb., $1.50. 
596 Champion Moss Curled. Forms a dense growth of 
dwarf curled and crimped leaves of rich green. Popular and 
reliable, and its compact dwarf growth makes it 
very suitable for decorative planting in borders. 
Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; }lb., 40 cts.; Ib., $1.25. 
604 Dreer’s Summer Green. A strong and vigor- 
ous grower that resists heat and drought in a 
splendid manner. Produces large, finely curled 
leaves of beautiful dark green color. Pkt., 10 cts.; 
oz., 15 cts.; ¢ lb., 45 cts.; lb., $1.50. 
598 Fern Leaved. Fine leaves, very ornamental. 
Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; $ lb., 40 cts.; Ib., $1.25. 
602 Plain. Flat smooth leaves of dark green. Pkt., 
10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; % lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.00. 
606 Hamburg or Rooted. The fleshy root resem 
bles a parsnip, and is used for flavoring soups, 
stews, etc. Roots are a yellowish white in color 
about 5 or 6 inches long and 2 inches thick at the 
top, like a small Parsnip. The roots are not 
affected by frost and may be left in ground over 
winter. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 4 lb., 40 cts.; 
Ib., $1.09. 
VEGETABLE GARDENING. (Kruhm). 
$1.00 postpaid. 
One ounce of seed for 150 feet of drill. 
For the amateur. 
Succeeds best in a mellow, rich soil. Sow thickly early in April 
The seed germinates slowly, 
To insure prompt 
For winter use pro- 
In addition to Parsley and other valuable flavoring plants, 
grow a few of the important Herbs in a corner of your garden. 
They are indispensable in the kitchen. See page 34. 
CuamPION Moss 
CURLED PARSLEY 
Order Vegetable Seeds by number preceding each variety, and please keep a copy of your order for checking 
delivery 
