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DE JONG FLORAL AND SEED CO., PELLA, IOWA 



PARSNIPS 



Ger. Pastinake. Fr. Pajiais. 

 One ounce will sow 200 feet of drill. 



Sov\- as early in the spring as the weather will 

 permit, in drills IS inches apart, covering half an 

 inch deep : when well up, thin out to five or six 

 inches apart in the rows. Unlike Carrots, they 

 are improved by the frost, and it is usual to take 

 up in the fall a certain quantity for winter use, 

 leaving the rest in the ground until spring to be 

 dug up as required. 



IMPROVED 



GUERNSEY 



This improved fine 

 strain of Guernsey Par- 

 snip is strictly a table 

 variety. The roots do not 

 grow long as the Hollow 

 Cro%vn, but are of a 

 greater diameter, and 

 more easily gathered. It 

 is a very heavy cropper; 

 the roots are smooth, 

 about twelve inches in 

 length, and with a very 

 deep hollow crown and 

 small top. The fiesh is 

 very fine grained and 

 sweet all theway through, 

 and of excellent quality. 

 Per pkt. 5 cts.. oz. 10 cts., 

 ^4 lb. 35 cts., lb. SI. 00. 



SUGAR or HOL- 

 LOW CROWN 



Roots long, grows most- =y 

 ly below the surface. It iiH 

 is about one of the best 

 garden varieties, a stand- 

 ard sort. Per pkt. 5 cts., 

 oz. 10 cts., lb. 35 ct 



lb. SI. 00. 



Guernsey Parsnip 



SPINACH 



Ger. Spinat. Fr. Epinard. 



This is an important market gardener's crop of 

 easy culture. It must be grown in deep, rich 

 soil. For summer use sow early in the spring, 

 in drills one foot apart, covering seed one inch 

 deep- Sow at intervals of two weeks through the 

 season. For very early spring use, sow in Sep- 

 tember and protect by covering with straw. 



LONG STANDING. This is decidedly the besb 

 variety for spring sowing, having all the good 

 qualities of the other sorts; besides remaining 

 a long time before running to seed; valuable for 

 market gardeners. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 

 1^ lb., 20 cts., lb. 60 cts. 



NE^ VICTORIA. The foliage is heavy, the 

 broad, dark green leaves being of the true Sa- 

 voy appearance and of the finest quality, but 

 the most remarkable feature that will make it 

 of special value, that it is in prime condition 

 from two to three weeks after all other varie- 

 ties of Spinach have run to seed. Per pkt. 5 

 cts., oz. 10 cts., U lb. 20 cts., lb. 60 cts. 



KING OF DENMARK. A new Spinach and a 

 valuable introduction. It is ready for use as 

 early as any other variety and remains in good 

 condition two weeks after other varieties have 

 gone to seed. The leaves are thick and some- 

 what crumpled and dark green in color. This 

 variety will become a favorite with both the 

 home and market gardener. 



Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., ^4 lb. 30 cts., lb. 

 75 cts. 



OKRA OR GUMBO 



This vegetable is becoming extensively grown. 

 The long young pods of this plant are used in 

 soups, stews, etc., to which they impart a rich 

 fiavor and are considered nutritious. Sow the 

 seeds thickly in rich ground about the middle of 

 May, or when the ground has become warm, in 

 drills three feet apart and one inch deep; thin 

 out to ten inches apart in the drills. Hoe often 

 and eartn up a little to support the stems. The 

 very young pods can be gathered and dried for 

 winter use. 



WHITE VELVET. This variety is a great im- 

 provement on the old Okra. Has long, slender 

 pods, early and very productive. Per pkt. 4 

 cts., oz. 8 cts., U lb. 25 cts. 



Rhubarb or Pie Plant 



Ger. Rhubarber. Fr. Rhubarde. 

 One ounce will produce about 800 plants. 



Sow in drills one foot apart early in spring. 

 In the fall or next spring transplant to three 

 feet apart both ways. Do not pluck the stalks 

 until the third year, and do not let the plant ex- 

 haust itself by running into seed. The soil can 

 not be too rich, and mulching with manure each 

 fall is very beneficial. Stalks are used for pies, 

 tarts, etc. 



LINNAEUS. Large, tender, and excellent flavor. 

 Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., }i lb. 50 cts. 



RHUBARB ROOTS. 



three feet apart. 



Plant in spring in rich soil. 

 Each 20 cts., 3 for 50 cts. 



PARSLEY 



Ger. Petersilie. Fr. Peosil. 



This veil known and agreeable savory herb is 

 used as a garnish and for seasoning soups, stews, 

 etc.. Select a rich soil and sow the seed as early 

 in the spring as the ground can be worked, in 

 drills one foot apart; thin out the plants to three 

 or four inches apart. As it is slow to vegetate, 

 soak the seed in warm water for ten to twelve 

 hours. 



EMERALD. The Emerald is distinct in appear- 

 ance, being of a light shade of green. The 

 plant is of dwarf habit, with leaves finely cut 

 and curled. Growers for the markets of all the 

 large cities know how important it is for their 

 sales to have a stock parsley that is "curly". 

 Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., U lb. 30 cts., lb. 

 $1.00. 



NEW FERN-LEAVED. This beautiful Parsnip 

 resembles crested fern or moss in its growth. 

 It is invaluable as a garnishing plant, and ad- 

 mirably suited for mixing with dwarf ornamen- 

 tal foliage plants in the flower garden, and also 

 for table decorations. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 

 cts., lb. 30 cts., lb. SI. 00. 



Salsify or Oyster Plant 



Ger. Bocksbart. Fr. Salsifis. 

 One ounce will sow 50 feet of drill. 



A delicious vegetable. Cut into small pieces it 

 makes a fine soup, like that from oysters. It is 

 also parboiled, grated fine, made into small 

 balls, dipped in butter and fried; also cooked as 

 parsnips. Culture and treatment same as for 

 parsnips. 



MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND. An improved 

 type of this excellent vegetable. It produces 

 roots of nearly double the size and weight of 

 the old variety, and of equally good quality. 

 It is very tender and delicious, and resembles 

 a good sized parsnip. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 

 cts., lb. 65 cts., lb. $2.50. 



