PAR P One-fourth ounce of seed plants 100 feet of drill; 



1 v»Jl 111 3 pounds plant an acre 



{Pastinaca sativa.) Native of Europe. Under cultivation 2,000 years. 



Hollow Crown 



Days to maturity, 130. This variety has been grown in America for over 

 sixty years and is the one in general use for both table purposes and stock- 

 feeding. The root will attain a length of from 8 to 10 inches. Color is pure white, 

 uniformly smooth, and of good quality. The name is derived from the depression 

 out of which the leaves grow at the crown of the root. For the best results, care 

 should be taken in the preparation of the soil so that it is loosened to a depth of 

 at least 10 inches. The Parsnip, as a vegetable, was well-known to the Romans. 

 Pliny gives a detailed account of how they were brought from Germany by the 

 Emperor Tiberius, and even in that time, those from the Rhine Valley were 

 considered very superior. The use of Parsnips in this country is not very 

 universal. Our stock of Hollow Crown will prove a very satisfactory one. It 

 should be remembered that Parsnips never have the right flavor until after the 

 first hard frost. Price, delivered: Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; V^lb. 30 cts.; lb. $1; 

 5 lbs. or more, 90 cts. per lb. 



PARSLEY 



One-fourth ounce of seed plants 100 feet of drill; 3 pounds plant an acre 



Parsley succeeds well on rich, mellow soil. The seed is slow in germinating 

 and we recommend early spring sowing. After the plant has reached a height 

 of about 3 inches, the leaves should be cut ofT. This practice starts a new leaf- 

 growth which is brighter and more finely curled than the first growth. Sub- 

 sequent cuttings will improve as the season advances. 



Champion Moss Curled 



Days to maturity, 60. Curled Parsley has been grown in this country from 

 the earliest Colonial days. It is a native, probably, of the Island of Sardinia. 

 In the ancient days. Parsley was invariably served at funeral feasts but the 

 modern uses are for flavoring soup and stews and for garnishing. The leaves 

 may be dried crisp, rubbed to a powder, and bottled until needed. Champion 

 Moss Curled is a rich dark green, very finely curled, and is one of the best of 

 its class. It will grow to a height of about 6 inches. Because of the above 

 characteristics it is the popular sort among market gardeners. Price, delivered: 

 Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; V4lb. 30 cts.; lb. $1 ; 5 lbs. or more, 90 cts. per lb. 



Hamburg Turnip-Rooted 



Days to ntaturity, 90. Both the root and the leaves of this variety are used 

 to advantage. The root resembles the rooted parsnip in color and shape, 

 although usually not as heavy, and may be stored for winter use. The leaves are 

 very similar to plain Parsley and are especiallv good for flavoring, being much more desirable for this purpose 

 than the curled type. Price, delivered: Pkt. 10c. ; oz. 20 cts.; y4lb. 40c.; lb. $1.25; 5 lbs. or more, $1.15 per lb. 



Hollow Crown 

 Parsnip 



Champion 



Moss Curled 

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Parsley in row 



