STANDARD VARIETIES OF VEGETABLES 



tiful dark green that makes them very orna- 

 mental when used as a garnish for the table. 



Parsnip 



This vegetable is not grown as much as it 

 ought to be. One does not care for it until 

 winter sets in. Then it affords a much- 

 appreciated change from other vegetables. 

 It is an excellent keeper when stored in the 

 cellar in winter. Or the roots can be left 

 in the ground until spring, when they will 

 be found delightfully fresh and tender. Sow 

 in April or ]\Iay, in deep, rich soil. Hollow 

 Crown is the standard variety. 



Pea 



This vegetable is so extremely hardy that it 

 can be planted with entire safetj^ quite early 

 in spring. There are varieties that come into 

 bearing a few weeks after sowing, followed 

 by medium early kinds, which give place, a 

 little later, to such varieties as Champion of 

 England and Telephone. Champion of Eng- 

 land is the most delicious of all peas. 



Unless the garden is a very sm_all one, one 



should plan for a succession. If this is done 



it will be possible to enjoy this vegetable 



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