Bolgiano's Selected Vegetable Seed 



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Cnltnre. I'fPPers are indispensable as a seasoning for sou,,s and meats. The large varieties are mainlv used for this 

 purpose ar.d pickling The mild sweet varieties, like Sweet Mountain, Bull Xose and Ruby King, are used for Man- 

 foes, while the small-fruited sons are best for sauces. Sow in hotbeds in March or April or sheltered border in May; 

 when the season is tavoraole transplant in rows 2 feet apart and 18 inches in the row, in good, rich, mellow ground. 



Chinese Giant This monstrous fruiting variety 

 averages 12 to 15 inches in circumference and. not- 

 withstanding its immense size, it is very early and 

 prolific. The stocky, well-hranched plants. aV>out 2 

 feet high, carry so many peppers that in places they 

 seem bunched together." The tlesh is thick, tender, 

 mild, sweet, and une.xcelled when sliced or for stuffing 

 for "mangoes." When ripe the surface is of a bril- 

 liant, varnished scarlet. Pkt., lO cts.; i^ oz., 40 cts.; 

 •«., 75 cts.; % lb., 12.00; lb., $7.50. 



Red Chili. They are pointeii like the Cayenne, but 

 not so long nor so thick, and are exceedingly pungent 

 when ripe. Re<)uire3 a long, warm season. The plants 

 should be started ((uite early in a hotbed. Pkt., 5 cts.; 

 oz., 50 cts.; 14 lb., $1.35; lb., $5 00- 



Long Red Cayenne. A long red variety, very hot, 

 and is generally used for seasoning soups. Pkt., 5 cts.; 

 ot., 50 cts.; % lb., $1.35; lb., $5-00. 



Sweet Mountain. Fruit sweet and very large, often 

 6 inches or more in length by 2 inches in diameter; 

 verv smooth. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 50 cts.; '/i lb., $1.50 ; 

 lb.. $550. 



Rnby King. An improved American variety, reach- 

 ing the largest size, often 4 to 6 inches in length and 

 3j4 to 4 inches thick, yet retaining the symmetrical 

 shape of the smaller size. It is very bright colored 

 and the flesh is sweet and mild-flavored. Pkt., 5 cts.; 

 ox., 60 cts.; 14 lb., $1.65; lb., $6.00. 



Bell, or Bull Nose. Produces a very large-sized 

 pepper, which is highly esteemed for pickling. Flesh 

 is >.ini.-ti:n.-« .niite hot in flavor. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 

 50 cts.; "4 lb., $150; lb., $5 50- 



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Pimento. 



HOLLOW 



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PARSNIP 



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Undoubtedly the thickest fleshed of all 

 Peppers. The peppers are of ju.st the right size, meas- 

 uring about 3'/2 inches long by 2!4 inches across the 

 stem, being dwidedly conical in shajie (see ill;>stra- 

 tion), and are of a rich bright scarlet color. The 

 meat or flesh is tender and sweet. Pkt., 10 cts.; 

 ^ oz., 35 cts.; oz., 60 cts.; 14 lb., $1.65; lb., $600. 

 Five to six pounds n • One ounce will sew 



for an acre. rarSllip 200 feet of drill. 



Ctilture. Sow as early in the spring as ti.e weather will permit in drills 15 

 rthes apart and 'A inch deep, in a rich, deep soil; thin out to 6 inches apart in 



-ows. The quality of the roots is improved by leaving them in the ground over 

 •inter for spring u.'c. .Secure enough in pits or cellars for immediate needs. 



\ ahiable for feeding stock as well as for table use. 



Hollow Crown Sugar Parsnip. Is the best and handsomest parsnip. 

 It is half long, wedge-shaped, hollow-crownefl. and very broad at the 

 -boulders, easily taken out of the ground, and producing more tons to 

 f.he acre than the longer and thin v;:rieties. Pkt., 5 cts.;. oz., 15 cts.; 

 '4 lb., 40 cts.; lb., $150. 



Two pounds to acre. PumpKlIl Hills eight feet apart. 



Culture. May be planted middle of spring, among the Indian corn or in the 

 field or garden, in hills 8 or 10 feet apart each way, four seeds in a hill. In 

 other respects are cultivated in same manner as melons and cucumbers. Avoid 

 planting them near other vines. 



Sweet Potato. The finest variety for table use. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 

 lb., 35 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



Connecticut Fi';ld, or Large Yellow. The common field variety. Excellent 

 for feeding. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 25 cts.; lb., 85 cts. 

 Small Sugar. A very handsome little pumpkin with deep orange-colored skin 

 llesh of unusually fine, sugary flavor; fine-grained, very productive, and keeps 

 Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts. 

 Large Swet Cheese. A most 

 popular variety; fruit flattened, 

 -kin mottled light gieen and yel 

 low, changing to rich cream color 

 as it matures. Flesh yellow, thick 

 and tender. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz , IQ 

 cts.; % lb., 30 cts.; lb., $100. 



Yellow Winter Crookneck. Fruit ' 

 about 2 ft. long, with solid, mf at\ 

 curvey neck. Seed located in bulb 

 like end; color solid yellow. Pkt 

 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; J^ lb., 35 cts ; 

 lb., $1.25. 



rp CHEESE. 



