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Henderson s Emerald Parsley 



CULT U RE. — The germination of Parsley seed is very slow, taking about four weeks. The 

 soil should be rich and mellow. Sow seed in rows about one foot apart covering seed one 

 half inch. Thin out the plants to stand two inches apart. 



B53 A distinct variety of robust growth, freely furnished with Bhort-stemmed leaves, 



., very finely cut and most beautifully curled, making a compact and extremely graceful 



-^ plant. Most varieties of Parsley are dark green; but, as its name implies, Emerald is 



-jjj' brilliant emerald-green in color and therefore more highly esteemed by many for 



decorative and garnishing purposes. It is equally aromatic both in odor and flavor, 



and produces its attractive foilage in abundance. (.See engraving.) 



Price, 10c. pkt., 25c. oz., 80c. M lb., $3.00 lb. 



Henderson's Hollow Crown Parsnip 



C ULT URE. — Sow seed in rows 2 feet apart, as soon as ground is in condi- 

 tion in spring, cover seed one-half inch. 

 667 Our selection of this highly esteemed variety is surely the best for tie 

 private garden. We have discarded all the types with slim, long roots that in- 

 variably break in digging, and offer only a shapely heavy-shouldered strain with ita 

 greatest girth at the crown and gradually tapering to a 

 small root. 



For winter use lay the roots horizontally in small boxes 

 packed with ordinary garden soil, and store them in some 

 convenient place outdoors away from snow or rain. Bring 

 in a box as needed thawing them out slowly in a moderate 

 temperature. Frost improves their qualitv. (See engrav- 

 ing.) Price, 10c. pkt., 20c. oz., 60c. Ji lb., $2.00 lb. 



Henderson's Holix>w Ckown Pabsnip 



PEPPER CULT URE.— Sow one- 

 half inch deep in hotbed, greenhouse 

 or warm window, in March or 

 April. When one inch high trans- 

 plant into two-inch pots, and plant 

 out late in May or early June in 

 rich soil in rows two and one-half 

 feet apart, plants two feet apart m 

 the row. 



Ruby King 

 Pepper 



The Most Popular large-Fruited 



Pepper, Thick Fleshed, Sweet. 



MUd Eind Attractive 



693 Ruby King is one of the 

 most popular large-fruited sweet 

 peppers grown. It is held in high 

 estimation by the market gardners 

 and is equally valuable for the 

 home gardner. The plants which 

 are vigorous, grow to a height of 

 about two feet, and are clothed 

 with rich, dark green foliage. 



The fruits average about five inches long by three inches in 

 diameter and are usually three lobed, the color is a pleasing deep 

 green, which turns to a glowing, ruby red when ripe. The plant 

 is a prolific bearer and presents a most attractive appearance 

 when sho^ang its fruit in various stages of development. 



The flesh is exceedingly thick, sweet and mild. It is a desirable 

 and favorite sort for slicing, salads, stuffing, etc. 



Price, 10c. pkt., 75c. oz.. $2.50 ]4 lb. 



Henderson's Baby Bell Pepper 



The Earliest Sweet Pepper, Perfect for the Private Garden 



675 This remarkable little Pepper is particularly well suited 

 to the private garden, having qualities which are ideal for that 

 purpose. The plants are small and compact, so that they may 

 be planted as close as one foot apart in the rows. It is the earliest 

 of aU the sweet Peppers, yet the fruits are of good size, amply 

 large enough for general use. The fruits are most attractive in 

 appearance, the color is a brilliant, vivid, waxy scarlet, and the 

 flavor is delightfully piquant, and free from pungency. It bears 

 continuously so that, if the early fruits are plucked and used 

 when green, the plants will continue to yield bountifully, and 

 produce a hea-^-y crop of fruits later in the season. It is also 

 more rugged than many sorts, and will succeed in a less favor- 

 able soil. Price, 20c. pkt., 3 pkts. 50c. 



"/ desire to slate that there are no peppers to compare with your 

 'Baby Bell.' It has lots of good points; early in 7naturing and hand- 

 some to look at." WALTER RODMAN, Lafayette, R. I. 



Chinese Giant Pepper 



677 The fruits of this variety are mammoth, averaging 

 12 to 15 inches in circumference and, notwithstanding the 

 immense size it is early and prolific; the stocky, well- 

 branched plants, about 2 feet liigh, carry a large crop of 

 most attractive Peppers. The flesh is thick, tender, 

 mild, sweet and unexcelled for use as a salad, or for stuffing 

 for "Mangoes." When ripe the surface is of a brilliant 

 gloss scarlet. (.See engraving). 



Price, 15c. pkt., 85c. oz., $3.00 M lb. 



LargeBell or Bull Nose Pepper 



683 A largo early bright red variety with thick flesh 

 of mild flavor. It is a favorite for stuffing when green, 

 and is also used in salads. The plants grow to a height 

 of about 2 feet, are very \ngorous in growth, of compact 

 form and are remarkably productive. When the fruits 

 are young, the color is dark green, graduallj' changing 

 to bright red. Price, 10c. pkt., 75c. oz., $2.50 M lb. 



Henderson's Garden Tools and Implements are described and pictured on pages 141 to 172. The labor of keeping a garden is 



reduced to a minimum by using modern tools and implements. 



