FOR THE VEGETABLE GARDEN. 



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ONION S— Continued. 

 Giant Rocca. A large, handsome, globular shaped 



variety, bright brown skin, and delicate flavor. Pkt. 



5 cts., oz. 25 cts., i lb. 75 cts. 

 Large Red Tripoli. A large, red, flat onion, of delicate 



flavor. Like the other Italian sorts it is free from 



strong aroma. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., i lb. 75 cts. 



Large White Trip< 



Ma 



mmoth S 



Italian on 



son from 



and form, and a good 



i lb. $2.00. 



ilver Skin. This, the largest of the white 

 ions, attains an enormous size in one sea- 

 seed, of mild flavor, attractive appearance 

 ' eeper. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 50 cts., 



ONION SETS. 



Prices subject to change according to the market fluctua- 

 tions. For large quantities prices given on application. 

 White. Qt. 25 cts. | Shallots. Qt. 30 cts. 



Yellow. Qt. 20 cts. 

 Potato. Qt. 25 cts. 

 Top o» Button. Qt. 25 cts. 



Garlic. Lb. 50 cts.; 



mail, prepaid, 65 uts. 



by 



PARSNIP. 



Past/make, Ger. Panais, Fr. Paslinaca 6 Chirivia, 



Sow as early in the spring as the 

 weather will admit, in drills 15 

 inches apart and $ inch deep, in a 

 rich, deep, soil ; thin out to 6 inches 

 apart in the rows. The quality of 

 the roots is improved by leaving 

 them in the ground over winter for 

 spring use, securing enough in pits 

 or cellars for immediate needs. 

 Valuable for feeding stock as well 

 as for table use. 

 Large Sugar, or Hollow 



Crown. The best variety; 



roots long, very smooth, white, 



tender, sugary, and of excellent 



flavor. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 



i lb. 25 cts. 



PARSLEY. 



Pelcrsilie, Ger. Persil, Fr. 

 Peregil, Sp. 

 Used for garnishing and 

 seasoning soups, meats, etc. 

 Succeeds best in a mellow, 

 rich soil. Sow thickly early 

 in April, in rows 1 foot apart 

 and i inch deep ; thin out the Hollow Crown 

 plants to stand 6 inches apart Parsnip. 



in the rows. The seed is 



slow of germination, taking from three to four 

 weeks to make its appearance, and often failing to 

 come up in dry weather. To assist its coming up 

 nicker, soak the seed a few hours in warm water, 

 r sprout in damp earth, and sow when it swells 

 r bursts. For winter use protect in a frame or 

 ght cellar. 



,'urled. A good medium curled variety for gar- 

 nishing and seasoning. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., 

 i lb. 40 cts. 

 Dwarf Extra Curled. Leaves tender, crimped 

 and very curly, of a beautiful bright green 

 color, and very ornamental ; excellent for gar- 

 nishing. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15cts., i lb. 40 cts. 



Mammoth Silver Skin. 

 Red Bassano or Genoa. Skin deep brownish red ; this 

 variety combines large size, mild flavor, productive- 

 ness, with excellent keeping qualities. The Italian 

 varieties should be largely grown as they are in every 

 way desirable. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 50 cts., i lb. $2.00. 



Red Bassano or Genoa. 



Dwarf Extra Curled Parsley. 



Extra Curled Perpetual. A new and distinct variety 

 of unequalled merit, beautifully crimped and curled. 

 It can be cut the year round, as it rarely runs to seed. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts., i lb. 75 cts. 



Fern Leaved. Nothing better for garnishing could be 

 desired. As a garden decorative plant it is very orna- 

 mental. It will stand the winter if covered before 

 frost. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., i lb. 50 cts. 



