PARSLEY 



CULTURE — The germination of Parsley seed is very slow, 

 taking about three to four weeks. Sow seed in rows one foot 

 apart, covering seed one-half inch. Thin out the plants to stand 

 two inches apart. 



653 EMERALD (Henderson's) 



A distinct variety of robust growth, freely furnished with 

 short-stemmed leaves, very finely cut and most beauti- 

 fully curled, making a compact and extremely graceful 

 plant. Most varieties of parsley are dark green; but, as 

 its name implies, Emerald is brilliant emerald-green in 

 color and therefore more highly esteemed for decorative 

 and garnishing purposes. {See illustration.) 



Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; % lb., 60c; lb., $2.00; trans- 

 portation paid. 



655 EXTRA DOUBLE CURLED 



A popular, fine dwarf, beautifully curled sort. 



Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; % lb.. 50c; lb., $1.50; 

 transportation paid. 



660 PEERLESS 



A new variety, with all the good qualities of the moss 

 curled type, but is hardier, darker in color, densely 

 curled and holds its dark green color well into the late 

 fall, when other varieties have turned yellow. A most 

 desirable sort for garnishing and decorating. 



Price, pkt., 15c; oz.. 30c; X lb., 90c; lb., $2.50; trans- 

 portation paid. 



659 HAMBURG or Turnip Rooted 



The fleshy roots of this kind resemble small Parsnips. 

 Used for flavoring soups, stews, etc. (See Illustration.) 



Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; X lb., 55c; lb., $1.25; trans- 

 portation paid. 



661 PLAIN or Italian 



The leaves are not curled; 

 plant very hardy. 



Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; 

 Ya, lb., 55c; lb., $1.25; trans- 

 portation paid. 



TO DRY PARSLEY. 



Pick the parsley when full 

 grown, before flowering; 

 wash thoroughly; shake 

 dry, tie in loose bunches, 

 hang in the air in the sun, 

 or put on a board to dry 

 in a moderately warm oven. 

 When dry, rub the leaves 

 to a powder, and put them 

 through a fine sieve, bottle, 

 cork and keep in a dry, cold 

 closet. 



The preparation of the 

 soil for the vegetable 

 garden — starting the 

 seed — cultivation and 

 storing are all fully cov- 

 ered in our Garden 

 Guide and Record. Sent 

 free on request with an 

 order of $3.00 or over. 



PARSNIP 



CULTURE — Sow seed in rows two feel apart as soon 

 as ground is in condition in spring, cover seed one-hall 

 inch. 



667 HOLLOW CROWN 



(Henderson's) 



Our selection of this highly esteemed variety is 



surely the best for the private garden. We have 



discarded the types with slim, long roots that 



invariably break in digging and offer only a 



shapely, heavy-shouldered strain with its 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. 



Frost improves their quality. (See illustration.) 



Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; % lb., 60c; lb., $1 .50; transporta- 

 tion paid. 



When to Gather Some Vegetables at 

 Their Best for Table Use 



SNAP BEANS. Before full size . 



BEETS. Before full size and maturity. 



BRUSSELS SPROUTS. After frost'. 



CABBAGE. Early sorts, when three-fourths headed. 



CARROTS. In the young stage. 



CORN. In the milk, silk just browning. 



CUCUMBER. When three-fourths grown and before 



color turns light. 

 ENDIVE. As soon as blanched. 

 KALE. After frost. 

 KOHL RABI. While tender, before skin hardens. Test 



with thumb nail. 

 LETTUCE. After head has developed fully. 



MELON, MUSK and CAN- 

 TALOUPES. As soon as 

 blossom end yields to 

 thumb pressure and musky 

 odor is noticeable or when 

 fruit parts easily from vine 

 when lifted. 

 MELON, WATER. When 

 tendril nearest fruit stem 

 is dead and shrunken; ex- 

 perts can tell by the 

 sound when tapped. 

 OKRA. While pods are 



young and tender. 

 PARSNIP. Any time after 



frost. 

 PEAS. Immediately the 



pods are filled. 



PUMPKINS and WINTER 



SQUASH. After first 



light frost has killed vines. 



RADISH. Before fully 



grown and pithy. 

 SPINACH. Before flower 



spike appears. 

 SQUASH, SUMMER. Pick 

 the small fruits as soon as 

 formed. 

 SWISS CHARD. Cut outer 

 leaves close to ground 

 when three-fourths grown. 



