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ONIONS. 



PBPPKR. 



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ONIONS. —Continued. 



Prizetaker; — This is the larg-e beau- 

 tiful onion that is seen every fall offered 

 fgr sale at the fruit stores in Baltimore and 

 other large cities. They are a rich straw 

 color and of enqrmous size. Although of' 

 such large size it is very hardy and an ex- 

 cellent keeper. The flavor is mild and 

 delicate, making the Prizetaker a favorite 

 variety for salad. Oz. 15c. X lb. 4qc; 

 Lb.J1.50. 



Yellow Globe Daiiveis.— Yellow 

 skjn, mild fine flayor, and very hardy. 

 O4 15c. K lb, 40C. Lb. |[.50. 



Strawshiirg or Yellow Diitcli^ 



The most popula;- variety for sets. Sels 

 grow round and plump with bright yellow 

 skin, flesh, pure white, mild flavor, and an 

 excellent keeper. Oz. 15c. }4 lb. 40c* 

 Lb I1.50. 



Onion Sets.— White', and yellow at 

 Lowest Prices. 



PARSNIP. (Pastinate). 



I oz. will .«:OW 100 ft. Ot 



drill, 5"lbs. required to an 

 acre. 



Culture. — Deep mel- 

 low soil iii necessary for 

 the full developem^nt of 

 the Hollow Crown Pars- 

 nip, because the truest 

 type of Hollow Crown 

 will show a high Crqwn 

 when grown in stiff soil. 



Sow as early in the 

 spririg as the wheather 

 will permit, in drills 15 in- 

 ches apart, covering the 

 seed j4 of an inch deep ; 

 when well up, thin out to 

 5 or 6 inches apart in the 

 rows. Parsnips are im- 

 proved by frost, and it is a 

 usual custom to take up in 

 the fall a certain quantity 

 for winter Use, leaving the 

 rest in the ground until 

 spring, to be dug as re- 

 quired. Aside from the 

 value of the parsnip as a 

 table vegetable, is is also 

 one of the best roots for 

 cultivation for farm pur- 

 poses, furnishing a very 

 nourishing food, particu- 

 larly adapted to, and re- 

 lished by dairy stock. 



Hollow Crown Sngar.-^This is 

 the finest stock in cultivation. Deep hoL 

 low crown; delicate flavor, tender and 

 smooth. (See cut). ' Pkt, 5c, X lb. 20c. 

 Lb. 50c,. 



PEPPt'^R. (Pfefifer). 

 4 oz. to an acre. 



Culture. — In March' or April 'sow Tn a 

 hot-bed or in a box for in-door attention, 

 eicposing the plants to the light, or air, as 

 much as is practicable. In six weeks they 

 will be ready for transplanting. Select 

 good soil and set the plants twelve itiches 

 apart in rows which should be two feet a- 

 part. Cultivate with hoe, and draw soil 

 to the stems. Seed may be sown out- 

 doors in May. 



Rnby ' King.^Beautiful red color, 

 mild and pleasant in flavor, very produc- 

 tive, can be used as a salad, and the best 

 sort for Mangoes. Pkt. 5c. Oz. ^50. X 

 lb. 75c. Lb, I2.50. 



Bull Nose or Bell.— Large ribbed 

 acrid ; best for pickling. Pkt. 5c. Oz. 25c. 

 X lb. 75c. Lb. I2.50. 



Cayenne. — Red pods, small and 

 acrid. Pkt. 5c. Oz. 25c. 



