Bolgiano's Selected Parsley and Pepper Seed. 



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PARSLEY 



CL'LTL'RE. Succeeds best in a mellow, rich soil. Sow thickly in April in 

 rows 1 foot apart and K inch deep; thin out the plants to stand 6 inches apart 

 in the rows. The seed is slow of germination, taking from 3 to 4 weeks to 

 make its appearance, and often failing to come up in dry weather. I 



c up quicker soak the seed a few hours in warm water or sprout in 

 damp earth and sow when it swells or bursts. For winter use protect in a 



:> and reset in six-inch flower 

 pots or small boxes and place in the kr... 



106. Market Gardener's Best Triple-Curled. The plant is of 

 a very robust and free growth, and it is improved by severe cutting. 

 The lea ind beautifully curled, and of a very dark 



green. It will stand the heat, di Id better than many 



other varieties Pkts. 5 and 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; ? 4 lb. 30 cts.; 

 lb. 90 cts. 



C33. Emerald, or Dwaif Extra Curled. Leaves tender, beauti- 

 fully curled; handsome, bright green color; very pretty; make- long 



Pkts. 5 and 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; ' 4 lb. 25 cts.; lb. 75 cts. 

 A106. Green Mountain. Hardy, immensely productive, deep vel- 

 vet gTeen. The leaves are densely curled and borne in abundance. 

 It is exceedingly easy to grow, and with very little care any one can 

 have the finest parsley in cultivation. If you have but a few square 



to supply your table. 

 Pkts. 5 and 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; % lb. 35 cts.; lb. $1.25. 

 218. Plain, or Single. Leaves flat, deeply cut. but not curled, and 

 very dark green Plant very hardy. Pkts. 5 and 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; 

 U ib. 25 cts.; lb. 65 cts. 



Hamburg Short Thick, or Parsnip Rooted. Grown for the root, which resembles a parsnip in shape 

 and color, although smaller Foliage nearly same as plain parslev. Pkts. 5 and 10 cts; oz. 15 cts.; % lb. 

 35 cts.; lb. $1.25. 



DCDDCD One ounce will produce 



r H.r r IL.r\. about 1500 plants. 



CULTURE. Peppers are indispensable as a seasoning for soups and meats. The large varieties are mainly used for 

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

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

 when the season is favorable transplant in rows 7 feet apart and 18 inches in the row, in good, rich, mellow ground. 



tender, mild, sweet and unexcelled when sliced or 

 for stuffing for "mangoes." When ripe the surface 

 is of a brilliant, varnished scarlet. Pkts. 5 and 10 

 cts.; oz. 50 cts.; l A lb. $1.75; lb. $6.50. 



183. Pimento. Undoubtedly the thickest fleshed 

 of all Peppers. The Peppers are of just the right 

 size, measuring about 3% inches long by 2% inches 

 across the stem, being decidedly conical in shape. 

 and are of a rich bright scarlet color. The meat 

 or flesh is tender and sweet. Pkts. 5 and 10 cts.; 

 oz. 35 cts.; Y* lb. $1.15; lb. $4.00. 

 4. Long Red Cayenne. ,\ long red variety. 



very hot. and is generally used for seasoning soups 

 Pkts. 5 and 10 cts.; oz.' 35 cts.; l A lb. $1.15; lb. 

 $4.00. 



17. Red Chili. They are pointed like the Cayenne, 

 but not so long nor so thick, and are exceedingly 

 pungent when ripe. Requires a long, warm season. 

 The plants should be started early in a hotbed 

 Pkts. 5 and 10 cts.; oz. 45 cts.; % lb. $1.35; lb. 

 $5.00. 



12. Sweet Mountain. Fruit sweet and very- 

 large, often 6 inches or more in length by - inches 

 in diameter; very smooth. Pkts. 5 and 10 cts.; oz. 

 45 cts.; ^ lb. $1.35; lb. $5.00. 



34. Ruby King. An improved American variety, 

 reaching the largest size, often 4 to 6 inches in 

 length and 2>y 2 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. Pkts. 5 and 10 cts.; oz. 40 cts.; % lb. 

 $1.25; lb. $4.50. 



25. Bell, Or Bull Nose. Produces a very large- 

 sized pepper, which is highly esteemed for pickling. 

 Flesh is sometimes quite hot in flavor Pkts. 5 and 

 10 cts.; oz. 35 cts.; % lb. $1.15; lb. $4.oo. 



Royal 



35. Royal King. An improved Ruby King, four 

 lobed, bright color, mild and sweet. This variety, 

 to our minds, far surpasses any recent types on the 

 market. Pkts. 5 and 10 cts.; oz. 45 cts.; % lb. 

 $1.35; lb. $5.00. 



14. Chinese Giant. This monstrous fruiting va- 

 riety averages 12 to 15 inches in circumference and, 

 notwithstanding its immense size, it is very ea-rly 

 and prolific The stocky, well-branched plants, about 

 2 fe^t high, carry so many peppers that in places 

 they seem bunched together. The flesh is thick, 



