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Pfefier, Ger. 



PEPPER. 



Piment, Fr. 



Pimiento, Sp. 



One ounce of seed for lOOO to 1500 plants. 

 Culture. — Sow seed in flats under glass in March; prick out in other flats when 2 or 3 inches high, 2 inches apart each way, and 

 when the weather has become thoroughly settled in spring and danger from belated freezes is over, transplant to open ground in 

 warm, very rich and well-prepared soil, making the rows 2 to 3 feet apart, with plants 15 to 18 inches apart in the rows. The large, 

 sweet sorts have become very popular and in large demand. The crop is, therefore, usually quite profitable, especially if brought in 

 early in the season. 



Neapolitan. (See Specialties, page 7.) Pkt., 10 cts. ; h oz., 



25 cts.; oz., 40 cts.; \ lb., $1.00. 

 Chinese Giant Pepper. (See cut. ) This desirable variety, of 



recent introduction, is undoubtedly the largest sweet Pepper ever 



offered. The flesh is quite thick, very mild and remarkably sweet, 



without the least trace of fieriness. The Peppers grow much 



larger than the Ruby King. Pkt., 10 cts.; £ oz., 35 cts.; oz., 60 



cts.; } lb., §2.00. 

 Ruby Giant. A cross of Ruby King and Chinese Giant, and 



grows to a large size. The shape is similar to Ruby King, and 



the flesh is very mild. Pkt., 10 cts y ; .} oz., 30 cts.; oz., 50 



cts.; j lb., $1.50. 

 Large Bell, or Bull Nose. Large early variety, mild flavor, 



th ck and fleshy. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; J lb., 8") cts. 

 Ruby King. Good variety for mangoes or pickling, very sweet. 



The plants are quite productive. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 30 cts ; | lb.. 



85 cts. 

 Large Sweet Spanish. A productive variety, producing large 



Peppers, sometimes six or seven inches long and two inches in 



diameter. The fruits are bright green, turning to a rich red when 



matured. Flesh thick and mild flavor. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz. , 30 cts.; 



£ lb., 85 cts. 

 Long Red Cayenne. The pods are long and slender; bright red 



color and very pungent. This is an old-time favorite and is used 



extensively for bunching with pot-herbs. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 25 



cts., \ lb., 75 cts. 

 Small Chili. Red conical pods, about 2 inches long, very hot 



and prolific. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; \ lb., 75 cts. 

 Procopp's Giant. Produces Peppers of very large size; thick 



flesh and sharp. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; £ lb., 85 cts. 

 Coral Gem. Bears many small bright-red Peppers. Pkt., 10 



cts.; oz., 40 cts.; \- lb., $1.00. 

 Red Japan Cluster. This variety is very productive. The 



fruits are small, thin and very hot. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz. , 30 cts. 

 Celestial. A beautiful variety from China, with upright pods, 



conical in shape, and varying in color from a delicate creamy 



yellow to vivid scarlet. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 30 cts. 

 Golden Dawn. A mild and sweet yellow Pepper; quite at- 

 tractive. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; £ lb., 85 cts. 

 Creole, or Bird's Eye. Fruit small, round and very hot. 



Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 50 cts. 

 Red Cherry. An ornamental variety; fruit round, rich, glossy 



scarlet color; very hot. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 30 cts. 

 Tabasco. The small Peppers are very hot. Used as a condi- 

 ment either in vinegar or for making sauce. Pkt., 10 cts. 



PEPPER PLANTS. (See page 43.) 



Petersilie, Ger. 



Parsley. 



Persil, Fr. 

 Perejil, Sf. 



One ounce of seed for 150 feet of drill. 

 Culture. — 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 \ inch deep; thin out the plants to stand 

 6 inches apart 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 

 quicker, soak the seeds a few hours in warm water, or sprout in 

 damp earth, and sow when it swells or bursts. Handy to have 

 fresh in winter. For that purpose set a few plants on the 

 greenhouse bench, or in a frame covered with sash out doors, 

 or even in a box or large pot to be kept in a light cellar 

 or kitchen window. 



Dreer's Summer Green. (See Specialties, page 8.) Pkt., 

 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. 



Dreer's Dwarf Perfection. (See cut. ) The growth is 

 regular and compact, and the pretty curled leaves are set so 

 closely that the form of the plant is almost semi-globular. 

 The color is a wonderful bright pea-green, and flavor surpasses 

 all other Parsley. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 35 cts.; \ lb., $1.00. 



Dwarf Extra Curled Perpetual. Leaves tender, crimped 

 and very curly, of a bright green color. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 

 cts.; \ lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts. 



Champion Moss Curled A distinct variety, beautifully 

 curled. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; \ lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts. 



Half Curled. Medium curled, used for garnishing and season- 

 ing. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; \ lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts. 



Plain. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; \ lb., 20 cts.; lb., 50 cts. 



Fern Leaved. Stands winter if covered before frost. Pkt., 

 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; ■] lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts. 



Turnip-rooted, or Hamburg Parsley. The fleshy root 

 resembles a parsnip, and is used for flavoring soups, stews, 

 etc. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; \ lb., 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts. 



