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WEEBEE & DON. VEGETABLE SEEDS. 
PARSNIP. 
German, Pastinake. — French, Panais. — Spanish, 
Chirivia. 
One ounce will sow 300 feet of drill. 
Sow Parsnip seed as early in spring as the 
weather will permit, in drills fifteen to eighteen 
inches apart, covering with fine soil to the depth 
of half-aninch. The soil should be rich and deep, 
manured, if possible, the previous autumn. Thin 
out the young plants to about six inches apart 
and. keep the surface of the ground open, and free 
from weeds. It is perfectly hardy, and may 
remain in the ground through the winter ; indeed, 
the fine sugary flavor is only perfected by a severe 
frost. 
AMERICAN HOLLOW CROWN. The 
roots are long, smooth and milky-white, without 
doubt the finest stock of Parsnip in this country. 
Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts. ; j| lb., 25 cts. ; lb., 
65 cts. 
The Student. A fine-flavored variety, recom- 
mended for small gardens. Per pkt., 5 cts.; 
oz., 10 cts.; lb., 20 cts.; lb., 50 cts. 
Early Round. Adapted to shallow soils ; very 
early and of good flavor. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 
10 cts.; J4 lb., 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts. 
EXTBA DOUBLE CURLED PARSLEY. 
AMEBICAN HOLLOW CROWN 
PARSNIP. 
German, Petersilie.— French, Persil. — Spanish, Perijil. 
One ounce will sow 150 feet of drill. 
To grow Parsley to perfection, it requires a rich, mellow and rather deep soil. Sow early in spring, in drills 
one foot apart and half an inch deep, previously soaking the seeds a few hours in tepid water, to facilitate 
germination. Thin out the young plants to four inches. Hamburg Parsley is cultivated for its roots, and 
treated in the same manner as Carrots. 
EXTRA DOUBLE CURLED. A beautifully curled, dwarf variety, highly esteemed for garnishing. Per 
pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 10 cts. ; M lb.., 25 cts. ; lb., 75 cts. 
Extra Moss Curled. A handsome and distinct variety ; beautifully crimped and curled. Per pkt., 5 cts.; 
oz. , 10 cts. ; J4 lb . , 30 cts. ; lb., $1.00. 
Pern-leaved. The most superb garnishing variety ever introduced. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 
M lb., 25 cts.; lb., 80 cts. 
Plaxn. A plain-leaved variety, fine for flavoring. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; J b., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts. 
Hamburg or Rooted. Extensively grown for its roots, which are used in flavoring soups. Per pkt., 5 cts. ; 
oz.. 10 cts. ; J4 lb.,-30 cts. ; lb., $1.00. 
PEPPER. 
CARDINAL. A distinct variety, growing from five to six inches in 
length, being about an inch broad at the top and tapering to a point, 
of a glossy Dright red color. Very sweet and thick fleshed. Per 
pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 30 cts. ; J4 lb., $1.00. 
German, Pfeffer.— French, Piment.— Spanish, Pimiento. 
One ounce will produce 2,000 plants. 
Sow early in April in a hot»bed, in shallow drills, six inches apart, and transplant to the open ground as soon as the weather is warm and 
settled. Set the plants in mellow soil, in rows sixteen inches apart, and the same distance apart in the rows. The seed may also be sown in 
the open ground, but not until all danger of frost is past. 
Sweet Spanish. One of the largest and earliest; flesh sweet, mild 
and pleasant. Per pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 25 cts. ; lb., 75 cts. ; lb., $2.50. 
Japan Cluster. A desirable Pepper, bearing its fruit in bunches. 
For ribboning it will be found very useful, as its brilliant scarlet 
fruit makes a charming contrast with its deep green leaves. 
Per pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 30 cts. ; J4 lb., $1.00; lb., $3.00. 
LARGE BELL OR BULL NOSE. A large, early variety, of 
pleasant flavor. Per pkt. , 5 cts. ; oz. , 25 cts. ; j| lb. , 75 cts. ; lb. , $2.50. 
Celestial. This variety forms a pretty decorative plant. The pods« 
which are conical, are borne upright, changing from creamy- 
white to brilliant scarlet. Per pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 25 cts. ; M lb., 75 
cts.; lb., $2.50. 
Sweet Mountain, or Mammoth. Similar to the "Bull Nose," 
but larger, sweeter, and of milder flavor ; extensvely used for 
mangoes. Per pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 25 cts. ; lb., 75 cts. ; lb., $2.50. 
RUBY KING. The fruit, when ripe, is bright ruby-red. The 
flavoris so mild and pleasant that it can be sliced and eaten with 
pepper and vinegar, like cucumbers or tomatoes. Per pkt., 5 
cts.; oz., 30 cts.; M lb., $1.00; lb., $3.C0. 
Golden Dawn. In color this is a bright golden yellow, and in 
productiveness is said to surpass any other variety. Per pkt., 
5 cts. ; oz., 25 cts. ; 14 lb., 75 cts. ; lb., $2.50. 
Cayenne (True). Small pods, very piquant; fine for making pepper 
sauce. Per pkt., 5 cts. ; oz. , 40 cts. 
Long Red Cayenne. Fruit three to four inches long, conical in 
form, of a bright red color and very productive. Per pkt., 5 cts. ; 
oz., 25 cts. ; M lt>-> 75 cts. ; lb., $2.50. 
Cherry Red. Small round fruit, of a rich glossy scarlet color, and 
extremely piquant. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 25 cts. ; J4 lb., 75 cts.; 
lb., $2.50. 
Chili (True). Very piquant and prolific ; small, slim fruits, 
generally used for making pepper sauce. Per pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 25 
cts. ; M lb-. 75 cts. ; lb., $2.50. 
SWEET MOUNTAIN PEPPER. 
