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WEEBER & DON. 



VEGETABLE SEEDS. 



AMEEICAN HOLLOW OKOWT6T 

 PARSKIP. 



PARSNIP. 



German, Pastinake. — French, Panais. — Spanish, 

 Chirivia. 



One ounee 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 an inch. 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 tlie surface of "the ground open, 

 and free from weeds. It is perfectlj'' hardy, and may 

 remain in the ground through the winter ; indeed, the 

 fine sugary flavor is only perfected by a severe frost. 

 AMERICAN HOIiliOW CROWN. The roots 

 are long, smooth and milky-white, without doubt 

 the finest stock of Parsnip m this country. Perpkt., 

 5 cts. ; oz., 10 cts. ; 14 lb.. 20 cts. ; lb., 50 cts. 

 THE STUDENT, A fine-flavored variety, recom- 

 mended for email gardens. Per pkt., 5 cts. : oz., 

 10 cts. ; H lb., 20 cts. ; lb., 50 cts. 

 EARIii: RO fJN». Adapted to shallow soils ; very 

 early and of good flavor. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 

 cts. ; J4 lb., 20 cts. ; lb., 50 cts. 



PARSLEY. 



German, PetersUie.—Fiench, Pern?.— Spanish, Peryil. 

 One ounce will sow 150 feet of drill. 



BXTBA SOUBLE CUBLKD BAKSLBT. 



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 DOlTBliE CURI.EI>. 



A beautifully curled dwai-f 

 variety, highly esteemed for garnishing. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 

 cts. ; J4 lb., 25 cts. ; lb., 75 cts. ' 

 EVERGREEN. A distinct variety, with dark, glossy green leaves, 

 beautifully curled; it retains its dark green color throughout the 

 winter, which makes it valuable alike for garnishing and market 

 purposes. Per pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 15 cts. • 34 lb., 30 cts. ; lb., $1.00. 

 EXTRA MOSS CURIjED. A handsome and distinct variety; 

 beautifully crimped and curled. Per pkt.. 5 cts, : oz., 10 cts. ; }d lb., 

 25 cts. ; lb., 75 cts. 



J^^RN-IiEAVEl>. The most superb garnishing variety ever In- 

 troduced. Per pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., JO cts. ; M lb., 25 cts. ; lb., 80 cts. 



IPIi AIN. A plain-leaved variety, fine for flavoring. Per pkt., 5 cts. ; 

 oz., 10 cts. ; J4 lb., 80 cts. ; lb., 60 cts. 



HAMBURO or ROOTEU. 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. 



German, French, Pimeni!.— Spanish, Pljjweewto. 



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 m 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. 



CAR1>INAJL. 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 bright red color. Very sweet and thick-fleshed. Per pkt., 

 5 cts. ; oz., 30 cts. ; J4 lb., $1.00. . 



fiWBBT MOUKTAIN PE?PBB. 



SWEET SPANISHe One of the largest and earliest ; flesh sweet, 

 mild and pleasant. Per pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 25 cts. ; J4 lb., 75 cts. ; lb., 

 $2.50. 



JAPAN C1.USTER. 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. 



liAROE BEIili or BtJIxKi NOSE. , A large, early variety, of 

 pleasant flavor. Per pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 25 cts. ; J4 lb., 75 cts. ; lb., ^.50. 



CEIiESTIAIi. 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. ; J4 lb., 75 

 cts. ; lb., $2.60. 



SWEET MOUNTAIN, or MAMMOTH. Similar to the 

 "Bull Nose," but larger, sweeter, and of milder flavor ; extensively 

 used for mangoes. Per pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 25 cts. ; }4 lb., 75 cts. ; lb., 

 $2.50. 



RUBY KINCr. The fruit, when ripe, is bright ruby-red. The flavor 



is so mild and pleasant that it can be sliced and eaten with pepper 



and vineear, like cucumbers or torhatbes. Per pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 25 



cts. ; J4 lb., 75 cts. ; lb., $2.50. 

 GOIiDEN 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. ; J4 lb., 75 cts. ; lb., $2.50. 

 CAYENNE {True). Small pods, very piquant; fine for making 



pepper sauce. Per pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 40 cts. 

 liONO REI> CAYENNE. Fruit three to four inches long, conical 



in form, of a bright red color and very productive. Per pkt., 6 cts. ; 



oz., 25 cts. ; i4 lb., 75 cts. ; lb., $2.30. 

 CHERRY RED. Small round fruit, of a rich glossy scarlet color, 



and extremely piquant. Per pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 25 cts. ; 14 lb., 75 cts. ; 



lb., $2.50. . • ^ ■ 



CHIIil (True). Very piquant and prolific ; small, slim fruits, generally 



used for makinjr pepper sauce. Per pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 25 cts. ; M lb., 



75 cts. ; lb.-, $2.50. 



