MATS NORTHERN GROWN SEEDS, BEST FOR ALL CLIMES. 
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PARSLEY, PARSNIPS AND PEPPERS. 
Prices quoted on this page include 
the prepayment of postage by us. Jf 
wanted by express or freight, at pur- 
chaser's expense, deduct 10 cents per 
pound. 
Large Bell or Bull Nose. 
Pepper Tobasco. Parsley Extra Curled. 
German — Pfeff er. P^nnpfc Swedish — Peppar. 
French — Piement. rt^J/Cl a. Spanish — Piemento. 
1 ounce of seed for 1,000 plants. 
CULTURE. — Seed may be sown in hotbeds or cold frames and transplanted about 
the middle of May in a sunny location 
in rows 18 inches to 2 feet apart. For 
later use sow seed in the open ground 
in the early summer after the weather 
has become settled and the earth warm, 
and transplant when the plants are 
about 4 inches in height. They prefer 
good, rich, mellow ground, and the 
earth should be well pulverized to the 
depth of 8 or 10 inches. 
CHINESE GIANT P" 
scarlet fruits. These 
flavor. Can be eaten raw as you •■ , .. . , 
GOLDEN DAWN. A new variety resembling the Large Bell inshape, but more delicate m flavor, and the color is,a rich golden 
yellow. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, % lb. 60c, lb. $2.00. • > . , • . .. ■ :. , ' ... "•. . a ■' ' . 
GOLDEN QUEEN (Yellow.) The best variety m cultivation. They grow from 8 to 10 inches m length, and are the hand- 
somest and most productive of all the peppers. Color a bright golden yellow, and very mild in flavor. Pkt. 10c, oz." 20c, % lb. 
MRGE^BELL OR BULL NOSE. (See cut.) An old variety of large size, which is considered very fine for use in mixed pickles. 
The flesh is hard thick and less pungent than most varieties. , Color glossy red. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, %";lb. 60c, lb. $2.00. 
LONG RED CAYENNE A long, slim pod, rather pointed, and when ripe of a bright red color. Extremely strong and pungent, 
and is the sort used for commercial purposes. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, % lb. 60c, lb. $2.00. 
CHILI. — Bright red; the best variety for pepper sauce. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, % lb. 60c, lb. $2.00. 
RED CLUSTER. — As the name indicates, it grows in bunches at the end of each branch. 
The thin peppers are of a brilliant, coral red color and very hot in flavor. Pkt. 5c, ox. 20c, 
% lb. 60c, lb. $2.00. . .. ^ . „ . , 
RUBY KING An exceedingly handsome variety of enormous size, often measuring 6 inches in 
length and 9 inches in circumference. Unlike other kinds, as the flavor is very mild. Pkt. 
5c, »z. 20c, % lb. 60e, lb. $2.00. M . ■ ... ^ < % . . t. 
SWEET MOUNTAIN Fruit of large size, often measuring 8 to 10 inches m length by 2 or 
3 in diameter. Smooth, handsome in appearance, flesh solid, thick, sweet and very mild. 
Pkt. 10c, ox. 20c, lb. 60c, lb. $2.00. . , ' • ' , . 
TOBASCO (See cut.) Of tall bush-like growth, three to four feet m height, producing an 
immense quantity of small, very hot and fiery fruits one inch in length and vivid scarlet in 
color. This is the true variety from which the famous sauce is made. Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, % 
Parsley. 
1 ounce to 150 feet of drill. 
CULTURE. — A rich, tolerably deep soil is the best for this crop. Soak the seed a few hours 
in tepid water and sow in the early spring in drills one foot apart. Thin out the plants 1o 
3 or 4 inches apart. A single- row forms a very good edging for beds or walks. As the 
seed germinates very slowly, sometimes two or three weeks will elapse before the plants 
make any appearance. We desire to call particular attention to our Extra Curled, which 
is a most desirable variety. 
CHAMPION MOSS CURLED. — A very select stock; leaves are beautifully curled and crimped. 
Pkt. 5c, oss. lOe, % lb. 15c, lb. 50c. 
MAY'S EXTRA CURLED (See cut.) A most desirable free growing variety of medium size, 
with handsome, bright, pale green leaves that are exceedingly showy. For garnishing and 
for decorations it surpasses any other varieties we have ever grown. Valuable for private 
gardens or for market use. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 20e, lb. 60c. 
HAMBURG. — A fleshy rooted sort; roots are used for flavoring soups. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 
20c, lb. 50c. 
MAY'S FERN LEAVED. — A most valuable plant, both for table decoration and mixed with 
dwarf ornamental foliage plants in the flower garden. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 20c, lb. 60c. 
PLAIN PARSLEY. Hardier, and the leaver are longer and of a darker green than the Curled; 
better flavored for seasoning; valuable for feeding sheep. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 15c, lb. 40e. 
- French— Panais. PafafilinQ Swedish— Palsternacka. 
I German— Pastinake. I~ell Hill^o. Spanish— Pastmaca. 
CULTURE. — Parsnips give the best results when grown in a rich, deep, sandy soil, but will 
' make fair progress on any soil which is rich, deep and porous. The seed germinates slowly 
and should be sown early in the spring in drills about 2 feet apart, covering about % inch 
deep. Thin out to 4 or 5 inches apart and hoe and cultivate often to keep down all weeds. 
EARLY ROUND FRENCH. — The roots are quite broad, but short, and are entirely distinct 
from the larger sorts. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 15c, lb. 40c. 
HOLLOW CROWN. — Roots oblong, ending somewhat abruptly, with a small tap root; very 
smooth, clean skin. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 15c, lb. 40c. , 
IMPROVED GUERNSEY. — Half long; the roots do not grow so long as the Hollow Crown, but 
are larger in diameter and more easily gathered. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 15c, lb. 40c. 
LARGE WHITE SUGAR. — A splendid sort, tender and sweet. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 15c, lb. 40c. 
MAGNUM BONUM (See cut.) A most excellent variety introduced from Europe. The roots 
are oblong and grow mostly below the surface. The flesh is simply delicious, being solid, 
tender and very sweet. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, *4 lb. 20c, lb. 50c. Parsnip Magnum Bonum. 
lb. 75c. lb. $2.25. 
German — Petersilie. 
Swedish — Persilja. 
