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ONION SETS, ETC. 
Plant near the surface, in drills 12 inches apart and 4 inches between the sets. When raised from 
sets the onions can be used in the green state or may be ripened off for large onions, in which case they 
are fully six weeks earlier than when raised from seed. Prices are subject to market fluctuations as 
the season advances. 
Postage on Onion Sets Is xo cents per pound additional. 
Per lb. 
Yellow Sets to 20 
White Sets 25 
Top or Button Sets 25 
White Potato Onions 25 
Garlic 30 
Shallots 50 
Large quantities are furnished at prevailing flSS^r*'^ 
market prices. Please write for quotations. ^-^is; .u«^s»*<S»sa»,.^ 
PAI^SLEY. ^ 
Persil. 5IJeter(tIie. Perejil. 
One ounce will sow 100 feet of drill. Sow thinly in ' 
•drills one foot apart, and thin out the plants to 3 or 4 
inches between each. The seed germinates slowly, "i^^ 
sometimes 3 or 4 weeks passing before the plants appear. PAKSLiiy 
Extra Double Curled. Very select strain of handsome Peroz. Lb. 
bright green color ; compact and beautifully curled $0 10 to 90 
Fern- Leaved. A distinct and attractive dwarf variety of exquisite form and color; highly 
ornamental for garnishing 15 i 00 
PflRSNIPS. 
Panais. 5)3a§tinate. Chirivia. 
One ovince will sow 200 feet of drill ; 5 pounds will plant an acre. This crop 
requires a very rich soil. Sow in drills iS inches apart and Yi inch deep, and thin to 
8 inches in the row. Besides being desirable as a table vegetable, they are valuable 
for feeding stock. 
If ordered tiy mall, add 8 cts. per pound for postaice. 
Improved Guernsey. The roots are smooth, medium long; flesh fine Peroz. I,b. 
grained and of excellent quality ; heavy cropper to 10 to 60 
Long Smooth, or Hollow Crown. Of excellent flavor, tender and sweet. 10 60 
Student. Handsome shape and splendid flavor. It is earlier than the 
longer forms, and especially adapted for shallow soils 10 69 
Peas. 
Pois. Srbfen. Chicaros o Giiisatiics. 
fmm One pound will sow 60 feet of row. Light, moderately rich soil is best for this 
crop. Sowing of the first early variety should be made in October, and the other 
varieties, for successive crops, plant every two weeks until the first of April. Peas 
are sown in single or double rows, from 2 to 6 feet apart, according to t> e variety or 
PARSNIP. the height to which thej' attain. Have the rows of the dwarf varieties 2 feet apart, 
and those of the medium sorts from 3 to 4 feet, and the tall varieties from 5 to 6 feet 
apart. (Wrinkled varieties are marked with a star, ) 
If ordered by mail, add 8 cts. per pound 
for postaice. Height Per Per 100 
in feet. lb. lbs. 
^Admiral. A recent introduction of great promise. Very vigorous and productive, 
bearing pods in great abundance, packed with peas of superb flavor ; a desirable 
sort for canneis . ... .... 3 to 15 ti2 00 
^Advancer. A standard early market sort ; prolific, tender, and of delicious flavor . . 2}4 10 9 00 
Alaska. The earliest pea known ; pods rather small, of a dark green color, and well 
filled with peas of excellent flavor 2}i 10 8 00 
^American Wonder. The earliest wrinkled variety, and remains unrivaled in flavor, 
quality and productiveness I 10 9 00 
All seeds can be had In 5-cent packets, except where noted. 
