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L. I. MAY & CO. 
VAVL, MISS. 
PEPPERS, PARSNIPS AND PARSLEY. 
Peppers. 
KUBV KINO. 
OOLDBN QUBRN- 
MAY'S FBRN LEAVED PARSLEY. 
German— ^Ufetfer. 
French— Piement. 
Swedish— Peppar. 
Spanish — Pieniento. 
CULTTTRE — Seed may be sown in hot beds or cold frame 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 < inches in 
height. They prefer good rich mellow ground and the earth should 
be well pulverized to the depth of 8 or 10 inches. 
Large Bell, or Bull Nose — 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. lOo, 
oz. 25c, Vi lb. 75c, lb. $2.25. 
Sweet Mountain— Plants of upright, vigorous growth and won- 
derfully productive. Fruit of large size, often measuring 8 or 10 
inches in length by 2 or 3 in diameter. Smooth, handsome in appear- 
ance, being when unripe of a bright, deep ^een color, and when fully 
matured a rich; showv red. Flesh is solid, thick, sweet ar>d very 
mild. Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, % lb. eSc, lb. $2.26. 
Ruby King — An exceedingly handsome variety of enormous size, 
often measuring six inches in length and nine inches in circumference. 
Unlike other kinds, as the flavor is very mild, and it can be sliced and 
eaten with salt and vinegar like tomatoes and cucumbers. Pkt. 10c, 
OZ.200, Mlb. eSc, lb. $2.00. 
0olden Dawn — A new variety resembling the Large Bell in shape, 
but more delicate in Ilavor. and the color is a rich golden yellow. 
Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, "4 lb. eOo. lb. $2 00. 
Procopp's Giant— This is indeed a Stammoth among thepeppers. 
Many specimens have measured eight and nine inches in length and 
over three inches thick at the top. They are of bright scarlet color, 
flesh thick, crisp and sharp. Pkt. 10c, oz. 30c, Vi lb. 75c, lb. $2.75. 
Red Cluater — As the name indicates, itgrowsin bunchesat theend 
of each branch. The thin peppers are of a brilliant coral red color 
•ind very hot in flavor. Pkt. 5c, oz. 30o, Vi lb. $1 .OO, lb. $3.00. 
Cardinal — A new and distinct variety, growing from six to seven 
inches in length, broad at the top and tapering to a point. Color, a 
brilliant red. Flesh thick and sweet. Pkt. 5c, oz. 2Sc, H lb, 76c, 
lb. $2.50 
Golden dueen — The best variety in cultivation. They grow from 
eight to ten inches in length, and are the handsomest and most pro- 
ductive of all the Peppers. Color a bright golden yeUow, and very 
mild in flavor, so that it can be sliced and eaten with salt and vine- 
car, like tomatoes and cucumbers. An excellent pepper, and one that 
r» taking the lead. Pkt. 10c. oz. 26c, Vi lb. 75c, lb. $2.60. 
Small Chili — Bright red, the best variety for pepper sauce. Pkt, 
6c, oz. 25c, Vi lb. 75c, lb. $8.50. 
Lon^ Red Cayenne — A long, 
Llim pod. rather pointed, and when 
ripeof a bright redcolor. Extreme- 
ly strong and pungent, and is the 
sort used for commercial purposes. 
Pkt. 5o, oz. 20c, Vi lb. 60o, lb. 
$2.00. 
Celestial — A new and valuable 
variety introduced from China. 
The peppers are a 
delicate yellew color 
until almostripe and 
then change to an 
intense scarlet Fine 
quality and a very 
sharp flavor. Pkt. 
lOc. oz. 30c, Vi lb. 
$1.00, lb. $3.26. 
Ozheart. — Small, 
heart-shaped pepper, 
fine for pickles. Pkt. 
10c, oz. 260, 34 lb. 
76c, lb. $2.26. 
HAY'S EXTRA CURLED PARSLEY. 
Parsley. 
German— ^eterfilie. 
French — Persil. 
Swedish— Persilja 
Spanish— Peregil. 
CULTURE— A rich and 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 to 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 atten- 
tion to our Extra Curled, which is a most desirable variety. 
Hay's Extra Curled— A most desirable free growing variety of med- 
ium size -with handsome, bright, pale green leaves that are exceedingly 
bandsome. For garnishing and for decoration it surpassed any other 
varieties we have ever grown. Valuable for private gardens or market 
use. Pkt. 5o, oz. 10c, Vi lb. 20c, lb. 75c. ^ ^ , ^ ^, ^ 
May's Pern Leaved — A most valuable plant, both for table decora- 
tion and mixed with dwarf ornamental foilage plants in the flower gar- 
den. Pkt. 5c, oz. lOo, Vt lb. 20c, lb. 76c. 
Champion Moss Ourled—A very select stock; leaves are beautifully 
curled and crimped. Pkt. 6o, OZ. lOo, % lb. 20c, lb. 76c. 
Hamburg— A fleshy rooted sort; roots ar« used for flavoring soups. 
Pkt. 6c, oz. lOe, H lb. 20c, lb. 75c. , , , , 
Plain Parsley— Hardier, and the leaves are longer and of a darker 
green than the Curled, better flavored for seasoning, valuable for feeding 
sheep. Pkt. 6o, oz. lOc, Va lb. 20o, lb. 60o. 
A Parsley is very useful for flavoring soups, atews and for Kamish- 
IZOIV. ing. Don't fail to try May's Extra Curled. 
Djll*^MiH6 German — ^^ajliimfe. Swedish— Palsternacka. 
p^r^^IliPv* French— Panais. Spanish— Pastinaca. 
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 mistake of having to much fresh manure is often 
made; this simply serves toforce the growth, and frequently produces root.^ 
which are coarse and of rough shape. The seed germinates slowly and 
should be sow^n early in the spring in drills about 2 feet apart, covering 
about V2 inch deep. Thin out to 4 -.^ 
or 5 inches apart and hoe and cul- / j^^— 
tivate often tokeepdown all weeds. S^^J^KBBP^^^IW^PB^^PW^^ 
In making up your list don't fail 
to include Magnum Bonnm, the 
sweetest, smoothest and undoubt- 
edly the finest flavored variety 
ever introduced. 
Magnum Bonum — A most ex- 
cellent 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. If you want the best pars 
nip that can be secured, don't far 
to try this variety. Pkt. lOc, oz. 
15c, V41b. 35c, lb. $1.00. 
New Maltese — Long, smooth 
and white, fine flavor. Pkt. 5c, 
oz. 10c, Vi lb. 20c, lb. 65c. 
Large WhiteSugar— Asplendid 
sort, excellent flavor, tender and 
sweet. One of the best varieties. 
Pkt.6c,oz. 10c,Vtlb.l5c,lb.45c. 
Student — A half-long variety of 
fine flavor. Pkt. 5c, oz, 10c, ?4 
lb. 15o. lb. 45c. 
Hollow Crown— Roots oblong, 
ending somewhat abruptly, with a 
smalltaproot; growsinostly below 
the surface; has a very smooth, clean 
skin and is easily distinguished by ,j 
the leaves arising from a cavity on 
the top of crown of the root. Pkt. 
5o, oz. lOc, 141b. 15c, lb. 45c. 
