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MAY'S NORTHERN GROWN SEEDS, BEST FOR ALL CLIMES. 
Peppers, Parsnips and Parsley 
Fern Leaf. 
GERMAN-pctersilic. PADQI FIV 
Fhknch— PersiL ' '»'vOL,l^ I 
1 ounce to loO feet of drill. 
C U LTU R E— A rich, tolerably deep 
soil is the test 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 8 or •(inches apart. A single row 
forms a very good edging for bed-s 
or walks. As the seed germinates 
very slowly, sometimes two or three 
weeks will elapse be- 
fore tlio plants make 
any api>earance. We 
desire to call particu- 
lar attention to our 
Extra Curled, which 
is a most desirable 
variety. 
Swedish— Perajlia. 
Spanish— PeregiL 
Kuby King. 
Mav'c ^ most de- 
Extra 
May's Extra Curled Parsley . 
Kreen leaves that are exceedingly snoi 
decoration it surpasses any other varieti^ we have'ever grown. 
sirable free 
growing va- 
riety or nie- 
Ctir\aA diuni size, 
^Ul leU. with hand- 
some, bright, pale 
For garnishing and for 
e have ever grown. Valu- 
able for private gardens or for market use. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, M lb. 20c, 
lb. 75c. 
IVIav'c l-f»»>n I most valuable plant, both for 
may » rem L.,CdVCU. table decoration and mixed with 
warf ornamental foliage plants in the flower garden. Pkt. 50, oz. 
IOC, }i lb. 20c, lb. 75c. 
Champion Moss Curled. ^rJ'Si^lfSfiy^u^riekTnl 
crimped. Pkt. 5c, oz. lOo, H lb. 20c, lb. 75c. 
l-f otY|K|||*o- A fleshy rooted .sort; roots are used for flavoring 
I laiiiLTUi ^. soups. Pkt. 5c. oz. tOc.H lb. 20c, lb. 50c. 
DlfBffi f^ofclp^v Hardier, and the leaves are longer and of a 
r 10.111 rcil ^>lt; J', darker f ' " " 
• green than the Curled ; better flavored 
lor .seasoning; valuable for feeding sheep. Pkt. 5c, oz. lOc, ^4 lb. 20c, 
~~' NOTE— Parsley is very use- 
ful for flavoring soups, stews. 
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|W0 ^popnAR^NiPS. 
GERMAN--pfcfTiT. PPPPpnC SWEUISH-Peppar. 
Frbnoh— Piement. I^Erff CK.»3. Spanish— Piemento. 
1 ounce of seed for 1,000 plants. 
CULTURE— Seed may l>e sown in hotbeds or cold frame and trans- 
planted al)Out the middle of May in a sunny location in rows 18 inches 
to 2 feet apart. For later iLse .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 
food.rich, mellow ground, and the earth .should be well pulverized to the 
epth of 8 or 10 inches. 
Large Bell, or Bull Nose. ^?e,°^iiir\no51&" 
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. 
a lb. 60c, lb. S2.00. 
Sweet Mountain, ll^^t^ 
size, often measuring 8 or 10 inches i 
Smooth, handsome in appearance, being when unripe of a bright, deep 
green color, and when fully maturwl a rich, showy red. Flesh is solid, 
thick, sweet and very mild. Pkt. lOo, oz 20c, H lb. 65c, lb. $2.25. 
I?llhv l^inO" exceedingly handsome variety of enormous 
'^""J^ size, often measui-ing 6 inches m length and 9 
inches in circumference. Unlike other kinds, as the flavor is very mild, 
it can be sliced and eaten with salt and vinegar like tomatoes and 
cucumbers. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c ^ lb. 60c, lb. $2.00. 
rinlllfn PijlVl/tl Anew variety resembling the Large Bell in 
VIUIUCII L/ctWlI. shape, but more delicate in flavor, and the 
color is a rich golden yellow. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, M lb. 60c, lb. $2.00. 
PrOCOnn <i fiiarit This is indec>d a Mammoth among the 
« • v^vvrpp <3 vjidiii.. peppers. Many specimens have measured 
8 and 8 inches in length and over 3 inches thick at the top. They are of 
bright scarlet color, flesh thick, crisp and sharp. Pkt. lOcoz. 30c. 
K lb. 75c, lb. $2.75. 
PpH CAiKfpf As the name indicates, it grows in bunches at the 
•VV'U wiu^^c^i . ej,() of eagij hranch. The thin peppers are of a 
brilliant coral red color and very hot in flavor. Pkt. 5c oz. 30c, 
K lb. $I.OO, lb. $3.00. 
Cstfdinttl """l distinct variety, growing from 8 to7 inches 
vjiiia.1. j„ length, broad at the top and tapering to a point. 
Color a brilliant red. Flesh thick and sweet. Pkt. 5c, oz. 25o. 
% lb. 75c, lb. $2.50. 
Qolden Queen. ?''®'^S®5™^?*5*y^>^" cultivation. TTieygrqw 
from 8 to 10 inches in length, and are the 
handsomest and most productive of all the peppers. Color a bright 
golden yellow, and very mild in flavor, so that it can be sliced and eaten 
with salt and vinegar, like tomatoes and cucumbers . An excellent pepper 
and one that is taking the lead. Pkt. lOc, oz. 25c, lb. 75c, lb. $2.50. 
Cm;ill r*hili Bright red; the best variety for pepper sauce. 
Vlilll. p^j, gj.^ 25c, »4 lb. 75C, lb. $2.50. 
Long Red Cayenne. ^n<l"^len^'^rK.'X'b"'AXe'?^^^^^^^^ 
Extremely strong and pungent, and is the sort used for commercial pur- 
poses. Pkt. So oz. 20c, lb. 60c, lb. $2.00. 
Cd^^ti^l Anewandvaluablevariety introduced from China. The 
peppers are a delicate yellow color until almost ripe and 
. intense scarlet. Fine quality and a very sharp na 
5C, OZ. 2SC, % lb. 75c, lb. $2.50. 
then change to an intense scarlet 
Pkt 
Civhf^afir Small, hc.irt-.shaped pepper, fine for pickles. Pkt, lOc. 
V7AIIC<tl U 25c, i4 lb. 75c, lb. $2.25. 
and for garnishing. Don't 
fail to try May s Extra 
Curled. 
PARSNIPS. 
German— pasttnake. 
Frknch— Panais. 
Swedish— Palsternacka. 
Spanish- Pastinaca. 
CULTURE— Parsnips give 
the l>est results when grown 
in a rich, deep, sandy soil, but 
will make fair proprress on 
any soil which is rich, deep 
and porous. The mistake of 
having too much fresh ma- 
nure is often made; this simply serves to force the growth, and frequently produces roots which are coarse 
and of rough shape. The seed germinates slowly and .should be sown early in the spring in drills aliout 2 feet 
apart, covering aliout ^4 inch deep. Thin out to 4 or 5 inches apart and hoe and cultivate often to keep 
down all weeds. In making up your list don't fail to include Magnum Bonum, the sweetest, smoothest and 
undoubtedly the flnest flavored variety ever introduced. 
naCnUm Roniltn a most excellent variety introduced from Europe. The roots are oblong 
» i.*v»«iMm. and grow mostly below the surface. The flesh is simply delicious, be- 
inB solid, tender and very sweet. If you want the best parsnip that can be secured, don't fail to try this 
variety. Pkt. 5c, oz. lOc, K lb. 20c, lb. 50c. 
New rialtese. Long, smooth and white; fine flavor. Pkt. 5C, oz. lOc, !4 lb. 20c, lb. 60o. 
• l al'O'f Whiff ^licraf splendid sort, excellent flavor, tender and sweet. One of the 
L,<11 TT llll,c OUgdr. ijest varieties. Pkt. 5c, oz. lOc, H lb. I5c, lb. 45c. 
Student, a half-lMig variety of ftnoA^avor. Pkt. 5c, oz. lOc, K lb. 15c, lb. 45c. 
Hollow Crown Roots oWong, ending somewhat abruptly, with a small tap root; grows mostly 
» ivriivf TY VI vf v» II. below the surface; has a very .smooth, clean skin and is easily distinguished by the 
leaves arising from a cavity on the top of crown of the root. Pkt. 5o, oz. lOc, H lb. 15c, lb. 45c. 
