dkqi\ell & $or\$’ don^plete Seed G^uitle. 
Seed, ‘ Beauty of the Parterre.’ I got about a dozen plants from seed sown in 1882, hut they had 
no seed in the Autumn; I kept the plants last Winter, and this last Spring planted them in the 
flower garden, where they were the admiration of everyone. One only of the plants has now 
abundance of seed upon it, but owing to the damp season it is not ripening, and 1 am most pleased 
to see you advertise it in vour ' Autumn Catalogue,’ just received ; but if I sow it now in the open 
ground, shall I be able to'save the plants through the Winter? Please let me know, for 1 am most 
anxious to get enough for several long lines of flower beds.” 
We sent out for the first time the seed from half-a-dozen plants in Spring, 1882, and being a 
biennial, we had none to offer last Spring; but we are delighted now to say that we have just, 
harvested a fine lot of the purest seed, and if sown at once will form one of the most striking 
objects of the garden. We have had two rows at our nursery entrance, which have arrested the 
attention of all visitors, without hardly a single exception. It is one of the most beautiful, 
and the hardiest of its family. Beds edged with it are a cheering sight. Either Spring or Summer 
bedding plants contrast with it most charmingly, and we recommend all our customers to sow seed 
at once. To properly develop itself it should be at least ten inches from plant to plant, and for all 
purposes for which Parsley is used, it will be found far superior to all others in every way. 
( ’ Sins, — I have grown Parsley extensively for a great, many years, and have tried several 
varieties, but in my opinion your ' Beauty of the Parterre is the finest in cultivation. I have some 
roots over two feet in diameter; it is really handsome, and I would recommend it to all. 
HOLLOW-CROWN PARSNIP. 
Mr. G. Harding, Bristol House, Putney Heath, July 10 th, 1887. 
I am pleased to say the seed came up well. 
“ Glanafon Gardens, Taibach, near Port Talbot. 
••November loth, 1886. 
Fern Leaf — Invaluable as a garnishing plant, and for table decoration 
Myatt’s Garnishing’ — A splendid variety ; very double 
Moss Curled — A beautiful variety ... 
Turnip-rooted— Hoots used for stewing 
Covent Garden Garnishing -One of the best curled varieties grown 
“II. Morris.” 
Per oz. — s. d. 
per pkt. 6d. 1 0 
... 0 6 
... 0 8 
... 0 8 
... 0 6 
smooth roots, free from side shoots ; very tender 
Jersey Marrow— Extra large 
Eleombe’s Improved— Pine flavour 
Turnip-rooted — Recommended for shallow soils... 
CULTURE. — Sow about the second week in February, or first in 
March, or as early as the yround is in a fit state to receive the seed, 
choosing a light deep soil if possible. 
The Student— A first-class variety for the garden 
Hollow-Crown— A selected stock, producing long, clean, and 
PARSNIP (Pastinaca sativa). 
Per oz. — s. d. 
0 6 
0 4 
0 4 
0 4 
0 G 
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