HOME-GROWN FIELD AND GARDEN SEEDS 
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Hollow Crown Parsnips 
PEAS, continued 
Nott’s Excelsior. An improvement on the 
American Wonder, being as early, if not a little 
earlier, and the pods are decidedly larger, and grow 
more of them to the plant. It grows about one-half 
taller than the American Wonder, and careful 
comparison of the two sorts, taken side by side, 
shows Nott’s Excelsior to be a decided improvement 
in every way. 14 inches. Pt. 15 cts., cjt . 25 cts., pk. 
$ 1 - 75 - 
Sutton’s Excelsior. As early as American Won- 
der, with much larger pods and more bountiful. 
Height, 1 foot. Pt. 15 cts., qt. 30 cts., pk. $2. 
Yorkshire Hero. A splendid wrinkled Pea for 
market- or kitchen-garden. Grows 2% feet high. 
Pt. 15 cts., qt. 25 cts., pk. $1.75. 
Canada Field Peas. For prices, see Field Seeds. 
Cowpeas. For prices, see Field Seeds. 
PARSLEY 
Culture — Used for garnishing and flavoring 
soups, meats, etc., grows best in mellow, rich soil. 
Sow thickly early in April in rows 1 foot apart and 
Kinch deep; thin out the plants to stand 6 inches 
apart in the rows. The seed is slow of germination, 
taking from three to four weeks to make its appear- 
ance, and often failing to come up in dry weather. 
To assist it in coming up quicker, soak the seed 
a few hours in warm water, or sprout in damp earth 
and sow when it swells or bursts. For winter use, 
protect in frames or light cellar. 
Champion Moss Curled. The standard variety 
grown for edging and good for flavoring. One of the 
most valuable varieties. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., K lb. 
15 cts. 
Large-rooted Hamburg. The edible portion of 
this variety is the fleshy roots, which resemble a 
small parsnip. Used for flavoring soups and for 
other culinary purposes. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., 
Xlb. 50 cts., lb. Si. 75. 
PARSNIP 
One ounce for 200 feet of drill; 5 or 6 pounds to the acre 
Culture — Sow as early in spring as the weather 
will permit, in drills 15 inches apart and I^inch deep, 
in a rich, deep soil. Thin out to 6 inches apart in the 
rows. The roots arc improved by leaving them in 
the ground over winter for spring use. Secure 
enough in pits or cellar for immediate need. Are 
valuable for feeding stock as well as for table use. 
Hollow Crowu, or Guernsey. Root white, very 
tender, with a smooth, clean skin. The variety 
is easily distinguished by the leaves growing from 
a depression on the top or crown of the root. Pkt. 
5 cts., oz. 10 cts., >41b. 20 cts., lb. 50 cts. 
Long Smooth. The best variety. Long, very 
smooth, white, tender, juicy and of excellent flavor. 
This strain was one of the earliest. The roots grow 
to an ideal shape and have the distinct hollow crown. 
It has been improved for a number of years and is 
now nearly perfect; the roots growing uniformly in 
size and shape. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., } 4 \b. 20 cts., 
lb. 50 cts. 
PEPPER 
One ounce will produce 2,000 plants 
Culture— Peppers are indispensable for season- 
ing for soups and meats. Large varieties are mainly 
used for this purpose and pickling. Mild, white va- 
rieties are used for mangoes, while the small-fruited 
sorts are best for sauce. Sow in hotbeds in March 
or April, or in a warm, sheltered border in April, and 
when the season is favorable transplant in rows 2 
feet apart and 1 8 inches in the row in good, rich 
ground. 
Large Bell, or Boston Market. Large, early 
variety, mild flavor, thick and fleshy. Pkt. 5 cts.. 
oz. 20 cts. 
Long Red Cayenne. A small, long, bright red 
sort; very productive; extremely strong and pun- 
gent. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts. 
Ruby King. The best and most prolific red 
Pepper for garden or family use; sweet and mild; 
large size. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts. 
Chinese Giant. The largest and finest grown; 
very popular. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts. 
Ruby King Pepper 
