H. G. Hastings Co., Seedsmen, Atlanta, Georgia. 
The okra plant is a near relative of cotton and it stands to reason that seed of okra 
for best results should be grown in the cotton-growing region. In the past we have 
tried growing okra seed elsewhere, but we have been regularly disappointed every 
time we went away from the Cotton Belt to grow okra seed. For several years every 
pound of okra seed we have had has been grown here in the State of Georgia. Our ex- 
perience has been that Georgia can and does produce better okra seed than any other 
state, and that is exactly the reason why every pound of our okra seed is grown here 
now. Okra or gumbo is a most healthful vegetable and ought to be plentiful in every 
Southern garden. In our seed growing work here in Georgia we have developed two 
splendid strains of the White Velvet and Perkins’ Mammoth, both being far superior 
to what is offered under these names by other houses, and we are sure that seed of 
either of these two varieties will please you. Plant one ounce of seed to 50 feet of 
row ; about 8 pounds per acre. 
Hastings’ White Velvet Okra 
/No ment, ready to use in 55 to 60 days. We have a specially fine, early, 
very round, smooth podded strain of medium size, the pods being al- 
most altogether free from ridges and is not prickly to the touch. This strain of the 
White Velvet we find to be the very best 
of all the White varieties. Pa<“ket, 5c; 
ounce, 10c; % pound, 20c; pound, 60c; 
postpaid. Ten lbs., not prepaid, $4.50. 
Perkins’ Mammoth Long 
Podded Okra (No. 306) 
This distinct green-podded okra is by 
far the best variety for market and ship- 
ping purposes, ready to use in 50 to 55 
days and being xised by many Southern 
truckers exclusively for this purpose. 
The original strain as originally intro- 
duced has been greatly improved by us, 
and its productiveness is simply won- 
derful, the pods starting to shoot out 
within 3 or 4 inches from the bottom of 
the stalk and the whole plant is covered 
with them to the height of a man’s head 
(5 to G feet). Pods of an intensely dark 
green color of unusual length, frequent- 
ly 9 to 10 inches long. Pods are very 
slim and do not harden up as is usually 
the case with other varieties. Packet, 5c ; 
ounce, 10c; % pound, 20c; pound, 60c 
postpaid. Ten pounds, not prepaid, $4.50. 
PARSLEY 
Can be sown either in 
spring or fall in rows 15 
Inches apart. Seed is slow to germinate, often tak- 
ing three to five weeks. When plants have become 
strong, thin out to six inches apart. Keep the 
ground well stirred and free from weeds and grass. 
You should soak seed in water at least 12 hours be- 
fore planting. Plant one ounce of seed to 150 feet of 
row; five pounds per acre. Ready for cutting in 65 
to 70 days. 
Extra Moss Curled 
Culture 
Moss Curled Parsley 
ley is the most or- 
/|Jfk uamental of all and is handsome 
^llWi enough to have a place in your fiower 
garden. A favorite sort for garnishing and to sup- 
ply hotels and markets. This is planted almost ex- 
clusively by Atlanta market gardeners. Packet, 5c; 
ounce, 10c j ^4 pound, 25c; pound, 75c; postpaid. 
Double Curled Parsley (No. 309) 
Plants of dwarf, compact growth ; young leaves have 
heavy crimped edges, giving it a general appearance 
of coarse moss. Largely a market gardener’s vari- 
ety. Packet, 5 cents ; ounce, 10 cents ; % pound, 25 
cents; pound, 75 cents; postpaid. 
Plain Leaved Parsley (No. 310) 
A very hardy, perfect growing variety, most excel- 
lent for seasoning, for which purpose it is grown 
almost exclusively. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; 
% pound, 25 cents; pound, 75 cents; postpaid. 
PARSNIPS 
Sow seed thickly in rows about 16 inches apart any time from January 
wUlfcUlC to April for spring and summer crop in this latitude; in Florida and 
Gulf Coast section sow September to December for winter and spring crop. Plant 
one ounce of seed to 100 feet of row; five pounds per acre. 
Improved Hollow Crown (No. 3 1 1 ) nip?; ItSf Irof 
a depression in the crown of the root, thus giving it the name of “Hollow Crown.” 
Rich, very sweet flavor, immensely productive, ready for use in 80 to 85 days. Packet, 
10 cents; ounce, 15 cents; % pound, 40 cents; pound, $1.25; postpaid. 
Perkins’ Mamomth Long Podded Okra 
GEORGIA GROWN OKRA SEED 
