18 Germain Seed Company, 326-330 South Main St., Los Angeles, Cal. 
PARSLEY PARSNIP 
Perijil Petersilie Persil 
Parsley succeeds best in rich, moist soil. Sow 
thickly in drills 1 foot apart and % inch deep. 
When the plants are 2 inches high, thin them 
out to -1 inches apart. One ounce of seed will 
sow about 50 feet of row. 
Champion Moss-Curled. Beautifully curled; 
finest variety for garnishing. Pkt. 5 cts., 
oz. 10 cts., lb. 60 cts. 
Fine Double Curled. Fine dwarf. Pkt. 5 cts., 
cz. 10 cts., lb. 60 cts. 
Hamburg, or Turnip-rooted. The roots are 
excellent for flavoring soups. Pkt. 5 cts., 
oz. 10 cts., lb. $1. 
Chirivia Pastinake Panais 
Sow in drills of rich soil 1% inches deep and 
15 inches apart, and cultivate the same as 
carrots. One ounce of seed will sow about 50 
feet of row. 
Improved Guernsey. Half-long. The roots do 
not grow as long as the Hollow Crown, but 
are larger in diameter and more easily 
gathered. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., lb. 60 cts. 
Hollow-Crowned. Best Parsnip grown either 
for table or stock. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 
lb. 50 cts. 
Short Hound, or Turnip-rooted. For shallow 
soil. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., lb. 60 cts. 
PEPPERS 
Pimiento Pfeffer Pimenl 
Sow early In the spring In a frame; transplant when the weather is favorable to open ground 
In rows 18 inches apart and 10 inches apart in the row. The ground should be highly manured 
before transplanting. When about 6 inches high, hoe the plants and earth up slightly. 
Write for Special Quotations on Large Quantities. 
Early Neapolitan Pepper. This is a new 
variety, nearly two weeks earlier than any 
of the large varieties, mild in llavor. 
Fruits average \V 2 inches in circumference 
by 4 inches in length; thick-meated, un¬ 
usually mild and sweet. Plants are of 
sturdy growth, about 18 inches high and 
wonderfully productive; carrying often 15 
to 20 handsome fruits to the plant. For 
slicing and mangoes this variety takes the 
lead. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 40 cts., lb. $4. 
Cayenne. Pods small, long and tapering; 
coral red when ripe, very hot and strong, 
best kind for seasoning pickles; the Cay¬ 
enne Pepper of commerce. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 
25 cts., lb. $2.25. 
Cherry. Small, round, smooth and productive; 
a good variety. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., lb. 
$2.50. 
Large Sweet Mountain. Very large and ex¬ 
cellent for Mangoes. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., 
lb. $2.25. 
Chinese Giant. The most desirable variety 
of recent introduction; of extremely large 
size, single specimens averaging 10 to 15 
inches in circumference. On account of its 
size it is highly valued for Mangoes. 
The flesh is thick, tender, mild and sweet. 
Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 50 cts., lb. $6. 
Large Hell, or Bull Nose. Early, sweet and 
of good flavor, Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., lb. 
$2.25. 
Chili, Small, or Bird’s Eye. Pods pendent, 
shapely, conical, about 1inches in length 
very piquant; excellent for pickles. Pkt. 
5 cts., oz. 25 cts., lb. $2.50. 
Mexican Cliiii. Beautiful and productive; 3 
to 4 inches in length, pungent. Pkt. 5cts., 
oz. 10 cts., lb. $1. 
PUMPKINS 
Calabasa Kurbis Courge 
Plant in manured hills 8 feet apart, and 
leave three strong, healthy plants in each 
hill. When planted among corn take every 
fourth row. Keep as far from melons and 
cucumbers as possible, as they are apt to mix. 
One pound of seed will plant about 400 hills. 
Large Yellow Mammoth Potiron. The color 
is a rich, dark yellow, and the flesh of a 
little lighter shade, of excellent quality; 
valuable for pies or for stock feeding. It 
is a remarkable keeper. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 
10 cts., lb. $1.50. 
Cushaw (Crook-necked). Solid flesh, fine 
and sweet; keeps well. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 
cts., lb. 75 cts. 
PEPPER. NEAPOLITAN. 
