62 Vegetable Seeds 
HOSEA WATERER, Philadelphia 
PARSLEY 
Because of its pleasant flavor, the leaves of Parsley 
are used extensively as a garnish with other vegetables, 
either in cooked dishes or salads. Parsley seed germi¬ 
nates very slowly. For outdoor growing, soak the seed 
in warm water for a few hours. Sow thickly, in rows 
1 foot apart and J^md* deep, pressing down well after 
sowing. When welf up, thin to 3 to 4 inches apart. 
nr , > t • i r' 1J Dwarf: dark green; 
Waterer s 1 riple Lurled. densely curled. The 
finest Parsley for garnishing. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 35 cts.; 
MIb. $1. 
CHAMPION MOSS CURLED. The leaves are not 
so heavy in appearance as our Triple Curled, but 
are also very finely curled, and excellent for garnish- Hollow-Crown Parsnips 
ing. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; %lb. 45 cts. 
PLAIN or SINGLE. Leaves flat, deeply cut, but not curled, dark I TURNIP-ROOTED or HAMBURG. The fleshy root is used for 
green and very hardy. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; M*b- 45 cts. | flavoring soups, stews, etc. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; J^lb. 45 cts. 
California Wonder 
Pepper 
RUBY GIANT. A variety which is a very desirable size and shape 
for stuffing. Pkt. 10 cts.; 3^oz. 30 cts.; oz. 50 cts. 
RUBY KING. A popular, large-fruiting variety; very thick flesh of 
fine, mild flavor. Pkt. 10 cts.; %oz. 30 cts.; oz. 50 cts. 
PARSNIP 
Sow as early in the spring as the weather will admit in drills 1J^ feet apart 
and %inch deep in a rich deep soil; thin out 4 inches apart in the rows. In the 
late fall, before the ground freezes, remove enough roots for winter use to the 
root cellar and pack in sand. The remaining Parsnips can be left in the ground 
through the winter for use in the early spring. 
One ounce will sow 100 feet of drill; 5 to 6 pounds for an acre 
I o uf || The roots are smooth, uniform in 
LlirgC Ollgtir or riOllOW-LrOWn. shape, tapering evenly from a heavy 
shoulder down to a small root, tender and of best quality. Pkt. 10 cts.; 
oz. 15 cts.; }4Ib. 45 cts.; lb. $1.25. 
PEPPER 
Sow in hotbeds in March or April, and when the season is favorable, trans¬ 
plant in rows 2 feet apart and 1 % feet apart in row, in rich, good ground. 
1 r* i*r • in l This new variety resembles Chinese Giant in shape 
Lalltornia Wonder, but has much thicker flesh. The fruit will average 
* 4 inches in diameter at the top, tapering slightly. It matures its fruit some¬ 
what earlier than Chinese Giant and is very prolific. Color glossy dark green, 
turning to crimson. Pkt. 10 cts.; J-^oz. 35 cts.; oz. 60 cts. 
WI IJ D i A strong, vigorous grower and very prolific. The fruit is a 
world Dealer, beautiful scarlet in color and exceedingly mild. The flesh 
* is thick and firm. Pkt. 10 cts.; 3di oz - 30 cts.; oz. 50 cts. 
C i pi* . (Harris). Earliest of all large, fruitful sorts, of vigorous growth; 
Dariy Vjiani enormous, deep green Peppers turning to brilliant red; thick 
flesh of sweet and pleasant flavor. Pkt. 10 cts.; Yz,oz. 35 cts.; oz. 60 cts. 
GOLDEN DAWN. The Peppers are green when young and a beautiful golden 
yellow when ripe, of fine shape and sweet flavor. Early and productive. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; F£oz. 35 cts.; oz. 60 cts. 
PIMIENTO. Used extensively for salads. It is thick-meated, of mild flavor, 
brilliant red in flesh, and very productive. Pkt. 10 cts.; J^oz. 30 cts.; oz. 50 cts. 
NEAPOLITAN. I he earliest of all large mild red Peppers; skin and flesh bright 
red. Pkt. 10 cts. J^oz. 30 cts.; oz. 50 cts. 
I d 11 D 11 large, early variety; mild flavor; thick and 
LtH"g6 DCIl OF l)UllnOS6- fleshy. Pkt. 10 cts.; J^oz. 25 cts.; oz. 45 cts. 
pi • p* . The largest mild red Pepper. The flesh is quite thick, very 
Gninese Uiant. mild and remarkably sweet. Late but productive- Pkt. 
10 cts.; 34°z. 35 cts ; oz. 60 cts. 
LONG RED CAYENNE. The pods are long and slender, bright red, 
and very pungent. Pkt. 10 cts.; J^oz. 25 cts.; oz. 45 cts. 
RED CHILI. Red, conical pods, about 2 inches long; very hot and 
prolific. Pkt. 10 cts.; y^oz. 35 cts.; oz. 60 cts. 
PUMPKIN 
Sow in good soil in May, when the ground has become warm, in hills 8 or 10 feet apart 
each way, or in fields of corn about every fourth hill. 
C„„„„ „„ \I n ,,. n;_ A fine pie Pumpkin. Small, but very sweet; fine- 
OUgar Or INOW bn 3 land r 16. grained, and of the best quality. The skin is deep 
orange, and flesh rich yellow. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; J41b. 50 cts.; Ib. $1.50. 
Winter I iiYiirv Golden yellow, finely netted; shape round; flesh very rich. Un- 
TV niter Luxury, equaled as a winter keeper, and one of the best for pies. Pkt. 10 cts.; 
oz. 20 cts.; MIb. 50 cts.; lb. $1.50. 
TENNESSEE SWEET POTATO. Shape similar to a bell; skin and flesh white, very thick 
and sweet. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; J^Ib. 50 cts.; Ib. $1.50. 
WHITE CUSHAW. A white crookneck variety of excellent quality. Pkt. 10 cts.; 
oz. 20 cts.; }4 Ib. 50 cts.; Ib. $1.50. 
LARGE CHEESE. Flat. One of the best for family use. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; 
MIb. 40 cts.; Ib. $1.25. 
BIG TOM or IMPROVED LARGE FIELD. Very productive; grown largely for feeding 
stock. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; Jdlb. 40 cts.; Ib. $1.25. 
KING OF THE MAMMOTHS. Grows to an enormous size. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; 
J*Ib. 60 cts.; Ib. $2. 
Sugar Pumpkin 
