Parsnip, M. H. B. & Sons’ Hollow Crown 
1One ounce will sow 
X <11 Ollip 200 feet of drill 
Parsnips require a deep, rich, mellow soil, and should be sown in drills 1^ feet 
apart and f inch deep as soon as the ground can be worked in spring. Thin plants 
to 6 inches apart in the row and cultivate frequently. Like Brussels sprouts and 
kale, their flavor is improved after a hard frost. 
M H R & Sons’ Hnllnw frown There is no finer Parsnip grown 
m. n. p. ot oona nonow crown. than the true Hollow Crown 
variety. It has long, smooth, clear white roots of the finest flavor and is an 
immense cropper. We have a very choice stock of this variety. Pkt. 5 cts., 
oz. 10 cts., Mlb. 30 cts., lb. $1. 
11) ,, „ ^ 1 One ounce will sow 
MT dl 100 feet of drill 
As the seed is slow in germinating, it should be sown as early in spring as pos¬ 
sible in drills 1 foot apart and § inch deep. When the plants are well advanced 
thin out to 6 inches apart in the row. By making a second sowing, under glass, 
in July or August, a supply can be had throughout the winter. 
HmiVtlp PnrlpH Tnis is an exceptionally fine strain of double curled 
_ V/U1ICU - Parsley, and one that may be depended upon for 
best results either for the frame or outside sowing. The leaves are of handsome 
appearance, deeply curled, 
very dark green in color and 
unequaled for flavoring and 
garnishing. It withstands 
the extreme heat and drought 
of summer better than most 
varieties and it has also 
proved to be the best variety 
for fall or winter use. Pkt. 5c., 
oz. 15c., fib. 40c., lb. $1.25. 
Champion Moss Curled. A 
fine, curly variety, resem¬ 
bling the above in appear¬ 
ance, but of more rapid 
growth. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15c., 
fib. 40 cts., lb. $1.25. 
Plain. Leaves are not curled, 
and have an excellent flavor; 
preferred by many. Pkt. 5 
cts., oz. 15 cts., Jib. 40 cts., 
lb. $1.25. 
Turnip - rooted, or Ham- • 
burg. The roots, which 
resemble small Parsnips, are 
valuable for flavoring soups, 
while the leaves, similar to 
those of celery, may also 
be used for the same pur¬ 
pose. The roots may be dug 
in the fall and stored in the 
cellar, or they may be left 
standing outdoors through 
the winter for use in early 
spring. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., 
fib. 40 cts., lb. $1.25. 
PEPPER PLANTS 
See page 28 
20 
IOne ounce will produce 
JL 2,000 plants 
Peppers should be started in a hotbed during March 
or April. The latter part of May transplant to the opep 
ground in rows 2 feet apart and 18 inches in the row. 
PViinoco fionf An unusually large sweet Pepper, 
vninebe uiani. about twice the gize of Bull 
Nose, but a little later in maturing. The flesh is 
quite thick, very mild and of a bright red color. 
Plants 2 feet high and very productive. Pkt. 10 cts., 
oz. 50 cts., 341b. $1.60, lb. $6. 
Large Bell, or Bull Nose. «“V'p,oES 
large thick Peppers of mild flavor. Pkt. 10 cts., 
oz. 35 cts., 341b. $1-15, lb. $4. 
Early Giant. The large, sweet Peppers, about 3 34 
inches in diameter and 4}4 inches long, have thick 
flesh of excellent quality. Early and productive. 
Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 50 cts., 341b. $1.60, lb. $6. 
California Wonder. A very desirable new variety 
with dark green fruits 434 inches long and 4 inches 
across. Flesh unusually thick and sweet. Pkt. 
10 cts., oz. 50 cts., 341b. $1.60, lb. $6. 
Long Red Cayenne. The bright scarlet pods, vary¬ 
ing from 3 to 4 inches in length, are very pungent. 
Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 35 cts., 341b. $1.15, lb. $4. 
Chili. A late-maturing variety with small red fruit, 
which is used extensively for pepper sauce. Pkt. 
10 cts., oz. 35 cts., 34lb. $1.15, lb. $4. 
Pepper, Chinese Giant 
