VARIETAL DESCRIPTIONS OF VEGETABLES 
KEYSTONE SEEDS 
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ONIONS—Continued 
BERMUDA ONION 
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BERMUDA YELLOW 
OCHIT 
92 
Noted for its extremely mild, sweet flavor, and earliness. Used extensively in the South. 
Frequently grown from plants, but satisfactory for growing large onions direct from seed 
without transplanting. Not suitable for long storage. 
BULBS —Medium sized, flat shaped; flesh, white, coarse textured, very juicy, sweet, 
mild flavor,- skin, thin, straw colored. 
CRYSTAL WAX ODEON 92 
An extremely early, mild onion of the white Bermuda type. A very popular variety and 
used particularly in the South for shipping to Northern markets. Excellent for use as both 
a set and table onion. Not suitable for long storage. 
BULBS —Medium sized, flat shaped,- flesh, white, coarse textured, juicy, sweet, delicious 
flavor,- skin, waxy, pure white in color. 
PARSLEY 
Petroselinum hortense 
DOUBLE CURLED PACED 
A beautiful, rich dark green sort, with finely cut, crinkled, and plumish leaves. The 
standard of excellence for garnishing and flavoring. 
HAMBURG (Edible Root) var. radicosum PACHA 
This parsley forms a short thick parsnip-like root which is used for flavoring in soups, etc. 
If so desired, these roots may be stored for winter use, the same as other crops of this 
nature. 
MOSS CURLED PAGAN 
Unsurpassed for decorative garnishing purposes. This variety produces a compact growth 
of very rich, dark green leaves, which are extremely curled and finely cut, giving an ap¬ 
pearance of moss,- hence the name. 
PLAIN PAINT 
Desirable for its aromatic and flavoring qualities in soups, etc. The plant is a heavy yielder 
of smooth, dark green, deeply cut leaves. 
PARSNIP 
Pastinaca sativa 
IMPROVED GUERNSEY PALSY 
An old, standard variety noted for its excellent quality and fine, sweet flavor. 
ROOTS—About 12 inches long, 2T2 to 3 inches in diameter at the crown, tapered to 
tip, smooth, uniform in size, hollow crowned, and white in color. 
LARGE HOLLOW CROWN or IDEAL PALMY 
One of the best and most popular varieties. It is hardy, a vigorous grower, and highly 
dependable. Of superb, sugary flavor. 
ROOTS—About 12 inches long, 3 inches in diameter at the shoulder, tapered to a point, 
smooth, hollow crowned, white,- flesh, fine textured, tender, and of dandy 
quality. 
OFFENHAM INTERMEDIATE PANER 
Desirable sort for its comparatively short root, which makes it easy to harvest in heavy 
type soils. Early, free of side roots, and has small tops. 
ROOTS—6 to 7 inches long, 3 inches in diameter at the crown, tapered to point; flesh, 
tender and of sweet flavor. 
SHORT THICK PAFER 
A variety much shorter than the Hollow Crown. It is early, has small tops, and is easy 
to harvest. 
ROOTS—6 inches in length, 3 inches in diameter at the crown, tapered to point, 
smooth, free of side roots,- flesh of pleasing flavor. 
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