Ideal Hollow Crown Parsnips 
Selected Extra-Double Curled 
Parsley 
Hamburg or Parsnip-rooted Parsley 
Okra or Gumbo 
One ounce will sow 100 feet of row 
Sow after soil is warm, in rows 3 feet apart, 1F£ feet apart 
in the row. Pods are used while young for soups and stews. 
Perkins’ Mammoth. This variety is about 3 feet high, very 
early and productive. Pods are deep green, very long, 
slender, slightly corrugated, very tender and of good quality. 
Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; }4\b. 30 cts.; Ib. 90 cts. 
Parsley 
One ounce will sow 150 feet of row 
Parsley thrives in a deep, rich, mellow soil, very finely 
pulverized. As the seed germinates very slowly, sow as early 
as possible in the spring, in rows 12 inches apart. Cover with 
J^inch of fine soil, pressing it down firmly. When the plants 
are well up, thin to 2 inches apart in the row. Seed will germinate 
more rapidly if soaked over night in slightly warm water. 
During the hot summer, Parsley may turn brownish red. To 
prevent this, plant a taller growing crop next to it, so that it 
has partial shade. Just before frost, pick as much as is needed. 
Dry, powder, and store in glass jars for winter use. 
Champion Moss Curled. A densely curled selection, with very 
dark green color, strong stems, extreme uniformity. Pkt. 
5 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; }4\b. 40 cts.; Ib. $1.25. 
Hamburg or Parsnip-rooted. Grown for the roots, which ma¬ 
ture early, are short, thick, and like a parsnip, although 
smaller. Flesh is white and flavored like parsnips. Pkt. 
10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; %lb. 40 cts.; Ib. $1.25. 
Italian or Plain-leaved. Dark green, flat leaves, deeply cut 
but not curled. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; 40 cts.; Ib. $1.25. 
Selected Extra-Double Curled. This excellent strain is very 
vigorous, growing short stiff stems, with compact, finely cut, 
very densely curled leaves of an extremely dark green color. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; MIb. 40 cts.; Ib. $1.25. 
Parsnip 
One ounce will sow 150 feet of row 
Use a deep rich, sandy soil, although any deep, mellow, 
moderately rich soil will produce good roots. Sow as early in 
spring as possible, in rows 1F 2 feet apart, covering firmly with 
Flinch of fine soil. When plants are well up, thin to 2 to 3 
inches apart in the row. Parsnip seed is very slow to germinate. 
Soil should be pressed down firmly over seeds. Cultivate 
frequently. Although Parsnips require a long season (approxi¬ 
mately 120 days) to grow fine large roots, very good small 
roots may be grown by sowing later. When heavy frosts set 
in, dig roots, store in cool cellar, and cover with soil. 
Ideal Hollow Crown. The roots are about 12 inches long, with 
smooth white skin, uniform in shape, tapering evenly from a 
heavy shoulder down to a small root. The flesh is tender, of 
best quality. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; %\b. 40 cts.; Ib. $1.25. 
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