WM. ELLIOTT & SONS’ GENERAL CATALOGUE FOR 1897 
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PARSNIP. 
German, Pastinake . —French , Panais. —Spanish, Pastinaca. 
One ounce will sow 200 feet of drill ; 5 lbs. for 1 acre. 
Sow as early in spring as the weather will permit, in 
drills 15 to 18 inches apart, covering with fine soil to the 
depth of *4 an inch. The soil should be rich and deep, man¬ 
ured, if possible, the previous autumn. 
Thin out the young plants to about 6 
inches apart, and keep the surface of the 
ground open and free from weeds. Aside 
from its merits as a table vegetable, the 
Parsnip is one of the best and most eco¬ 
nomical roots for field culture, as it not 
only produces an abundant and almost 
certain crop, but furnishes the most 
nutritious food for cattle, particularly 
adapted for and relished by dairy stock. 
It is perfectly hardy, and may "remain 
in the ground through the winter ; in¬ 
deed, the fine sugary flavor is only per¬ 
fected by a severe frost. 
Long Smootli or Hollow Crowned. A 
standard table sort; the best and most 
productive for field culture. Per 
pkt. , 5 cts. ; oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 20 cts. ; 
lb., 60 cts. 
The Student. A fine flavored variety ; 
recommended for small gardens. Per 
pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; ^ lb., 25 
cts.; lb., 75 cts. 
Early Short Bound French. Adapted to 
shallow soils; very early and of good flavor. Per 
pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts ; ^ lb., 20 cts ; lb., 60 cts. 
CHAMPION MOSS CURLED PARSLEY. 
PARSLEY. 
German, Petersilie. —French, Persil. —Spanish, Peregil. 
One ounce will sow 150 feet of drill. 
Parsley succeeds best in a rich mellow soil. As the seeds 
germinate very slowly, three or four weeks elapsing sometimes 
before it makes its appearance, it should be sown early in 
spring. Sow thickly in rows 1 foot apart and an inch 
deep. For winter use, protect in a frame or light cellar. 
Chamnion Moss Curled. A fine variety, beautifully curled ; 
best for market and private use. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 
10 cts.; 34 lb., 25 cts.; lb., 85 cts. 
Fern-Leaved. A beautiful variety; valuable for table decora¬ 
tion. Per pkt., 5 cts., oz.." 10 cts.; 34 lb. 30 cts.; lb.. 
$ 1 . 00 . 
Carter’s New Perpetual. A distinct and valuable variety 
that does not annually rim to seed ; finely curled and 
very robust. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; J4 lb.. 40 
cts.; lb., $1.50. 
Plain-Leaved. Used in soups, etc., for seasoning. Per pkt., 
5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; J4 lb., 30 cts.; lb., 75 cts. 
Hamburg, or Rooted. The roots are the portions used ; good 
in flavoring soups and stews Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 
cts.; 34 lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. 
PEAS. 
German, Erbse. —French, Pois. —Spanish, Guizante . 
One quart will plant about 100 feet of drill; 1 1-2 bushels 
for 1 acre. 
Peas luxuriate in a 
free, light, rather rich 
soil, abounding with 
vegetable matter. The 
ground should be man¬ 
ured, if possible, the 
previous autumn ; well 
decomposed manure is 
the most suitable, and 
if applied at the time 
of planting, it should 
be thoroughly mixed 
with the soil, especially 
in the bottom of the 
drill. Plant the early 
varieties as soon as the 
ground can be worked, 
the others in succession 
from April to June. 
For private use they 
are generally sown in 
double or single rows, 
in drills about 2 feet 
apart and 3 inches deep, 
for the dwarf varieties, 
and 3 to 4 feet apart and 
4 inches deep, for the 
taller varieties. Those 
growing over 2h£ feet 
in height should be 
bushed. 
ELLIOTT’S EARLIEST MARKET. 
Market Garden¬ 
ers will be supplied by 
the bushel at reduced 
rates. 
EXTRA EARLY 
VARIETIES. 
Elliott's Earliest Mar¬ 
ket. The best ex¬ 
tra early Pea in 
cultivation. Very uniform and robust in growth and 
produces an abundant quantity of good sized pods well 
filled with round, smooth peas of excellent flavor. The 
extreme earliness and uniformity in ripening the crop 
render this the most valuable variety for Market Gar¬ 
deners, and no variety excels the Elliott’s Earliest Mar¬ 
ket for the private garden. Height, 2% feet. Per pt., 
15 cts.: qt., 25 cts.; pk., $1.25 ; bush., $4.50. 
Improved Early Dexter. A standard extra early variety 
recommended for private or market garden. Height, 
2J4 feet. Per pt., 15 cts.; qt., 25 cts.; pk., $1.25. 
Improved Daniel O’Rourke. One of the most popular mar¬ 
ket varieties; 2% feet. Per pt., 15 cts.; qt.,25cts.; 
pk , $1.25. 
Philadelphia Extra Early. A favorite variety; extensively 
grown in the South*; 2% feet. Per pt., 15 cts.; qt., 25 
cts.; pk., $1.50. 
