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OKRA, or GUMBO 
Gombaud. Quimbombo. 3-a f van. 
One ounce will sow 50 feet of row. 
Sow late in Spring, after the ground has become warm, in drills 3 feet 
apart, where the plants are to remain. Thin out from 9 to 12 inches. 
They should be well manured. They may also be raised in pots or 
hotbed, and transplanted. 
If to be forwarded by mail, add at the rate of 6c. per pound for postage. 
Dwarf Green Prolific. Short thick pod. Pkt. 5c.,oz. 10c., J4 lb. 20c., lb 50c. 
Long Green. Tall; very productive; long, green pods. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 
J4 lb. 20c., lb. 50c. 
White Velvet. Tender, white pods; smooth and velvety in appearance. 
Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., }4 lb- 20c., lb. 50c. 
PARSNIP 
Panais. Chirivia. $aftincde. 
One ounce will sow 200 feet of row; 3 to 4 pounds for one acre. 
Parsley, Elliott’s Emerald 
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 half an inch. 
The s^il should be rich and deep, manured, if possible, the previous 
Autumn. Thin out the young plants to about 0 inches apart, and 
keep che surface of the ground open, and free from weeds. It is 
perfectly hardy, and may remain in the ground through t he Winter; 
indeed, the fine, sugary flavor for which the vegetable is noted, is 
only developed by a severe frost. 
If to be forwarded by mail, add at the rate of 6c. per pound for postage. 
Long Smooth or Hollow Crowned. A standard table sort; the 
best and most productive for field culture. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 
J4 lb. 30c., lb. SI.00. 
The Student. A fine-flavored variety, not so long as the pre¬ 
ceding; is recommended for small gardens. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 
34 lb. 30c., lb. si.00. 
Early Round. Adapted to shallow soils; very early, and of good 
flavor. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., J4 lb- 30c, lb. SI.00. 
GARDEN-MAKING 
Suggestions for the utilizing of home grounds. A guide to daily prac¬ 
tice in the garden, giving in simple language just the information wanted 
by every one who buys a single packet of seed or grows one plant. 
The one book every grower needs. Fully illustrated. 8vo., cloth, $1.25. 
PARSLEY 
Persil. Perijil. $ctcvfifie. 
One ounce will sow 150 feet of row. 
The seed is very slow to germinate, and usually three or four 
weeks elapse after sowing before the plants make an appearance. 
To hasten germination soak seed a few hours in tepid water and 
sow thickly in shallow drills a foot apart. Cover lightly and later 
thin the plants to 5 or 6 inches apart in t he row. For Winter use, 
protect in coldframes or a light cellar. Hamburg Parsley is culti¬ 
vated for its roots, and treated in the same manner as Carrots. 
Elliott’s Emerald. A beautiful variety of unsurpassed quality: 
of dwarf habit ; beautiful bright green color, and finely crimped 
and curled. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., J4 lb. 35c., lb. SI.00. 
Champion Moss Curled. A fine variety, beautifully curled; best 
for market and private use. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., J4 lb. 35c., lb. 31.00. 
Fern-Leaved. A beautiful variety; valuable for table decoration. 
Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., ]/\ lb. 35c., lb. SI.00. 
Plain-Leaved. Used in soups, etc., for seasoning; stronger in 
flavor than other sorts. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., J4 lb. 35c., lb. SI.00. 
Hamburg or Rooted. The roots resemble a small Parsnip, and 
are the portions used; highly esteemed for flavoring soups, stews,, 
etc. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., 34 lb. 50c. 
Parsnips, Long Smooth or Hollow Crowned 
