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LATE PEAS —Continued 
94C0. Admiral Dewey. (Alderman.) Enormous pods; large 
wrinkled Peas of fine flavor ; very productive. 4 ft. Pkt. 
10c., pt. 60c., qt. 90c. 
9420. Stratagem. Very large pods; Peas of finest quality. 
2 ft. Pkt. 10c., pt. 50c., qt. 90c. 
9430. Potlatch. A large-podded Pea; fine. 2 ft. Pkt. 10c., 
pt. 50c., qt. 90c. 
9440. Telegraph. Large pods and Peas. 4 ft. Pkt. 10c., 
pt. 60c., qt. 90c. 
9450. Telephone. Enormous pods and Peas of best quality. 
4 ft. Pkt. 10c., pt. 50c., qt. 90c. 
9455. Boston Unrivalled. Large pod; prolific; suitable for 
light soil. AY 2 ft. Pkt. 10c., pt. 50c., qt. 90c. 
9400. Late White Marrowfat. Very hardy and prolific. 4 
ft. Pkt. 10c., pt. 60c., qt. 90c. 
9470. Late Black-eyed Marrowfat. Very hardy and prolific. 
3 ft. Pkt. 10c., pt. 50c., qt. 90o 
SUGAR PEAS (Edible Pods) 
Sugar Peas have edible pods which are eaten 
when young. 
9540. Mammoth-podded Sugar. Immense pods. 5 ft. Pkt. 
10c., pt. 60c.. qt. $1.00. 
9560. Mammoth Melting. 4 ft. Pkt. 10c., pt. 60c., qt. $1.00. 
Quaker Pie Pumpkin 
PUMPKIN 
Any average garden soil will do. May be planted 
middle of spring, among the Indian corn or in 
the field or garden, in hills 8 to 10 feet apart 
each way, 4 seeds in a hill. Spade into the hills 
a bushel or more of compost, and a double hand¬ 
ful of good commercial fertilizer. In other respects 
is cultivated in same manner as melons and cu¬ 
cumbers. Avoid planting near other vines. Sow 
seeds about 1 inch deep, 1 ounce for 30 hills. 
If the largest possible fruit is wanted, allow 
but one to set on a plant, pinching off all others. 
10150. Large Cheese. Flat; one of the best varieties for 
family use. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., lb. $1.26. 
10^170. Early Sugar. Fine-grained, sweet and prolific; small; 
yellow. Flattened or slightly ribbed; one of the best 
for pies. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., lb. $1.25. 
10200. Golden Oblong. Orange skin; light yellow flesh; 
fine quality; good keeper. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., lb. $1.50, 
10220. Cushaw Striped. A splendid striped crookneck 
variety. Pkt. 6c., oz. 20c., lb. $1.75. 
10224. Cushaw White, or Jonathan. A white crookneck 
variety of excellent quality; fine for pies. Pkt. 5c., oz. 
20c., lb. $2.00. 
10225. Cushaw Mammoth Golden. A golden yellow variety 
of excellent quality; fine for pies. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., lb. 
$1.76. 
10230. Tennessee Sweet Potato. Very large; bell-shaped; 
thick white flesh; fine for pies. Pkt 5c., oz. 16c., lb. $1.50. 
10240. Calhoun. Very superior quality; yellow flesh; 
medium size; fine for pies. Pkt. 6c., oz. 15c., lb. $1.25. 
10246. Japanese Pie. Early; dark green; flesh yellow. 
Similar in size and form to the well-known Cushaw. Pkt. 
5c., oz. 15c., lb. $1.50. 
10260. Mammoth King. Salmon-orange skin; very thick 
bright yellow flesh; fine grained and tender. Grows to 
an enormous size. Pkt. 6c., oz. 20c., lb. $2.00. 
10270. Mammoth Tours. Very large, oval; deeply ribbed; 
skin greenish yellow; flesh thick and deep yellow. Pkt. 
5c., oz. 20c., lb. $1.75. 
10280. Quaker Pie. Bell-shaped, slightly crooked; very 
large; yellow, mottled green; yellow flesh; very prolific 
and a good keeper; fine for pies. Pkt. 5c., oz, 20c., lb. 
$1.50. 
10290. Winter Luxury. Medium size, nearly round; russet 
yellow; very thick light yellow flesh. A fine keeper and 
one of the best for pies. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., lb. $1.25. 
10300. Connecticut Field. Very large, oval, flattened ends ; 
red ; deep yellow skin and flesh. Grown in cornfields for 
stock. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., lb. $1.10. 
PARSLEY 
Soak the seeds a few hours in lukewarm water, 
and sow early in spring and until the middle of 
July, in drills 1 foot apart. Have the soil thor¬ 
oughly pulverized, and, after sowing the seed, 
pat it down lightly with the spade. Thin out 
the plants to 4 inches. To preserve in winter, 
transplant to a light cellar or coldframe. No. 
8870 should be thinned out while young, and 
managed in after cultivation the same as carrots 
and parsnips. The roots are edible either raw 
or cooked. 
8850. Thorburn’s Extra Curled. Superior. Pkt. 5c., oz. 
15c., lb, $1.50. 
8855, Thorburn’s Champion Moss Curled. Pretty; nice for 
garnishing. Pkt. 5c., oz. 16c., lb. $1.60. 
8865. Plain. The ordinary form. Pkt. 5c., oz. 16c., lb. $1.50. 
8870, Hamburg. Thick-rooted. Roots resemble Celeriac in 
flavor. Pkt. 6c., oz. 20c., lb. $1.75. 
8845. Carters Crested Bouquet, Re-selected. This superb 
variety has again been re-selected and improved by us, 
and our stock is now without question the most perfect 
type of Parsley ever offered. It is of dwarf, compact 
habit, the exquisite curl of the leaves giving it a very 
attractive crested appearance. Pkt. 10c., oz, 35c., lb. $4.00. 
8846, Carters Emerald Green, Award of Merit, R.H.S. 
This excellent stock of Parsley is becoming very popular. 
The color is a very rich deep green ; habit taller and more 
branching than our celebrated Champion Moss Curled. 
Pkt. 10c., oz. 36c., lb. $3.50. 
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