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vegetable seeds 
VICK’S GARDEN AND FLORAL GUIDE 
PARSLEY, CHAMPION MOSS CURLED 
PEPPER, CHINESE GIANT 
<ollkil\6S6 Giant. A magnificent new variety, the largest and 
finest Pepper in cultivation. The plant is about two feet high, of strong, 
vigorous growth, stocky in habit, very productive, and ripens its fruit 
earlier than the Ruby King. The fruit averages four inches in diameter, 
and is of a bright glossy scarlet when ripe. The flesh is unusually thick 
and very mild, having none of the pungency of most of the older varie¬ 
ties. The immense size of the fruit and its brilliant color render it very 
attractive, and will cause it to sell readily in the market. Packet, 
10 cent*, three for *5 cent*.- 
PARSLEY 
As Parsley seed germinates very slowly, it should be planted in a bed if possible. 
For outdoor sowing always prepare the seed by placing it in hot water to soak for 
twenty-four hours, in a warm place. Sow thickly, in rows one foot apart and half 
an inch deep, pressing down well after sowing. When well up, thin to six inches 
apart. Parsley lives through the winter, and seed may be sown in the autumn. The 
curled varieties are beautiful for garnishing, and handsome enough for bouquet 
green. One ounce will sow 150 feet of drill. 
Packet, 5 cents ; oz., 10 cents ; lb., 25 cents ; lb., 75 cents; 
except as noted. 
Beauty of the Parterre, or True Emerald. This variety is very 
distinct in appearance. It has a shade of green not shown in any other, while its 
leaves are more finely cut and densely curled. Habit dwarf and spreading. 
Packet, 5 cents ; oz., 15 cents ; lb., 30 cents ; lb., $1.00. 
Champion Moss Curled, a compact-growing, very ornamental plant 
Leaves a bright green color, finely crimped and beautifully curled. 
Fine Triple Curled, or Myatt’s Garnishing. One of the best for 
market or private garden ; a handsome dwarf, compact sort. Leaves bright pale 
green; extra curled and crimped. 
Fern-Leaved. As its name indicates, this variety is most beautiful in form 
and color; valuable for garnishing, and also as an ornamental foliage plant for 
borders of beds. 
Hamburgh or Turnip-Rooted. The roots resemble a small Parsnip, 
and are the edible portion of this variety. Extensively grown and used for 
flavoring soups, etc. 
PEPPER 
The culture of Pepper is precisely the same as for Egg Plant. Transplant when 
three inches high. One ounce of seed will yield about 1,500 plants. 
Packet, 5 cents; oz., 25 cents; lb., 70 cents; lb., $2.25; 
except where noted. 
Large Bell, or Bull Nose, v ery large, nearly four inches long and three 
inches in diameter; glossy red. Excellent quality for use in salads and pickles. 
Ruby King. A handsome and very productive variety. Emits from four to 
six inches long by three and a half to four inches broad; remarkably mild and 
pleasant. When ripe they arc a bright ruby red. 
Golden Dawn or Queen. Resembles the Large Bell in shape, hut is 
more delicate m flavor. Color a rich golden yellow, with very thick, mild, sweet- 
flavored flesh. 
Sweet Mountain or Mammoth. Much like the Large Bell, hut larger 
and milder. Fruit thick and sweet. Fine for making stuffed mango pickles. 
Coral Gem Bouquet. The finest of the small varieties. Its shining red 
pods, an inch in length, are so thickly set as to completely cover the plant. 
They are very hot, and suitable for seasoning. Makes an elegant pot-pl.uii 
Packet, 5 cents ; oz., 35 cents ; kf lb., $1.00; lb., $3.00. 
Red Cluster. A distinct and beautiful variety, bearing a profusion of bright 
scarlet fruit in clusters in an upright position. Hot and pungent. As a decorative 
plant for the flower garden or for pots, it will be found very useful. 
Celestial, a Chinese variety, useful as well as ornamental. Sets its fruit early, 
and continues until frost. When fully grown the fruit is bright scarlet. Makes a 
plant of striking beauty. 
Long Red Cayenne. Beautiful and productive. Fruit four inches long, 
bright red, pointed pod; flesh thick and pungent. 
OTHER STANDARD VARIETIES OF PEPPERS. 
Monstrous, or Grossum. Small Red Chili. Cherry-Formed Red. 
RHUBARB 
The Rhubarb, or Pie Plant, is grown from division of the roots, and from seed. Is 
seed be sown it should be given a deep, rich, well-pulverized soil. Sow in drills 
eighteen inches apart and one inch deep. Thin out the plants to Six inches apart. In 
the fall prepare the permanent bed by trenching two feet deep, mixing a liberal quan¬ 
tity of manure with the soil. Into this set the plants about five feet apart each way. 
Give a dressing of coarse manure every fall. The stalks should not be cut until 
the second year. The varieties of Rhubarb do not usually come true from seed. 
One ounce should give about 500 plants. 
14^ ounce, 5 cents ; oz., 15 cents ; X lb., 40 cents; lb., $1.25. 
St. Martin’s. One of the earliest as well as most prolific sorts. 
Myatt’s Victoria. Very large, but later than Linnaeus. 
Linnaeus. Early and tender. 
Root* of above, each, 15 cents; dozen, 
