64 Vegetable Seeds 
HOSEA WATERER, Philadelphia 
Hollow-Crown Parsnips 
curled, dark I TURNIP-ROOTED or HAMBURG. The fleshy root is used for 
45 cts. I flavoring soups, stews, etc. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; J^Ib. 45 cts. 
PARSLEY 
Because of its pleasant flavor, the leaves of Parsley 
are used extensively as a garnish with other vegetables, 
either in cooked dishes or salads. Parsley seed germi¬ 
nates very slowly. For outdoor growing, soak the seed 
in warm water for a few hours. Sow thickly, in rows 
1 foot apart and ^inch deep, pressing down well after 
sowing. When well up, thin to 3 to 4 inches apart. 
117. f T' • 1 /'< IJ Dwarf; dark green; 
Waterer s 1 riple Curled, densely curled. The 
finest Parsley for garnishing. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 35 cts.; 
MIb. $1. 
CHAMPION MOSS CURLED. The leaves are not 
so heavy in appearance as our Triple Curled, but 
are also very finely curled, and excellent for garnish¬ 
ing. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; 341b. 45 cts. 
PLAIN or SINGLE. Leaves flat, deeply cut, but not 
green and very hardy. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; 341b. 
California Wonder 
Pepper 
gy*y gff *iJictiic 111 iuw 5 > iccL apai L uiiu. Jl cipa.i t iii luw, iii iicii, ^uuui g,iuuj 
_nr J This new variety resembles Chinese Giant in 
■.I®., • V, CalllOrma Wond6r. But has much thicker flesh. The fruit will, 
I A TTi T o ^ 0 - 1 - 4-r» Tr\ nt* t->T t rrLk-f-T i r T4- tvi o 4-i i »4-r» fi-n t 
RUBY GIANT. A variety which is a very desirable size and shape 
for stuffing. Pkt. 10 cts.; }4oz. 25 cts.; oz. 40 cts. 
RUBY KING. A popular, large-fruiting variety; very thick flesh of 
fine, mild flavor. Pkt. 10 cts.; 34oz. 25 cts.; oz. 40 cts. 
PARSNIP 
Sow as early in the spring as the weather will admit in drills 134 feet apart 
and 34inch deep in a rich deep soil; thin out 4 inches apart in the rows. In the 
late fall, before the ground freezes, remove enough roots for winter use to the 
root cellar and pack in sand. The remaining Parsnips can be left in the ground 
through the winter for use in the early spring. 
One ounce will sow 100 feet of drill; 5 to 6 pounds for an acre 
I c _LI II i"* _ The roots are smooth, uniform in 
LiSrgC OUgdr or Hollow-crown, shape, tapering evenly from a heavy 
shoulder down to a small root, tender and of best quality. Pkt. 10 cts.; 
oz. 15 cts.; 34Ib. 45 cts.; Ib. $1.25. 
PEPPER 
Sow in hotbeds in March or April, and when the season is favorable, trans¬ 
plant in rows 2 feet apart and 134 feet apart in row, in rich, good ground. 
This new variety resembles Chjnese Giant in shape, 
average 
4 inches in diameter at the top, tapering slightly. It matures its fruit some¬ 
what earlier than Chinese Giant and is very prolific. Color glossy dark green, 
turning to crimson. Pkt. 15 cts.; 34oz. 30 cts.; oz. 50 cts. 
W Irl R f ^ strong, vigorous grower and very prolific. The fruit is a 
WOrlQ D6ftt6r. beautiful scarlet in color and exceedingly mild. The flesh 
is thick and firm. Pkt. 15 cts.; 34oz. 30 cts.; oz. 50 cts. 
PIC' f (Harris). Earliest of all large, fruitful sorts, of vigorous growth; 
Eidrly dcint enormous, deep green Peppers turning to brilliant red; thick 
flesh of sweet and pleasant flavor. Pkt. 15 cts.; 34oz. 35 cts.; oz. 60 cts. 
GOLDEN DAWN. The Peppers are green when young and a beautiful golden 
yellow when ripe, of fine shape and sweet flavor. Early and productive. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; 34oz. 35 cts.; oz. 60 cts. 
PIMIENTO. Used extensively for salads. It is thick-meated, of mild flavor, 
brilliant red in flesh, and very productive. Pkt. 10 cts.; 34oz. 25 cts.; oz. 40 cts. 
NEAPOLITAN. The earliest of all large mild red Peppers; skin and flesh bright 
red. Pkt. 10 cts.; 34°^. 25 cts.; oz. 40 cts. 
Large Bell or Bullnose. LX 
• fy . The largest mild red Pepper. Flesh thick, mild and sweet. 
LninCSB VlIEni. Late but productive. Pkt. 15 cts.; 34oz. 30 cts.; oz. 50 cts. 
LONG RED CAYENNE. The pods are long and slender, bright red, 
and very pungent. Pkt. 10 cts.; 34oz;. 25 cts.; oz. 40 cts. 
RED CHILI. Red, conical pods, about 2 inches long; very hot and 
prolific. Pkt. 15 cts.; 34oz. 30 cts.; oz. 50 cts. 
PUMPKIN 
Sow in good soil in May, when the ground has become warm, in hills 8 or 10 feet apart 
each way, or in fields of corn about every fourth hill. 
D:^ a fine pie Pumpkin. Small, but very sweet; fine- 
OU^dr or li6W Eingld.n(l r I6. grained, and of the best quality. The skin is deep 
orange, and flesh rich yellow. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; 341b. 50 cts.; lb. $1.50. 
I iiviirv GoMen yellow, finely netted; shape round; flesh very rich. Un- 
WiniCr Luxury, equaled as a winter keeper, and one of the best for pies. Pkt. 10 cts.; 
oz. 20 cts.; 34Ib. 50 cts.; lb. $1.50. 
TENNESSEE SWEET POTATO. Shape similar to a bell; skin and flesh white, very thick 
and sweet. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; 34Ib. 50 cts.; lb. $1.50. 
WHITE CUSHAW. A white crookneck variety of excellent quality. Pkt. 10 cts.; 
oz. 20 cts.; J4Ib. 50 cts.; lb. $1.50. 
LARGE CHEESE. Flat. One of the best for family use. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; 
341b. 40 cts.; lb. $1.25. 
BIG TOM or IMPROVED LARGE FIELD. Very productive; grown largely for feeding 
stock. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; 34Ib. 40 cts.; lb. $1.25. 
KING OF THE MAMMOTHS. Grows to an enormous size. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; 
341 b. 60 cts.; lb. $2. 
Sugar Pumpkin 
