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P EPPER. ^ 
Pfrffrr. 
Piment. 
Pimiento. 
Grown largely for pickles. 8ow In hot-bed early in April, and transplant to the 
open ground when the weather is favorable. They should be planted in warm, 
mellow soil, in rows eighteen inches apart. They may also be sown ill tllO Open ground when the 
danger of frost is past. 
Parsnip. ^ 
Pastinake, Panais. Pastinaca. 
1 oz. per 200 feet of drill; 
5 to 6 11)8. in drills for an acre. 
How as parly in spring as tlio weathor will admit. 
In drills flftorn inctieH apart, covering half an inch 
deop. When well up, thin out to five or six inches 
apart, in tho rows. Unlike Carrots, they are improved 
by frost, and it is usual to take up in fall a certain 
quantity for winter use, leaving tho rest in tho ground 
till spring, to be dug as required. 
HENDERSON’S HOLLOW CROWNED. 
Wo believe this is tho finest stock of 
Parsnip that can be procured. The roots 
run of uniform size, and aro smooth. 
Tho growing taste for this delicious vege¬ 
table will make tills improved strain par¬ 
ticularly desirable. (See cut.) 5c. pkt., 
10c. oz., 25o. >4 lb., 65c. lb. 
Long Smooth. A fino flavored variety. 5c. 
pkt., 10c. oz., 20c. % lb., 60c. lb. 
Early Round. An early variety, but of small 
sizo. 5c. pkt., 15c. oz., 25c. % lb., 75c. lb. 
HENDERSON'S COUNTY FAIR. Tho best of all horn-shaped 
Peppers. It is particularly sweet and mild, thicker In flesh than 
any other sort and enormously productive. Wo know of no pep- 
por equal to it in quality and productiveness. It Is strikingly 
handsome, of medium size, very solid and “meaty,” entirely free 
from any biting or burning taste. 10c. pkt., 40c. oz., $1.50 lb. 
CARDINAL. This Peppor is slightly scimiter-shaped, and is a 
glossy bright red color; 5 to 6 inches in length, being about an 
Inch broad at tho top anil tapering to a point. Very sweet and 
thick-fleshed. 5c. pkt., 40c. oz., $1.25 lb. 
RED CLUSTER. Bears a profusion of red clusters of very thin, 
pungent poppers in an upright position. It forms a small, com¬ 
pact plant about a foot high. A single plant has been known to 
produce a thousand peppers. 10c. pkt., 30c. oz., $1.00 lb. 
SWEET MOUNTAIN, or MAMMOTH. Similar to the Bull 
Nose, but larger and milder in flavor. Used to make stuffed 
“ Mango” pickles. 5c. pkt., 25c. oz., 75c. lb., $2.50 lb. 
CHERRY RED. Fruit round, scnrlot. 5c. pkt., 25c. oz., 75c. lb. 
LONG RED 
CAYENNE. The 
variety of com¬ 
merce. Pods small, cone-shaped ; scarlet red when ripe. Quite 
a late variety; tho pods are as frequently used for pickling green 
os when ripe. 5c. pkt., 25c. oz., 75c. lb., $2.50 lb. 
CHILI. Very small and prolific; generally used for making pep¬ 
per sauce. 5c. pkt., 25c. oz., 75c. % lb. 
RUBY KING. An exceedingly large and handsomo Pepper of 
mild flavor; the fruits are of a bright ruby red, from 4jo to G ins. 
long by 9 to 12 ins. in circumference. It can be sliced for salad 
or eaten with salt and vinegar like tomatoes and cucumbers. 
(See cut.) 10c. pkt., 25c. oz., 75c. lb., $2.75 lb. 
LARGE BELL, or BULL KO:E. An early variety of mild flavor, 
a favorite for pickling and for use in the natural state. 5c. pkt., 
25c. oz., 75c. yj l b., $2 50 lb. 
GOLDEN DAWN. Of same shape and size as the Large Bell, but. 
of more delicate flavor; color, yellow. 5c. pkt., 25c. oz., 75c. lb., 
$2.50 lb. p or Pepper Plants, seepage 162._ 
DARSLEY. ^ 
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Petersilie. Persil. Peregil. 
1 oz. for 150 feet of drill. 
Parsley succeeds best in rich, mellow soil. As tho seeds germinate very slowly, three or 
four weeks elapsing sometimes before it makes its appearance.it should he sown early | tt 
spring, previously soaking the seed for a few hours in tepid water. Sow thickly in rows a foot 
apart and half an inch deep. Por winter use proiect in a frame or light cellar, or a fen plants 
may he placed in pots or boxes and kept in the house for convenient use din ing the winter. 
CHAMPION MOSS CURLED. A very select stock, beautifully crimped 
and curled. 6c. pkt., 10c. oz., 30c. lb., $1 GO lb. 
Fern-Leaved. A very beautiful variety; very valuable for table decora¬ 
tion. 5c. pkt., 10c. oz., 30c. J4 lb-, $1.00 lb. 
HENDERSON'S EMERALD. Distinct in appearance from any of the 
other varieties, being of a lighter and 
more brilliant shade of green, i lie plant 
is of dwarf habit, with leaves finely cut 
and very curly. To growers for the 
market, as well as for private gardens, we 
commend this sort. (See cut.) 10c. pkt. 
15c. oz., 30c. 14 lb., $1.00 lb. 
EXTRA DOUBLE CURLED. A fine dwarf 
variety, beautifully curled; excellent for 
garnishing. 5c. pkt., 10c. oz., 30c. 14 lb., 
90c. lb. 
Plain. Tho leaves of this sort aro plain ; it 
is hardier than tho curled variety. 5c. 
pkt., 10c. oz., 25c. bi , 80c. lb. 
Hamburg, or Turnip-Rooted. A fleshy- 
rooted kind ; the l oots used for flavoring 
soups. 5c. pkt., 10c. oz., 30c. % lb., $1.00 lb. 
IF PEOPLE ONL Y KNEW how comparatively 
easy It Is to make a lawn with The ‘ ‘ Henderson'' 
Lawn Grass Seed, the days of using sod would 
soon be over. (See pages 62 and 63.) 
You are entitled to LIBERAL GOLDEN JUBILEE PREMIUMS WHI £, H F ^ See Page 7. 
