Sow the seed of the long varieties from early spring up to 
May 15. Improved Short Thick matures quicker and can 
be sown as late as June 1. One pkt. of seed will sow about 
20 ft. of row; 1 oz. 200 ft.; .3 lbs. one acre. Grow best in 
loose, rich, deep soil. Roots may be stored for winter use, 
or some may be left in the ground all winter for use early 
next spring. 
725 Guernsey O 
95 days. Attractive medium-long roots with a broad 
shoulder gradually tapering downward. The skin is light 
in color and quite smooth. The flesh is fine-grained, tender 
and sweet. Considered the best quality Parsnip for table 
use. 12 in. long, 3 in. across. Pkt. 10^; oz. ISci; 
4ozs. 30fz!; y2lh.50^i lb. 85^; 2 lbs. $1.55; 5 lbs. $3.60. 
727 Long Smooth Hollow Crown 
100 days. Longer than Guernsey but not so broad. Does 
best in deeply prepared soil. Fully developed roots are 
15 in. long and 2^ in. thick at the shoulder. Remarkably 
free from side roots. Fine-grained flesh of superior flavor. 
Heavy yielder. Pkt. 10^; oz. IBfi; 4 ozs. 30)zf; 
Vz lb. 50^; lb. 85$^; 2 lbs. $1.55; 5 lbs. $3.60. 
726 Improved Short Thick 
80 days. Roots are short and thick, being 6 to 8 in. long, 
and 3 in. thick at the shoulder; full crowned, giving a 
smooth, attractive appearance. The earliest Parsnip we 
grow. Tops are short. Pkt. 10^; oz. 15^; 4 ozs. 45^; 
Vz lb. 65^; lb. $1.10; 2 lbs. $2.00; 5 lbs. $4.80. 
PARSLEY 
Fasy to grow in the garden or in pots during winter. Does 
well in either sun or shade and does not require any particu¬ 
lar kind of soil. Mostly used green but the leaves may be 
dried crisp, powdered and kept in air-tight bottles for winter 
use. One oz. of seed sows 250 ft. of row; 3 lbs. to an acre. 
717 Extra Curled Dwarf Q 
70 days. Also known as Emerald. Has moss-like leaves of 
an attractive bright green color. Very finely curled. 
Pkt. lOjzJ; oz. 15^; 4 ozs. 35^; Yz lb. 55^; lb. 90^; 
2 lbs. $1.60; 5 lbs. $3.80. 
720 Paramount 1 ° 
America Award ot Merit. It 
produces the handsomest, finest and most uniformly 
curled, dark green leaves we have ever seen. Unexcelled 
for the home garden, market garden or for forcing. 
Pkt. lOfii oz. 15|zi; 4 ozs. 45(^^; 
Vz lb. lOfi; lb. $1.15; 2 lbs. $2.10; 5 lbs. $5.05. 
714 Plain or Single 60 Jays. Plain leaves 
® with rich flavor; grown 
extensively for soup bunches. Gives an enormous yield of 
foliage. Pkt. 5^; oz. 15^; 4 ozs. 30jzf; 
Yz lb. 50^; lb. 85^; 2 lbs. $1.55; 5 lbs. $3.60. 
723 Parsnip-Rooted or Hamburg oodays. 
Has plain leaves, which can be used just like ordinary Parsley, 
but is also grown for the thick, fleshy roots which are used for 
flavoring soups, stews, etc. Pkt. 100; oz. 150; 
4OZS.350; lb.550; lb.900; 2 lbs. $1.60; 5 lbs. $3.80. 
Extra Curled Dwarf Parsley 
Jumbo Virginia Peanuts 
138 W. Alice Burpee Co. 
PEANUTS 
For best results select warm, light or sandy soil rich in 
lime. Plant in rows 2>^ to 3 ft. apart, spacing the shelled 
nuts 8 to 10 in. apart in the rows, or if planted in the 
hulls, place them 16 to 18 in. apart in the row. Cover 
with 2 in. of soil. Cultivate and hoe freely. In the fall, 
before frost, dig and hang vines under a shed or in an 
airy room to cure. One pkt. will sow from 15 to 25 ft. 
of row, one lb. from 100 to 200 ft. Use 35 or 40 lbs. of 
seed per acre according to method used in planting. 
Peanuts are grown principally for their seeds, which are 
used as human food. Top grovdh may be used for hay. 
712 Jumbo Virginia© 
large Peanut of rich flavor, with 2 or 3 large kernels to 
the pod. The vines spread 3J<2 to 4 ft. across; make 
valuable fodder for stock. Pkt. (10 pods) 100; 
1/2 lb. 250; Ib. 400; 5 lbs. $1.50; 10 lbs. $2.50. 
713 Spanish 
110 days. The dwarf bushes grow 
close and are easily cultivated and 
gathered. The kernels are small and very sweet. Early, 
and a heavy bearer. Pkt. 100; Y 2 !!>• 250; lb. 400; 
5 lbs. $1.50; 10 lbs. $2.50. 
