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Champion Moss Curled Parsley 
Parsley 
Culture. Parsley used for garnishing and for seasoning can be planted as soon 
as the soil can be worked in spring. Cover the slow germinating seed one-fourth 
inch deep in 12- to 18'inch rows. One-fourth ounce sows 100 feet and 3 to 5 
pounds plant an acre. To improve the appearance of the crop, trim the plants 
with a sickle two or three times during their growing season and at the approach 
of winter transplant to cold frames or a sunny window. Parsley may be 
mulched with coarse litter and wintered for spring use till the new crop begins. 
P©aS-Smooth Seed 
Culture. All varieties of Peas, regardless of height, may be grown suc¬ 
cessfully without a trellis or support. As Peas vary in height from 1 to 6 
feet, it follows that the distances in the row and apart in the row should 
vary. Dwarf or half-dwarf varieties are best planted in double or companion 
rows 6 inches apart to support and shade each other in their growth; then 
leave a space of 18 to 30 inches, according to height of the variety and 
repeat the double row. The tall varieties that may be given support are 
planted in a single row, the space between the rows somewhat less than 
the height of the variety. Drop 10 to 20 dwarf Peas to the double row or 
6 to 10 tall Peas to the foot of row, using 2 pounds to 100 feet and 150 
to 180 pounds to the acre. Plant all Peas about 5 inches deep in soil that 
has been deeply plowed, which gives the Peas the cool, damp climate they 
prefer. Lightly harrow or rake the soil when the Peas should be breaking 
through and continue to cultivate until the vine stops the work. All Peas 
stand some frost and may be planted as soon as the soil may be worked in 
spring. Peas should be planted frequently for a succession. The early 
varieties are planted in August for a late autumn crop. For quality’s sake 
pick Peas before they crowd the pod and pick all pods as rapidly as pro¬ 
duced to somewhat extend bearing period. As all varieties of Peas lose their 
characteristics when left without the selection given by expert seedsmen, it 
is necessary to go to a reliable source for seed Peas. 
Notice. The number of days given is taken from our trial ground 
records made during the season of 1932 in Wisconsin. Weather conditions, 
variations in soil and cultivation, as well as difference in latitude, will make 
either a longer or shorter period of growth. 
ALASKA WILT-RESISTANT. (52 days). Well known and 
extensively used, especially by canners. Very early and when 
carefully grown uniform in ripening. Vine is strong and 
vigorous, 2 to lYl feet high, of a peculiar 
light green color; pods 2]/^ to 2% inches 
long, straight and blunt at the end, and 
light in color. Seed round, blue and slight¬ 
ly pitted. Our seed is now all of the wilt- 
resistant type. This is especially dependable 
for home use. 
HAMBURG or ROOTED. Mostly grown for the thick, fleshy 
roots. The roots are nearly white in color, growing about 6 
inches long and about 2 inches thick around the neck and 
gradually tapering toward the base. The flesh is white and 
somewhat dry. Used for flavoring soups, stews, etc. 
CHAMPION MOSS CURLED. Leaves are a uniform dark green 
color, very finely cut and so closely curled as to resemble 
bunches of moss. One of the most useful and decorative sorts; 
fine for bunching. A little Parsley can be grown right in your 
flower beds and always be handy for use. 
DOUBLE CURLED. The standard sort for outdoor culture; 
also highly prized by market gardeners for the greenhouse. 
PLAIN or SINGLE. Leaves flat, deeply cut but not curled. Often 
preferred on account of the very dark green color as well as the 
hardiness of the plant and its superiority for flavoring. 
PARAMOUNT. A new and improved triple-curled variety with 
unusually rich dark green foliage tightly curled. Ideally suited 
for home and market gardens. 
ALL PARSLEY PRICED AT: Pkt., 10c; M Ib., 30c. 
LAXTON’S SUPERB or EARLY BIRD. (60 
days). A hardy early variety, growing 18 
to 20 inches in height, with dark green, 
4-inch, semi-broad, pointed pods of fair 
quality. Desirable as a gardener’s first crop 
Pea, standing very early planting. Seed dark 
green, dimpled. 
HRST AND BEST or EXTRA EARLY. (54 
days). Early, productive and hardy with a 
strong, vigorous vine, which is light in 
color and uniform in growth, 2J/2 to 3 feet 
in height and bearing straight pods lYx to 
254 inches long, round, light in color and 
blunt at the ends. Seed round, rather small 
and white in color. 
MAMMOTH MELTING SUGAR, WHITE- 
SEEDED EDIBLE POD. (72 days). Large, 
edible pods, 4 to AYi inches long and Ij/g 
inches broad. Vine grows to a height of 48 
inches. The seed is large and a creamy 
white in color. 
Parsnip 
Culture. Plant Parsnip seed as early as the soil can be worked in spring and 
do not cover this slow germinating seed deeper than one-fourth inch. Use 18- 
to 24-inch rows, thinning the plants to a 4-inch stand. One-half ounce of seed 
sows 100 feet and 3 to 5 pounds plant an acre. This crop requires the entire 
season to mature, and as frost improves the roots, they may be left in the 
ground all winter. Both as to quantities and its feeding value, the Parsnip is 
a valuable stock feed. 
IMPROVED HOLLOW CROWN. Roots 12 to 16 inches long, 
white, smooth, tender, sugary and of most excellent flavor. 
Very hardy and will keep through winter without protection. 
GUERNSEY IMPROVED. Roots white, 12 to 14 inches long, 
very tender with a smooth, clean skin. The variety is easily 
distinguished by the leaves growing from depression on top or 
crown of the root. 
WHITE QUEEN. Similar to Improved Hollow Crown. Free 
from side roots and very white; an excellent market variety. 
ALL PARSNIPS PRICED AT: Pkt., 10c; M lb., 30c. 
AMEER or CL AUDIT. (60 days). Resem¬ 
bling the Alaska in appearance, 3 feet in 
height with pale green foliage. Pods 3 
inches in length, pointed, dark green in 
color. Seed blue, dented and medium 
pitted. 
MARROWFAT, WHITE. (78 days). Vines 
hardy, strong, vigorous and bearing broad, 
thick, leathery pods near the top of the 
vine, which contain Peas of a fair quality. 
Vine 50 to 60 inches in height. Foliage 
light green in color; pods 3 inches long, 
blunt and light green in color. Seed large, 
smooth, white. 
ALL PEAS PRICED AT: 
Pkt., 10c; lb., 15c; lb., 30c. 
