ST. LOUIS SEED COMPANY—"Pure and Sure" Seeds 
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Parsley 
Parsley succeeds best on rich, mellow soil. The 
seed is slow in germinating and should be sown as 
early as possible in the spring, in rows 1 to 2 feet 
apart, covering not more than Vs inch with fine 
soil firmly pressed down. When the plants are well 
up thin 8 to 12 inches apart in the row. 
Extra Triple Curled (Moss Curled). One of the 
most popular varieties owing to the fine deep 
green color and attractive foliage which re¬ 
sembles moss because of the tightly curled leaves. 
Pkt., 5c; ox., 10c; ^ lb., 25c; 1 lb., 75c; 5 lbs., 
$3.50. 
Plain. The leaves are deeply cut, fiat, and dark 
green in color. They are used for flavoring. Pkt., 
5c; oz., 10c; % lb., 25c; 1 lb., 75c. 
Hamburg Rooted. The root of this variety is edible 
and resembles a parsnip in shape. It is exten¬ 
sively used for flavoring soups and stews. The 
roots may be stored in sand for winter use. Pkt., 
5c; oz., 10c; % lb., 25c; 1 lb., 75c. 
Parsnip 
As the seed is sometimes slow and uneven in 
germination, it should be sown as early as possible. 
Plant in rows two and one-half feet apart; cover 
% inch deep. 
Hollow Crown. This is the most popular and best 
variety in cultivation. The skin is smooth and 
the flesh tender. It is sweet and increased in 
value by moderate freezing. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 
^ lb., 30c; 1 lb., 75c; 5 lbs., $3.25. 
Pepper 
Culture: Sow seed in hotbed in March. After 
danger of frost is past, transplant into open ground, 
in rows two to three feet apart and 18 inches apart 
in the rows. An ounce will produce about 1500 
plants. 
California Wonder. Thickness of flesh alone, which 
is often % of an inch, places this sweet pepper 
above all others. It is crisp and juicy, too. 
Vigorous growing plants bear a heavy yield of 
blocky fruits that become as much as 5 inches 
long and 4 inches wide. Pkt., 10c; ^ oz., 25c; 
oz., 45c; % lb., $1.50. 
Chinese Giant. For size, this variety produces prize 
fruits. They are often 6 inches across and 4^4 to 
5 inches deep. The flesh is moderately thick and 
very mild. The fruits are bright green when 
young and bright cherry-red at maturity. Pkt., 
10c; Vi oz., 25c; 1 oz., 45c; ^ lb., $1.50. 
Crimson King. Fruits 5 to 6 inches long and 3 
inches in diameter. Color bright green, turning 
to red as they mature. Flesh thick and mild in 
flavor. Pkt., 10c; ^ oz., 25c; 1 oz., 45c; % lb., 
$1.50. 
Hungarian Yellow Wax. This large fruited, early, 
hot pepper is highly esteemed for canning. The 
Dlants produce a fine crop of fruits 6 to 7 inches 
ong and 2 inches in diameter. They are waxy 
ight yellow at first but change to orange and 
hen to bright red when fully ripe. Pkt., 10c; 
^ oz., 20c; 1 oz., 35c; ^ lb., $1.25. 
Chinese Giant 
PEPPER—Continued 
Pimiento. The shape is distinctly conical, medium 
size. Color, when young, a glossy green turning 
ruby red when ripe. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 20c; 1 oz., 
35c; ^ lb., $1.25. 
Bell or Bull Nose. An early sweet pepper. Large, 
bright, red, thick flesh. Pkt., 10c; 34 oz., 20c; 
1 oz., 30c; M lb., $1.00; 1 lb., $3.50. 
World Beater. Fruits are excellent in quality. 
Flavor mild. Flesh thick, crisp and juicy. Color 
medium dark green, mostly four lobed. Plants 
large and branching. A heavy producer. Pkt., 
10c; Yz oz., 20c; oz., 35c; 34 lb., $1.25. 
HOT—Small Fruited Varieties 
Long Red Cayenne. The fruit is 4 inches long and 
1 inch thick, twisted and pointed. The flesh is 
strong and pungent. Recommended for drying. 
Pkt., 10c; 34 oz., 20c; oz., 30c; 34 lb., $1.00. 
Red Chili. Bright red when ripe and are very hot 
or pungent. They are much used for making 
pepper sauce. Pkt., 10c; 34 oz., 25c; 1 oz., 40c. 
Have Every Feature You Want 
in a Garden Glove 
All-Lcathcr—DIRT PROOF—Durable 
SOFT — Comfortable — WASHABLE 
Easy on the hands and easy to zvearl 
Economical, too—outwear 6 pairs of ordinary fabric 
gloves, are washable and can be used the year round 
for garden, housework, yard, painting, furnace, 
garage, etc. You’ll like them. 
Sizes for Women (small, medium, large) for Men 
(small, medium, large). Price, 75 cents a pair, 
postpaid (2 pr. 31-40.) 
