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TUCKERS' SEED HOUSE, CARTHAGE, MISSOURI 
PARSLEY 
Succeeds best in a rich, mellow soil. As the seeds ger¬ 
minate very slowly, three or four weeks sometimes elapse 
before it makes its appearance. It should be sown early 
in the spring. One ounce of seed will sow about 150 feet 
of drill. 
CHAMPION MOSS CURLED— A handsome variety 
of quick, robust growth, forming compact, ornamen¬ 
tal plants densely furnished with strong stemmed, 
graceful leaves finely cut, most beautifully curled 
and of that brilliant emerald green color so highly 
attractive when used for garnishing. The flavor 
of the leaves is unusually rich and aromatic. Post¬ 
paid, pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; x / 4 lb. 30c; lb. 75c. 
PARSNIPS 
Should be sown as early as possible in drills 2 feet 
apart, cover half inch deep and press the soil firmly 
over the seed. Give frequent cultivation and thin the 
plants to 6 inches apart in the row. 
LARGE SUGAR or HOLLOW CROWN — (Im¬ 
proved Guernsey). An excellent variety for the 
table. Roots long, with smooth white skin, uni¬ 
form in shape, tender and of the best quality. 
The variety is easily distinguished by the leaves 
growing from the depression on top or crown of 
the roots. Postpaid, pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; x / 4 lb. 25c; 
lb. 85c. 
Hollow Crown 
SEED PEANUTS 
CULTURE. Plant the shelled nut in May or early June, 
dropping the nuts 8 to 10 inches apart in 2% to 3 foot 
rows and cover 1 to 2 inches deep. Cultivate thoroughly 
until the nuts begin to form. When harvesting loosen the 
roots with a plow, pull the vines with the nuts attached, 
allow them to dry. 
TENNESSEE RED —The finest variety grown, espe¬ 
cially adapted to black, waxy land as well as sandy 
soil. The nuts contain from 2 to 4 large kernels 
each and are enormously productive. Vines grow 
upright in bush form and are very desirable for hay. 
Postpaid, pkt. 10c; lb. 30c; 2 lbs. 50c; 5 lbs. $1.00; 
10 lbs. $1.75. Not prepaid, 25 lbs. $4.00; 50 lbs. 
$7.50; 100 lbs. $14.00. 
JUMBO or VIRGINIA MAMMOTH— This variety 
grows to an astonishing size and does extremely well 
in our state. The plants grow' in a vining form with 
heavy leaves. The giant nuts have thick- heavily 
ribbed shells. Postpaid, pkt. 10c; lb. 30c; 2 lbs. 50c; 
5 lbs. $1.00; 10 lbs. $1.75. Not prepaid, 25 lbs. $4.00; 
50 lbs. $7.50; 100 lbs. $14.00. 
SPANISH —The Spanish peanuts are early to 
mature and very productive. In harvesting the nuts 
hang to the vine and tops and nuts are fed together 
to hogs, cows and horses as a whole grain ration. 
While the nuts are smaller they are very much 
sweeter than the larger sorts. Postpaid, pkt. 10c; 
lb. 25c; 2 lbs. 45c; 5 lbs. $1.00; 10 lbs. $1.75. Not 
prepaid, 26 lbs. $3.00; 50 lbs. $5.50; 100 lbs. $9.50. 
SALSIFY OR OYSTER PLANT 
When properly cooked salsify is a good substitute 
for oysters in taste and flavor, and is very nutritious. 
The roots are perfectly hardy; in fact they are best 
after the frost has touched them. Sow early in drills 
18 inches apart and cover firmly one inch deep; 
thin to 3 inches apart in the drills. 
MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND— The most pop¬ 
ular Salsify in cultivation. A strong grower, large, 
long, white tapering roots, without tendency to 
branch. We have taken great care in the selection 
of our seed stock so as to produce not only good size, 
but the smoothest roots possible; qualities that will 
be appreciated both by market and private growers. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; x / 4 lb" 50c; lb. $1.75. 
HERBS 
Herbs delight in a rich, mellow soil. Sow in early spring, 
in shallow drills, 1 foot apart; cover lightly with fine soil, 
and when up a few inches, thin out, or transplant into pre 
pared beds. 
SAGE —Used for flavorings and dressings. Post¬ 
paid, pkt. 10c; i/ 2 oz. 20c; oz. 35c. 
DILL —This herb is used in large quantities in the 
making of Dill pickles; also for flavoring vinegar. 
Postpaid, pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; y 4 lb. 35c; lb. $1.00. 
