Tait’s Curled Scotch Parsley 
PARSLEY 
One ounce will plant a row 100 feet long; 3 lbs. will plant an acre 
in 18-inch rows; or 5 lbs. for an acre 10 inches apart on 4-foot beds. 
Culture: Parsley seed is very slow in germinating, often requiring a month and should be 
sown from February to August, in rich, mellow soil, one-eighth of an inch deep, the surface 
then being made very Arm. If the ground be covered with old bags after sowing, moisture is 
thus retained until the seeds have sprouted, while the effect of heavy rains is also prevented. 
With this precaution there is never any difficulty in securing a stand of Parsley even during 
the heat of summer. Keep the weeds down by frequent hoeing, and when the plants get strong 
thin from 6 to 9 inches apart. During intensely cold weather, it is well to give the bed some 
slight protection of hay, grass or burlap, to avoid damage by freezing. Market gardeners will 
And it proAtable to sow Parsley in cold frames in August to winter over for early spring 
gathering. 
Tait's Thorobred Curled Scotch. 
(70 days). For either market or the home gar¬ 
den we strongly recommend this variety. The 
color is very dark green and the leaves are most beautifully curled. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; ^ lb., 
30c; lb., $1.00, postpaid. 
Paramont. 
(70 days). Very densely curled, being like some luxuriant moss, but not as 
dark as our Curled Scotch. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; lb., 25c; lb., 75c, postpaid. 
Plain. 
(70 days). A strong, hai-dy plant, excellent for seasoning, but not so pretty for 
garnishing as the curled varieties. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; V4 lb., 20c; lb., 75c, postpaid. 
Hamburg. 
(75 days). A rooted variety that in growth resembles parsnips, and used for 
Aavoring soups. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; % lb., 30c; lb., $1.00, postpaid. 
PUMPKINS 
PARSNIPS 
One ounce will plant a row 100 
feet long; 2 to 3 lbs., will plant 
an acre in hills. 
Culture: Plant from May to July 1 inch 
deep in hills 8 feet apart each way. Cul¬ 
tivation the same as for squash. (See 
page 31). 
Virginia Mammoth. 
sessing the good characteristics of other 
Pumpkins, this variety is remarkable for 
its keeping qualities. It is oval in shape, 
with reddish yellow skin; grows to an 
immense size, and the thick Aesh is of 
splendid Aavor. Very productive. Pkt., 
10c; oz.,15c; V41b.,40c; lb., $1.50, postpaid. 
Tait’s Model Parsnip 
rxf- I-Urt (120 days). The largest of all Pump- 
Ixing Ot the /Viammoths. i^lns. sometimes called “Jumbo” or 
“Potiron.” The Pumpkins are slightly ribbed, of Aattened, globular 
shape, with light mottled yellow skin and deep coarse orange Aesh. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; ^ lb., 35c; lb., $1.25, postpaid. 
One ounce will plant a row 100 
feet long; 4 to 6 lbs. for an acre. 
Culture: Sow very thickly one-fourth inch 
deep from March to August, in drills 18 
inches apart in deep, rich, sandy loam, which 
has been well manured for a previous crop. 
When the plants are 2 to 3 inches high, thin 
out from 4 to 6 inches apart and cultivate fre¬ 
quently to keep down weeds. In the latitude 
of Norfolk, the roots are much improved in 
Aavor if left in the ground during the winter. 
Tait's Thorobred Model, 
Parsnip with deep crown, small core, and 
clean, clear white roots. The Aesh is of Ane 
texture, sweet, and free from stringiness. 
The roots are 2 V 2 inches at the shoulder, and 
grow about 12 inches long. Recommended for either the market 
or home garden. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; % lb., 30c; lb., 90c, postpaid. 
I nrno Phooco (^^® days). Our Thorobred strain of this Aat 
Uarge Vntllccbc. pumpkin, with orange colored skin, is justly popu¬ 
lar over the whole country. The color is a light reddish orange and the 
Aesh is thick, Ane grained and sweet. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ^ lb., 20c; lb., 
65c, postpaid. 
(95 days). A popular va¬ 
riety with smooth white 
skin, deep crown and sweet, tender Aesh. The roots are 2 V 2 
inches at the shoulder, and grow about 12 inches long. Pkt., 
5c; oz., 10c; ^ lb., 25c; lb., 75c, postpaid. 
Connecticut Field. 
(115 days). The common Pumpkin 
grown in cornAelds and grown prin¬ 
cipally for stock. Very productive. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; »4 n>-. 20c; lb., 
65c, postpaid. 
Pnclinw days). One of the 
V.<U3llUW. standard old varieties, 
popular in spite of all the new in¬ 
troductions. It is light with dark 
stripes, has a curved neck, hard 
skin, and very solid Aesh. Pkt., 5c; 
oz.jlOc; 1/4 lb., 30c; lb., 90c, postpaid. 
Tennessee Sweet Potato. 
(110 days). A pear-shaped Pumpkin 
of medium size, with a slightly 
ribbed rind of creamy white, some¬ 
times striped with green. The Aesh 
is peculiarly Ane grained, very thick 
and dry, and sweet; makes deli¬ 
cious pies, the Aavor is equal to the 
best sweet potatoes. Productive and 
a good keeper. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 
V4 lb., 25c; lb., 75c, postpaid. 
Virginia Mammoth Pumpkin 
Striped Cashaw Pumpkin 
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