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OKRA or GUMBO 
Okra pods are used in soups, stews, catsup and other relishes. They are at their best when 1 to 3 inches lone. 
Rapidly becoming a most popular vegetable. 
Culture. Sow in drilfs 2% feet apart after the weather has become settled and warm. Thin out to 18 inches 
apart in rows. To keep for winter, slice the pods when young in narrow rings and string or hang in the shade 
to dry. 
One ounce soms about 50 feet. Ten pounds per acre. Plant in April or May. Matures in 60 to 70 days from 
planting. 
224 WHITE VEIiVET. An early maturing and very productive variety growing about 3% 
white, long, smooth, and very tender. This is not so deeply ribbed as the green sorts and is 
some sections. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; Ito., 25c. 
225 DWARF FROIiIFIC. One of the most popular sorts in the South, growing 3 feet high, producing large 
pods, deeply ribbed, tender and of fine flavor. Fkt., 5c; oz., lOc; Vi 11)., 25c. 
226 PERKINS’ MAMMOTH. Plant dwarf; is very attractive. Produces long, slender, deep green pods 
which remain tender a long time. Fkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ITJ-i 25c. 
feet high. Pods 
very popular in 
ONION SETS 
There are three distinct classes of these. Potato or Hill Onions can be planted in the fall from August to 
November and produce green spring onions, large Onions, and sets. Perennial or Egfyptian Top Onion sets 
are planted in the fall and produce green spring Onions early in the spring. Bottom Sets or regular Onion 
sets of commerce are small onions which were previously grown from seed. These set out early in the spring 
or in the South in the fall, produce one large Onion from each set, towards the end of June or first of July. 
Pickling Onions (which are a larger size bottom set) are used in some localities for fall planting to produce 
early green spring Onions. All Onion sets are hardy 
and can be set in the open ground as early as the 
weather will permit. They are usually planted in rows 
16 inches apart—4 inches apart for small sets and 6 to 
8 inches apart for potato sets. Potato Onion sets can 
also be planted in the spring. It takes about 16 bushels 
of bottom Onion sets per acre, and 20 to 26 bushels 
of Potato Onion sets, according to the size and distance 
apart. 
Prices of Onion sets are subject to market changes. 
Prices on application. 
Perkins' Mammoth Okra 
ONIONS 
Ohio Yellow Globe Onion 
One of the most nutritious and healthful of vegetables, having excellent medicinal quali¬ 
ties and most useful for flavoring salads, soups, meats, etc. It can be produced easily from 
either sets or seed and is one of the most satisfactory vegetables in the garden. 
Cnltnre. Growing' Barge Onions from Seed. Seed is sown in rows 16 inches apart 
as early in the spring as ground can be worked and covered about one-half inch deep. When 
2 or 3 inches tall, the young plants can be thinned to prevent crowding. They can be 
thinned again when 6 or 8 inches tall, and the plants removed can be used as green onions. 
After that, they can be pulled as needed, and those that are left to become fully ripe can 
be stored for winter. One ounce sows 125 feet of row, 6 pounds of seed per acre. 
231 TEBIiOW GBOBE DANVERS. One of the most extensively srrown yellow Onions. 
Bulbs are of large size, uniformly globe shape with small necks. Ripen evenly. Flesh 
creamy white, crisp and excellent flavor. Onions have a yellow coppery color, showy and 
handsome. Fkt., lOc; oz., 20c; 60c. 
232 OHIO YEBBOW GBOBE. A very much esteemed and popular sort grown exten¬ 
sively in this state. Particularly suited to rich soils. Onions somewhat more flattened 
at the base than Yellow Globe Danvers and more blunt at the top. Color rich yellow 
tinged with orange. Flesh, creamy white, mild, and of fine flavor. One of the best for 
main crop planting and shipping as it is an excellent keeping sort. 
Fkt., lOc; oz., 20c; lb., 60c. 
233 FRIZETAKER. The true Prizetaker is globe shape, has pale yellow skin and white 
flesh, which is very mild and of delicate flavor. It is strictly “fancy”, and will be found 
on fruit stands during the fall, where it is sold as Spanish Onion. No sets are required, 
as the large Onions are grown the first year from seed sown during early spring. 
Fkt., 10c; oz., 20c; Vi lb., 60c. 
234 RIVERSIDE SWEET SPANISH. A very large globe-shaped, light yellow Onion 
with small top and ah exceptionally fine shipper. It is a Spanish variety resemblinir 
Prizetaker, which has quickly become very popular. Fkt,, lOc; oz., 25c; Vi lb., 75c. 
235 SIIiVERSKIN or WHITE FORTTTGAIi. A well-known and favorite variety 
making medium size Onions of mild flavor with beautiful, clear white skin. Largely used 
for sets and pickling Onions. Mature 10 days earlier than White Globe. Bulbs are nearly 
round when of bunching size but somewhat flattened when mature. One of the best 
flattened sorts for general use. Fkt., 10c; oz., 20o; Vi lb., 60c. 
236 SOUTHPORT WHITE GBOBE. A fine early or main crop sort for home garden. 
Flesh is firm, fine grained, white, mild and more desirable for cooking than the yellow 
or red sorts. Bulbs are globe shape, full at the shoulder, round at the base, keep 
well; a good market variety. Fkt., 10c; OZ., 25c; Vi lb., 75c. 
PARSLEY 
Easily grown and useful for so many purposes, such as gar¬ 
nishing, seasoning salads and for ornamental purposes. Grown 
in the garden as edging it is both ornamental and profitable. 
Culture. Seed is sown in rows % inch deep and one foot 
apart. Cover firmly but not deep. As it is slow to gerniinate, 
usually taking 3 to 4 weeks, soaking in water is desirable. 
One ounce sows 150 feet of drill. For winter growing it can 
be sown or transplanted to cold frames or to hotbeds and is 
usually profitable. 
239 MOSS CURBED. A beautifully curled and crimped 
variety which is much preferred. It is vigorous, compact 
in growth and excellent for garnishing—a handsome decora¬ 
tive plant. One of the most popular for market and home 
gardens. Fkt., 5c; oz., 15c; V\ lb., 30c. 
240 HAMBURG or TURNIP ROOTBD. This produces 
an edible root resembling a small parsnip both in color and 
shape. Flesh white, flavor similar to Celeriac. Foliage is 
about the same as plain Parsley. Roots are extensively used 
for flavoring soups and stews and can be dug late in the fall 
and stored in sand for winter use. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; >4 lb., 30c. 
241 FBAIN. A hardy variety having very dark green leaves 
which are flat, deeply cut but not curled. It is a little 
stronger in taste and much esteemed for flavoring soups 
and stews, as well as for drying. 
Fkt., 5c; oz., 15c; V* lb.. 30c. 
PEANUTS 
Peanuts can be successfully grown in warm, sandy soil in a sheltered place with 
a southern exposure. 
Plant in May or early June, in rows 2% feet apart. Drop the shelled nuts 8 to 
10 inches apart, cover 1 inch deep. When the plants are nearly full grown throw 
earth up to them. This will cause the nuts to form. 
IMPROVED VIRGINIA. Large and very prolific. Per lb., 25c; 5 lbs. or 
more, 20o per lb. i > i 
PARSNIPS 
This fine vegetable should be in every home garden. Parsnips grow best in a 
loose, rich sandy soil, but will make good roots in any soil that is reasonably rich 
and deep. Parsnips are improved by freezing, and a portion of the crop can be left 
in the ground and will supply a welcome addition to the winter vegetables. 
Culture. Sow in April in drills 18 inches apart, covering lightly. When the 
plants are about 2 inches high, thin out from 4 to 6 inches apart. One ounce will 
sow 150 ft. drills. 6 to 6 poun^ to the acre. 
242 BARGE SUGAR or HOBBOW 
CROWN (Guernsey). One of the best and 
most popular va¬ 
rieties for the 
table. Roots 
long, uniform in 
shape, have a 
smooth, white 
skin, tender and 
of good quality. 
Fkt., 10c; oz., 
15c; Vi lb., 30c. 
Hollow Crown Parsnip 
ABB lOC PACKETS ARE 3 FOR 25c; ABB 15o PACKETS ARE 2 FOR 25c 
When ordering* see page 64 of this catalog. 
