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 
find it profitable to sow Parsley in cold frames in August to winter over for early spring 
gathering. 
Tait's Thorobred Curled Scotch. 
(68 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. Fkt., 10c; oz., 15c; lb., 
30c; lb., $1.00, postpaid. 
Paramount. 
(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, hardy plant, excellent for seasoning, but not so pretty for 
garnishing as the curled varieties. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; lb., 20c; lb., 75c, postpaid. 
Hamburg. 
(75 days). A rooted variety that in growth resembles parsnips, and used for 
flavoring soups. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 20c; lb., 75c, postpaid. 
PUMPKINS 
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). 
(115 days). 
While pos¬ 
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 flesh is of 
splendid flavor. Very productive. Pkt., 
10c; oz., 15c; ^ lb., 35c; lb., $1.25, 
postpaid. 
Virginia Mammoth. 
PARSNIPS 
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 
flavor if left in the ground during the winter. 
Tait's Thorobred Model. 
Tait’s Model Parsnip 
King of the Mammoths. L-nl'^I^SetTmL'^caS 
"Potiron.” The Pumpkins are slightly ribbed, of flattened, globular 
shape, with light mottled yellow skin and deep coarse orange flesh. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; lb., 30c; lb., $1.00, postpaid. 
Large Cheese. 
(90 days). 
A splendid 
Parsnip with deep crown, small core, and 
clean, clear white roots. The flesh is of fine 
texture, sweet, and free from stringiness. 
The roots are 2^/4 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. 
Improved Hollow Crown. 
(110 days). Our Thorobred strain of this flat 
Pumpkin, with orange colored skin, is justly popu- 
(95 days). A popular va¬ 
riety with smooth white 
skin, deep crown and sweet, tender flesh. 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. 
lar over the whole country. The color is a light reddish orange and the 
flesh is thick, fine grained and sweet. Pkt., 5c; oz., lOc; 20c; lb., 
60c, postpaid. 
Connecticut Field. 
(115 days). The common Pumpkin 
grown in cornfields and grown prin¬ 
cipally for stock. Very productive. 
Fkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ^ lb., 15c; lb., 
50c, postpaid. 
Tnchnw days). One of the 
Vi, U 311U W. 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 flesh. Fkt., 5c; 
oz., 10c; 14 ll>-i 25c; lb., 75c, 
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 flesh 
is peculiarly fine grained, very thick 
and dry, and sweet; makes deli¬ 
cious pies, the flavor is equal to the 
best sweet potatoes. Productive and 
a good keeper. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 
Striped Cashaw Pumpkin lb., 25c; lb., 75c, postpaid. 
Virginia Mammoth Pumpkin 
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