Guernsey 
Parsnips 

PARSNIPS 
Sow the seed in the spring in rows 2 to 3 ft. apart and cover with % in. of fine soil. Thin seedlings to stand 
4 to 6in. apart in the row. A pkt. will sow about 20 ft. of row; 1 oz. 200 ft.; 3 lbs. one acre. Grow best in 
loose, rich, deep soil. Roots may be stored for winter use, or some may be left in the ground all winter for 
use early next spring when the soil has thawed. Frost is thought to improve the flavor of parsnips. 
725 Guernsey © 
100 days. Attractive medium-long roots with a broad 
shoulder gradually tapering downward. The skin is light 
in color and quite smooth. The flesh is fine grained, tender 
and sweet. Considered the best quality parsnip for table 
use. Grow 12 in. long, 3 in. across and have practically no 
side roots. Pkt. 10¢; oz. 25¢; 14 lb. 75¢; Y% Ib. $1.25. 
727 Long Smooth Hollow Crown 
105 days. Longer than Guernsey but not so broad. Does 
best in deeply prepared soil. Fully developed roots are 
15 in. long and 234 in. thick at the shoulder and remarkably 
free from side roots. Fine-grained white flesh of superior 
flavor. Heavy yielder. Desirable for home and market. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 25¢; 1% lb. 75¢; 14 Ib. $1.25. 















PARSLEY 
Easy to grow in the garden or in pots during winter. Does 
well in either sun or shade and does not require any par- 
ticular kind of soil. Mostly used green, but the leaves may 
be dried crisp, powdered, and kept in air-tight bottles for 
winter use. Sow seed in early spring in rows 12 to 18 in. 
apart. Cover with % in. of fine soil. Thin seedlings to 
stand 6 to 8 in. apart in the row. A pkt. will sow about 
30 ft. of row; an oz. 200 ft. of row. 
717 Extra Curled Dwarf © 
70 days. Also known as Emerald. Has moss-like leaves 
of an attractive bright green color. Very finely curled. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 20¢; 14 Ib. 60¢; 1% Ib. $1.10. 
70 days. Winner of the All- 
720 Paramount America Award of Merit. It 
produces the handsomest, finest and most uniformly 
curled, dark green leaves we have ever seen. Unex- 
celled for the home garden, market garden or for 
forcing. Pkt. 15¢; oz. 25¢; 4 lb. 75¢; 2 Ib. $1.25. 
714 Plain or Single © days. Plain dark 
green leaves with rich 
flavor; grown extensively for soup bunches. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 20¢; 14 lb. 50¢; 14 Ib. 90¢. 
723 Parsnip-Rooted or Hamburg 
90 days. Has plain leaves. which can be used just like 
ordinary parsley, but is also grown for the thick, fleshy 
roots which are used for flavoring soups, stews, etc. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 20¢; 14 Ib. 50¢; 4 Ib. 90¢. 
PEANUTS 
For best results select warm, light or sandy soil rich in lime. Plant 
in rows 2% to 3 ft. apart, spacing the shelled nuts 8 to 10 in. apart 
in the rows, or if planted in the hulls, place them 16 to 18 in. apart 
in the row. Cover with 2 in. of soil. Cultivate and hoe freely. In 
the fall, before frost, dig and hang vines under a shed or in an airy 
room to cure. One pkt. will sow from 15 to 25 ft. of row; 1 Ib. from 
100 to 200 ft. Use 35 or 40 lbs. of seed per acre according to method 
used in planting. Peanuts are shipped in the shell to prevent damage 
to the tender seeds. They can be planted either shelled or whole. 
712 Jumbo Virginiao 120 days. Most productive, 
extra large peanut of rich flavor, 
with 2 or 3 large kernels to the pod. The vines spread 3% to 4 ft. 
across; make valuable fodder for stock. In great demand. 
Pkt. (10 pods) 10¢; 14 lb. 35¢; lb. 60¢; 2 Ibs. $1.10. 


Extra Curled Dwarf Parsley 

z 110 days. The dwarf bushes grow close and 
713 Spanish are easily cultivated and gathered. The kernels 
are small and very sweet. Early, and a heavy bearer. 
Pkt. (70 pods) 10¢; 14 lb. 35¢; Ib. 60¢; 2 Ibs. $1.10. 
138 W. Atlee Burpee Co., Seed Growers 


Jumbo Virginia Peanuts 
