HOME GARDENS ARE PART OF NATIONAL DEFENSE 
NICHOLSON'S OKRA PARSLEY 
(Gombo) (Perejil) 
255—DWARF GREEN LONG POD. Very 
early and productive. Pkt., 5c: oz., 10c; % 
Ib., 20c; Ib., 50c; 5 lbs., $2.00, postpaid. Not 
prepaid, 10 lbs. or over at 30c per Ib. 
258—TALL LONG GREEN. Pods are dark 
green and stalks tall. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; % 
Ib., 20c; lb., 50c; 5 Ibs., $2.00. postpaid. Not 
prepaid, 10 Ibs. or over at 30c per lb. 
260—CLEMSON SPINELESS—New variety. 
Pods usually 6 to 7 inches long, practically 
free from spines. Remains tender longer than 
most other kinds. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; % I|b., 
20c; Ib., 60c; 5 lbs., $2.50, postpaid. Not pre- 
paid, 10 Ibs. or over at 35c per Ib. 
257—PERKINS’ LONG POD. A very pro- 
lific variety, pods intense green in color and 
of unusual length, very slim and do not get 
hard as other Okra. Pkt., 5c; oz, 10c; % 
Ib., 20c; Ib., 50c; 5 Ibs., $2.00. postpaid. Not 
prepaid, 10 Ibs. or over at 30c per lb. 
256—WHITE VELVET. Pods large, white, 
very smooth. This distinct and beautiful sort 
originated in Georgia. Pkt., 5c; oz, 10c; % 
Ib., 20c; Ib., 50c; 5 Ibs., $2.00, postpaid. Not 
prepaid, 10 lbs. or over at 30c per lb. 
Parsley for flavoring and garnishing. It is 
strong in Vitamin A. 
Soak seed for several hours previous to 
sowing, in warm water, which will facilitate 
germination. Sow in border or frame. Thin 
rows to 8 inches each way. One ounce of seed 
to 150 feet of drill. 
351—DOUBLE CURLED. Standard variety, 
curled leaves; finest quality. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 
¥% Ib., 30c¢3 Ib., $1.00; 5 Ibs., $4.00, postpaid. 
Not prepaid, 10 Ibs. or over at 70c per Ib. 
352—PLAIN OR SINGLE. Flat dark green 
leaves and good for flavoring. Pkt., 10c; oz., 
15c; % Ib., 30c; Ib., $1.00; 5 Ibs., $4.00, post- 
yo Ry a With good seed, a well prepared gar- Bald. 
: ; os den plot and reasonably good care, ey- 
a ete : ery home can enjoy the benefits of PARSNIPS 
: : i delicious, healthful vegetables practical- (Chirivia) 
ly the year around. 

Sow the seed in early spring, one-half of an 
inch deep, in rows 12 to 18 inches apart. One 
ounce of seed for 200 feet of row; five pounds 
per acre. 
353—LARGE SUGAR or HOLLOW CROWN. 
The young, tender roots are fine for table use, 
also stock feed. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; % Ib., 30c; 
Ib., $1.00; 5 Ibs., $4.50, postpaid. 
SALSIFY 
(Oyster Plant) 
(Salsifi) 
A very desirable root vegetable. The flavor 
is very much like oysters. The roots will grow 
until frost and may then be left in the ground 
until ready for use. One ounce of seed will 
sow 100 feet of row. 
393—-MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND. 
Good for both market and home garden. Pkt., 
10c; oz., 25c; % Ib., 75c; Ib., $2.00; 5 Ibs, 
$8.50, postpaid. 

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256—White Velvet Okra 353—Parsnips 
HEALTH VALUE OF FRESH VEGETABLES 
The following table is the health value of fresh vegetables based on one pound: 











NAME Calories Vitamins Protein Carbohydrates Fats Calcium Iren 
ASP AR AGU 6 eo vaccccedeseseecesecsssee 100 A. B. 1.8% 3.8% 2% 025% -00096% 
BBHANS, Green and Wax.......__-....---—---- 184 A. B. 6. 2.3% 7.4% 8% -046% -00098% 
BRAN SLilma se See eee ee 570 A.B 71.1% 22.0% 1% _— -0024% 
BRST Seo crcrscvccrscrsnsatveccns ce caeteatocns tscressas eases a 209 A. B. C. 2.8% 9.7% 1% -029% -00085% 
SWISS CHARD Wisc soccer errant 178 A. B. 3.2% 5.0% 6% —- -00809% 
CABBIA G Biie2o soon veswc oso esceenc en ccecnentoreestics 145 A. B. C 1.6% 5.6% 2% -045% -00048% 
CARROT aa aaa eens — 204 A. B.C. 1.1% 9.5% -2% 056% -00064% 
CAULUEIAO W Rin ocate eee: 139 A. B.C. 1.8% 4.7% 5% 128% -00094% 
TT TY acon cross ssc cesesetcesee ee ore oereiaeeeree 84 webs 1.1% 3.8% 1% 078% .00062% 
(oo) FiO. 8:4 Dh eR ee ee 225 A. B. C. 4.5% 6.3% 6% =—— -0016% 
CORN, Sweet... cos e neee 470 A. B.C. 3.1% 19.7% 1.1% _—— -0008% 
CUCU M BER sora a a eres eee acre ms 19 A. B. C. 8% 3.1% 2% 016% .0003838% 
BEGG PLANT ren a eciecbaasnccteeeeereres oto 126 A. B. 1.2% 5.1% 3% 011% -00047% 
ON DIV. Boca a a er paterereee eee A.C. _—— _-— _—— -104% -000123% 
AT oo acs ccecctarevectocenee er oree an atone te cade aeateses Sevees A. —-— —— _-— = .00254% 
KOH RA BU scree rena nic cisteoseesnenss = 140 Cc 2.0% 5.5% 1% 077% -00061% 
150 A. B. C. 1.2% 5.0% 5% _— -00048% 
87 A. B.C. G. 1.2% 2.9% 3% 043% -001% 
185 A. B. C. 6% 9.8% -_— —— -00039% 
140 4% 6.7% 2% _ -00023% 
172 B. 1.6% 7.4% 2% 071% -000638% 
220 A. B. C. G. 1.6% 9.9% 38% .034% -00048% 
294 A. B. 1.6% 18.5% 5% -059% -00077% 
454 A. B. C. G. 7.0% 16.9% 5% 028% -0057% 
109 A. B.C. 1.1% 4.6% 1% -006% -0004% 
385 A. B. C. 2.2% 18.4% 1% — -00091% 
PUMP RUN oe crea eres eee ee = 117 A. B.C. 1.0% 5.2% 1% -023% -00093% 
RADISH Soe eee 188 A. B.C. 1.3% 5.8% 1% 021% -000838% 
RHUBARB............ on hs Se eeccaetenotecemncee 105 Cc. 6% 6.6% -7% 044% -00056% 
SPIN A Cl ee ere are ee is 109 A. B. C. G. 2.1% 3.2% 38% 018% -00255% 
SQUASH 8 ee eee cuereree I 209 A. 1.4% 9.0% -5% .018% -00035% 
TOMATO Soka eee 104 A. B. C. G. 9% 8.9% 4% -011% -00044% 
TURNIP. ee 178 A. B. C. G. 1.3% 8.1% 2% -064% .00052% 


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