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 firm. 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. 
Hs (68 days). For either market or the home gar- 
Tait s Thorobred Curled Scotch. den we strongly recommend this variety. The 
color is very dark green and the leaves are most beautifully curled. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; %4 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; 14 Ib., 30c; Ib., $1.00, postpaid. 
Plain (70 days). A strong, hardy plant, excellent for seasoning, but not so pretty for 
* garnishing as the curled varieties. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 44 Ib., 30c; 1b., $1.00, postpaid. 
Z ‘ Hambur (75 days). A rooted variety that in growth resembles parsnips, and used for 
Tait’s Curled Scotch Parsley g. flavoring soups. PkEt., 10c; o0z., 15c; 44 Ib., 30c; lb., $1.00, postpaid. 
PUMPKINS PARSNIPS 
One ounce will plant a row 100 One ounce will plant a row 100 
feet long; 2 to 3 lbs., will plant feet long; 4 to 6 lbs. for an acre. 
an acre in hills. 
: Culture: Sow very thickly one-fourth inch 
Culture: Plant from May to July 1 inch deep from March fn August, in drills 18 
deep in hills 8 feet apart each way. Cul- inches apart in deep, rich, sandy loam, which 
tivation the same as for squash. (See has been well manured for a previous crop. 
page 31). 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. 
ef a 
Tait’s Thorobred Model. @° 02%): 
immense size, and the thick flesh is of ooh ‘ y 
splendid flavor. Very productive. Pkt., Parsnip with deep crown, small core, and 
100; 0z., 15c; % 1b., 350; Ib., $1.25 ee : pO ae as clean, clear white roots. The flesh is of fine 
postpaid. thd ae A abet minke Tait’s Model Parsnip texture, sweet, and free from stringiness. 
The roots are 214 inches at the shoulder, and 
H 120 days). The largest of all Pump- grow about 12 inches long. Recommended for either the market 
King of the Mammoths. oi Bammenines called “Jumbo” or or home garden. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; %4 I1b., 35c; lb., $1.25, 
kins. 
“Potiron.” The Pumpkins are slightly ribbed, of flattened, miobulat postpaid. 
shape, with light mottled yellow skin and deep coarse orange Mesh. ( 
‘ P : 95 days). A popular va- 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 15c; % Ib., 30c; Ib., $1.00, postpaid. Improved Hollow Crown. riety with smooth white 
(110 days). Our Thorobred strain of this flat skin, deep crown and sweet, tender flesh. The roots are 2% 

- Ane (115 days). 
Virginia Mammoth. Gin ?: 
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 

Large Cheese. Pumpkin, with orange colored skin, is justly popu- mches at the shoulder, and grow about 12 inches long. Pkt., 
lar over the whole country. The color is a light reddish orange and the 
flesh is thick, fine grained and sweet. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 44 lb., 20c; Ib., 
60c, postpaid. : 
5c; oz, 10c; %4 Ib., 30c; 1b., $1.00, postpaid. 
Connecticut Field. 
(115 days). The common Pumpkin 
grown in cornfields and grown prin- 
cipally for stock. Very productive. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 4%4 Ib., 20c; Ib., 
60c, postpaid. 
(110 days). One of the 
Cashaw. 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. Pkt., 5c; 
oz., 10c; % Ib. 25c; Ib., 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 Y% Ib., 25c; lb., 75c, postpaid. Virginia Mammoth Pumpkin 

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