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OKRA or GUMBO 
Okra pods are used in soups, stews, catsup and other relishes. They are at thei i 
Rapidly becoming most poplar Me eek y are at their best when 1 to 8 inches long. 
_ Culture. Sow in drills 2 eet apart after the weather has become settled and warm. Thin out to 18 inch 
in rows. To keep for winter, slice the pods when young in narrow rings and string or hang in the pare coal 
One ounce sows about 50 feet. Ten pounds per acre. Plant in April or May. Matures in 60 to 70 days from planting. 
224 WHITE VELVET. An early maturing and very productive variety growing about 344 feet high. Pods white, 
long, smooth, and very tender. This is not so deeply ribbed as the pre rt: i i i 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 14 lb., 35c. green sorts and is very popular in some sections. 
Cincinnati 15 

225 DWARF PROLIFIC. One of the most popular sorts in the South i i i 
pods, deeply ribbed, tender and of fine flavo F Boag Tey Seat ee eee 
226 PERKINS’ MAMMOTH. Plant dwarf 
remain tender a long time. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 15c; %4 lb., 35c, 
ONION SETS 
There are three distinct classes of these. 
Potato or Hill Onions can be planted in 
the fall from August to November and pro- 
duce green spring Onions, large Onions, 
and. Sets. Perennial or Egyptian Top 
Onion Sets are planted in the fall and pro- 
duce green spring Onions early in the 
spring. Bottom Sets or regular Onion 
Sets of commerce are smal] 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 15 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 25 bushels of Potato 
Onion Sets, according to the size and dis- 
tance apart. 
Prices of Onion Sets are subject to market 
Prices on application. 
changes. 

He-Shi-Ko Bunching Onion 
“ee bles ie 
ALL 10c PACKETS ARE 3 for 25c; ALL 15c PACKETS ARE 2 for 25c. 
When ordering, see page 64 of this catalog. 
; is very attractive. 
r. Pkt., 10c; 0oz., 15c; % lb., 35c. 
ONIONS 
One of the most nutritious and healthful of vegetables, having excel- 
lent medicinal qualities and most useful for flavoring salads, soups, 
meats, ete. It can be produced easily from either Sets or Seed and is 
one of the most satisfactory vegetables in the garden. 
; Culture, Growing Large Onions from Seed. Seed is sown 
in rows 15 inches apart as early in the spring as ground can be 
worked, and covered about one-half inch deep. When 2 to 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. 
230 HE-SHI-KO. A long, white Onion for 
green bunching. It does not form a bulb. Pro- 
duces a cluster of 4 to 6 useful shoots from a 
single seed in the first season and the plants 
can be wintered over, when weather is not too 
severe. The bleached portion is often 6 inches 
long and this variety is quite resistant to thrip. 
Pkt., 15c; oz., 85c; 2 ozs., $1.50. 
231 YELLOW GLOBE DANVERS. One of 
the most extensively grown 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. 
Pkt., 15c; oz., 75c; 2 ozs., $1.40. 
232 OHIO YELLOW GLOBE. A very much 
esteemed and popular sort grown extensively 
in this state. Particularly suited to rich soils. 
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. 
Pkt., 15c; oz., 75c; 2 ozs., $1.40. 
233 PRIZETAKER. The true Prizetaker is 
globe-shape, has pale yellow skin and white 
flesh, which is very mild and of delicate flavor. 
PARSLEY 
Easily grown and useful for so many purposes, 
such as garnishing, seasoning salads and for orna- 
mental purposes. Grown in the garden as edging 
it is both ornamental and profitable. 
Culture. Seed is sown in rows 1% inch deep 
and one foot apart. Cover firmly but not deep. 
As it is slow to germinate, 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 hot- 
beds and is usually profitable. 
239 MOSS CURLED, A beautifully curled and 
crimped variety which is much preferred. It is 
vigorous, compact in growth and excellent for 
garnishing—a handsome decorative plant. One 
of the most popular for market and home 
gardens. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; % Ihb., 45c. 
240 HAMBURG or ROOTED. 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 flavor- 
ing soups and stews and can be dug late in the 
fall and stored in sand for winter use, 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 15c; %4 lb., 45c. 
241 PLAIN. A hardy variety 
having very dark green leaves 
which are flat, deeply cut but 
not curled. It is a little strong- 
er in taste and much esteemed 
for flavoring soups and stews, 
as well as for drying. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 15c; %4 Ib., 
45c. 
Produces long, slender, deep green pods which 


Perkins’ Mammoth Okra 
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. 
Pkt., 15c; oz., 85c; 2 ozs., $1.50. 
234 RIVERSIDE SWEET SPANISH. A 
very large globe-shaped, light yellow Onion 
with small top and an exceptionally fine ship- 
per. it is a Spanish variety resembling Prize- 
taker, which has quickly become very popular. 
Pkt., 15c; oz., 85c; 2 ozs., $1.50. 
235 SILVERSKIN or WHITE PORTUGAL. 
A well-known and favorite variety making 
medium size Onions of mild flavor with beau- 
tiful, 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. 
Pkt., 15c; oz., 85c; 2 ozs., $1.50. 
236 SOUTHPORT WHITE GLOBE. 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 shoul- 
der, round at the base, keep well; a good mar- 
ket variety. 
Pkt., 15c; oz., 85c; 2 ozs., $1.50. 
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 wel- 
come 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, 5 to 6 
pounds to the acre. 
242 LARGE SUGAR or HOLLOW CROWN 
(Guernsey). One of the best and most popu- 
lar varieties for the table. Roots long, uniform 
in shape, have a smooth, white skin, tender and 
of good quality. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; %4 lb., 75c. 
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 
21%4 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. 
IMPROVED VIRGINIA. Large and very 
prolific. Our seed is not shelled. Order 60 lbs. 
per acre and shell before planting. 
Per lb., 40c; 5 lbs. or Naeger S 35c per lb. 
