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ONIONS—Continued 
PHILADELPHIA SILVERSKIN. (For pickling). 
This is a medium sized onion of mild flavor and 
with clear white skin. The variety is a favorite 
bunching onion, and for pickl:s. 
Pkt., 10c; 4% oz., 25c; oz., 45c; 14 lb., $1.50; 1 Ib., 
$5.00. 
RIVERSIDE SWEET SPANISH. A very large 
globe-shaped, light yellow onion with small top. 
Pkt., 10c; Y% oz., 30c; 0z., 50c. 
BUNCHING. The earliest and best onion for early 
bunching; small bulbs, skin pearly white, flesh 
of good quality and flavor. 
Pkt., 10c; 14% 02z., 35c. 
ONION SETS 
BY OLIO Win eee reser Qt., 20c; gal., 60c; bu., (Write 
VOC teeters te oe eee Qt., 20c; gal., 60c; bu. for 
White ee ee ey Qt., 20c; gal., 60c; bu., Price) 
PARSLEY 
Culture: Parsley succeeds best on rich, mellow soil. The 
seed is slow in germinating and should be sown as early as 
possible in the spring, in rows 1 to 2 feet apart, covering 
not more than % inch with fine soil firmly pressed down. 
When the plants are well up thin 8 to 12 inches apart in the 
row. 
EXTRA TRIPLE CURLED (Moss Curled). One of 
the most popular varieties owing to the fine deep 
green color and attractive foliage which re- 
sembles moss. 
Pkt... 5C$ 0z., lOc: 34 1b., 30cs 1 Ib., $1.00; 5 Ibs.,; 
$4.50. 
PLAIN. The leaves are deeply cut, flat and dark 
green in color. They are used for flavoring. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 44 lb., 30c; 1 1b., $1.00. 
HAMBURG ROOTED. The root of this variety is 
edible and resembles a parsnip in shape. It is 
extensively used for flavoring soups and stews. 
The roots may be stored in sand for winter use. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 Ib., 30c; 1 Ib., $1.00. 
PARSNIPS 
Culture: As the seed is sometimes slow and uneven in 
germination, it should be sown as early as possible. Plant 
in rows two and one-half feet apart; cover ¥% inch deep. 
Parsnips are improved by freezing. May be left in the 
ground all winter and used in spring. 
HOLLOW CROWN. This is the most popular and 
best variety in cultivation. The skin is smooth 
and the flesh tender. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 4 1b., 50c; 1 Ib., $1.50. 



California Wonder 
PEPPERS 
Culture: Sow. seed in hotbed in March. After danger 
of frost is past, transplant into open ground, in rows two to 
three feet apart and 18 inches apart in the rows. An ounce 
will produce about 1500 plants. 
CALIFORNIA WONDER. An outstanding medium 
late variety. Fruit is four-lobed, chunky, very 
attractive and smooth. Flesh thick, mild and 
sweet. 
Pkt., 10c; % oz., 25c; oz., 45c; 4 Ib., $1.50. 
CHINESE GIANT. For size, this variety produces 
prize fruits. They are often 6 inches across and 
41% to 5 inches deep. The flesh is moderately 
thick and very mild. 
Pkt., 10c; Y% oz., 25c; 1 oz., 45c; Y% Ib., $1.50. 
CRIMSON KING. Fruits 5 to 6 inches long and 3 
inches in diameter. Color bright green, turning 
to red as they mature. Flesh thick and mild in 
flavor. 
Pkt., 10c; 1% oz., 25c; 1 oz., 45c; Y% Ib., $1.50. 
HUNGARIAN YELLOW WAX. This large fruited, 
early, hot pepper is highly esteemed for canning. 
The plants produce a fine crop of fruits 6 to 7 
inches long and 2 inches in diameter. They are 
waxy light yellow at first but change to orange 
and then to bright red when fully ripe. 
Pkt., 10c; % oz., 25c; 1 oz., 40c; 4 Ib., $1.25. 
PIMIENTO. The shape is distinctly conical, medium 
size. Color, when young, a glossy green turning 
ruby red when ripe. 
Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 25c; 1 oz., 40c; % Ib., $1.25. 
BELL OR BULL NOSE. An early sweet pepper. 
Large, bright, red, thick flesh. 
Pkt., 10c; % oz., 20c; 1 oz., 30c; % Ib., $1.00; 
1 Ib., $3.25. 
WORLD BEATER. Fruits are excellent in quality. 
Flavor mild. Flesh thick, crisp and juicy. Color 
medium dark green, mostly four lobed. Plants 
large and branching. A heavy producer. 
Pkt., 10c; 14 0z., 25c; 1 oz., 40c; 14 Ib., $1.25. 
SMALL FRUITED VARIETIES 
LONG RED CAYENNE. The fruit is 4 inches long 
and 1 inch thick, twisted and pointed. The flesh 
is strong and pungent. Recommended for drying. 
Pkt., 10c; ¥/ 0z., 20c; oz., 30c; 1% Ib., $1.00. 
RED CHILI. Bright red when ripe and are very 
hot or pungent. They are used for making pep- 
per sauce. 
Pkt., 10c; 14% 0z., 25c; 1 oz., 40c. 
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