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Parsnips 
Culture same as carrots, except time of planting, 
which should be about May Ist. 
*GILL’S SUCCESS—Loneger roots than the Ten- 
der Heart variety and better adapted to market 
purposes, as it is not so thick at the crown and will 
bunch better. The smooth, white roots cook tender 
and sweet. Postpaid. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 4 Ib. 45c; 
ib. $1.50. 
*GILL’S TENDER HEART — On account of the 
superior quality of this parsnip, our family has 
retained this seed annually for over 30 years. 
Unlike other parsnips, the heart is tender, never 
tough; roots are smooth, hollow crown, thick and 
heavy at top. tapering abruptly, making it easy to 
dig. We have the originator’s seed. Postpaid. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 4 Ib. 45c; Ib. $1.50. 
HARRIS MODEL—Medium length, very smooth 
and white and remarkably free from small roots 
and prongs. Recommended for home as well as 
market gardens. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; 4 Ib. 50c; Ib. $1.65. 
Peppers 
Start plants in a hot bed or in pots in a warm 
room in March. Transplant in open ground May 
10th to 20th, rows 34 feet wide, 2 feet in rows. 
HARRIS EARLY GIANT — The earliest of the 
large peppers and exceedingly mild and sweet. It 
is ideal for those localities having short season and 
also valuable for market where ripe, red peppers 
are in demand. It averages about 3% inches long 
and 24 inches thick. Postpaid. Pkt. 10c; 4% oz. 40c; 
oz. 65c; 4 Ib. $2.00. 
OAKVIEW WONDER—A. week earlier than Cal- 
ifornia Wonder; slightly smaller, but blockier and 
more symmetrical. It has the same thick walls 
and high quality. Yields heavy and very uniform. 
Postpaid. Pkt. 10c; 4 oz. 40c; oz. 65c; 4 Ib. $2.00. 
CALIFORNIA WONDER—This fine pepper has 
the heaviest. meat of all. Large, blocky fruit, ex- 
ceptionally mild and sweet. Fruit upright, crim- 
son, measuring 44 inches long by 4 inches in diam- 
eter, Season medium. Postpaid. Pkt. 10c; 4 oz. 40c; 
oz. 65c; % Ib. $2.00. 
WORLD BEATER—One of the best large pep- 
pers. Early, thick flesh, mild and sweet, 5 inches 
long by 3 inches thick. Postpaid. Pkt. 10c; 4 oz. 30c; 
oz. d50c; 4 Ib. $1.50. 
RUBY KING —Large, attractive fruit about 4 
inches long. Bright red when ripe. Thick meated. 
Postpaid. Pkt. 10c; 4 oz. 30c; oz. 50c; i Ib. $1.50. 
LONG RED CAYENNE — Long red peppers; ex- 
tremely hot. Postpaid. Pkt. 10c; 4 oz. 30c; oz. 50c. 
PIMIENTO—Large plant, erect, prolific. Fruit 
heart shaped, bright red, thick meated and sweet. 
Pkt. 10c; 4 oz. 30c; oz. 50c. 
PAPRIKA—European variety, very prolific with 
bright red fruit of medium size. Sweet with 
very slight pungency. Pkt. 10c; 3 oz. 40c; oz. 65c. 
MUSTARD 
FORDHOOK FANCY—A handsome, vigorous 
growing, mild variety, standing a long time before 
going to seed; leaves bright green, intensely curled 
and fringed at the edges. Postpaid. Pkt. 10c; 
oz. 15c; 4 Ib. 35c; Ib. $1.00. 
TENDER GREENS — Sometimes called mustard 
spinach. A rapid growing Oriental greens produc- 
ing immense yields. It is suited for early spring or 
fall sowing. Mild mustard flavor. Easy culture. 
Postpaid. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 4 Ib. 35c¢; Ib. $1.00. 
BOK TOY—A Chinese variety of large size and 
mild flavor when grown quickly. Plant in rows or 
sow broadcast in mid August or early September. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; 4 Ib. %5c. 
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In planning the home garden, consider Par- 
snips and Salsify. They are not injured by 
freezing and can be left in the ground all 
winter for use. 
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Potatoes 
We can supply certified seed of most leading 
sorts, such as Earliest of All, Early Rose, Irish Cob- 
bler, Netted Gem, Burbank, and others. Write for 
quotations. 
PRICES ON SMALL LOTS—By mail: Postpaid to 
4th zone, beyond which send additional. Lb. 20c; 
3 Ibs. 50c. 
SWEET POTATOES 
CULTURE—Set out in rows four feet apart and 
15 inches apart in rows, about May 5th to June Ist. 
Use sandy loam soil in a warm location. Acclimated 
fresh dug plants are very essential. 
PRICES ON PLANTS—Strong, healthy plants of 
local growth. Postpaid. Doz. 50c; 3 doz. $1.00; 
100 @ $2.00. 
NANCY HALL — Produces good sized tubers of 
medium length and quite thick in diameter. The 
flesh is of a rich orange color and very sweet. 
It is more like a yam than a sweet potato. 
PORTO RICO —A large, reddish skinned sort. 
Strong, vigorous grower, producing heavy crops. 
Pumpkin 
Plant May 10th to 20th in rows 10 feet wide and 
8 feet in the row, about 8 to 10 seeds to hill, 
thinning to two good plants. Turn vines with the 
row to permit cultivation. Use 200 Ibs. Land 
Plaster to the acre, plowing it in; also 750 to 1000 
pounds Garden Grow fertilizer. 
PRICES—On all varieties Pumpkin, uniformly: 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 1 Ib. 40c; Ib. $1.25. Postpaid. 
*ORANGE WINTER LUXURY — This improved 
strain of our own introduction is far better than 
the original. The skin, a rich golden orange, is 
covered with a fine netting, while the meat is very 
thick, fine grained and of rich golden yellow. It 
is by far the best pumpkin. Simply cook it done 
and it is ready for use in making pies. It requires 
less sugar and eggs than other varieties. Extra 
early and of medium flattened shape. A splendid 
keeper that has no equal in quality or appearance. 
CONNECTICUT FIELD or JACK O’LANTERN 
—The common field pumpkin grown for stock feed- 
ing and Jack o’Lanterns. Rich orange colored skin. 
SMALL SUGAR — Rather round fruit of small 
size, 5 to 7 inches in diameter. Smooth skin of bright 
orange color. Fine quality for pies. Early maturity. 
KING OF MAMMOTH —A giant, often weighing 
200 pounds; suited for feeding and exhibition. 
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