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OKRA or GUMBO 
Okra pods are used in soups, stews, catsup and other relishes. They are at their best when 1 to 8 inches long. 
Rapidly becoming a most popular vegetable. 
_ Culture. Sow in drills 244 feet apart after the weather has become settled and warm. Thin out to 18 inches apart 
in rows. To keep for winter, slice the pods when young in narrow rings and string or hang in the shade to dry. 
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 314 feet high. Pods white, 
long, smooth, and very tender. This is not so deeply ribbed as the green sorts and is very popular in some sections. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 15c; %4 Ilhb., 35c. 
225 DWARF PROLIFIC. One of the most popular sorts in the South, growing 3 feet high, producing large 
pods, deeply ribbed, tender and of fine flavor. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; %4 lb., 35c. 
226 PERKINS’ MAMMOTH. Plant dwarf; is very attractive. 
remain tender a long time. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; %4 I1hb., 35c. 
Ther ONION SETS f thes O N i O N 3 
Potato or Hill Onions can be planted in 
the fall from August to November and pro- One of the most nutritious and healthful of vegetables, having excel- 
duce green spring Onions, large Onions, lent medicinal qualities and most useful for flavoring salads, soups, 
and Sets. Perennial or Egyptian Top meats, ete. It can be produced easily from either Sets or Seed and is 
Onion Sets are planted in the fall and Pe one of the most satisfactory vegetables in the garden. 
n nions 
pee otter, Ne Pe ie Dion _ Culture, Growing Large Onions from Seed. Seed is sown 
Setseotecomimerce are small Onions which in rows 15 inches apart as early in the spring as ground can be : 
were previously grown from seed. These worked, and covered about one-half inch deep. When 2 to 3 inches a 
set out early in the spring or in the South tall, the young plants can be thinned to prevent crowding. They can Perkins’ Mammoth Okra 
in the fall, produce one large Onion from be thinned again when 6 or 8 inches tall, and the 
each Set, towards the end of June or first Plants removed can be used as green Onions. 
of July. Pickling Onions (which are a After that, they can be pulled as needed, and 
larger size bottom Set) are used in some those that are left to become fully ripe can be 
localities for fall planting to produce early stored for winter. One ounce sows 125 feet of 
green spring Onions. All Onion Sets are row, 6 pounds of seed per acre. 
hardy and can be set in the open ground 230 HARDY WHITE BUNCHING. Used 
as early as the weather will permit. They exclusively for green bunching, as it forms 
are usually planted in rows 15 inches apart no bulbs. A hardy perennial, and produce for 
—4 inches apart for small Sets and 6 to 8 many years as long as a portion of the plant 
inches apart for Potato Sets. Potato Onion is allowed to remain. Seeds sown in the spring 
Sets can also be planted in the spring. or summer will produce late in the fall or, if 
It takes about 16 bushels of bottom Onion wintered over, very early the following spring. 
Sets per acre, and 20 to 25 bushels of Potato Plants increase in size as they grow older, and 
Onion Sets, according to the size and dis- thinning to eight to twelve inches between 
tance apart. _ : plants is advised after the first year. Tender 
Prices of Onion Sets are subject to market and of mild flavor. 
changes. Prices on application. Pkt., 15c; 0z., $1.25; 2 ozs., $2.25, 
= 231 YELLOW GLOBE DANVERS. One of 
Bees ig 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; 0z., 75c; 2 ozs., $1.40. 
232 OHIO YELLOW GLOBE. A very much 
esteemed and popwlar 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. 
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. 
Wi f the All- 
238 Paramount pe ees of 
America 
Merit. Very compact, 9 to 12 inches tall, foli- 
age dark green, very uniformly curled. Un- 
excelled for home garden, market garden, 
or for forcing. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 25c; %4 Ib., 75c, 
239 MOSS CURLED. A beautifully curled 
and crimped variety with finely cut and curled 
leaves. Excellent for garnishing. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 20c; 14 Ib., 50c. 
240 HAMBURG or ROOTED. Has plain 
leaves, which can be used like ordinary Pars. 
ley. Plants form edible roots resembling slen- 
der Parsnips in color and shape. Roots are 
used for flavoring soups and stews, and can 
be dug late and stored in winter. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 20c; 1% Ihb., 50c. 
241 PLAIN or SINGLE. Plants spreading } 
with dense, long stem, dark 
green foliage with leaves 
coarsely cut but not curled. 
Used for flavoring as well as 
for drying. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; % Ih., 
50c. 

Paramount Parsley 
at Oe ee Se eee ee ae 
ALL 10c PACKETS ARE 3 for 25c; ALL 15c PACKETS ARE 2 for 25c. 
When ordering, see page 64 of this catalog. 
Hi iiss 

Produces long, slender, deep green pods which 
Hollow Crown Parsnip 


233 PRIZETAKER. The true Prizetaker is 
globe-shape, has pale yellow skin and white 
flesh, which is very mild and of delicate flavor. 
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; 0z., 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; 0z., 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; 0z., 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; 0z., 25c; %4 Ib., 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% 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., 50c; 5 lbs. or more, 45c per Ib. 

