16 Vegetable Seeds are Postpaid in U.S. A. 
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Time to Plant—For an early crop the seed may be sown either in the house or in a coldframe 
in early April. However, seed sown from May 15 to June | in the open ground will produce a crop 
in late Summer. 2 ee : A 
Seed Sowing—Sow the seeds thinly in flats or in a coldframe in light pulverized soil. Cover 
them with not over 4 inch of soil. : : 
Soil Prepereeian eg reasonably good, well cultivated garden soil, preferably ground that 
has been manured the previous year. Soil too rich in nitrogen will tend toward the production of 
foliage rather than fruit. i 
Pe artsplanting -Seadlings started inside, should be transplanted as soon as they are large 
enough to handle, into boxes or individual pots and spaced far enough apart so that each will have 
ample space for development. These plants should be gradually hardened off by exposure to out- 
of-door conditions during favorable weather, before being permanently placed in the garden, about 
Set the plants I'4 feet apart in rows leaving about 3 feet between the rows. 
1 ounce of seed should produce about 2000 plants 
6422 Harris’ Earliest. 100 days. The earliest, ae yepod en a ae dares! ae 
xceptionally prolific. Fruit 3 to 4 in. long, 3 in. wide at shoulder. 
ee ark Veuaee aes Pkt. 15c., 4 oz. 50c., oz. 85c. 
6429 California Wonder. 117 days. A splendid medium-early, sweet Pepper for home 
garden or market growing. Fruits are large and uniform in size. Deep green and with 
firm, thick flesh. Piploc. s1OzoUeE oz. $1.00 
6441 King of the North. 110 days. A fine early Pepper, large and dark green in color. 
The flesh is medium thick, mild and sweet. Very prolific, an excellent variety for grow- 
ing in this section. — Pkt. 15c., 4% oz. 50c., oz. 85c. 
6460 Hot Squash. 120 days. This is a medium-sized Pepper, Tomato-shaped, with 
thick, meaty flesh. The color of the fruit is bright green changing to brilliant scarlet as 
it matures, A very popular variety for pickling. Pkt. 10c., V4 oz. 30¢c., 02. 50c. 
6463 Long Red Cayenne. 112 days. Long, slim tapering fruits 4 inches or more in length 
and about 34 inch in diameter. Ripens early and is very prolific. The hot pungent, red 
fruits are in great demand for pickling purposes. Pkt. 10c., % oz. 35c., oz. 60c. 
June I. 

6429 California Wonder Pepper 
PARSLEY | 
The seed may be sown from April 20 to about June 25 out of doors 
but if earlier plants are desired they should be started indoors or ina 
coldframe about March 15 and transferred to the open garden about 
May |. The seeds germinate slowly, and care should be taken to 

press the soil firmly around them. Sow in rows 1!4 feet apart and 
cover the seed not more than 14 inch. When large enough to handle, 
thin out to 2 inches apart. Any reasonably good garden soil will 
suffice. 
I ounce of seed will sow 150 feet 
6476 Breck’s Double Green Crest. 79 days. Dwarf, com. 
pact growth. Rich, dark green leaves, densely curled. The 
most desirable sort for exhibition or garnishing. Highly 
prized for garden borders, frames, or open ground. 
Pkt. 25c., 44 oz. 60c., oz. $1.00, 14 lb. $3.00 
6483 Champion Moss Curled. 70 days. This variety is 
widely used for borders and it will prove satisfactory in every : 
way for the home garden. Leaves beautifully curled. Extra 
fine for garnishing. Pkt. 10c., oz. 30c., 14 Ib. 90c. 
6489 Plain-Leaved. 85 days. The favorite for flavoring soups 
and for drying because of its flat, deeply cut, but not curled 
dark green leaves. Pkt. 10c., oz. 30c., 14 Ib. 90c. 
oa — — senescent 6476 Double Green Crest Parsley 
PARSNIP 
Time to Plant—It is desirable to plant early in the 
Spring (about April 20) but seeds sown as late as June 15 
will produce a crop. 
Soil Preparation—As the roots penetrate to a depth of 
at least 15 inches, the ground should be deeply spaded and 
well fertilized. 
Planting—In rows 114 feet apart, covering the seed with 
not over }4 inch of soil and later thinning the plants out to 
stand 3 inches apart in the rows. They should Pe frequently 
cultivated throughout the season. 
Harvesting—In the Fall as freezing weather approaches 
the roots may be dug and used, or stored. As freezing im- 
proves the flavor it is best to let them remain in the ground 
protecting them with a mulch so that they may be harvested 
at any time during the Winter or early Spring. 
1 ounce of seed will sow about 100 feet 
6514 Breck’s Guernsey. 100 days. A superior variety 
for home growing, with attractive, medium-long roots. 
The skin is light in color and quite smooth. The flesh 
is fine-grained, sweet and tender. 
Pkt. 15c., 44 oz. 30c., oz. 50c., 14 Ib. $1.50 
6529 Long Smooth White. 125 days. Excellent qual- 
ity and a general favorite. Pkt. 10c., oz. 25¢., 14 Ib. 75c. 


6514 Breck’s Guernsey Parsnip ~~ 
