PARSLEY 
One ounce will plant a row 100 feet long; 3 lbs. will plant an acre 
in 18-ineh rows; or 5 lbs. for an acre 10 inches apart on 4-foot beds. 
Culture: Parsley seed is very slow in germinating, often requiring a month and 
should be sown from February to August, in rich, mellow soil, one-eighth of an 
inch deep, the surface then being made very firm. If the ground be covered with 
old bags after sowing, moisture is thus retained until the seeds have sprouted, 
while the effect of heavy rains is also prevented. With this precaution there is 
never any difficulty in securing a stand of Parsley even during the heat of 
summer. Keep the weeds down by frequent hoeing, and when the plants get 
strong thin from 6 to 9 inches apart. During intensely cold weather, it is well 
to give the bed some slight protection of hay, grass or burlap, to avoid damage 
by freezing. Market gardeners will find it profitable to sow Parsley in cold 
frames in August to winter over for early spring gathering. 
Sie (68 days). For either market or the 
Tait Ss Thorobred Curled Scotch. home garden we strongly recommend 
this variety. The color is very dark green and the leaves are most beautifully 
curled. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; %4 Ilb., 35c; 1lb., $1.25, postpaid. 
Paramount (70 days). Very densely curled, being like some luxuriant moss, 
* but not as dark as our Curled Scotch. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 15c; 1% Ihb., 
35c; lb., $1.25, postpaid. 
Plain (70 days). A strong, hardy plant, excellent for seasoning, but not so 
* pretty for garnishing as the curled varieties. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; %4 Ilhb., 
35c; lb., $1.25, postpaid. 

Hamburg. 
Tait’s Curled Scotch Parsley postpaid. 
PUMKINS 
One ounce will plant a row 100 
feet long; 2 to 3 lbs., will plant 
an acre in hills. 
Culture: Plant from May to July 
1 inch deep in hills 8 feet apart each 
way. Cultivation the same as for 
squash. (See page 34.) 
Virginia Mammoth. 
(115 days). While possessing the 
good characteristics of other Pump- 
kins, this variety is remarkable for 
its keeping qualities. It is oval in 
shape, with reddish yellow skin; 
grows to an immense size, and the 
thick flesh is of splendid flavor. 
Very productive. 35 to 50 pounds. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; %4 Ilb., 35c; lb., 
$1.25, postpaid. 
King of the Mammoths. 
called “Jumbo” or ‘‘Potiron.’”” The Pumpkins are slightly 
ribbed, of flattened, globular shape, with light mottled 
yellow skin and deep coarse orange flesh. 35 to 50 pounds. 
PEt. OC +a0 Zee Teer 1lb., 35c; lb., $1.25, postpaid. 2 
110 days). Our Thorobred strain o 
Large Cheese. this flat Pumpkin, with orange colored 
skin, is justly popular over the whole country. The 
color is a light reddish orange and the flesh is thick, fine 
grained and sweet. 12 to 15 pounds. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 
% 1b., 30c; 1lb., $1.00, postpaid. 
(120 days). The largest of 
all Pumpkins. Sometimes 
Connecticut Field. 
(115 days). The common 
globe-shaped Pumpkin 
grown in cornfields and 
grown principally for 
stock. Very productive. 
15 to 20 pounds. Pkt., 
10c; 0z., 15c; %4 Ib., 30c; 
lb., $1.00, postpaid, 
(110 days). 
Cashaw. This powulae 
old variety with a curved 
neck has a hard creamy 
skin, with dark stripes, 
and has solid yellow 
flesh. 8 to 10 lbs. PkKt., 
10c; oz., 15c; %4 Ib., 30c; 
lb., $1:00, postpaid. 
Tennessee Sweet 
Potato. 
Fruits are 
pear shaped with creamy 
white skin and _  feint 
light green stripes. The 
flesh is yellow of Sweet 
Potato flavor. Keéps well. 
10 to 12 pounds. PKEt., 
10c; 0z., 15c; 1% 1b., 30c; 
lb., $1.00, postpaid. 

Striped Cashaw Pumpkin 
(75 days). 
used for flavoring soups. 

Tait’s Model Parsnip 
A rooted variety that in growth resembles parsnips, and 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 1% Ilb., 35c; 1b., $1.25, 
PARSNIPS 
One ounce will plant a row 100 
feet long; 4 to 6 lbs. for an acre. 
Culture: Sow very thickly one- 
fourth inch deep from March to 
August, in drills 12 inches apart in 
deep, rich, sandy loam, which has 
been well manured for a previous 
crop. When the plants are 2 to 3 
inches high, thin out from 4 to 6 
inches apart and cultivate fre- 
quently to keep down weeds. In the 
latitude of Norfolk, the roots are 
much improved in flavor if left in 
the ground during the winter, 
Tait’s Thorobred Model. 
(90 days). A splendid Parsnip with 
deep crown, small core, and clean, 
clear white roots. The flesh is of 
Tie fine texture, sweet, and free from 
stringiness. The roots are 2% inches at the shoulder, and 
grow about 12 inches long. Recommended for either the 
market or home garden. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; % lb., 50c; 
1b., $1.75, postpaid. 

(95 days). A popular 
Improved Hollow Crown. (23,279.44 Ropular 
white skin, deep crown and sweet, tender flesh. The 
roots are 2% inches at the shoulder, and grow about 12 
inches long. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; %4 lb., 45c; lb., $1.50, 
postpaid. 
Virginia Mammoth Pumpkin 

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