OKRA or GUMBO 
2 ozs. to 100 ft., 8-10 lbs. per acre. 
Prices: Pkt. 10¢; 0z. 25c; 14 Ib, 75e. 
CULTURE—Sow when the weather is warm and settled, in 
drills 1 inch deep and 3 feet apart; thin to 12 inches. 
Improved Dwarf Green. Very early, with long, green slender 
pods, 
White Velvet. The large pods are smooth or very slightly 
ribbed, remain tender a long time. 
Mammoth Long Green Podded (Perkins). A very large plant 
growing 8 to 4 ft. high in some areas, and covered with dark 
green pods frequently 7 to 8 inches long, ribbed and tapered. 
PARSLEY 
1% oz. to 100 ft., 3 Ibs. per acre. 
Parsley seed is even slower than parsnip in germinating. 
It grows best in rich mellow soil and should be sown as early 
as possible in spring in rows 1 to 2 feet apart with a covering 
of not more than % inch of soil firmly pressed down. When 
the plants are well up, thin them 8 to 12 inches apart in the 
row. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25¢e; % Ib. 75e. 
Extra Triple Curled (Moss Curled). This vigorous compact 
grawer is one of the most popular varieties because of its 
deep green color and tightly curled leaves that look like moss. 
It is unusually decorative for table use. 
Plain. Largely used for flavoring, leaves dark green, flat, 
deeply cut but not curled. 
Hamburg, Thick Rooted. The root of this variety is edible 
and resembles a slender Parsnip in color and shape. The 
flesh is white, dry, and similar to Celeriac in flavor. It is used 
for flavoring soups and stews. The roots may be stored in 
sand for winter use. 
PARSNIP 
1 oz. to 100 ft., 3 Ibs. per acre. 
Sow the seed as soon as season will permit, in drills about 
2 feet apart, and thin plants out to 1 foot apart in the row. 
The ground should be deeply trenched and well manured. 
Pkt. 10c; 0z. 25c; %4 Ib. 75c. 
Hollow Crown, Thick Shoulder. This is the best and most 
popular variety in cultivation. The skin is smooth and white, 
while the flesh is tender. The roots grow 18 to 20 inches in 
length, but the first 8 inches from the top is the best part. 
Guernsey. Attractive medium-long roots with a broad shoulder 
gradually tapering downward. The skin is light in color and 
quite smooth. The flesh is fine grained, tender, and sweet. A 
productive variety, considered the best for table use. 
PEPPER 
% oz. to 100 ft., 2 oz. per acre. 
Culture and soil and temperature requirements are about 
the same as for Eggplant. A moderate dressing of Guano, 
poultry manure, or complete commercial fertilizer, hoed into 
the soil after the plants are 6 or 8 inches tall, will be very 
beneficial. Pkt. 10c; 1 oz. 75c. 
Oregon Sweet Wonder. Fruits dark green, smooth in surface, 
square in cross section and very large, usually about 4 inches 
across and 4% to 5 inches in length. 
In addition to the striking outward appearance, it has the 
thickest flesh of any pepper in cultivation. The flesh is 
usually %-inch thick and a thickness of %-inch is common. 
It is about in season with other large fruited sorts, but pro- 
duces marketable sized green peppers nearly as early as the 
earliest varieties. This will be found a very desirable sort 
for the home garden and an exceptionally profitable one for 
commercial growers. 
Chinese Giant. Fruits are often 6 inches across and 4% to 5 
inches deep. The flesh is moderately thick and very mild. 
The fruits are rich bright green when young, and bright 
cherry red at maturity. 
Long Red Cayenne. This well known, medium early Pepper 
is especially good for drying purposes. The fruit is 4 inches 
long and 1 inch thick, twisted and pointed. It is deep green 
when young and bright red when ripe. The flesh is strong 
and pungent. 
Perfection Pimiento. A splendid canning variety, adapted to 
home and market garden culture. Plants large, erect, prolific. 
Fruits heart shaped, very smooth; flesh exceptionally thick, 
sweet and mild. 
8 WE PAY THE POSTAGE UP TO 10 POUNDS OF SEED 

PUM PKIN 
King of the Mammoths. 
PUMPKIN 
2 ozs. to 100 ft., 4 Ibs. per acre. 
Pumpkins are typically American, and Pumpkin pie is one 
of our truly American dishes. They are less sensitive to un- — 
favorable conditions of soil and weather than Melons or Cu- © 
cumbers, but they are cultivated in about the same way 
Pkt. 10c; 1 0z. 25¢e; %4 Ib. 75c. 
Large Yellow or Connecticut Field. This sort is grown largel 
in the corn field for stock, but the flesh is moderately fine — 
grained, highly flavored, and very good for pies. The fruits my 
weigh about 20 pounds and are a rich, deep orange Biss F 
color. 













Sweet or Sugar. A small handsome variety, and very pop 
ular. The skin is a deep orange yellow. Flesh fine grained and — 
sweet in taste. Famous in Boston as a pie Pumpkin. It sells 
better on our local market than any other variety. i 
Winter Luxury. This variety is very popular for the hone ; 
garden. The fruit matures in 75 to 80 days, weighs 8% pounds, 
and is nearly round. The skin is light yellow with a russet 
tinge and finely netted; the flesh is rich creamy yellow, very 
thick, sweet, and finely flavored. 
King of the Mammoths. The largest of all Pumpkins. Valu 
able for stock feeding and exhibition purposes. Frequently 
weighs 60 to 90 pounds. Light yellow and orange. Solid flesh 

PEPPER 

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