

Small Sugar 
Pumpkin 
PUMPKINS | 
Plant 5 or 6 seeds in groups 6 to 8 ft. apart or drop seeds in every fourth é 
group or so-called ‘‘hill’’ in the corn-patch when soil has become thoroughly 
warm. After the seedlings are well started, thin out, leaving the best two 
plants in each group. A pkt. of seed will plant about 5 groups; 1 oz. 25 groups. 

: 120 days. Also known as Connecticut Field or — 
863 Big Tom o Improved Large Field. Large orange fruits S< 
weighing 18 lbs. each, round and flat on the ends, with a smooth, hard rind. a 
Thick, dry, sweet orange-yellow flesh, desirable for canning and for pies. The ee 
vines make a vigorous growth and need ample room to spread. Widely i 
planted for stock feeding. Well known. Pkt. 10¢; oz. 20¢; ¥% Ib. 50¢ 
866 Cheyenne Bush 100 days. Round, somewhat ribbed, e 
brightest orange-red fruits 7 to 8 in. 
across; flesh is sweet, fine grained and highly recommended for pie making. 
Bush growth; ideal where space is limited. Pkt. 15¢; oz. 30¢; 1% Ib. 90¢ 
875 Genuine Mammoth 120 days. Also called Jumbo or 
King of the Mammoths because 
they attain a weight of 60 Ibs. and more. Fruits grow 18 in. in diameter and. 
have an orange-salmon skin. The flesh is thick, of a bright yellow color, good 
table quality, sweet, solid, and tender. Pkt. 15¢; oz. 30¢; 1% lb. 90¢— 
110 days. Large, round, flattened fruits, with en 
865 Large Cheese creamy buff skin and fine-grained thick, yellow 4 
flesh. Splendid for stock or table use, as well as for canning. Heavy cropper. 
Shape is somewhat similar toa cheese box. Pkt. 10¢; oz. 20¢; 14 lb. ‘50¢ 
874 Golden Cushaw 115 days. The large yellow fruits have a 
small seed cavity, so are quite heavy; the 
sweet tender flesh is rich golden yellow. Pkt. 10¢; oz. 20¢; 1% Ib. 60¢ 
H 115 days. Crooknecked fruits with creamy 
872 Stri ped Cushaw white skin mottled with irregular stripes of 
green; weigh about 12 Ibs. each. Early and prolific. 18 to 20 in. long. Thick, 
cream-colored, sweet and tender flesh. Pkt. 10¢; oz. 20¢; 1% Ib. 60¢ 
PARSNIPS 
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861 Small Sugar© 
Round, slightly ribbed fruits of medium size, 
in. in diameter. Bright orange skin and rich 
orange flesh which is meaty, sweet, and fine grained. 
Wonderful for pies; in fact, this is the celebrated New 
England Pie Pumpkin. Best pumpkin for general use; 
100 days. 
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it is a good keeper. Pkt. 10¢; oz. 20¢; 14 lb. 50¢ 
PARSLEY 
Easy to grow in the garden 
or in pots during winter. 
Does well in either sun or 
shade and does not require 
any particular kind of soil. 
Mostly used green, but the 
leaves may be dried and 
kept in air-tight bottles for 
winter use. A pkt. will sow 
about 30 ft. of row; an oz. 
200 it. of row. 





Guernsey Parsnip 
Tender and delicious late in the fall, especially after frost which 
adds sweetness to the flavor. A favorite way to serve parsnips is to 
parboil them, turn gently in brown sugar and butter so as to glaze - 
them to an appetizing reddish gold and serve with broiled ham. = 
Sow seed early in the spring in rows 2 to 3 ft. apart and cover 
with 14 in of fine soil Thin seedlings to stand 4 to 6 in. apart in the 
row A pkt will sow about 20 ft. of row 1 oz. to 200 ft. Roots may 
be stored for winter use. or some may be left in the ground all 
winter for use early the following spring. = 
100 days. 12 in. long, 3 in. across the 
725 Guernsey o broad shoulder which gradually tapers — 
downward Skin is light in color and quite smooth; flesh is fine 
grained, tender and sweet. Crown is hollow, top is strong. 
: “Pkt. 10¢; oz. 30¢; 4 Ib. 90¢ 
728 Hollow Crown 10 100 days. On appearance alone 
this selection is superior to regu- 
lar strains of Hollow Crown, but its principal merit lies in its small 
core, which eliminates a certain amount of toughness when cooked. 
Pkt. 15¢; oz. 35¢; 1% lb. $1.00 
727 Long Smooth Hollow Crown 205 days. 
Longer than 
Guernsey but not so broad. Does best in deeply prepared soil. 
Fully developed roots grow 15 in. long and 234 in. thick at the 
shoulder; flesh is fine-grained, white and of superior flavor. = 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 30¢; 14 lb. 90¢ 
SORREL : 
717 Extra Curied 
70 days. 
Dwarf 10) Also known 
as Emerald. Has moss-like 
leaves of an attractive bright 
green color; very finely cut 
and curled. Pkt. 10¢; 
‘oz. 25¢; 1% Ib. 75¢ 
70 days. Produces the handsomest, 
720 Paramount finest and most uniformly curied, dark 
green leaves. All-America Winner. Pkt.15¢; oz. 30¢; 1% lb. 90¢ 
7 imc 60 days. Plain dark green deeply 
714 Plain or Single cut but not curled leaves with rich 
flavor. Mostly used for seasoning. Pkt. 10¢; oz. 25¢; 1% lb. 75¢ 
ine 90 days. Has 
723 Parsnip-Rooted or Hamburg 3) hay ei 
which can be used just like ordinary parsley, but is also grown for 
the thick, fleshy roots which are used for flavoring soups, stews, etc. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 25¢; 1% lb. 75¢ 
PEANUTS 
For best results select warm, light or sandy soil rich in lime. Plant 

Extra Curled Dwary Pie 
Top ranking 
protein foods 
in rows 2% to 3 ft. apart, spacing the shelled nuts 8 to 10 in. apart 
in the rows, or if planted in the hulls, place them 16 to 18 in. apart 
in the row. Cover with 2 in. of soil. Cultivate and hoe freely. In the 
fall, before frost, dig and hang vines under a shed or in an airy 
room to cure. A pkt. will sow from 15 to 25 ft. of row; 1 Ib. from 
100 to 200 ft. according to method used in planting. Peanuts are 
shipped in the hull to prevent damage to the tender seeds. They 
can be planted either shelled or whole. 
712 Jumbo Virginia © 120 days. Most productive, 
extra large peanut of rich 
flavor, with 2 or 3 large kernels to the pod. The vines spread 314 
to 4 ft. across; valuable fodder. Pkt. 10¢; 14 Ib. 40¢; Ib. 70¢ 
H 110 days. The dwarf bushes grow close and are 
713 Spanish easily cultivated and gathered. The kernels are 
small and very sweet. Early. Pkt. 10¢; 14 lb. 40¢; Ib. 70¢ 
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W. Atlee Burpee Co., Seed Breeders 
988 Narrow Leaved © days. The leaves are long, nar-. 
row, and pale green. Cutting may 
begin in about 2 months after planting. Being hardy, the plants — 
will continue to produce leaves for 3 or 4 years. Excellent in salads, 
for flavoring soups, or cooked as you would cook spinach. 
Pkt. 15¢; 14 oz. 35¢; oz. 65¢ 
SUNFLOWER 
1065 Mammoth Russian °° days. Immense heads, 
18 to 20 in. in diameter. 
Produces more seed per acre than any other variety. Stalks often 
grow 10ft. high. Seed is striped, plump, well filled and thin shelled; 
makes valuable food for poultry and parrots. 4 
Pkt. 10¢; 14 Ib. 25¢; Ib. 45¢; 2 Ibs. 80¢; 5 Ibs. $1.85 


