
\ 
a ~| Easy to grow in the garden 
Le 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. of seed 
will sow about 30 ft. of row; 
an oz. 200 ft. of row. 
720 Paramount 
70 days. Produces the hand- 
somest, finest and most uni- 
formly curled, dark green 
leaves. Tall, stout stems 
make it fine for bunching, 
Pkt. 15¢; oz. 35¢; 
Y, Ib. $1.00 



Extra Curled Dwarf Parsley 
717 Extra Curled Dwarf © 7) devs Also known as 
like leaves of an attractive dark green color; very finely cut and 
curled. Desirable for garnishing. Pkt. 10¢; oz. 30¢; % lb. 90¢ 
714 Plain or Single _ 60 days. Plain dark green deeply 
cut, flat but not curled leaves with 
rich flavor. Used for seasoning. Pkt. 10¢; oz. 30¢; 1 lb. 90¢ 
723 Parsnip-Rooted or Hamburg °0 d2vs. Has 
plain leaves, 
which can be used just like ordinary parsley, but is principally 
grown for the thick, fleshy roots which are used for flavoring soups, 
stews, etc., like celery or celeriac. The roots grow 8 to 10 in. long. 
14 lb. 90¢ 
Pkt. 10¢; 
PARSNIPS 
Tender and delicious late in the fall, 
especially after a 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 ap- 
petizing reddish gold and serve with 
broiled ham. 
oz. 30¢3 
Sow seed early in the spring in rows 
2to 3 ft. apart and cover with ¥% 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 as soon as you can dig them. 
725 Guernsey © 100 days. Roots 
grow 12 in. long 
and 3 in. across the broad shoulder which 
gradually tapers downward. Skin is light 
in color and quite smooth; flesh is fine- 
grained, tender and sweet. Crownis hol- 
low; topis strong. Nutritious and delicious. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 35¢; 1% Ib. $1.00 
728 Hollow Crown 10 aS o 
On appearance alone this selection is 
superior to regular 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. 40¢; 1% Ib. $1.10 
727 Long Smooth Hollow 
105 days. Longer than Guern- 
Crown sey but not so broad. Does 
best in deeply prepared soil. Fully de- 
veloped roots grow 15 in. long and 234 in. 
thick at the shoulder; flesh is fine-grained, 
white and of superior flavor. 
14 Ib. $1.00 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 35¢; 
SUNFLOWER. 
80 days. Immense heads, 
1065 Mammoth Russian which produce more seed 
per acre than any other variety. The striped seeds are plump, well , 
filled with meat, and have a thin shell: make valuable food for 
’ poultry. Stalks are quite tall, often growing up to 10 ft. 
Pkt. 10¢; 1% Ib. 30¢; Ib. 55¢; 2 Ibs. 95¢;_ 5 Ibs. $2.25 
86 .. W. ATLEE BURPEE CO., Seed Growers 
Guernsey 
Parsnip 


_ of row; an oz. 100 ft. 

Jumbo Virginia Peanuts 
PEANUTS wocitnd 
Roasted peanuts, salted peanuts, peanut butter and peanut 
candies, are well known to all of us. Have you ever tried them 
baked as you would beans? Leave skins on or take them off; they 
are, however, more palatable if skins are removed. 
For best results select warm, light or sandy soil rich in lime. 
Plant in rows 2% to 3 ft. apart, spacing the shelled nuts 8 to 10 in. 
apart in the row, or place them 16 to 18 in. apart in the row if plant- 
ed in the hulls. 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. One pkt. will sow from 1#to 25 ft. of row; 
1 lb. 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. 
IFKOuRG 120 days. Most productive, 
712 Jumbo Virginia o extra large peanut of rich 
flavor, with 2 or 3 large kernels to the pod. Vines spread 3% to 
4 ft. across; make valuablefodder. Pkt. 15¢; 14 lb. 40¢; Ib. 70¢ 
713 Spanish 
small and very sweet. Early. 
SALSIFY ‘ 
or OYSTER PLANT 
983 Sandwich Island 
Mammoth 120 days. Smooth, 
thick roots 8 in. 
and more in length, 1 to 1% in. in 
diameter at shoulder, slightly taper- 
ing, clean cut and uniform. Flesh is 
almost white. Delicious when made 
into soup, pancakes, fritters, diced 
or mashed; may also be cooked, 
chilled and served as a salad. Flavor 
is not unlike that of oysters. 
110 days. The dwarf bushes grow close, are 
easily cultivated and gathered. Kernels are 
VY, lb. 40¢; Ib. 70¢ 
Pkt. 15¢; 
Sow seed in early spring in rows 
1% ft. apart and cover with 1 in. 
of fine soil. Thin the seedlings to 
stand 4 to 5 in. apart. They are 
hardy and some may be left in the 
ground over winter for early spring ~ 
use. For winter use, dig roots in the 
fall and store in moist sand in a cool 
cellar. Best roots are grown on rather 
light soil. A pkt. willsow about 20 ft. 
Pkt. 15¢; 
Y, Ib. $2.30 
SORREL 

Sandwich Island 
Vy oz. 45¢; oz. 80¢; Mammoth Salsify 
988 Narrow Leaved © days. The leaves are long, nar-. 
ae 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 spinach. 
Pkt. 15¢; 14, 0z. 45¢; oz. 85¢ 
TOBACCO 
Sow seed very thinly in frames or a well-prepared seed bed. Do 
not cover seed, but press it gently into the soil. A pkt. will produce 
200 plants; oz. 5000; 2 ozs. produces enough plants for an acre. 
1349 Havana An Americanized Havana with large, long leaves 
of fine texture and delightful flavor. It is one of the earliest and 
largely used for cigar wrappers. Pkt. 15¢; 1% oz. 50¢; oz. 90¢ 
1374 Improved Connecticut Seed Leaf Has an attrac- 
tive leaf of choice texture and is very desirable for cigars. Well 
adapted to the Middle and Northern States. Ripens uniformly; a 
very desirable variety. Pkt. 15¢; 14 0z.50¢; oz. 90¢ 
1357 improved White Burley Easy to cure, and producing 
a heavy yield of rich bright leaves. The seeds have been treated by 
a special process to prevent any disease germs being carried into 
the seed bed. Strong stalks, Pkt. 15¢; 14 oz. 50¢; oz. 90¢ 
