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PUMPKINS 
(Fr. Citrouilles) 
Culture.—Sow end of May or beginning of 
June in hills 8’ apart each way. One ounce 
for 25 hills, 3 to 4 lbs par acre. Thin later 
leaving only 2 or 8 strong plants per hill. 
Prices of all varieties, except where other- 
wise indicated: Pkt. $0.10; 1 oz. $0.20; 
4 oz. $0.67; 8 oz. $1.20; 1 lb. $2.00; prepaid. 
640—Small Sugar.—Fruits 6 to 8 lbs and 
deep orange. Flesh thick, sweet and dry. 
108 days. Pkt. $0.05; 1 oz. $0.15; 4 oz. $0.50; 
8 oz. $0.90; 1 Ib. $1.50; prepaid. 
641—Small Sugar W.H.P.’s Special Se- 
lection.—The fruits are very uniform. - Flesh 
very thick, brilliant orange yellow, very sweet 
and of excellent quality. 110 days. 
643—Orange Winter Luxury.—Excellent 
variety of superior quality and a wonferdul 
keeper. 7 to 8 lbs. Skin very thin, rough, orange 
yellow. Flesh thick, firm, exceptionaly sweet. 100 days. 
645—King of Mammoth.—Grown mostly for cattle 
and for the exhibition. Fruits globe shaped and 
often weigh from 60 to 75 Ibs. Skin pale yellow, 
spotted orange and moderately rough. Flesh firm, 
orange yellow, of good quality. 120 days. 
647—Red Etampes.—Fruits medium size; skin a 
brilliant orange red, of very good quality. 102 days. 
650—La Merveilleuse.—Very large, o alfruitsv 
weighing up to 60 lbs. and more. The flesh is very 
thick, orange yellow and so sweet that it can be 
eaten raw. Delicious in pies, preserves and pastry. 
A wonderful variety for the family garden. 110 
days. In Pkts. only, each $0.10. 

654—Connecticut Field.—Most popular variety 
which is often grown in corn fields. Growing mostly 
as a fruit for cattle but of good eating qualities. Average 
weight 15 to 20 lbs. Skin and flesh orange yellow. 
Sweet. 118 days. Pkt. $0.05; 1 oz. $0.15; 4 oz. $0.50; 
¥ lb. $0.90; 1 lb. $1.50; prepaid. 
655—Kentucky Field.—Fruits vary in size and 
shape. 10 to 15 lbs. Skin brownish orange. Flesh deep 
yellow. A good cropper grown mostly for cattle. 
120 days. Pkt. $0.05; 1 oz. $0.15; 4 oz. $0.50; 14 Ib 
$0.90; 1 lb. $1.50; prepaid. 
' Parsnip Guernsey 
PARSNIPS 
(Fr. Panais) 
Culture.—Sow as soon as possible in the spring in a wall prepared soil in rows 28 to 30” apart. 
, The roots can be left in the field and harvested the following spring but the common practice 
5 in cold climates is to dig them in the fall and keep them in a cellar or root house during the 
winter. 1 oz. for a 200 foot row; 3 lbs to 4 lbs p2r acre. 
Prices of all varieties: prepaid. Pkt. $0.10; 1 oz. $0.20; 14 lb. $0.67; 14 lb. $1.20; 1 lb. $2.00. 
560—Champion Hollow Crown.—A very popular variety for keeping in storage during the 
winter. The roots are from 15 to 18” long, 214 to 3” wide at the top, smooth, without late rals, 
of good quality, 130 days. 
561—All America.—A new variety producing roots a little shorter than those of the variety 
Champion Hollow Cr>wn but larger at the top, whiter in color, more uniform and exceedingly 
smooth. A favorite with market growers. 110 days. 
562—Half Long Guernsey or Student.—A well known popular variety which is quite large 
at the crown, half long and tapering. 
More easily harvested than some other varieties but 
according to some good market growers it does not keep in storage as long. 120 days. 
563--Short Thick.—The roots measure 244 to 314” in diameter at the crown and 6 to 8” 
in lenght. The foliage is small and the roots top-shaped, tender, sweet and can be harvested 
easily. Delicate flavor. 95 days. 
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Parsley Hambur¢g or Rooted 
PARSLEY Fr. Persil) 
Culture.—Sow as early as possible in the spring in rows 12 to 
18” apart. The seed takes a long time to germinate. A good 
practice is to soak it in luke warm water for a few hours before 
sowing. One ounce for 400 feet of row, 3 lbs per acre. 
Prices of all varieties, prepaid: Pkt. $0.05; 1 oz. $0.15; 
V4 Ib. $0.50; 14 lb. $0.90; 1 lb. $1.50. 
549—Evergreen.—Certificate of merit All America in 1940. 
Plants very vigorous. Foliage dark green, quite large and 
roughly curled. Resist cold weather better than all the other 
varieties. 70 days. 
550—Paramount.—Silver medal All America in 1936. Height 
12” width 20”. The foliage is very dark green and very well 
curled. A very uniform and popular variety. 85 days. 
551—Champion Moss Curled.—An old but popular variety, 
plants medium size, foliage dark green and finely curled. Can 
stand cold weather quite well. 70 days. 
552—Perfection.—An old variety which is still much popular 
with market growers. The plants are dwarf, compact. Foliage 
very finely curled. An excellent variety used by cooks for gar 
nishing dishes. 70 days. 
553—Plain Leaved.—Used mostly for seasoning foods. 
Leaves brilliant green, deeply cut but not curled. 72 days. 
557—Hamburg or Rooted.—Produces large edible roots 8 to 
10 inches in length, used mostly for seasoning foods. Like 
celery or celeriac, the leaves are plain, deeply cut but not 
curled. 90 days. 

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