ROSWELL SEED COMPANY 
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PARSNIPS 
Sow seed in February in loose rich soil. May be left in ground and dug as wanted. 
They are improved by frost. One ounce sows 200 ft. of drill. 
Hollow Crown (95 days)—Roots are white, smooth and of excellent flavor, 12 to 14 
inches long, about 3 inches thick at the shoulder with a deep, hollow crown. 
PEAS 
Plant latter part of February to April 15th in drills 12 to 18 inches apart. One pound 
to fifty foot drill. 
Alaska (60 days)—One of the early smooth varieties. Will only mature one crop. 
Plants about 28 inches tall, pods 2%4 inches long. 
First & Best (60 days)—-A wrinkled, early variety. Dark green plants, 16 inches 
tall with slender pods 3 inches long containing 6 to 7 medium size peas. This has prov- 
en to be one of the best for the Pecos Valley, also good in the mountains. 
Little Marvel (62 days)—One of the most dependable in the Pecos Valley. Thrifty 
plants are 18 to 20 inches tall. Dark green, plump, straight pods contain 7 to 8 good 
quality peas. 
Bliss Everbearing (76 days)—Dark green, thrifty vines about 30 inches tall. 4 to 5 
light green peas in a straight pod. Has a long bearing period, does well in mountain 
sections. 
Thomas Laxton (62 days)—One of the most popular heavy yielders. Plants about 
three feet tall. Pods 4 inches long, well filled and square ended. Among the best 
for quality. 
Dwarf Telephone (75 days)—Stocky, light green plant and about 25 inches tall. Light 
green pods contain 8 to 10 peas of good quality. Resistant to wilt. Good for home 
garden or shipping. 
FIELD PEAS 
Black Eyed (47 days)—A standard, prolific, main crop that grows about 40 inches 
high. Pods about 7 inches long. Edible when used as a snap, shelled or dry peas. Used 
also as a forage crop and for soil improvement. 
Brown Crowder (45 days)—Used very much the same as Black Eyed Peas. Plants 
are about 28 inches high. Pods are 7 inches long, crowded with 12 to 20 odd-shaped 
peas. 
Cream Crowder (45 days)—Quite similar to Brown Crowder in use and growth. Seed 
are medium, smooth and have a buff eye. 
PEPPER 
Sow seeds in hot beds and transplant after nights are warm. Sow seed in open field 
after danger of frost. One ounce produces 2000 plants. 
California Wonder (72 days)—By far the most popular of the Sweet Varieties. Good 
for shipping or local use. Pods are green, 4 lobed, very thick, heavy and smooth, 
4% inches long by 3% inches through. Sweet distinct flavor. 
Ruby King (69 days)—Supplanted by California Wonder, pods light, longer, more 
tapered and the meat much thinner. Plants are medium dwarf, vigorous and pro- 
lific. Sweet and mild. 
