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PARSNIP 
A packet will sow about 25 feet of row, an ounce 150 feet, 3 to 4 lbs. for an acre. 
The value of the parsnip as a culinary vegetable is well known, but is not generally appreciated 
at its full value for stock feeding. On favorable soil it yields an immense crop of roots, which are 
more nutritious than carrots or turnips, and particularly valuable for dairy stock. 
CULTURE. They do best in a deep, rich, sandy soil, but will make good roots on any soil which 
is deep, mellow, and moderately rich. Fresh manure is apt to make the roots coarse and ill-shaped. 
As the seed is sometimes slow to germinate, it should be sown as early as possible, in drills 2 feet 
to 2}4 feet apart; cover one-half inch deep, and press the soil firmly over the seed. Give frequent 
cultivation and when well up, thin the plants to about 4 inches apart in the rows. 
For best results, obtain fresh seed each season. 
HOLLOW CROWN—THICK SHOULDER (See Photo Page 37) 
We have an exceptionally fine strain of this popular variety. Roots, 12 to 15 
inches long, 3 inches thick at shoulder, tapered, smooth white skin. Its sweet- 
ness and tenderness are increased by moderate freezing. 
Pkt. 10c; 0z. 20c; 14 Ib. 50c; Ib. $1.50; 5 Ibs. or more $1.25 per Ib. 
eSMOOTH WHITE 
Roots smooth, attractive light color and evenly tapered. Slightly longer and 
not as broad a shoulder as Hollow Crown. Does not discolor as quickly out 
of ground as most other varieties. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 14 Ib. 50c; Ib. $1.50; 5 Ibs. or more $1.25 per Ib. 
PEAS 
A packet will sow about 20 feet of row, a pound 100 feet, two to four bushels 
per acre. 
For best results peas require moderate temperature, plenty of movisture and long daylight hours. 
They are not injured by light frosts and should be sown as early as the condition of the soil will 
permit. The seed should be planted at a depth of 1 lg to 2 inches in rows 21 to 28 inches apart for 
dwarf varieties and 28 to 42 inches apart for the taller sorts. All varieties growing more than 1 )% feet 
high will do better if staked or otherwise supported when 4 to 6 inches tall. It is best to sow early, 
medium and late kinds at the same time in order to obtain a succession. A succession can also be 
obtained by making successive plantings of a desirable variety but this cannot be extended over as 
long a period with good results. The crop should always be gathered as fast as it is fit for use. If even 
a few pods begin to ripen, not only will new pods cease to form, but those partly advanced will stop growing. 
First Early Varieties 
@FREEZONIAN—NEW 62 Days 
Early quick freeze variety. Wrinkled seed. Developed especially for freezing, 
this splendid Wilt Resistant variety was an All America Bronze Medal 
winner for 1948. It has 30-inch, dark, medium heavy vines producing 3 to 
34-inch blunt ended dark green pods bearing 6 to 8 excellent tender peas. 
The skin does not peel or loosen in freezing. 
Pkt. 15c; Ib. 55c; 14 bu. (28 Ibs.) $9.50; bu. (56 Ibs.) $18.00 
GIANT PODDED HAMPER 64 Days 
Large podded, dwarf variety, maturing a few days after Laxton’s Progress. 
Pods 4% to S inches long, broad pointed, dark green, containing 8 to 9 large 
peas of excellent flavor. 
Pkt. 15c; Ib. 55c; 44 bu. (28 Ibs.) $9.50; bu. (56 Ibs.) $18.00 
Improved—Gradus 58 to 62 Days 
One of the earliest of the large podded varieties, very sweet and tender. Vines 
3 to 31% feet tall, pods 4 inches long containing 6 to 8 large green peas. Seeds 
are large and wrinkled. 
Pkt. 15c; Ib. 55c; 4% bu. (28 Ibs.) $9.50; bu. (56 Ibs.) $18.00 
@LAXTONIAN 60 Days 
A little earlier than other dwarf large-podded varieties and generally con- 
sidered the best of its class. Pods are often more than 4 inches long and contain 
8 dark green peas of finest quality. Seeds are large, wrinkled, creamy green in 
color. Pkt. 15¢; Ib. 55c; 14 bu. (28 Ibs.) $9.50; bu. (56 Ibs.) $18.00 
