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ONION — Continued 

WHITE WELSH 
A very hardy perennial variety of onion used only for bunching or early 
green onions. Seed may be sown in late summer or early fall for early 
spring onions. 
YELLOW BERMUDA, STRAW COLORED 90 Days 
A pale or straw colored onion grown extensively in the Bermudas and 
southern part of the United States for early shipping to northern markets. 
See page 63 for Omon Sets 
PARSLEY 
CuLTuRE. Parsley used for garnishing and for seasoning can _ be 
planted as soon as the soil can be worked in spring. Cover the slow 
germinating seed one-fourth inch deep in 12- to 18-inch rows. One-fourth 
ounce sows 100 feet and 8 to 5 pounds plant an acre. To improve the 
eppeateuce of the crop, trim the plants with a sickle 2 or 3 times during 
their growing season and at the approach of winter transplant to cold 
frames or a sunny window. Parsley may be mulched with coarse litter 
and wintered for spring use till the new crop begins. 
CHAMPION MOSS CURLED 
Leavesi are a uniform dark green color, very finely cut and so closely 
curled as to resemble bunches of moss. One of the most useful and 
decorative sorts; fine for bunching. 
DOUBLE CURLED 
The standard sort for outdoor culture; also highly prized by market 
gardeners for the greenhouse. 
HAMBURG OR ROOTED 
Mostly grown for the thick, fleshy roots. The roots are nearly white in 
color, growing about 6 inches long and about 2 inches thick around the 
neck and gradually tapering toward the base. The flesh is white and 
somewhat dry. Used for flavoring soups, stews, etc. 
PLAIN OR SINGLE 
Leaves flat, deeply cut but not curled. Often preferred on account of the 
very dark green color as well as the hardiness of the plant and its su- 
periority for flavoring. 
PARAMOUNT 
A new and improved triple-curled variety with unusually rich dark green 
foliage tightly curled. Ideally suited for home and market gardens. 
PARSNIP 
_CuLture. Plant Parsnip seed as early as the soil can be worked in 
spring and do not cover this slow germinating seed deeper than one- 
fourth inch. Use 18- to 24-inch rows, thinning the plants to a 4-inch 
stand. One-half ounce of seed sows 100 feet and 3 to 5 pounds plant 
an acre. This crop requires the entire season to mature, and as frost 
improves the roots, they may be left in the ground all winter. Both as to 
quantities and its feeding values, the Parsnip is a valuable stock feed. 
IMPROVED HOLLOW CROWN (Guernsey) 
Roots 12 to 16 inches long, white smcoth, tender, sugary and of most 
excellent flavor. Very hardy and will keep through winter without pro- 
tection. 
WHITE QUEEN 
Similar to Improved Hollow Crown. Free from side roots and very white; 
an excellent market variety. 
