PARSLEY—70 Days 
% oz. to 100 ft., 3 Ibs. per acre. 
Parsley seed is even slower than pursnip in germinating. 
It grows best in rich mellow soil and should be sown as early 
as possible in spring in rows 1 to 2 feet apart with a covering 
of not more than % inch of soil firmly pressed down. When 
the plants are well up, thin them 8 to 12 inches apart in the 
row. Pkt. 10c; 1 oz. 25c; % Ib. 60ce. 
Extra Triple Curled (Moss Curled). This vigorous compact 
grower is one of the most popular varieties because of its 
deep green color and tightly curled leaves that look like moss. 
It is unusually decorative for table use. 
Plain. Largely used for flavoring, leaves dark green, flat, 
deeply cut but not curled. 
Hamburg, Thick Rooted. The root of this variety is edible 
and resembles a slender parsnip in color and shape. The 
flesh is white, dry, and similar to celeriac in flavor. It is used 
for flavoring soups and stews. The roots may be stored in 
sand for winter use. 
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PEPPER, CALIFORNIA WONDER 
PEPPER—75 Days 
% oz. to 100 ft., 2 oz. per acre. 
Culture and soil and temperature requirements are about 
the same as for eggplant. A moderate dressing of guano, 
poultry manure, or complete commercial fertilizer, hoed into 
the soii after the plants are 6 to 8 inches tall, will be very 
beneficial. Pkt. 10c; 1 oz. 75c. 
California Sweet Wonder. Fruits are dark green, smooth in 
surface, square in cross section and very large, usually about 
4 inches across and 4% to 5 inches in length. In addition to 
the 
has the thickest flesh of any pepper in cultivation. The flesh 
is usually %-inch thick and a thickness of *%-inch is common. 
It is about in season with other large fruited sorts, but pro- 
duces marketable sized green peppers nearly as early as the 
earliest varieties. This will be found a very desirable sort 
for the home garden and an exceptionally profitable one for 
commercial growers. 
Long Red Cayenne. This well known, medium early pepper 
is especially good for drying purposes. The fruit is 4 inches 
long and 1 inch thick, twisted and pointed. It is deep green 
when young and bright red when ripe. The flesh is strong 
and pungent. 
Perfection Pimiento. A splendid canning variety, adapted to 
home and market garden culture. Plants large, erect. prolific. 
Fruits heart shaped, very smooth; flesh exceptionally thick, 
sweet and mild. 
Chinese Giant. Fruits are often 6 inches across and 4% to 5 
inches deep. The flesh is moderately thick and very mild. 
The fruits are rich bright green when young, and bright 
cherry red at maturity. 
Small Red Chili. Plant of low spreading growth, 18 inches tall, 
very productive. Fruits, erect, conical extremely pungent; 
color light to medium green, changing to deep red. Used in 
making pepper sauce. 80 days. 
Anaheim Chili. An all purpose hot variety planted mainly for 
chili powder. Long, smooth, tapering, deep green fruit, chang- 
ing to bright scarlet at maturity. 80 days. 
striking outward appearance, California Sweet Wonder 
PIE PUMPKIN 
PUMPKIN—115 Days 
2 ozs. to 100 ft., 4 Ibs. per acre. 
Pumpkins are typically American, and pumpkin pie is one 
of our truly American dishes. They are less sensitive to un- 
favorable conditions of soil and weather than melons or 
cucumbers, but they are cultivated in about the same way. 
Pkt. 10c; 1 oz. 25c; %4 lb. Tic. 
Large Yellow or Connecticut Field. This sort is grown largely 
in the corn field for stock, but the flesh is moderately fine 
grained, highly flavored, and very good for pies. The fruits 
weigh about 20 pounds and are a rich, deep orange yellow 
color. 
Sweet Sugar or Pie. A small handsome variety, and very popu- 
lar. Skin is a deep orange yellow. Flesh fine grained and sweet 
in taste. Famous as a pie pumpkin. It sells better on our local 
market than any other variety. 
Winter Luxury. This variety is very popular for the home 
garden. The fruit matures in 75 to 80 days, weighs 8% pounds, 
and is nearly round. The skin is light yellow with a russet 
tinge and finely netted; the flesh is rich creamy yellow, very 
thick, sweet, and finely flavored. 
King of the Mammoths. The largest of all pumpkins. Valuable 
for stock feeding and exhibition purposes. Frequently weighs 
60 to 90 pounds. Light yellow and orange. Solid flesh. 
RADISH, VICK’S SCARLET GLOBE 
RADISH—25 Days 
1 oz. to 100 ft., 10 Ibs. per acre. 
For an early crop, sow in hotbed in January, February and 
March. As soon as ground is fit o be worked, sow seed in 
the open, in rows 1 foot apart. Pkt. 10e; 1 oz. 25¢e; % Ib. 60¢e. 
Sparkler. Early and sweet, appearing half red and half white, 
making it an attractive radish. Market gardener’s favorite. 
Early Scarlet Turnip—White Tip. This variety grows very 
quickly and is ready for picking in 25 to 30 days. Scarlet in 
color, turnip shaped, very crisp and of excellent flavor. One 
of the best varieties for the home gardener. 
French Breakfast. A splendid variety for home use: oblong 
bright scarlet, white tip. Grows about 1% inches long and 
5 inch thick. 
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