RR. H. Shumway—"The Pioneer American Seedsman"—Established 1870 
The 
PA RSNIP—608 Shumway’s Improved Sugar Seed 
1 oz. Parsnip will sow 200 ft. row—5 Ibs. per acre and Most 
608 Sh ? Im d S Parsnips prefer very wet soil and will thrive where Productive 
umway s prove: ugar carrots will not grow. They make splendid stock Parsni 
“ : fe A 3 feed, and horses prefer them to carrots. A Pp 
The very best Parsnip grown.” It is enormously productive, roots freeze is required to sweeten them. For best Grown 
re 10 to 12 inches long and about 3 inches thick at the shoulder. It is results, rich soil is needed. Fresh manure 
rich in saccharine, has smooth white skin, is uniform in shape, is sweet, should not be used as it will cause 
tender, sugary. It is remarkably free from side roots; in fact, in this the roots to split, 
respect it is about the cleanest of all parsnips. It is fine grained and = 
of superior flavor. Not only of fine table quality but the hes ivy yield 
and high sugar content make it ve ry ee le for stock feeding. Pe arsnips will im- 
prove the richness of your cows’ milk. Will also store wonderfully well for winter use 
when the ground is frozen. Pkt., 15 os 0z., 35 cts.; 1% Ib., 70 cts.; 14 Ib., $1.15; Ihb., 
$2,00; 2 lbs., $3.75, postpaid. 
609 Hollow Crown or Long Smooth 
A highly improved type producing uniformly large and handsome roots of stocky 
form, heavy at the shoulder, well rounded, gradually tapering to the base. Flesh ® 
white, of fine texture, free from core and stringiness; fine flavored. Cooks tender; 
sweet and rich; enormously productive and exceptionally smooth. Pkt., 10 cts.; 02., 
25 cts.; ¥4 Ib., 55 cts.; 2 Ib., 90 cts.; Ib., $1.50; 2 lbs., $2.75, postpaid. 
PAR S L E ny. Grow a Bed of Parsley This Year 
Easy to grow in the garden or in pots during 
ad winter. Parsley does well in pier pbrase or Anas 
* an oes not require any particular kind of soil. 1e 
Sow 1 "geil ft. in ieaves may be kept for winter use after drying them 
a completely in a warm but shady place. When dry rub 
to a powder, store in air tight bottles until needed dur- 
ing winter months. 
605 Hamburg or Turnip Rooted Parsley 
The yellowish white roots of this variety are 
edible and they resemble small parsnips in size 
and shape. Valued for flavoring soups, stews, 
ete. The foliage is like that of the plain parsley. 
The roots are not spoiled by frost and 
may be left in the ground over winter 
or stored in sand for winter use. Leaves 
ean be used just like Brain uy, parsley. 
Pkt., 12 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; %4 lb., 55 cts.; 
4% Ib., 90 cts.; Ib., $1.50; 2 1bs., $2.75, 
PARSLEY 
604 Shumway’s Emerald Green 
A very dwarf compact variety with 
large finely curled leaves of a rich 
dark green. Excellent for garnishing 
and flavoring; also most ornamental in 
Unusually Beautiful for Table Use 
603 Champion Moss Curled Parsley 
Immensely popular and well known because of its deep vivid green color 
the Barden. Resists heat and agoseht Ss i and very tightly curled leaves that have the appearance of moss. Plants 
splendidly. A wonderful variety an a ig 
used extensively to edge large flower 604 j are of hardy, dwarf compact growth and very decorative in | garden 
beds. Pkt., 12 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; # lb. $Shumway’s i : borders. Pot some in Fall for Winter. Pkt., 15 cts.; 0z., 35 cts.; 4 Ib, 
Sacre botteela. cts.; lb., $1.50; 2 lbs., Eee hg i 70 cts,; 1, Ib., $1. 15; Ib., $2. 00; 2 Ibs., $3. 75, postpaid. 
1 Ib. will plant row 100 ft. PE ANUTS A Quick Money Crop. Let the Children grow 
long. 50 lbs. per acre unhulled Peanuts for pleasure as well as for profitable crop 
Peanuts should be shelled before plantin 
Plant in rows 2% or 3 feet apart, aabppant any Spanish Peanuts 
the nuts 10 inches apart in the row. Cover . 
one or two inches. A sandy loam is the best Small Seeded Vanety 
soil for Peanuts. Peanuts do exceedingly The earliest variety 
well in the North making compact bushes | grown, maturing in 
18 inches high, with heavy erect stalks and | about 100 days. 
large leaves. They are good producers, and Plants upright, with 
do, best on light, sandy soil. Matures in 100 | 2bundant ang ,heaaG 
to 120 days. In the fall before frost, dig and foliage: ae. a 
cluster at their base, 
hang them under a shed or in an airy room Pols are Camall me 
605 Hamburg or 
Turnip Rooted 
to cure. well filled with nuts 
LY ea of sweeter and finer 
612 Improved Virginia flavor se thedackes 
Me sorts, It is the kind 
anne aece mostly used for pea- 
Earliest, Large Podded Variety—Enor- nut candy and salted 
mously Productive. Very Profitable Crop. peanuts and ‘is also 
Grows to an astonishing size, does exceed- the best for peanut 
ingly well in the North. They make com- butter and oil, con- ‘y 
pact bushes 18 inches high, with heavy erect taining 10 per cent 
stalks and large leaves. They are good pro- | more oil than others. 
ducers and of distinct appearance. Pkt., 10 Pkt., 10 cts.; 14 Ib., 28 
: i means cts.; 44 Ib., 45 cts.; Ib., 
cts.; 14 Ib., 28 cts.; 1% Ib., 45 cts.; Ib., 75 cts.; 75 rs 2’ Ips., $1.30: 
612 Improved Virginia Jumbo Peanuts 2 Ibs, $1.30; 5 Ibs., $2.75, postpaid. 5 lbs., $2.75, postpaid. 
11006 RARE CACTUS PLANTS—$1.00 Fancy Onion Sets—Highest Quality 
The Cactus fam- 
ily makes most 
interesting house 
plants, Extremely 
odd and curious, 
These oddest of all 
plants grow in 
many shapes and 
sizes, are easily 
grown, thrive and 
bloom with very 
little care, and en- 
dure the heat and 
dryness of the or- 
dinary living room. 
Our collection in- 
cludes the leading, 
outstanding novel- 
ty varieties, Can 
All my Onion Sets are nice size, dry, sound and free from 
sprouts. Onion Sets are a big money making crop producing 
green bunch Onions 4 weeks earlier than Onion Seed. I guaran- 
tee my Onion Sets will aka you. My prices are low for quality 
sets. 1 lb. for 25 ft. rows 
Special Postpaid Prices 
595—Yellow Globe Danvers 596—Ebenezer Yellow 
1 Ib., 38 cts.; 3 Ibs., $1.00; 5 Ibs., $1.40; 10 Ibs., $2.50 
Onion Sets cannot be shipped iby freight until danger of 
freezing weather is over which is about Mar. 1. If desired 
earlier order by express or mail only. 
MARKET GARDENERS (Not Prepaid) 
FANCY ONION SETS (Bu. 32 Ibs.) 
y i Shipped b ic ated Collect 
siggi acne Aun tte Y'Tpu. 2Bu. 5Bn. 10Bu. 
Each Collection of Six | >= pai Per Bu. Per Bu. Per Bu. Per Bu. 
only $1.00 postpaid. 595 Yellow Globe Danvers..... Ne 35 $3.25 $3.15 $3.00 
595 Yellow Globe Danvers 596 Ebenezer Yellow ......... 3.35 3.25 3.15 3,00 
