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PARSLEY 
Easy to grow in the garden 
or in pots during winter. 
Does well in either sun or 
shade and does not require 
any particular kind of soil. 
Mostly used green, but the 
leaves may be dried and 
kept in air-tight bottles for 
winter use. A pkt. of seed 
will sow about 30 ft. of row; 
an oz. 200 ft. of row. 
720 Paramount 
70 days. All-America Silver 
Medal Winner. The hand- 
somest, finest and most uni- 
formly curled, dark green 
leaves. Tall, stout stems. 
Pkt. 15¢; oz. 35¢; 
14 lb. $1.00 
Extra Curled Dwarf Parsley 
717 Extra Curled Dwarf © 70 42s. Alo known 
like leaves of an attractive dark green color; very finely cut and 
curled. Desirable for garnishing. Pkt. 10¢; oz.30¢; 14 lb. 90¢ 
( 1 H 60 days. Plain dark green deeply 
714 Plain or Single cut, flat but not curled leaves with 
rich flavor. Used for seasoning. Pkt. 10¢; oz. 30¢; 1% lb. 90¢ 
723 Parsnip-Rooted or Hamburg ”° “2ys. Has 
plain leaves, 
which can be used just like ordinary parsley, but is principally 
grown for the thick, fleshy roots which are used for flavoring soups, 
stews, etc., like celery or celeriac. The roots grow 8 to 10 in. long. 
Y, lb. 90¢ 
Pkt. 10¢; 
PARSNIPS 
Tender and delicious late in the fall, 
especially after a frost which adds 
sweetness to the flavor. A favorite 
way to serve parsnips is to parboil 
them, turn gently in brown sugar and 
butter so as to glaze them to an ap- 
petizing, reddish gold and serve with 
broiled ham. 
oz. 30¢; 
Sow seed early in the spring in rows 
2to 3 ft. apart and cover with % in. of 
fine soil. Thin seedlings to stand 4 to 6 
in. apart in the row. A pkt. will sow 
about 20 ft. of row; an oz. 200 ft. 
Roots may be stored for winter use, or 
some may be left in the ground all 
winter for use early the following | 
spring as soon as you can dig them. 
724 All American 2% | dvs. 
Roots are 
smooth, slender, almost white, of medium 
length, broad shouldered and exception- 
ally free from side rootlets. Flesh is white, 
with small core, tender, fine flavor and 
superb quality. Has become very popular. 
Pkt. 15¢; oz. 40¢; 1% lb. $1.20 
100 days. Roots 
725 Guernsey 10) grow 12 in, long 
and 3 in. across the broad shoulder, which 
gradually tapers downward. Skin is light 
in color and quite smooth; flesh is fine- 
grained, tender and sweet. Crown is hol- 
low; topis strong. Nutritious and delicious. 
Pkt. 15¢; oz. 40¢; 1% lb. $1.20 
727 Hollow Crown {°° paves 
smooth—longer than Guernsey but not 
so broad. Does best in deeply prepared 
soil. Fully developed roots grow 15 in. long 
and 234 in. thick at the shoulder; flesh is 
fine-grained, white and of superior flavor. 
Widely used by home and market growers. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 35¢; -14 Ib. $1.00 
SUNFLOWER 
For chicken feed as well as being ornamental 
1065 Mammoth Russian °° dvs. Immense heads, 
which produce more seed 
_per acre than any other variety. The striped seeds are plump, well 
filled with meat, and have a thin shell; make valuable food for 
poultry. Stalks are quite tall, often growing up to 10 ft. 
Guernsey 
Parsnip 
- is not unlike that of oysters. 
Pkt. 10¢; 1% lb. 35¢; Ib. 65¢; 2 Ibs. $1.20; 5 Ibs. $2.75 
Jumbo Virginia Peanut 
Top ranking 
P EA N UTS protein foods 
Roasted peanuts, salted peanuts, peanut butter and peanut 
candies are well known to all of us. Have you ever tried them 
baked as you would beans? Leave skins on or take them off; they 
are, however, more palatable if skins are removed. 
For best results select warm, light or sandy soil rich in lime. 
Plant in rows 2% to 3 ft. apart, spacing the shelled nuts 8 to 10 in. 
apart in the row, or place them 16 to 18 in. apart in the row if plant- 
ed in the hulls. Cover with 2 in. of soil. Cultivate and hoe freely. 
In the fall, before frost, dig and hang vines under a shed or in an 
airy room to cure. One pkt. will sow from 15 to 25 ft. of row; 
1 lb. from 100 to 200 ft. according to method used in planting. 
120 days. Most productive, 
712 Jumbo Virginia o extra large peanut of rich 
flavor, with 2 or 3 large kernels to the pod. Vines 3% ft. across; 
make valuable fodder. Pkt. 15¢; 14 lb. 50¢; Ib. 90¢ 
713 Spanish 
are small and very sweet. Early. Pkt. 15¢; 
OYSTER PLANT 
or SALSIFY 
983 Sandwich Island 
Mammoth 120 days. Smooth, 
thick roots 8 in. 
and more in length, 1 to 1% in. in 
diameter at shoulder, slightly taper- 
ing, clean cut and uniform. Flesh is 
almost white. Delicious when made 
into soup, pancakes, fritters, diced 
or mashed; may also be cooked, 
chilled and served as a salad. Flavor 
110 days. The dwarf bushes grow close, so 
are easily cultivated and gathered. 
Y% lb. 50¢; 
Kernels 
Ib. 90¢. 
Sow seed in early spring in rows 
1% ft. apart and cover with 1 in. 
of fine soil. Thin the seedlings to 
stand 4 to 5 in. apart. They are 
hardy and some may be left in the 
ground over winter for early spring 
use. For winter use, dig roots in the 
fall and store in moist sand in a cool 
cellar. Best roots are grown on rather 
light soil. A pkt. will sow about 20 ft. 
of row; an oz. 100 ft. Pkt. 15¢; 
i oz. 45¢; oz. 80¢; 14 lb. $2.30 
SORREL 
60 days. Leaves are long, narrow, 
988 Narrow Leaved bright green with bitter-sweet fla- 
vor. Cutting may begin in about 2 months after planting. Being 
hardy, plants will continue to produce leaves for 3 or 4 years. 
Excellent in salads, for flavoring soups, or cooked like spinach. 
Pkt. 15¢; 1% 0z. 50¢; oz. 95¢ 
TOBACCO 
1357 Improved White Burley Easy to cure, and produces 
a heavy yield of rich bright leaves. The seeds have been treated by 
a special process to prevent any disease germs being carried into 
the seed bed. Strong stalks. Sow seed very thinly in frames or a 
well-prepared seed bed. Do not cover seed, but press it gently into 
the soil. A pkt. will produce 200 plants; oz. 5000; 2 ozs. produce 
enough plants for an acre. Pkt. 20¢; 14 0z. 55¢; oz. 95¢ 
CoP 
Oyster Plant 
STRAWBERRIES FROM SEED 
2907 Baron Solemacher Produces the largest: berries 
obtainable from seed, and while much smaller than the 
usual cultivated berries, these have a delicate ‘‘wild’’ flavor - 
and aroma that are quite appealing. The plants do not pro- 
duce runners, so are suitable for use in edgings. Heavy 
yielder. Very easy to grow; directions on the packets. 
Pkt. 35¢; 2 pkts. 65¢; 3 pkts. 90¢ 
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