PARSLEY 
CULTURE. Sow in early spring in drills 14 inches apart, % 
to 1 inch deep. Parsley seed is slow to germinate and re- 
‘quires from 20 to 30 days to show above the ground, there- 
fore it is advisable to sow a few radish or lettuce seeds with 
the parsley seed as a guide for early cultivation. 
DARK MOSS CURLEDx. 70 DAYS. The leaves are of an 
extra dark green color. It is a heavy producer, and on ac- 
count of the densely curled character of its leaves a quantity 
can be gathered in a short time. Very fine for garnishing 
and flavoring. A home and market garden variety. Pkt., 
10c; 0z., 25c; % Ib., 55c; 1 Ib., $1.25. 
DOUBLE CURLED. 70 DAYS. Fine dwarf crimped leaves. 
Very similar to the Dark Moss Curled excepting that leaves 
are finer curled. A home garden favorite and very fine sort. 
PKt., 10¢;.02.,°25c:: 4 1b, 56¢s 1 Ibs $1.26. 
HAMBURG OR TURNIP ROOTED PARSLEY. 90 DAYS. 
The edible roots of this variety resemble a small, thick pars- 
nip in shape and color. They may be stored for the winter 
and used for flavoring soups, stews, etc. The flesh is white, 
a little dry, with the flavor of celeriac. Plain leaves can be 
need ie ordinary ‘parsley. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 25c; %4 Ilb., 55c; 
PLAIN LEAVED. 72 DAYS. Widely known as Italian Pars- 
ley, are not curled but have an excellent flavor. Not so at- 
tractive as curled leaf varieties for garnishing. Pkt., 10c; oz,. 
25c; % l1b., 55c; 1 Ib., $1.25. 
PEAS 
CULTURE FOR GARDEN PEAS. Sow seed 2 inches deep in 
rich soil very early in the spring and for a succession put 
in varieties that mature at different periods or if dwarfs 
only are desired, sow a few rows every 10 days throughout 
the season. For hand cultivation sow in rows 15 inches 
apart, but if grown on a large scale it is best to sow in 
rows from 2 to 3 feet apart and cultivate them with a horse 
or tractor. One pound of seed will plant.100 ft. of row; 75 
to 100 lbs. of seed required to an acre. 
The peas best suited for market are indicated by a star (*) 
after the name of the variety. 
EXTRA EARLY DWARF WRINKLED VARIETIES 
ALASKA (Smooth Seeded). 56 DAYS. An outstanding strain, 
100% wilt resistant, developed at the Sturgeon Bay Station 
in Wisconsin. Vine 29 inches high, stem thin, very uniform 
in maturing. Pods 2% inches, light-green, blunt seed, color 
eee sierd ae Pe Cte to= be 2oC wen lbs, 40Cs 2 e1DS.) 75oCs 
Ss. TA 
AMERICAN WONDER. 61 DAYS. This variety heads the 
list of peas in flavor and quality. The vines bear a great 
abundance of good-sized pods containing 6 to 8 large, ex- 
ceedingly sweet, tender and well-flavored peas. Require no 
brush or other support. Grow to a height of about 12 inches. 
Pkt. l5e;) 4% 1b. 25¢e; 1 1b... 40cs 251bse 75ce3"5 lbs., $1.60; 
LITTLE MAR- 
VELf. 62 DAYS. 
An extra fine 
dwarf pea of the 
early wrinkled 
variety, with 
vines growing 15 
to 20 inches high. 
Pods are about 3 
inches long of a 
dark green color. 
Peas are very 
sweet and tender. 
Especially suited 
for home gardens 
and early market 
gardening. Pkt., 
P5e% 2165 ibs 2bese L 
ibneet 0c 2 2a el bss 
(563) 5 elbs.) $1.50; 
LITTLE GEM. 65 
DAYS. Height 24 
to 30 inches. It is 
a few days later 
than the Amer- 
ican Wonder, but 
slightly larger 
and will bear for 
a longer period 
than other varie- 
ties. The peas are 
green, wrinkled, 
: : of sweet, aenctons 
3 flavor an excel- 
Little Marvel Peas lent quality. Pkt., 
15c; % 1b., 25c; 1 1b., 40c; 2 lbs., 75c; 5 lbs., $1.50 
Inoculate peas with Nitragin. Greatly 
improves the vigor of the plants and 
increases yield immensely. Garden size, 
INOCULATE ALL LEGUMES 
- WITH 
The Original Lequme inoculator 
15e. postpaid 17c. 
The peas best suited for freezing are indicated by an italic f 
after the name of the variety. 
KERTILIZER FOR PEAS. Use about 300 pounds to the acre 
of 5-10-5, in drills, to get the best returns from your Pea 
crop. Fertilizer will improve the quality and increase the 
crop greatly. 
LARGE EARLY WRINKLED PEAS 
LAXTON’'S PROGRESS xf. 60 DAYS. One of the best large 
podded early dwarf varieties. For home gardens and ship- 
ping. Vines will average about 18 inches, pods 4 inches. 
Pods with 8 to 10 delicious peas are dark green. A very 
eae es Pkt., 15c; % lb., 25c; 1 1lb., 40c; 2 lbs., 75c; 5 
s., $1.50. 
THOMAS LAXTONx*f. 58 DAYS. Large podded, extra early 
pea. The pods contain on the average seven or eight large, 
sweet, wrinkled peas of the very richest flavor. The vines at- 
tain a height’of from 2% to 3 feet. In flavor this pea is 
unsurpassed. A very popular variety for the home and 
eet eg Pkt., 15c; % Ib., 25c; 1 Ib., 40c; 2 Ibs., 75ce; 
5 Ibs., $1.50. 
FREEZONIAN#f. 58 DAYS. Is similar to Thomas Laxton, 
but is more uniform and outstanding as a freezing variety. 
Pkt., 15c; % 1b., 25e; 1 1b., 40c; 2 lbs., 75c; 5 lbs., $1.50 
WORLD'S RECORDx*/. 58 DAYS. An improved type of 
Gradus. 24 to 80 inches high, pods 4 inches long, medium 
green with 7 to 9 peas in pod. Very prolific. Pkt. 15c; % 
Ib., 25c; 1 lb., 40c; 2 Ibs., 75c; 5 lbs., $1.50. 
HUNDREDFOLDx. 60 DAYS. This pea resembles the Lax- 
tonian but is a little larger and more prolific. Vines grow 
to a height of 16 to 18 inches, pods dark green, and contain- 
ing 8 large dark green peas of excellent quality. A very 
fine home gardén pea and for market garden and shipping. 
Pkt., 15c; % Ilb., 25c; 1 Ib., 40c; 2 lbs., 75c; 5 Ibs., $1.50. 
PERFECTIONS (Dark Seeded). 66 DAYS. Resistant to fusar- 
ium wilt, vine 18 to 34 in., pods 3 in. long, with 6 to 8 dark 
green peas. Fine for freezing. Pkt., 15c; % 1b., 25c; 1 1b., 40c; 
2 lbs., 75c; 5 Ibs., $1.50. 
MAIN CROP VARIETIES 
TELEPHONEx. 74 DAYS. Another leading pea for home 
and market gardeners. It comes into bearing fairly early, 
yields abundant crops of large, fine appearing pods and peas 
that are sweet and luscious. The vines grow about 4% to 5 
feet in height. The immense pods are straight, and of fine 
appearance, and contain eight to nine large, wrinkled peas, 
closely packed, tender, sweet and of fine flavor. Pkt., lic; % 
lb., 25c; 1 lb, 40c; 2 lbs., 75c; 5 Ibs., $1.50. 
GIANT STRIDEx. 75 DAYS. A very popular, large podded, 
shipping and market garden variety, also a good home gar- 
den pea. The pods holding 8 to 10 peas are 5% to 6% inches 
in length, dark green in color, pointed or curved end, and 
very attractive. The quality is excellent. The vine height is 
about ou anghess Pktoel5e; 36 0lb.) 25¢:41) 1b.,) 40e2 2) bss w5e;s 
s., 50). 
Peas are postpaid in packets only. 
add postage at rates shown on page 2. 
In larger amounts 
ALDERMANX¥f/. 74 DAYS. This is a very large podded pea 
of the “Telephone” group, Very robust and vigorous. The 
pods are well filled with large peas of most excellent flavor. 
The vines are from 4% to 5% feet in height. For home and 
market gardeners and shipping. Pkt., 15c; % lb., 25c; 1 1b., 
40 Cs 25D Seer obs.) $1250. 
EVERBEARING. 76 DAYS. Reaches a height of 2% to 3 
feet. AS name indicates this variety continues long in bear- 
ing and is very prolific. The peas are very large green 
wrinkled and of excellent quality. Are tender and of super- 
ior flavor. One of the best for late summer and autumn use. 
Pkt., 15e; 1451p 25c% 4 1b. 40c; 2 1bs., 75e> 5. 1bs.3°$1-50. 
DWARF GRAY SUGAR (Edible Pods). 65 DAYS. Vines 24 
to 30 in. high with an abundance of medium sized sweet and 
tender pods, seed gray mottled in appearance. To be pre- 
pared for the table in the same manner as snap beans. Pkt., 
15c; % Ib., 25c; 1 1b., 40c; 2 Ibs., 75c. 
CARTER'S DAISY OR EARLY DWARF TELEPHONEx. 
70 DAYS. This pea is always in great demand owing to its 
large pods and excellent quality. It is very desirable for 
early market, always obtaining top prices. Vines are very 
vigorous, reaching about 18 inches, with well-filled pods. 
Vines require no support. Pkt., 15c; %4 Ib., 25ce; 1 lb., 40c; 
2 lbs., 75c; 5 Ibs., $1.50. 
PARSNIPS 
CULTURE. Work the soil very deep and pulverize the seed- 
bed thoroughly. Sow the seed in early spring, % to 1 inch 
deep, in rows 18 inches apart. As soon as the young plants 
appear, cultivate and hand weed them, and when 3 inches 
high thin to 4 inches apart :in the row. One ounce of seed 
for 200 feet of row; 3 lbs. seed required for an acre. 
HOLLOW CROWN<x*f. 95 DAYS. Better known and more 
generally grown than any other sort. The roots are smooth, 
large, tender and sweet and of the best quality. This variety 
is easily distinguished by the leaves arising from a cavity 
ear cer arn or crown of the root. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 20c; 1%4 lb., 45c; 
LION, .00. 
ALL _ AMERICAN or IMPROVED HOLLOW CROWN. 93 
DAYS. Not as long as the regular Hollow Crown but is more 
smooth and uniform in size. Free from fibre with only a 
small coresekt. 10c; oz, 20e.7%, Ibi, 45e° 1 Ib.) $1.00. 
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