PARSLEY 
1 oz. to 150° of Row 
PARAMOUNT. Extra-triple- 
eurled type of unusually dark 
green color. When thinned, 
the plants grow about 12” 
high and have a spread of 20”. 
The uniform stout stems are 
ideal for bunching. Highly 
resistant to tipburn and will 
not turn brown at edges. (PKt. 
15ce) (oz. 30c) (%4 Ib. &G6e) 
(lb. $2.10) prepaid. 
MOSS CURLED or TRIPLE 
CURLED. The earliest variety 
of parsley. (Pkt. 0c) (oz. 
ea bE Et PARAMOUNT PARSLEY 
PARSNIP-ROOTED or Hamburg. The fleshy root resembles a 
small parsnip. Excellent for flavoring soups,’ stews, etc. Al- 
though plain-leaved, it can be used like any other Parsley. 
(Pkt. 0c) (oz. 25c) (44 Ib. 70c) (1b. $1.85) prepaid. 
Culinary and Medicinal 
HERBS 
Herbs are both useful and ornamental, and are easily grown 
in beds, flower borders, rockeries and in the vegetable garden 
They contribute fiavor to the menu and fragrance to the home. 
For winter use, cut stalks on a dry day, when not quite in full 
bloom, thoroughly dry in the shade, and pack in air-tight jars. 
Varieties marked with an asterisk (*) are perennial. 
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*CATNIP, or CATMINT—For HOLT'S MAMMOTH 
seasoning and animal tonic; also | SAGE 
used as tea for nervous head- ; 
aches. (Pkt. 15c) (14 oz. 60c). This variety produces 
*CHIVES—For salads and wild }|™uch larger leaves and of 
onion flavor. (Pkt. [5c) (4% oz. [better quality than the 
50c) (oz. 90c). Plants (50¢ each) |eommon garden sage. It 
le 51.20) (6 fon 90-00) 7 es does not’ produce seed. 
DILL—For seasoning pickles. |Plants only (75¢ each) | 
(Pkt. {5c) (oz. 30c) (14 lb. 65c) (3 for $1.95) prepaid. 
(ib. $1.90), prepaid. f 
*HOREHOUND—Used for flavoring candy, and tea for coughs. 
(Pkt. 20c) (% oz. 60c). tg 
Sthbh eee fragrant sachets. (Pkt. 25¢) (% oz. 
MARJORAM, Sweet—Used in soups and Salads: also as a tea 
for indigestion. (Pkt. 20c) (%4 oz. 60c). 
ap mite tiie soups and aromatic oil. (Pkt. !5c) (% 
0z. 60c). . 
a ge eee flavoring and coloring. (Pkt. 20c) (% oz. 
a8 our | onion seed is treated for you against seed and soil borne disease. 
Early YELLOW GLOBE HYBRID 
Double-Vigor 
Onion 
The amazing vigor 
of hybridization has 
been fixed into this 
new early onion, re- 
sulting in more uni- 
form crops and a tre- 
mendous increase in 
yield. A wonderful ad- 
dition to home garden- 
ing, since it will keep 
longer, be more pro- 
ductive, yield earlier, 
and thrive under a 
wide range of climate. 
If you were to plant 
just one onion, this 
should be it. 
YELLOW BERMUDA—EXCEL 986 
The "Northern" Bermuda 
An earlier, slower-to-bolt Bermuda that can be planted 
farther North. Highly recommended for South. Heavy 
yielder of quality onions. An All-America Winner. 
SOUTHPORT WHITE GLOBE 
This large, round, white Onion is the most widely 
planted of the white varieties as it keeps well in storage 
_and always brings a fancy price on the market. 
SOUTHPORT YELLOW GLOBE 
Brigham Strain . 
This fine strain is superior to the old strains of South- 
oughly, will stand shipping. Utah Sweet port and is preferred by most growers. Brigham Strain 
Spanish is more resistant to thrips and of Southport has better keeping qualities and larger 
ildew blight than most varieties. yields. Our seed is grown from large, yellow, globe- 
; shaped bulbs and is extra fine and is a week earlier than 
standard Southport Yellow Globe. 
EBENEZER The Extra Long Keeping Onion 
The flesh is white, firm and of a very delicate flavor. 
The Onions are quite similar to Yellow Globe Danvers 
in shape but much larger in size, yellow skinned and 
have very small tops. Those who want a nice Onion, 
either for large Onions or bottom sets, would do well to 
size, solid, crisp, juicy, sweet and mild. try the Ebenezer. Sets of this variety rarely produce 
The most. handsome white onion ever seed stalks as other kinds do. They will keep sound and 
grown. Heke hard all winter. The best variety for sets and the 
: heaviest yielder. 
CRYSTAL 
Early Yellow Globe Hybrid 
ahs SPANISH 
_ YELLOW SWEET SPANISH 
‘The Largest and Sweetest Onion 
UTAH STRAIN — This globe - shaped 
Onion is the largest and sweetest variety 
grown. The flesh is pure white, of very 
fine grain, crisp, juicy, and so mild and 
sweet that it is unsurpassed for eating 
raw. The skin is light yellow. Although 
ef gigantic size, it has a small top, is a 
_ fair keeper, and, if allowed to dry thor- 
_ WHITE SWEET SPANISH 
} gone Largest White Onion— 
Jumbo Strain 
- Identical in every way to the above de- 
scribed Yellow Sweet Spanish except 
color, which is pure white. Mammoth in 
SOUTHPORT RED GLOBE 
ess a good yielder. 
Early Yellow Globe 
EARLY YELLOW GLOBE 
Sure-Crop Onion 
Early Yellow Globe is the earliest yel- 
low globe onion. Onions of good size, 
fine globe shape and beautiful yellow col- 
or. As to maturity, it can be put on the 
_ market fully two weeks earlier than Dan- 
vers or Southport Strains of yellow globe. 
On several occasions onion crops have 
_ been a failure except Early Yellow Globe, 
which produced a fine crop of good sized 
onions that brought a price much above 
arket. An enormous cropper and a good 
winter keeper. 
_ The best round red Onion. Keeps well 
»' Texas and shipped North for 
WHITE 
WAX 
The Best Pickler 
(White Bermuda) 
This White Bermyda Onion 
is extra mild and sweet. The 
onions are medium-large, fiat 
and ‘pure white. Many car 
loads are grown annually in 
early Spring use. Also does 
well in the North. - One of the 
earliest Onions grown, and the 
earliest of the Bermuda type. 
Evergreen 
White Bunching 
For "Green™ Onions 
A very, profitable home and 
market garden variety for 
young or bunching onions. 
Produces a cluster of 4 to 6 
long, white shoots from a sin- 
gle seed in the first season. 
By drawing the soil up around 
the plants these tender shoots 
ean be blanched. Winters 
over well and provides a 
heavy crop for early spring if 
planted in midsummer. 
Evergreen White 
*SAGE, Broad.Leaved—For seasoning dressings, sausages, 
ete. (Pkt. 15ce) (% oz. 60c). 
SUMMER SAVORY—For flavoring salads, dressings and | 
gravies. (Pkt. 15¢) (%4 oz. 50c). 
*TARRAGON—Wonderful flavorer. Seed (Pkt. 25c) (% oz. 
$1.00). Plants (60c each) (3 for $1.50) (6 for $2.50) prepaid. 
*THYME—For seasoning and making tea for nervous. head- 
aches. (Pkt. 25c) (44 oz. 90c). 
ANNUAL HERB 
MIXTURE 
PERENNIAL HERB 
MIXTURE 
This seed packet is a 
This seed packet is a 
mixture of the perennial 
varieties described on this 
page, plus Balm, Sweet 
Fennel and Wormwood. 
Pkt. 30c. 
mixture of the annual va- 
rieties described on this 
page, plus Anise, Borage, 
Caraway and Coriander. 
Pkt. .25c. 
GROUND ALMONDS OR CHUFA 
200 to 300 NUTS IN A HILL 
The Ground Almond, or Chufa, has a fine flavor, resembling 
the Coconut or Almond. The meat is snow-white, covered with 
a thin shell or skin of brown color. It grows close to the sur- 
face. Is very prolific, a single nut yielding from 200 to 300 
nuts in a hill and will do well in any kind of soil. If nuts are 
planted in the spring a big crop can be expected about potato 
harvest time. Usually eaten raw but have an excellent flavor 
either raw or roasted. (Unable to ship to California.) (Pkt. 
{5c) (14 lb. 40c) (1 lb. $1.20) (3 lbs. or more, $1.00 per Ib.), 
prepaid. 
Price per | 
Prepeid ONION PRICES Packet | %Or,| Oz | %Lb. | Lb FINCCCHIO or FLORENCE FENNEL 
variety More Easily Grown Than Celery 
: $4.50 |; The flavor is somewhat like celery, but sweeter. A delicious 
ea Early Vallow GlObGlssc< ec ene selec mie 5 4.50 vegetable which should be more largely grown. It is extensively 
4 Early Yellow Globe Hybrid Meee ae Raoiins 9.25 used as a salad in some parts of Europe, and is particularly 
Ebenezer. stannic tres duets eesees afaeele 4.00 palatable when served boiled, with a cream dressing. Very dis- 
4 Evergreen White Bunching............-- 4.50 tinct from Sweet Fennel, easily cultivated, and matures quickly 
Southport Red Globe...............65 4.50 from seed sown in early summer. The thickened bases of the 
__ | Southport White Globe..............-- §.25 leaf-stalks form a bulb-like growth, which is blanched’ by 
°) ) Southport Yellow Globe, Brigham Strain. . 4.00 | earthing up like celery. Requires less blanching than celery. 
hy eh ee io ones Strain)..... rae (Pkt. 15¢e) (oz, 35c) (%4 lb. $1.00), prepaid. 
ellow Bermuda, Exce Picicett: F 
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