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Curled 
Dwarf 
Parsley 
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. 
6073 Extra Curled Dwarf @ 7° days. Also 
known as Em- 
erald. Has moss-like leaves of an attractive dark green 
color; finely cut and curled. Desirable for garnishing. 
Pkt. 15¢; oz. 35¢; 14 lb. $1.00 
1 nt 70 days. All-America Silver 
6071 Paramount Medal Winner. The hand- 
somest, finest and most uniformly curled, dark green 
leaves. Tall stout stems. Valuable for home or market. 
Pkt. 20¢; oz. 40¢; 1% Ib. $1.10 
5285 Plain or Single 60 days. Plain dark green 
deeply cut, flat but not® 
curled leaves with rich flavor. Used for seasoning. 
Pkt. 15¢; oz. 35¢; 1% lb. $1.00 
5283 Parsnip-Rooted or Hamburg 
90 days. 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. Pkt. 15¢; oz. 35¢; 14 Ib. $1.00 
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. 
Sow seed early in the spring in rows 
2 to 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 leit in the ground all 
winter for use early the following 
spring as soon as you can dig them. 
5284 All American 25 days. 
Roots 
are smooth, slender, almost white, 
of medium length, broad shoul- 
dered and exceptionally free from 
side rootlets. Flesh is white, with 
small core, tender, fine flavor and 
superb quality. Has become very 
popular for home and market. 
Pkt.15¢; oz.40¢; 14 1b. $1.15 
SORREL 
60 days. Leaves are long, metrow! 
5309 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. 
Yh oz. 55¢; oz. $1.00 
Pkt. 15¢; 
80 .. W. ATLEE BURPEE CO., Seed Growers 
6075 Guernsey © 
color, quite smooth; flesh is tender and sweet. Pkt. 20¢; oz. 45¢; 14 Ib. $1.25 
5033 Flollow Crown 105 days. Long and smooth—longer than Guernsey but 
flesh is fine-grained, white and of good quality. 
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6098 Sandwich Island 
120 days. Smooth, 
Mammoth thick roots 8 in. and 
more in length, 1 to 1% in. in diam- 
eter at shoulder, slightly tapering, 
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 
is not unlike that of oysters. 
Sow seed in early spring in rows 
1% ft. apart and cover with 1 in. of 
fine soil. Thin the seedlings to stand 
4to 5 in. apart. They are hardy and 
some may be left in the ground over 
winter for early spring use. For win- 
ter 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. 20¢; 1% oz. 50¢; 
oz. 90¢; 14 lb. $2.50 
SUNFLOWER 
For chicken feed as well as being ornamental 
6111 Mammoth Russian °° days. 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. Excellent for backgrounds. 
Pkt. 15¢; 4b. 45¢; lb. 80¢; 2 lbs. $1.40; 5 lbs. $3.25 
TOBACCO 
6159 Improved White Burley Easy to cure, and produces a 
heavy yield of rich bright leaves. The seeds have been treated by a spe- 
cial 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¢; '%20z. 55¢; oz. 95¢ 
Sandwich (end: 
Oyster Plant 
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Guernsey Hollow Crown Parsnips 
100 days. Roots grow 12 in. long and 3 in. across the broad 
shoulder, which gradually tapers downward. Skin is light in 
not so broad. 15 in. long and 234 in. thick at shoulder; 
Pkt. 15¢; oz. 40¢; 14 Ib. $1.15 
\ 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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