Dreer's garden calendar : 1896 . dreersgardencale1896henr Year: 1896 Hollow Crown Parsnip. Parsley. Petersilie, Ger. Persil, Fr. Peregil, Sp. One ounce will sow 150 feet of drill. Used for garnishing and seasoning soups, meats, etc. Succeeds best in a mellow, rich soil. Sow thickly early in April, in rows 1 foot apart and \ inch deep; thin out the plants to stand 6 inches apart in the rows. The seed is slow of germination, tak- ing from three to four weeks to make its appearance, and often failing to come up in dry weather. To assist its coming up quicker, soak the seed a few hours in warm wa
Dreer's garden calendar : 1896 . dreersgardencale1896henr Year: 1896 Hollow Crown Parsnip. Parsley. Petersilie, Ger. Persil, Fr. Peregil, Sp. One ounce will sow 150 feet of drill. Used for garnishing and seasoning soups, meats, etc. Succeeds best in a mellow, rich soil. Sow thickly early in April, in rows 1 foot apart and \ inch deep; thin out the plants to stand 6 inches apart in the rows. The seed is slow of germination, tak- ing from three to four weeks to make its appearance, and often failing to come up in dry weather. To assist its coming up quicker, soak the seed a few hours in warm water, or sprout in damp earth, and sow when it swells or bursts. For winter use protect in a frame or light cellar. Half Curled. A medium curled variety for garnishing and seasoning. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., I lb. 20 cts., lb. 60 cts. DWARF EXTRA CURLED PERPETUAL. Leaves tender, crimped and very curly, of a bright green color, and very ornamental; ex- cellent for garnishing. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., i lb. 30 cts., lb. 90 cts. CHAMPION MOSS CURLED. A distinct variety of unequalled merit, beautifully crimped and curled. It can be cut the year round, as it rarely runs to seed. Pkt. 5 cts. oz. 10 cts., £ lb. 30 cts., lb. 90 cts. Fern Leaved. Nothing better for garnishing could be desired. As a gar- den decorative plant it is very ornamental. It will stand the winter if covered before frost. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., i lb. 30 cts., lb. 90 cts. Turnip-Rooted, or Hamburg-. The edible portion is the fleshy root, which resembles a small parsnip, and is used for flavoring soups, stews, etc. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., J lb. 20 cts., lb. 90 cts. Plain or Single. Dark green, with plain leaves; very hardy. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., I lb. 20 cts., lb. 60 cts. Riby King Pepper. LARGE SWEET SPANISH. used for pickles and in salads. Pkt. 75 cts., lb. § Ruby King. A good variety for Mangoes or pickling, as it is not too fiery. A productive sort. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., I lb. 75 cts., lb.
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