. 32nd annual catalogue. Nursery stock Iowa Des Moines Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs. PAKSNIP. PARSNIPS. One ounce vjill sow 2oofeet of drill; 5 lbs. to an acre. Sow early in spring in good rich soil, which has been plowed deep, in drills 15 inches apart, covering half an inch. Thin to five or six inches apart in rows. They are improved by frost. IMPROVED TABLE GUERNSEY.—A greatly improved and wonderfully fine strain of the Guernsey Hollow Crown Parsnip. The roots do not'grow as long as the Hollow C
. 32nd annual catalogue. Nursery stock Iowa Des Moines Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs. PAKSNIP. PARSNIPS. One ounce vjill sow 2oofeet of drill; 5 lbs. to an acre. Sow early in spring in good rich soil, which has been plowed deep, in drills 15 inches apart, covering half an inch. Thin to five or six inches apart in rows. They are improved by frost. IMPROVED TABLE GUERNSEY.—A greatly improved and wonderfully fine strain of the Guernsey Hollow Crown Parsnip. The roots do not'grow as long as the Hollow Crown, but are of greater diameter and more easily gathered. A very heavy cropper; the roots are smooth, with a deep hollow crown and a small top. The flesh is fine grained and sweet and of excellent quality; cooks evenly all the way through to the center which is as fine, soft and i even quality as outside portions. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c. Ya lb. 25c, lb. 65c LONG SUGAR or HOLLOW CROWN—The old standard. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, M lb, 20c, lb. 40c. PEANUTS. Peanuts can be grown in Iowa, and everyone should plant a few for themselves and children. RED CROSS—This very desirable variety is as early as the earliest, the most hardy, very prolific and of the best quality. Boys, here is a chance for you. Think of growing peanuts in your own garden and having plenty of them to eat. Shell the nuts carefully so as to not break inside skin, and plant as soon as the ground becomes warm, from two to three feet apart each way, four or five to the hill, covering two inches. The soil should be deep and mellow. They produce 25 to 70 bushels per acre and are as easily cultivated as corn. Price per large package, 10c, lb, 40c, postpaid. By express 5 lbs. or more @ 25c. very early variety but the pods are small. Per package 10 cents, lb. 40 cents. ENDIVE. One ounce will sow about 60 square feet. One of the best and most wholesome salads for fall and winter use. When leaves are eight inches long
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