. Dreer's garden book / Henry A. Nursery Catalogue. lREMAB LEVEGETABLE SIBSi PH1MDELPMK\ 33 PanaU,Fn. PARSNIP Chirivia, Sp. Pastinake, GER. Culture —Sow as early in the spring as weather and soil con- itions permit in drills 2 feet apart and cover \ inch deep in light )il, less in heavy clay. Thin to stand 4 to 6 inches apart in the >ws. The roots are eaten boiled or baked and are very sweet and :nder, also are often used for flavoring soups and stews. The nality is improved by leaving them in ground over winter for jring use. Secure enough in pits or cellars in the fall for immedia
. Dreer's garden book / Henry A. Nursery Catalogue. lREMAB LEVEGETABLE SIBSi PH1MDELPMK\ 33 PanaU,Fn. PARSNIP Chirivia, Sp. Pastinake, GER. Culture —Sow as early in the spring as weather and soil con- itions permit in drills 2 feet apart and cover \ inch deep in light )il, less in heavy clay. Thin to stand 4 to 6 inches apart in the >ws. The roots are eaten boiled or baked and are very sweet and :nder, also are often used for flavoring soups and stews. The nality is improved by leaving them in ground over winter for jring use. Secure enough in pits or cellars in the fall for immediate eeds. One ounce will sow 200 feet of drill. )8 Large Sugar, or Hollow Crown. This is the best and most productive variety and is largely grown both in the home garden and for market. The roots, which are creamy white, grow 10 to 12 inches long, and are smooth, tender, sweet and are of excellent flavor. This strain is the result of careful selection of roots growing to an ideal shape and having the distinct hollow crown. Highly valued by market gardeners. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 45 cts.; lb., $ L0 Student, or Guernsey. Very similar to No. 608, but somewhat shorter. A good half-long variety, with smooth white roots, very clean skinned, and with a fine neck deeply set in the crown. This sort is of unusual sweetness and always tender. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 45 cts.; lb., $ A good vegetable garden will materially reduce the weekly food bill. Home grown vege- tables are always Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Dreer, Henry A. (Firm); Dreer, Henry A. (Firm). Henry A. Dreer.
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