Archive image from page 36 of Currie Bros' horticultural guide . Currie Bros.' horticultural guide : spring 1888 curriebroshortic1888curr Year: 1888 ( Yellow Globe Danvers (Select.) (See Novel- ties.)—The leading variety; very productive; mild flavored; ripens early; a splendid keeper. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; )4 lb , 60 cts ; 1 lb Yellow Danvers—Same as the preceding, but flatter. Pkt., Sets.; oz , 15 cts.; lb., 50 cts.; 1 lb New Queen—An excellent variety; remarkable for its keeping qualities and the rapidity of its growth. PKt., 5 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; J4 lb., 75 cts.; 1 lb
Archive image from page 36 of Currie Bros' horticultural guide . Currie Bros.' horticultural guide : spring 1888 curriebroshortic1888curr Year: 1888 ( Yellow Globe Danvers (Select.) (See Novel- ties.)—The leading variety; very productive; mild flavored; ripens early; a splendid keeper. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; )4 lb , 60 cts ; 1 lb Yellow Danvers—Same as the preceding, but flatter. Pkt., Sets.; oz , 15 cts.; lb., 50 cts.; 1 lb New Queen—An excellent variety; remarkable for its keeping qualities and the rapidity of its growth. PKt., 5 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; J4 lb., 75 cts.; 1 lb White Silver Skin (Imported)—This 1b of small size, silvery white. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; J4 lb., 85 cts.; 1 lb ONION SETS. Sets should be planted out as early in spring as the ground will permit. Plant them in rows one foot apart, with sots three or four inches apart. Add 20 cts. per quart extra if to be sent by mail. White Onion Sets—Quart, 30 cts.; peck Yellow Onion Sets—Quart, cts.; peck Potato Onions-Quart, 30cts.; peck Top, or Button Onions-Quart, 25 cts.; Above prices subject to variations. PARSNIPS. German, Pastinake. French, Panals. Sow in spring as early as the weather will admit, in drills fif- teen inches apart and half an inch deep. When well up, thin out to five or six inches apart. Unlike Carrots, they are im- proved by frost, and it is usual to take a quantity in fall for winter use, leaving the rest in the ground until spring, to be dug up as required. If by mail in quantities of J4 lb. and upwards, post- age must be added at the rate of 16c per lb. Long Smooth, or Hollow Crown—The fa- vorite variety and best for general use. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz, lOcts.; J4 lb., 20 cts.; lib 60 Student—Not so generally used as the preced- ing, but by many highly esteemed. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz , 10 cts.; H lb., 20 cts.; 1 lb 60
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