. Dreer's garden calendar for 1888. Seeds Catalogs; Nursery stock Catalogs; Gardening Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. PEPPER. Piment, Fr. Pimiento, Sp. Peppers are indispensable as a seasoning for soups and meats. The large varieties are mainly used fortius purpose and pickling. The mild, sweet varieties, like Golden Dawn and Ruby King, are used for Mangoes, while the small fruited sorts are the best for sauces. Sow in hot beds in March or April, or on a warm sheltered border in May, and when the season is favora- weather will admit, in drills 15 ! ble transplant in good, rich, mellow ground
. Dreer's garden calendar for 1888. Seeds Catalogs; Nursery stock Catalogs; Gardening Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. PEPPER. Piment, Fr. Pimiento, Sp. Peppers are indispensable as a seasoning for soups and meats. The large varieties are mainly used fortius purpose and pickling. The mild, sweet varieties, like Golden Dawn and Ruby King, are used for Mangoes, while the small fruited sorts are the best for sauces. Sow in hot beds in March or April, or on a warm sheltered border in May, and when the season is favora- weather will admit, in drills 15 ! ble transplant in good, rich, mellow ground, in rows 2 feet inches apart and V inch deep, in a | apart and IS inches in the rows ; hoe frequently to keep down the weeds, and earth up a little at one or two- Tomato-Shaped. rich deep soil; thin out to 6 inches apart in the rows. The quality of the roots is improved by leaving them in the ground over winter for spring use. Secure enough in pits or cellars for immediate needs. Valuable for feeding stock as well as for table use. Large Sugar, or Hollow Crown. The best variety; roots long, very smooth, white, tender, sugary, and of excellent flavor. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., i lb. 25 cts. PARSLEY. Petersilie, Gee. Persil, Fr. Pere- gil, SP. Used for garnishing and season- ing soups, meats, etc. Succeeds best in a mellow, rich soil. Sow thickly early in April, in rows 1 foot apart and J inch deep; thin out the plants to stand 6 inches apart in the rows. The seed is slow of germination, taking 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. Curled. A good medium curled variety for garnishing and seasoning. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., J lb. 40 cts. Extra Curled Perpetual. A new and distinct variety of unequalled merit, beautifully crimped and cu
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