Archive image from page 11 of Delano Bros catalogue of choice. Delano Bros. catalogue of choice field and garden seeds delanobroscatalo1890dela Year: 1890 CHAMPION MOSS CURLED. Parsley succeeds best in a rich, mellow soil. As the seeds germinate very slowly, three or four weeks elapsing sometimes before it makes its appearance, it should be sown early in spring, previously soaking the seed for a few hours in tepid water. Sow thickly in rows a foot apart, and half an inch deep. For winter use protect in a frame or light cellar, or a few plants may be placed in pots or boxes and kept in the ho
Archive image from page 11 of Delano Bros catalogue of choice. Delano Bros. catalogue of choice field and garden seeds delanobroscatalo1890dela Year: 1890 CHAMPION MOSS CURLED. Parsley succeeds best in a rich, mellow soil. As the seeds germinate very slowly, three or four weeks elapsing sometimes before it makes its appearance, it should be sown early in spring, previously soaking the seed for a few hours in tepid water. Sow thickly in rows a foot apart, and half an inch deep. For winter use protect in a frame or light cellar, or a few plants may be placed in pots or boxes and kept in the house for convenient use during the winter. Champion Moss Curled —Crimped and curled, making a beautiful appearance for garnishing. 5c pkt., 10c oz., 25c ', M», 75c PARSNIP. 1 ounce per 200 feet of drill; 5 to 6 lbs in drills for an acre. Sow as early in spring as the weather will admit, in drills fifteen inches apart, covering half an inch deep. When well up, thin out to five or six inches apart in the rows. Unlike Carrots, they are improved by frost, and it is usual to take uj> in fall a certain quantity for winter use, leaving the rest in the ground until spring, to be dug as required. LONG SMOOTH OR HOLLOW CROWN PARSNIP. Long Smooth or Hollow Crown—Best for general use. (See cut.) 5,- pkt K'c oz., 20c I lb, 50c R). / i •> PEAS. For early crop plant in rich soil as soon as the ground can be worked, in gooil shape, m drills three feet apart, and from 2 to 24 inches deep. Plant every three weeks so that green peas may be had throughout season. Late varieties mav be planted up to the first of June. If sent by mail add 15c per quart for postage- '
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