Dreer's garden book 1931 (1931) Dreer's garden book 1931 dreersgardenbook1931henr Year: 1931 /flEHRyA-BREE^ RELIABLE VEGETABLE SEEE 33 *' , PARSNIP Chirivia, Sp. Pastinake, Ger. Culture —Sow as early in the spring as weatlier and soil con- ditions permit in drills 2 feet apart and cover J inch deep in light soil, less in heavy clay. Thin to stand 4 to 6 inches apart in the rows. The roots are eaten boiled or baked and are very sweet and tender, also are often used for flavoring soups and stews. The quality is improved by leaving them in ground over winter for spring use. Secure enoug
Dreer's garden book 1931 (1931) Dreer's garden book 1931 dreersgardenbook1931henr Year: 1931 /flEHRyA-BREE^ RELIABLE VEGETABLE SEEE 33 *' , PARSNIP Chirivia, Sp. Pastinake, Ger. Culture —Sow as early in the spring as weatlier and soil con- ditions permit in drills 2 feet apart and cover J inch deep in light soil, less in heavy clay. Thin to stand 4 to 6 inches apart in the rows. The roots are eaten boiled or baked and are very sweet and tender, also are often used for flavoring soups and stews. The quality is improved by leaving them in ground over winter for spring use. Secure enough in pits or cellars in the fall for immediate needs. One ounce will sow 200 feet of drill. 608 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 nntrket gardeners. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 4 lb., 45 cts.; ll><$ 610 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 aMays tender. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; J lb., 45 cts.; li<^ A good vegetable garden will materially reduce the weekly food bill. Home grown vege- tables are always superior.
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