Archive image from page 80 of Currie's garden annual spring,. Currie's garden annual : spring, 1935 60th year curriesgardenann19curr_1 Year: 1935 ( CURRIE BROTHERS CO., MILWAUKEE, WIS Page 77 Guernsey Parsnip PARSNIP 1 oz. to 150 feet of drill; 4 lbs. per acre. Sow the seed after the ground is warm in well enriched soil that has previously been thoroughly pulverized, placing the seed about inch deep in rows 15 to 18 inches apart. Thin out to 4 to 6 inches apart in the rows. The roots are improved by leaving them in the open ground over winter, taking the precaution to draw a little soil
Archive image from page 80 of Currie's garden annual spring,. Currie's garden annual : spring, 1935 60th year curriesgardenann19curr_1 Year: 1935 ( CURRIE BROTHERS CO., MILWAUKEE, WIS Page 77 Guernsey Parsnip PARSNIP 1 oz. to 150 feet of drill; 4 lbs. per acre. Sow the seed after the ground is warm in well enriched soil that has previously been thoroughly pulverized, placing the seed about inch deep in rows 15 to 18 inches apart. Thin out to 4 to 6 inches apart in the rows. The roots are improved by leaving them in the open ground over winter, taking the precaution to draw a little soil over the rows before hard frost sets in. CURRIE'S EARLY MARKET—This variety is very early, fully a month earlier than Guernsey and only half as large. The quality of this is excellent and is free from strings. The flavor is more delicate than the other varieties and will appeal to many people who ordinarily do not care for parsnips. 1 oz., 15c; 14 lb., 40c; lib., $ Pkt. 10c GUERNSEY (Improved Half-long)—The roots are not as long as the Hollow Crown but thicker and easier harvested. The I'oots are smooth, flesh line grained and of splendid quality. It is a heavy cropper. 1 oz., 15c; 1/4 lb., 30c; 1 lb., 85c Pkt. 5c LONG SMOOTH (Hollow Crown)—A large cropper; sweet and tender. 1 oz., 15c; Vi lb., 30c; 1 lb., 85c Pkt. 5c PARSLEY 1 oz. to 150 feet of drill. Sow the seed in rows 1 foot apart, covering it about Vs inch in rich soil as early in the spring as the ground can be worked. It germinates best when the ground is cool and moist. Thin the plants when about 2 inches high to 4 inches apart in the row. For win- ter use transplant to a cold frame or box and place in a light cellar. CHAMPION MOSS CURLED—A vigorous variety with dark green, moss-like leaves. 1 oz., 15c; Vi lb., 40c; 1 lb., $ - Pkt. 5c CURRIE'S EXTRA DOUBLE CURLED—It is of good bunching size, very dark green, fine curled type, about 8 inches tall. Its characteristics are hardiness and holding its colo
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