. Panais, Fr. PARSNIP Chirivia, Sp. Pastinake, Ger. CULTURE — Sow as early in the spring as weather and soil conditions permit in drills 2 feet apart and cover | 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 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
. Panais, Fr. PARSNIP Chirivia, Sp. Pastinake, Ger. CULTURE — Sow as early in the spring as weather and soil conditions permit in drills 2 feet apart and cover | 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 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. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 45 610 Student, or Guernsey. Very similar to No. 608, but somewhat shorter. A good half-long variety, with smooth white roots. This strain is the result of careful selection of roots growing to an ideal shape and having the distinct hollow crown. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 45 cts.; lb., $ cts.; lb., $ Pois, Fr. GARDEN PEAS Guisante, Sp. Erbsen, Ger.
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