. Dreer's garden book 1929. Seeds Catalogs; Nursery stock Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs. Panais, Fr. PARSNIP Chirivia, Sp. Paslinake, 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
. Dreer's garden book 1929. Seeds Catalogs; Nursery stock Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs. Panais, Fr. PARSNIP Chirivia, Sp. Paslinake, 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. The roots, which are creamy white, grow 10 to 12 inches long, smooth, tender, sweet and of excellent flavor. Highly valued by market gardeners^ Pkt., 10 cts.: oz., 15 cts.; \Vo., 45 cts.; lb., $ 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., 15 cts.; \ lb., 45 cts.; lb., $ Persil, Fr. PARSLEY Peregil, Sp. Petersilie, Ger. In addition to Parsley and other valuable flavoring plants, grow a few of the important Herbs in a corner of your garden. They are indispensable in the kitchen. See page 34. CULTURE —Used for garnishing and seasoning soups, meats, etc. Succeeds best in a mellow, rich soil. Sow thickly early in April in rows 18 to 24 inches apart and J-inch deep; thin out the plants to stand 6 inches apart in the rows. The seed germinates slowly, plants taking from three to four weeks to make their appearance, and sometimes failing to come up in dry weather. To insure prompt germination, soak the seed a few hours in warm water, or sprout in damp earth, and sow when it swells or bursts. For wi
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