/ New Victoria 



1/ N e w Victoria. — 



The foliage is heavy, the 

 broad, dark green leaves 

 being of the true Savoy 

 appearance and of the 

 finest quality. Tne most 

 remarkable feature that 

 will make it of special 

 value (for spring plant- 

 ing) is the fact that it is 

 in prime condition from 

 two weeks to three weeks 

 after all other varieties of 

 Spinach have run to 

 seed. Lb., 15c. 



Spinach. — Spinat. 



1 oz. to IOC feet of drill. 

 10 to 12 lbs. for an acre. 



Spinach is very hardy, extremely 



wholesome and palatable, and makes a 



delicious dish of greens, retaining its 



bright green color after cooking. 



For summer use, sow in spring in 



drills eight inches to a foot apart, cover- 

 ing the seed one inch deep. Select rich 



soil, and manure liberally. A succession 



may be obtained by sowing at intervals 



of two weeks through the season. For 



ear* spring sow in August. Improved ThicH Leaf. 



\/ New Improved Curled Long Standing.— The best for spring sowing, be- 

 cause it will stand longer than any other varietv before running to seed. 

 Has large, thick, fleshy leaves, produced in great abundance. Pkt. 5c ; 

 L5., 10c. 

 V Improved Thick Leaf. (Viroflay). — A decided improvement on Round 

 Summer. Has very large, thick "leaves of great substance. % lb., 5c : 

 lb., 15c. 



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American Blooms- 

 dale Curled Savoy. 



— The most popular 

 sort with market garden- 

 ers and truckers for fall 

 sowing; grows very large | 

 and the leaves are 

 wrinkled like Savoy Cab- 

 ba&e\ Pkg., 5c.;lb.,10c. 



American Bloomingdale Curled Savoy. 



Broad Flanders.^ 

 One of the most vigor- 

 ous and strong growing 

 varieties. The leaves are- 

 nearly round, uniformly 

 bright green, quite thick 

 and sightly crimped in 

 the center. A very de- 

 sirable sort. Pkt., 5c; 

 lb., 10c. 



O O r r C 1 . — Sauerrampfer. 



A hardy plant grown for its leaves, which are used as 

 boiling "greens" or salad. Seed should be sown thinly in 

 drills early in spring. When well started thin out to stand 

 four to six inches apart in the row. The leaves can be 

 gathered for use at any time after the plants are well started 

 in growth, and the roots will continue to produce a further 

 supply. The plant is entirely hardy, and starting into 

 growth early the following spring will afford a large suppl}- 

 of fine "greens" quite early in the spring. Pkt., 5c; 

 % lb. 30c; lb., $1.00. 



Rhubarb, or Pie Plant. 



Sow in April or May, in drills one foot apart; when three 

 or four inches high thin out in rows six to ten inches apart. 

 Transplant the ensuing fall or spring in rich soil. .Set out 

 the roots three to four feet apart each way; the following 

 spring it will be fit to use. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; lb., $1.25. 



Herbs .— Gewurz. 



Packet 



Auise 5c 



Basil 5c 



■Summer Savory 5c 



Salsify, 



or Oyster 

 Plant. 



1 oz. for 50 feet of drill. 



Requires a well-enriched mellow soil, 

 which, previous to sowing the seeds, 

 should be stirred to a depth of eighteen 

 inches. Sow early in spring in drills 15 

 inches apart; cover the seeds with fine soil 

 one and a-half inches in depth, and when 

 the plants are strong enough thin out to 

 six inches apart. As the leaves resemble 

 grass, be careful they are not mistaken 

 for it whiist weeding. 



Large White. — The standard 

 variety, with white roots 1 inch in 

 diameter at shoulder and tapering 

 to a length of 8 to 10 inches. Pkt., 

 5c. ; 1 oz. , 10c. ; ^ lb. , 20c. ; lb. , 75c 



Mammoth Sandwich 

 Island. — A new and improved 

 type, producing roots of nearly 

 double the size and weight of the 

 old varieties; mild and delicately 

 flavored. Pkt., 5c; X lb., 25c; 

 lb., 85c. 



Bene 5c 



Coriander 5c 



Ounce. 



Xlb. 



15c 



40c 



20c 



50c 



15c 



40c 



20c 



60c 



10c 



20c. 



Packet. 



Dill, extra large 5c 



Lavender 5c 



Marjoram, sweet 5c 



Sage 5c 



Thyme 10c 



Ounce. 



Xlb 



10c 



20c 



15c 



50c 



20c. 



50c 



15c 



40c 



25c 



75c 



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