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November. The ground ought to be manured the spring previous, deeply spaded, and well 

 pulverized. Sow in drills about ten inches apart, and thin out from three to four inches in the 



American Salsify. This kind used 

 to be generally cultivated; but since the intro- 

 duction of the Sandwich Island Mammoth, the 

 demand for it has decreased considerably. 



New Sandwicli Island SaBsify. 

 (Mammoth.) This is a new sort which grows 



much quicker than the old varieties, it attains 

 a large size ; can be called with right mammoth. 

 It is very superior to the old kinds and should 

 be generally cultivated. 



SPINACH. 



Epinaed (Fr.), Spinat (Ger.), Espinago (Sp.). 

 Extra Large Leaved Savoy. \ Broad Leaved Flanders. 



A great deal of this is raised for the New Orleans Market, It is very popular. Sown from 

 September to end of March. If the fall is dry and hot, it is useless to sow it, as the seeds 

 require moisture and cool nights to make them come up. The richer the ground the larger the 

 leaves. 



Extra ILiars:e L.eaved Savoy. The 



leaves of this variety are large, thick and a 

 little curled. Very good for family use. 



Broad Leaved Flanders. This is 

 the standard variety, both for market and 

 family use. Leaves large, broad and very 

 succulent. 



SORREL. 



OsEiLLE (Fr.), Sauerampfek (Ger,), Acedeea (Sp.). 

 Planted in drills a foot apart, during the fall of the year; and thinned out from three to four 

 inches in the drills. Sorrel is used for various purposes in the kitchen. It is used the same as 

 Spinach; also, in soups and as a salad. 



SQUASH. 



Couege (Fr.), KiiEBiss (Ger.), Calabaza Tontaneea (Sp.). 



Early Bush, or Patty Pan. 



Long Green, or Summer Crook Neck. 



The Huhhard. 

 Boston Marrow. 



Sow during March in hills from three to four feet apart, six to eight seeds. When well 

 up, thin them out to three of the strongest plants. For a succession they can be planted as late 

 as June. Some who protect by boxes, plant as soon as the first of February, but it is best to 

 wait till the ground gets warm. When it is time to plant Corn, it is also time to plant Squash. 



Early Busti, or Patty Pan. Is 



the earhest and only popular kind here. All 

 other varieties are very httle cultivated, as the 

 Green Striped Cashaw Pumpkin takes their 



place. It is of dwarfish habit, grows bushy, 

 and does not take much room. Quahty as 

 good as any. 



Early Bush or Patty Pan. 

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Long Green or Summer Crook Neck. 



The Hubbard. 



