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WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, RELIABLE VEGETABLE SEEDS 



SPINACH 



Epinard. Espinaca. 'Bp'inat. 



One ounce will sow 100 feet of row; 15 pounds is required for one acre. 



Spinach is more productive and of better quality if growTi in rich soil. The 

 main crop is sown in September for Spring use, and although extremely 

 hardy, requu-es to be occasionally protected by a light covering of hay dur- 

 ing Winter. For Summer use sow from April to August, in drills 12 inches 

 apart, thinning out the plants to 3 inches. 



If to be forwarded by mail, add at the rate of oc. per lb. lor postage. 



Victoria. Of remarkably fine texture and dark green color; heavily crimped, 



thick, fleshy leaves and deep red stem; particularly valuable for Spring 



sowing. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c. , 34 lb. 15c., lb. 35c. 

 Long Standing. A desirable sort that doep not incline to run to seed as 



much as others. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c. , 14 lb. 15c., lb. 35c. 

 Round Thick-Leaved. The variety in most general use; equaUj' good for 



Spring or Autumn sowing. Pkt. 5c., oz. lOc, 34 lb. 15c., lb. 35c. 

 Viroflay Tliick-Leaved. One of the best for either the market or kitchen 



garden. A quick-growing variety, producing a remarkablj' thick, dark 



green, slightly crumpled leaf, suitable for either Spring or Fall sowing. 



Pkt. 5c., oz."lOc., H lb. loc, lb. 35c. 

 Bloomsdale Savoy-Leaved. Leaves wrinkled or curled; tender and of 



finest flavor. Pkt. 5c., oz. lOc, 3i lb. 15c., lb. 35c. 

 Prickly or Fall. An exceedingly hardy variety adapted for Fall sowing. 



Pkt. 5c., oz. lOc, 34 lb. 15c., lb. 35c. 

 New Zealand. Very useful to supply the place of the ordinary 1 



Spinach during the hottest months of the year. The seed should 



be sown in May, and transplanted 2x3 feet. Pkt. 5c., oz. 



lOc, U lb. 30c"., lb. 80c. 



Spinach, Victoria 



SQUASH 



Courge. Calabaza. Spcife .<i?uv()i§. 



Bush sorts, 1 ounce to 50 hills, 6 pounds per acre; running sorts, 1 ounce to 

 16 hills, 4 pounds per acre. 



Sow in hills in the same manner and at the same time as Cucumbers 

 and Melons, the bush varieties 3 to 4 feet apart, and the running 

 kinds from 6 to 8 feet apart. 



If to be forwarded by mail, add at the rate of 6c. per pound for postage. 



Early White Bush Scallop. A well-known Summer variety grown 

 extensively for shipping; the flesh is tender and delicate. Pkt. 

 5c., oz. lOc, 34 lb. 25c., lb. 75c. 



Early Yellow Bush Scallop. Early, flat, deep orange, with smooth 

 rind. Pkt. 5c., oz. lOc, 34 lb. 25c., lb. 75c. 



Giant Early Summer Bush Crookneck. The best sort for Sum- 

 mer; very early and productive. Pkt. 5c., oz. lOc, 34 lb. 25c., 

 lb. 75c. 



Early Prolific Orange Marrow. Ripens two weeks ahead of 

 Boston Marrow, and excels it in productiveness and keeping 

 quahties; handsome orange-red color; medium in size; sweet, with 

 thick, high-colored orange flesh, fine grained and dry when 

 cooked. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., H lb. 40c., lb. $1.00. 



Golden Custard Bush. Exceeds in size any of the scalloped 

 sorts; of a dark, rich, golden yellow; quality excellent; wonder- 

 fully productive. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c. , 34 lb. 25c., lb. 75c. 



Boston Marrow. The earUest of the Fall sorts; is ready for use 

 very soon after the Summer varieties; rich orange color, good size 

 excellent flavor and keeps weU. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c. , M lb. 30c., 

 lb. $1.00. 



Fordhook. One of the best Winter varieties; bright yellow out- 

 side with straw-yellow flesh; dry and sweet; very productive and 

 a wonderful keeper. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., 34 lb. 40c., lb. $1.00. 



Hubbard. WeU known and hked for late use; of superior quality; 

 large size, color green, marked with orange; flesh dry, fine grained 

 and of fine quality. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., 34 lb. 40c., lb. $1.25. 



Essex Hybrid. Rich in flavor, fine grained and sweet; one of the 

 leading Winter sorts and an excellent keeper. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., 

 34 lb. 40c., lb. $1.25. 



Large Winter Crookneck. An old and well-known variety; 

 keeps remarkably well. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c. , 34 lb- 25c., lb. 75c. 



Mammoth Chili. Grows to an immense size, if given high cul- 

 tivation, sometimes weighing considerably over 100 pounds; 

 valuable for table use or stock feeding. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c.. 34 lb. 

 40c., lb. $1.25. 



Delicata. Orange-yellow, striped green; small size but very pro- 

 lific; extra early, very sohd and a good keeper; flesh dry and of 

 fine quality. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., 34 lb. 40c., lb. $1.00. 



Vegetable Marrow, English. Skin greenish yellow; fle.sh white, 

 of soft, rich flavor. Pkt. 5e., oz. 15c., 34 lb. 40c., lb. $1.25. 



Vegetable Marrow, Italian. (Cocozelle di Napoli.) Grows 

 about 20 inches long, with a diameter of 3 or 4 inches. Skin 

 smooth, dark green, marbled yellow or paler green. Pkt. 5c., 

 uz. 15c., 34 lb. 40c. 



SEA-KALE 



Chou. Marm. SJceerfoM. 



One ounce will produce about 300 plants. 



Sea- Kale is cultivated for its blanched shoots, which are cooked as 

 Asparagus. A supply may be had aU Winter by planting the 

 roots closely in a warm cellar before frost. Sow 1 inch deep, in 

 drills 2 feet apart, thin out to 6 inches, and the next Spring plant 

 in hills 3 feet apart. Pkt. 10c. , oz. 30c. 



SORREL 



OseiUe. Accdera. Sauerarnvfer. 



One ounce will sow 150 feet of drill. 



This plant is considered valuable for its acid properties; mixed 

 with salads it imparts an agreeable and refreshing flavor. Sow in 

 shallow drills 12 inches apart, and thin out young plants to 6 inches. 

 Large-Leaved French. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c', 34 lb. 50c., lb. $1.50. 



SWISS CHARD, or SPINACH BEET 



Cultivate same as Spinach, sowing the seed early in Spring in 

 drills 1 }/2 feet apart. When the leaves are allowed to grow thej' have 

 large, flat, wax-like ribs which, when cooked like Asparagus, make a 

 deUcious dish. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c. , 34 lb. 30c., lb. $1.00. 



