\WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, NEW YORK 19 Spinach, Squash, Etc. 
SPINACH 
EPINARD. Espinaca. Spinat, 
One ounce will sow 100 feet of row; 15 pounds is required for one acre. 
Spinach is more productive and of better quality if grown in rich soil. The main crop is sown 
in September for spring use, and although extremely hardy, requires to be occasionally pro- 
tected by a light covering of hay during 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 8 cts. perlb. for postage. 
Victoria, Ofremarkably fine texture and dark green color; heavily crimped, thick, fleshy 
leaves and deep red stem; particularly valuable for spring sowing. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 44 lb. 
15 ets., lb. 40 cts, 
Long Standing. A desirable sort that does not incline to run to seed as much as others. 
Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 44 lb. 15 ets., lb. 40 cts. 
Round Thick-Leaved. The variety in most general use ; equally good for spring or autumn 
sowing. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 44 lb. 15 ets., lb. 40 ets. 
Viroflay Thick-Leaved. One of the best for either the market or kitchen garden. A quick- 
> growing, round-seeded variety, producing a remarkably thick, dark green, slightly crumpled leaf, 
“*7 — suitable for either spring or fall sowing. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 44 lb. 15 ets., lb. 40 ets. 
-7—— Bloomsdale Savoy-Leaved. Leaves wrinkled or curled; best for market growers or fall 
= sowing. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 14 Ib. 15 ets,, lb. 40 cts. 
“> Prickly or Fall. An exceedingly hardy variety adapted for fall sowing. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 
== 10 cts., 4 lb. 15 ets., tb. 50 cts. 
; New Zealand. Very useful to supply the place of the ordinary Spinach during the hottest 
months of the year. The seed should be sown in May, and transplanted 2x 3 feet. Pkt. 5 cts., 
oz. 10 ets , 44 lb. 30 ets., lb. $1.00. 
SQUASH 
COURGE. Calabaza. Speije Kirbif. 
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 varie- 
ties 3 to 4 feet apart, and the running kinds from 6 to 8 feet apart. 
Tf to be forwarded by mail add at the rate of 8 cents per pound for postage. 
Early White Bush Scallop. A well-known summer variety grown extensively for shipping; 
the flesh is tender and delicate. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 14 lb. 25 ets., lb. 75 ets. 
Early Yellow Bush Scallop. Early, flat, deep orange, with smooth rind. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 
10 cts., 1% Ib. 25 cts., Ib. 75 cts. / 
Giant Early Summer Bush Crookneck. The best sort for summer; very early and pro- 
ductive. Pkt. 5 cts., oz, 10 cts., 14 Ib. 25 ets., lb. 75 ets. 
Early Prolific Orange Marrow. Ripens two weeks ahead of Boston Marrow, and excels it 
in productiveness and keeping qualities ; handsome orange-red color; medium in size, sweet, with 
| thick, high-colored orange flesh, fine-grained and dry when cooked. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 ets., 14 lb. 
40 ets., lb. $1.00. 
Golden Custard Bush. Exceeds in size any of the scalloped sorts: of a dark rich golden yel- 
| low; quality excellent; wonderfully productive. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10c., 4 Ib. 25 ets., Ib. 75 ots. 
Boston Marrow. The earliest of the fall sorts; is ready for use very soon after the summer = 
varieties ; rich orange color, good size, excellent flavor, keeps well. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., 14 lb. 
40 cts., lb. $1.00. 
Fordhook. One of the best winter varieties; bright yellow outside, with straw-yellow flesh; Golden Custard Bush Squash 
dry and sweet; very productive, and a wonderfulkeeper. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., 14 Ib. 40cts., lb. $1.00. 
Hubbard. Well known, and liked for late use; of superior quality ; large size; color green, marked with orange; flesh dry, fine-grained and of 
fine quality. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., 44 lb. 40 ets., lb. $1.00. 
Essex Hybrid. Rich in flavor, fine grained and sweet; one of the leading winter sorts and an excellent keeper. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 14 lb. 
30 ets., lb $1.00. 
Large Winter Crookneck Anold and well-known variety; keeps remarkably well. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 14 Ib 25 cts., Ib. 75 cts. 
Mammoth Chili. Grows toan immense size if given high cultivation, sometimes weighing considerably over 100 pounds; valuable for table 
use or stock-feeding. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., 4 lb. 50 cts., lb. $1.50. 
Delicata. Orange yellow, striped green; small size but very prolific; extra early, 
very solid anda good keeper; flesh dry and of fine quality. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 
V4 |b. 30 cts., lb. $1.00. 
Vegetable Marrow. A favorite English sort; skin greenish yellow; flesh white, of 
soft, rich flavor. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 44 lb. 30 cts., lb. $1.00. 
SEA-KALE Cuovu. Marm. Meerfohf. 
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 all 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. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts. 
SORREL OSEILLE. Acedera. Sauerampfer. 
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 inshallow drills 12 inches apart, and thin out 
young plants to 6 inches. ; 
Large-Leaved French. Pkt. 5cts., oz. 15 cts., 44 1b. 40 ets., Ib. $1.25. 
SWISS CHARD or SPINACH BEET 
Cultivate same as spinach, sowing the seed early in spring in drills 1144 feet apart. 
When the leaves are allowed to grow they have large, flat, wax-like ribs which, when 
Crookneck Squash cooked like asparagus, make a delicious dish. Pkt. 5cts., oz. 10 cts., 24 Ib. 20 cts., lb. 50 cts. 










