WM. ELLIOTT & SONS 
SEEDSMEN, NEW YORK 
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Spinach, Squash, Etc, 
SPINACH. 
Epinard. Espinaca. ©^Jtnat. 
One ounce will sow loo fefit 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 ex- 
tremely hardy, re- 
quires to be occasion- 
ally protected 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 
Sets, per lb. for postage. 
ii^ctoria. Of re- 
markably fine texture 
and dark green color ; 
heavily crimped, thick, 
Long'-Standing: Spinach. 
fleshy leaves and deep red stem ; particularly valuable for spring sowmg 
Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., Yilh. 15 cts., lb. 40 cts. 
Long-Standlng. A desirable sort that does not incline to run to 
seed as much as others. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 
Klb. 15 cts., lb. 35 cts. 
»<Roun<i Thick-Lieaved. The variety in 
most general use ; equally good for spring or 
autumn sowing. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., %\h. 
IS cts., lb. 35 cts. 
^>^iroflay Thick-Leaved. One of the best 
for either the market or kitchen garden. A 
quick-growing, round-seeded variety, produc- 
ing a remarkably thick, dark green, slightly 
crumpled leaf, suitable for either spring or fall 
sowing. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. loc, Klb. 15c., lb. 35c. 
^"Bloomsdale S a v o y - Leaved. Leaves 
wrinkled or curled ; best for market growers or 
fall sowing. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c. , ]ii\h. 15c., lb. 40c. 
V Prickly or Fall. An exceedingly hardy 
variety adapted for fall sowing. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 
10 cts., YiXh. 15 cts., lb. 35 cts. 
♦' Nevir Zealand (Tetragonia expansa). 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 trans- 
planted 2x3 feet. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., %\h. 
30 cts., lb. $1. 
Calabaza. ©jjeife ^iirbil. 
Golden Custard Bush Sqnash 
Hew Zealand Spinach. 
SEA-KALE. 
Chou. Marm. SWeerfol^I. 
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 cel- 
lar before frost. Sow 
I 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. 30 cts., Klb. $1, 
lb. $3. 
SORREI.. 
OsEiLLE. Acedera. 
(Saueram^jfer. 
One ounce will sow 150 
feet of drill. 
This plant is considered valuable for its acid properties ; mixed with 
salads, it imparts an. agreeab'e and refreshing flavor. Sow in shallow 
drills 12 inches apart, and thin out young plants to 6 inches. 
,^Large-Leaved French. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15c., k'lb. 40c., lb. $1.25. 
COURGE. 
Bush sorts, i ounce to jo hills. 6 pounds per acre ; running sorts, i 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 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., Klb. 30 cts., lb. %\ 
, Early Yellow Bush Scallop. Early, flat, deep orange, with 
Smooth rind. Pkt. 5 cts. , oz. 10 cts., ^Ib. 20 cts., lb. 60 cts. 
Early Summer Bush Crookneck. The best sort for summer ; 
very early and productive. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 20 cts., lb. 60c. 
Early Prolific Orange Marrovp. Ripens 2 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. 10 cts., Klb. 25 cts., lb. 75 cts. 
^ Golden Custard Bush. Exceeds in size any of the scalloped 
sorts ; of a dark, rich golden yellow ; quality excellent ; wonderfully 
productive. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., V^Vo. 25 cts., lb. 75 cts. 
Boston Marrow^. The earliest of the fall 
sorts ; is ready for use very soon after the sum- 
mer varieties ; rich orange color, good size, 
excellent flavor, keeps well. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 
10 cts., MVo. 20 cts., lb. 60 cts. 
<r Fordhook. One of the best winter varie- 
ties ; bright yellow outside, with straw-yellow 
flesh ; dry and sweet ; very productive, and a 
wonderful keeper. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., Klb. 
30 cts., lb. jSi. 
i^i" 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. 10 cts., Jilb. 
30 cts., lb. %i. 
'' Marblehead. Resembling the Hubbard, 
but has gray skin ; very productive, and a fine 
keeper ; dry, sweet, and of fine flavor. Pkt. 
5cts.,oz. 10 cts., K lb. 25 cts., lb. 75 cts. 
V Large Winter Crookneck. An old and 
well-known variety ; keeps remarkably well. 
Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., Klb. 20 cts., lb. 60 cts. 
Mammoth Chili. Grows to an immense 
size if given high cultivation, sometimes weigh- 
ing considerably over 100 pounds ; valuable for table use or stock-feed- 
Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., 
MVo. 40 cts., lb. $1.25. 
ir Golden Bronze. A 
desirable new variety; 
color a dark grayish green ; 
flesh bright golden yellow, 
fine-grained, very sweet and 
of delicious flavor. Pkt. 
10 cts., oz. 15 cts., Klb. 
40 cts., lb. $1. 
,f , Vegetable Marrow. 
*a favorite English sort ; 
skin greenish yellow ; flesh 
white, of soft, rich flavor. 
Pkt. 5 cts., oz. ID cts., \iVo. 
35 cts., lb. $1.25. 
Hubbard Sqnasli. 
SWISS CHARD, or SPINACH 
BEET. 
Cultivate same as spinach, sowing the seed early in spring in drills 
i!4 feet apart. When the leaves are allowed to grow they have large, 
flat, wax-like ribs which, when cooked like as.paragus, make a delicious 
dish. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., ^Ib. 25 cts., lb. 60 cts. 
SOW SQUASH SEED plentifully In variety and for succession. 
