8 (fit i) RELABLE-VEGETABLE SEEDS [Tf 
. Espinard, FR. 
Spinat, Grr. S P | N AC H . Aspinaca, SP. Z 
One ounce for 100 feet of drill; 10 to 12 Ibs. in drills for an acre. 
Culture.—Spinach is an important market gardener’s crop, 
of easy culture. For spring and summer use sow in drills 1 foot 
apartand 1] inch deep, as early as the ground can be worked, 
and every two weeks for a succession. For winter and early 
spring use, sow in September in well manured ground; cover 
with straw on the approach of severe cold weather. The 
ground cannot be too rich. ‘The stronger the ground, the more 
delicate and succulent will be the leaves. The New Zealand 
Spinach, which requires more room, as it makes a large and 
spreading plant, may be started from seed early in spring to 
give greens during the heat of summer. Light applications of 
nitrate of soda have often a magic effect on Spinach. Spinach 
is sometimes forced by sowing in early September in frames, 
over which sash is placed during February and March, and 
further protected by mats during severe freezing weather. 
Long Season Spinach. (See Specialties, page 9.) Pkt., 
5 cts.; 0z., 10 cts.; $ 1b., 20 cts.; lb., 50 cts. 
Dreer’s Round-seeded Sayoy. This is the hardiest large 
Savoy-leaved; curled and crimped, with thick, fleshy leaves; 
excellent for family use, and best of all for fall sowing. Pkt, 
4 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; } Ib., 15 cts.; lb., 40 cts.; 10 Ibs. or 
more, by express, 30 cts. per lb. 
Long-standing Round-seeded. A large, crimped, thick, 
fleshy Sayoy-leaved variety. Slow to runto seed. Pkt., 6 
cts.; oz., 10 cts.; } lb., 15 cts.; lb., 35 cts. 
Victoria, This yariety is of remarkably fine texture, of the 
deepest green color, heavily crimped, thick, fleshy leaves, 
deep, red stem; it is now grown extensively by the truckers 
of our markets, who value it highly. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 
cts.; } lb., 15 cts.; 1Ib., 40 cts.; 10 lbs. or more, by ex- 
press, 30 cts. per lb. 
Prickly-seeded. The hardiest variety, having small leaves; 
is not so productive as the above sorts. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 1@ 
cts.; 4 Ib., 15 cts.; 1b., 35 cts. 
New Zealand. This endures heat and is best for summer. 
Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; + Ib., 30 cts.; Ib., $1.00. 
Hafer-Wurzel, Salsifis, FR. 
eS Gen ‘ SA LSI FY Ostien Vegebt Sp. 
OR VEGETABLE OYSTER. 
One ounce for 50 feet of drill. 
Culture.—Used the same as Carrots ; or, after-having been 
boiled, made into cakes and fried like oysters, which they 
Mammotn Sanpwicu Istanp SALSIFY. 
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resemble in flavor. Cultivate the same 
as Carrots or Parsnips; it is hardy; can 
remain in the ground all winter for early 
spring use, but should be taken up before 
it starts growing; take up a supply for 
use during the winter. Succeeds best in 
a light, well enriched, mellow soil. Sow 
ye early in the spring in drills 12 to 15 
inches apart, 1 inch deep; thin, if neces- 
sary, to 6 inches apart. 
Mammoth Sandwich Island. (See 
cut.) This variety of Salsify grows 
here to a very large size, and resembles 
a good-sized Parsnip. It is very mild 
and delicately flavored, and is very pop- 
ular. Pkt, 6 cts.; oz., 2) cts.; t lb., 
40 cts.; Ib ‘ $1.50. 
Long White. The favorite market 
variety, and is fine flavored. Pkt., 5 
CIS); "OZ, lipm cls suren Dne Mos CLSeewe lines 
$1.25: 
Long Black, or Scorzonera.  Re- 
sembles above, but black. Pkt., 10 
+ lbs 68: ots, lb, 
e200, Dreen’s RoUND-SEEDED SAVOY SPINACH. 
