FOR THE VEGETABLE GARDEN. 



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Potiron Mammoth. 



PUflPKIN. 



Kiirbis, Ger. Potiron, Fr. Calabaza, Sp. 

 Sow in good soil in May, when the ground has become warm, 



in hills 8 or 10 feet apart each way, or in fields of corn about 



every fourth hill ; plant at the same time with the corn ; always 



avoid planting near other vines, as they will hybridize. The 



Cashaw is generally preferred for cooking and making pies. 



Large Cheese. One of the best for table use, productive, 

 skin orange, flesh yellow and sweet. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 

 \ lb. 20 cts., lb. 60 cts. 



Cashaw. Long, yellow crook-neck, similar to the Crook- 

 neck Winter Squash; flesh yellow, solid, fine grained, and 

 sweet. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., \ lb. 20 cts., lb. 70 cts. 



Potiron Mammoth {Jumbo, King of the Mammoths, 

 Large Yellow, etc.). The largest of all pumpkins. Speci- 

 mens have been grown weighing over 225 pounds; flesh 

 bright yellow, of good quality. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., \ lb. 

 50 cts., lb. $1.50. 



Large ToilVS. A productive variety, which grows to an 

 immense size, often weighing over a hundred pounds. Pkt. 

 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., } lb. 20 cts., lb. 60 cts. 



Red Etampes. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., \ lb. 50 cts. 



Tennessee Sweet Potato. Pear-shaped, flesh thick, 



cream white, fine-grained, and of excellent flavor. Pkt. 5 

 cts., oz. 10 cts., \ lb. 25 cts., lb. 80 cts. 

 Large Yellow Field. For feeding stock. Oz. 5 cts., J 

 lb. 15 cts., lb. 40 cts. 



RHUBARB. 



Rhabarber, Ger. Rhubarbs, Fr. Ruibarbo Bastardo, Sp. 



The stalks of this plant are used for pies and tarts. Sow in 

 April, in drills 1 foot apart; when 3 or 4 inches high, thin out 

 in the rows to 10 inches apart; and transplant the ensuing 

 autumn or spring to any desired situation, in a deep, rich soil. 

 The ground must be dug and heavily manured, at least 2 feet 

 deep. Set out the roots 3 feet apart each way, and the follow- 

 ing spring it will be fit for use. In the fall the bed should have 

 a thick dressing of coarse manure, which is to be dug into the 

 ground in the spring. We recommend those who desire a 

 choice article to procure the roots, which can be set out either 

 in the fall or spring as above described. 

 Linnaeus. Early, large, tender, and very fine. Pkt. 5 cts., 



oz. 20 cts., \ lb. 60 cts. 

 Victoria. Very large, the finest cooking variety. Pkt. 5 cts., 



oz. 20 cts., \ lb. 60 cts. 



RHUBARB ROOTS. 



(See Vegetable Plants, etc., page 33 ) 



SORREL. 



Large Leaved Garden. Cultivated for its acidity and 

 much used in salads. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., \ lb. 40 cts., lb. 

 $1.25. 



SALSIFY. 



(Oyster Plant.) 



Ha/ei-wurzel oder Bocksbart, Ger. Salsifis, Fr. Ostra Vege- 

 tal 6 Barba Cabruna, Sp. 

 A fine vegetable, used and served as Carrots ; or, after being 

 boiled, made into cakes and fried like oysters, which they re- 

 semble in flavor. Cultivate the same as carrots and 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 early in the spring in drills 

 15 inches apart, 1 inch deep, and thin out to 6 inches apart in 

 the rows. 



Mammoth Sandwich Island, This variety grows 

 here to a very large size, and resembles a good sized parsnip. 

 It is very mild and delicate flavored and has already found 

 its way to popular favor. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., \ lb. 40 cts.,. 

 lb. $1.50. 



Long" White. The favorite market variety, and the best 

 flavored. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., \ lb. 30 cts., lb. $100. 



Long Black, or Scorzonera. Resembling the above; 

 scrape off the coarse rind, and soak the roots a few hours in 

 cold water before cooking, to extract their bitter taste. Pkt. 

 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., £ lb. 60 cts., lb. $2 00. 



Long Standing. 



SPINACH. 



One ounce for 100 feet of drill ; 10 to 12 lbs. in drills for 

 an acre. 



Spinate, Ger. Epinard, Fr. Espinaca, Sp. 

 This is an important market gardener's crop, of easy culture. 

 For spring and summer use sow either broadcast or in drills 1 

 foot apart and 1 inch deep, as early as the ground can be 

 worked, and every two weeks for a succeSMon. 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. Sow the New Zea- 

 land variety in hills 3 feet apart each way, planting three or 

 four seeds to the hill, or they can be started in heat and trans- 

 planted ; it can be cut for use all summer. 



Dreer's Round Seeded Savoy. The hardiest large 

 Savoy leaved ; curled and crimped, with thick, fleshy leaves, 

 the best for family and market purposes, and the best of all 

 sorts for fall sowing. Oz. 5 cts., \ lb. 10 cts., lb. 30 cts. 



Long Standing Round Seeded. A new large crimped, ; 

 thick, fleshy Savoy leaved variety; will stand two weeks . 

 longer than any other sort before shooting to seed ; the best ) 

 for spring sowing on account of seeding so late. Oz. 5 cts.,. 

 J lb. 10 cts., lb. 30 cts. 



Large Leaved Viroflay. A very fine selection of the j 

 old lettuce-leaved spinach; for summer use it is excellent. 

 Oz. 5 cts., J- lb. 10 cts., lb. 30 cts. 



Prickly Seeded, or Fall. The hardiest variety, having 

 smaller leaves ; is not so productive as the above sorts. Oz. 

 5 cts., \ lb. 10 cts., lb. 30 cts. 



New Zealand. This variety endures heat and drought, and 

 is the best for summer use ; it produces a large quantity of 1 

 leaves throughout the season and can be cut from continuously. | 

 Pkt. 5 cts.. oz. 10 cts , A- lb. 25 cts., lb. 80 cts. 



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