SPINACH 



(Spinacia oleracea.) Native of Persia. Probably under cultivation for more than 3,000 years. It was highly 

 valued by the Arabian physicians for its medicinal properties. The present American seed-supply comes largely 

 from northern Europe. 



German, Spinal; Italian, Spinace; Polish, Szpinak 

 One-half ounce of seed plants 100 feet of drill; 8 pounds drilled will plant an acre; if seed is broadcasted, 



sow 25 pounds to the acre 

 I c Days to maturity, 50. A Bloomsdale Savoy, continued 



LiOngI ^C^-SOn. g^^Qy.jgg^-^gjj y^j-jg-j-y jj^^j-Q juced use. Plantings may be made as late as November. 



C Days to maturity, 50. A 



OeaSOn. savoy-leaved variety introduced 

 by Henderson in 1903. It is especially well 

 adapted to cultivation in hot weather, as it will 

 not shoot to seed as will the Bloomsdale Savoy. 

 It is beautifully curled, of a dark green color, 

 very compact, and spreading in a large rosette. 

 The leaves are beautifully crumpled, which adds 

 much to their attractiveness. Long Season may 

 be classed with Victoria as both of them are hot- 

 weather varieties. Price, large pkt. 10 cts., 

 oz. 15 cts., y4lb. 20 cts., lb. 45 cts., 10 lbs. $4.00, 

 50 lbs. $18.50, delivered. 



Bloomsdale Savoy, g^^^ed^ nThTt^&ctd 



by Landreth in 1828. The word Bloomsdale was 

 added about 1874 after the variety had been 

 greatly improved. It is probably in more general 

 use than any other variety of Spinach known in 

 this country. It is sometimes called Norfolk 

 Savoy. It is very early, and it will prove to be 

 one of the best to plant in the autumn for spring 



The plant is distinguished by its upright growth 

 and thick, dark green leaves, which are thoroughly 

 crumpled and blistered, something like Savoy 

 cabbage. Price, large pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., V^lb. 

 20c., lb. 45c., 10 lbs. $4.00, 50 lbs. $18.50, delivered. 



[**w 7exst\av%A (Tetragonia expansa.) Native 

 lew ^eaiana. ^ew Zealand. Days to 

 maturity, 60. Although not strictly of the Spinach 

 family, the similarity of the leaf and the common 

 use of the plant as a green has naturally classed 

 it with the Spinach group. It is. a short, bushy 

 plant, thriving in hot weather on almost any 

 kind of soil. The plant will spread to about 2 

 feet. The seed is hard, and soaking in warm water 

 before planting is recommended. We recommend 

 three seeds to the hill and the hills 3 feet apart 

 each way. Commercial growers might do well to 

 give this variety more consideration. Price, large 

 pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., y4lb. 35 cts., lb. $1.00, 

 10 lbs. $9.00, delivered. 



SQUASH 



(Cucurbita maxima.) Cucurbita maxima, the Winter Squash, is native to tropical America. Cucurbita Pepo, 

 the Summer Squash, to the more temperate climates of America. Present American seed-supply comes largely 

 from the eastern States and from Nebraska. The name "squash" and "pumpkin" are loosely used interchangeably, 

 either variety being used in making the so-called "pumpkin pie." 



German, Kiirbis; Italian, Zucca; Polish, Miekurz 

 One ounce of Summer Squash seed will plant 25 hills; 4 pounds will plant an acre. Two ounces of Winter 

 Squash seed will plant 25 hills; 2 pounds will plant an acre 



Cocozelle. 



Golden Summer Crookneck. 



Days to maturity, 70. Italian 

 Vegetable Marrow is another name 

 given it. An oblong Squash attaining a length 

 of 14 inches but most desirable for table use when 

 8 inches. The color is a beautifully mottled dark 

 green and yellow, especially desirable when 

 sliced and fried in oil. This, however, is not an 

 important commercial type. Price, large pkt. 

 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., Vilb. 45 cts., lb. $1.50, 10 lbs. 

 $14.00, delivered. 



Days 

 to m a - 



turity, 70. One of the most popular of the Sum- 

 mer Squashes. Its cultivation for commercial 

 purposes, however, is limited. Its length is about 

 15 inches when matured and it is a rich golden 

 color, thickly warted and of the Crookneck type. 

 Price, large pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., V41b. 45 cts., 

 lb. $1.50, 10 lbs. $14.00, delivered. 



White Bush Scallop. g^^l,^°iekgS 



summer variety, averaging from 8 to 10 inches in 

 diameter. Sometimes known as "Patty Pan." 

 Color cream white. Price, large pkt. lOc, oz. 15c., 

 V4lb. 30 cts., lb. $1.00, 10 lbs. $9.50, delivered. 



Rn«1-on Mawvnw ^^^^ maturity, 125. 

 DOStOn marrow. -^^-^ jg ^^^^ important 



than all other varieties for commercial purposes. 

 Its good qualities are well known to the canners 

 and large pie-bakers, and there is almost in- 

 variably a good market for it. Its color is a rich 

 bright orange and it is oval in shape. Its culti- 



Boston Marrow, continued 



vation is very simple. We highly recommend it 

 for all general purposes. Price, large pkt. lOc, oz. 

 15c., i/4lb. 30c., lb. $1.00, 10 lbs. $9.50 delivered. 

 O r r Days to maturity, 125. A Winter 



Squash which has considerable popu- 

 larity, especially in New England. The oval 

 fruits are of a dark green color, slightly curved 

 at the stem end. The flesh is fine-grained and 

 tender. This variety has splendid keeping 

 qualities. Price, large pkt. 10 cts., oz, 20 cts., 

 y4lb. 50 cts., lb. $1.75, 10 lbs. $16.00, delivered. 



SALSIFY 



{Tragopogon porrifoUus.) Native of the Mediter- 

 ranean region. Under cultivation about 1,000 years. 

 The present American seed-supply comes from the 

 Pacific Coast and from Europe. 



German, Haferwurzel; Italian, Sassefrica; Polish, Jarzy Ostryga 

 One ounce of seed plants 100 feet of drill; 8 pounds 

 plants an acre 



Mammoth Sandwich Island. ^Ttu- 



rity, 150. The 'seed of this standard variety 

 should be sown in the early spring, thinning to 4 

 inches apart in the row. The roots should stay 

 in the ground until late fall or through the winter, 

 if desired. If stored, put in a cool, moist place. 

 As a root plant, it is very desirable when properly 

 served in a creamy gravy. Price, large pkt. 

 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., V^lb. 45 cts., lb. $1.50, 10 lbs. 

 $14.00, delivered. 



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