SAL5IFY. 



Germaa, Haferwurzel. French, Salsifis. Spanish, SaUifi Blamco. 

 One ounce of seed to 100 feet of drill — 8 pounds per acre. 

 The Salsify is one of the most delicious and nutritious of vesetables and 

 should be moie generally cultivated for use in winter, when the supply of 

 ■ really good vegetables is so limited. It has a grassy top and a long, white, 

 tapering root, nearly resembling a small parsnip. It closely assimilates to 

 the t-aste and flavor of the oyster whon properly cooked, and is a good sub- 

 ^!"tute for it: very wholesome and nutritious. The roots are either boiled 

 and mashed or made into fritters, in which form they are delicious. It 

 succeeds best in a light, well enriched soil, which should be stirred to a 

 good depth. Coarse and fresh manure should be avoided, as it will surely 

 cause tiie roots to grow uneven and ill-shaped. Sow early and quite deep. 

 Eiving the general culture recommended for parsnip. The roots are per- 

 fectly hardy and may remain out all winter, but should be dug early in the 

 spring, as they deteriorate rapidly after growth commences. Store a quan- 

 titv for winter use in a pit, or cellar in damp earth or sand. 

 BUCKBEE'S ALL AMERICA— A truly American variety of the high- 

 est merit now offered for the first time. The long, white taper- 

 ing roots are of the most superior quality, excelling by far any 

 variety now on the market. My seed is' limited this Vear and 

 I advise early orders. Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, iilb.50c,i^lb.80c,lb.$1.50. 

 MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND— Of extra large size", in everyway 

 preferable to the older varieties, being larger, stronger growing, 

 and less liable to branch. Invaluable to market gardeners. Pkt. 



LONG WHITE— The well-known standard varietv. 

 ^4 lb. 20c, ;4 lb. 35c. lb. 65c. ' 



Pkt. 3c, oz. 7c, 



SORREL. 



German, Sauerampfer. French, Oreille. 

 Is cultivated for its acidity aud used largely in salads. 

 Sow in drills early in spring and thin the seedlings to 6 or 8 inches apart 

 in the row. One may commence cutting in two or three months and plants 

 ■will continue bearing for three to four years. 



LARGE LEAVED GARDE^— The best garden variety, having large 

 pale green leaves of fine quality. Pkt. 4c, oz. 15c, }£ lb. 40c, }41b, 

 70c, lb. S1.25. 



SPINACH, PRICKLY WINTER— Hardy variety. The seed is prickly, 

 leaves triangular. It is employed for fall sowing. Pkt. 2c, oz. 4c 

 3^ lb. 10c, K lb. 18c, lb. 30c, 4 lbs. $1.00. 



mONSTROUS ViROFLAY— A new and 



good sort of sterling merit. Strong 

 quick grower, immense yielder. 

 Popular everywhere, both for ship- 

 ping purposes and family use. Pkt. 

 2c, oz. 4c, H lb. 10c, K 

 lb. 18c, lb. 30c, 4 lbs. 

 ^1.00. 



A Packet of Spinach Seed 

 contains from 6oo to Soo or 



SPINACH. 



German, Spinat. French, Epinard. Spanish Espinaco. 

 One ounce of seed for 10(t feet of drill. 10 to 12 pounds in drills per acre. 



Spinach is very hardy, extremely wholesomeand palatable 

 and makes a delicioiis dish of greens, retaining its bright 

 green color after cooking. It should be planted in very rich ground, the 

 richer the better. Sow in drills one foot apart, and commence thinning 

 out the plants when the leaves are one inch wide. All should be cut beforo 

 hot weather or it will be tough and stringy. For early spring use the seeu 

 should be sown early in autumn. In the north the plants will require u 

 slight protection of leaves or straw, but in the southern states no protection 

 is necessarv. and thev will continue their growth most all the winter. 

 BUCKBEE'S NEW LONG STANDING— An improved round seeded 

 strain of excellent merit, having all of the good qualities of the 

 ordinary sorts and continuing in condition for use much longer. 

 The leaves are smooth and very dark rich green. Cannot be. 

 beat for market and family purposes. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, lb. 15c, 

 M lb. 25c, lb. 40c, 4 lbs. §1.50, postpaid. 

 BLOOMSDALE SAVOY LEAVED— The earliest and the best to plant 

 in autumn for early spring usel Plant of upright growth, with 

 narrow leaves which are savoyed like those of a cabbage. It 

 grows quickly to a suitable size. Pkt. 2c, oz. 4c, lb. 10c, >^ lb. 

 18c, lb. 30c, 4 lbs. $1.00. 

 HOUND SUMMER BROAD LEAF— This variety is generally preferred 

 for early spring sowing, and is the most popular with our market 

 gardeners. Tlie leaves are large, thick and fleshy, though not 

 quite as hardv as the Pricklv Winter, it stands the winter very 

 well. Pkt. 2c, oz. 4c. }i lb. 10c. K lb. ISc, lb. 30c, 4 lbs. Sl.OO. 

 IMPROVED THICK LEAVED— A variety which grows very rapidly, 

 forming a cluster of large, very thick, slightlj" savoyed leaves of 

 fine color and quality when cooked. Recommended for market 

 gardeners. Pkt. 2c, oz. ic.}41b. 10c. H lb, ISc, lb. 30c, 4 lbs. $1.00. 

 VICTORIA — A new sort which is quick to mature, and forms a very 

 large exceedingly thick leaf, which is somewhat savoyed in the 

 center. It remains in use much longer than most kinds, and can- 

 not fail to please whether grown for market or in the private 

 garden, Pkt. 2c. oz. 4c. U lb. 10c. )| lb. 18c, lb, 30c, 4 lbs. 11.00. 

 LONG STANDING PRICKLY— The plants mature a little later than 

 the round leaved sorts, but furnish a large quantity of very thick 

 and well flavored leaves. Has prickly seed. Pkt. 2c, oz. 4c, 14 lb. 

 10c, K lb. 18c, lb. 30c, 4 lbs. Sl.OO. 



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