SALSIFY. 



xerman, Baferwurzcl. French, Sahnfis. Spanish, SaUifi Blamcu. 

 One ounce of seed to 103 feet of drill, — S pounds per acre 



The Salsify is one of the most delicious and nutritious of vegetables, and 

 ihould be more generally cultivated tor use in winter, when the supply 

 of really good ve<i;etables is so limited. It has a grassy top, an<l a long, 

 white, tapering root, nearly resembling a smv.ll parsnip. I' closely 

 dSsimUates to the taste and flavor of ihsoyster when properly cooked, and 

 and is a good substitute for it; very wholesome and nutritious. The roots 

 ire either boiled or mashed and made into fritters, in whii;h form th 'y are 

 delicious. I-t succeeds best in a light, well enriched soil, which should 

 be stirred to a good depth. Coarse and fresh manure should be avoided, 

 «s it will surely cause the roots to grow uneven and ill shaped. Sow early 

 ind quite deep, given the general culture recommended for parsnip. The 

 roots are perfectly hardy, and may remain out all winter but should be 

 dug early in spring, as they deteriorate rapidly after growth commences. 

 Store a quantitv for winter use in a pit, or eel ar in damp eaith or sand. 



^UCKBEE'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, excelliug by far any 

 variety novr on the market. My seed is limited this year and 

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



•nAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND— Of extra large size, in every way 

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

 and less liable to branch. In \faluable to mai-ket gardeners. Pkt. 

 4c. oz. 8c, Klb. 25c, }4lh. 40c, lb. 70c. 



^ONG WHITE— The well-known standard vaTriety. Pkt. 3c, oz. Tc, 

 3^1b. aOc, }4lh. 3.5c, lb. 65c. 



SORREL. 



Germam, Saueravipfer, French, OseiUe. 

 Is cultivated for its acidity and used largely in salads, 

 ♦o-w in drills early in spring and thin the seedlings to 6 or 8 inches apart in 

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

 will continue bearing for three to four years. 

 -CARGE LEAVED GARDEN— The best garden variety, having large 

 pale green leaves of fine quality. Pkt. ic, oz. 15c, i^lb. 4Uc. 

 i^lb. 70c, lb. $1 25. 



SPINACH, PRICKLY WINTER-A hardy variety. The seed is prickly, 

 leaves triangular. It is employed for fall sowing. Pkt. 3c, oz. 4c, 

 < lb. 10c, Klb. 18c, lb. 30c, lbs. $1.00. 

 MONSTROUS VIROFLAY— A new and 



goood sort of sterling merit. Strong 

 quick grower, immense yielder. 

 Popular everywhere, both for ship- 

 ping purposes and family use. Pkt. 

 ic, oz. 4c, ^Ib. 

 lOc, Klb. 18c, 



lb. 80c, 4 lbs. ... - 



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German, Spinat. 



SPINACH. 



French, Epinard. Spauiah, Knpinaco. 

 Swedish, Speiiat. 

 One ounce of seed for 100 feet of drill. 10 to 12 pounds in drills per acrt- 

 THE SPINACH is very hardy, extremely wholesome and palatable, an<! 

 makes a delicious dish of greens, retaining its bright green color after 

 cociiing. It should be planted in very rich ground, the richer the better 

 Sow in drills one foot apart, and commence thinning out the plants whei 

 the leaves are an inch wide. All should be cut belore hot weather, or it- 

 will be tough and stringy. For early spring use the seed should be sowi 

 early in autumn. In the north the plants will require a slight protectioi 

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

 and thev will continue their growth most of the winter. 

 BUCKBEE'S NEW LONG STANDING— An improved round seeded, 

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

 ordinary sorts and continuing in condition for use much longer 

 The leaves are smooih and very dark i-ich green. Cannot b^ 

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

 15c, 3>^ib. 25c, lb. 40c, 41b. 5=1.50 postpaid. 

 SAVOY LEAVED — The earliest variety and one of the best to plan 

 in autumn for early spring use. Plant of upright gro^vth, with 

 narrow leaves which are savoyed like those of a calibage. 

 It grows quicklv to a suitable size Pkt. 2c, oz. 4c; }4 lb. 10c, >^ lb 

 18c, lb. 3Jc, 4 lbs. SI. 00. 

 ROUND SUMMER BROAD LEAF— This variety is generally preferred 

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

 gardeners. The leaves are large, thick and fleshy. Though not 

 quite as hardy as the Prickly Winter, it stands the winter verr 

 well. Pkt. 2c, oz. 4c. ^Ih. 10c, ><lb. 18c, lb. 30c. 4 lbs. Sl.OO. 

 IMPROVED THICK LEAVED— A variety which grows very rapidly 

 forming a cluster of large, very thick, slightly savoyed leaves of 

 fine colorand qualitv when cooked. Recommended formarket gar 

 deners. Pkt. 2c. oz.4e, }^lb. 10c, i^lb ISc, lb. 30c, 4 lbs. §1.00. 

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

 large exceedingly thick leaf, which is somewhat savoyed in the 

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

 not fail to please whether gi'o%vn for market or in the private^ 

 garden. Pkt. 2i-. oz. 4o, J^lb. 10c, J^lb. 18c. lb. 30c. 4 lbs Sl.OO, 

 LONG STANDING PRICKLY— The plants marure a little later thaii 

 the round leaved sorts, but ftirnish a large quantity of verv 

 thick and well flavored leaves. Has prickly seed. Pkt. 3c, oz. 4c, 3a 

 lb. loc, >alb 18c, lb. 30c, 4 lbs. $1.00. 



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