Bolgiano's Selected Vegetable Seed 



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Rhubarb 



Vfry familiarly known as the Pie Plant. The foot stalk is the portion that is 

 used and is the first vegetable of the season from the garden; cultivated to a great 

 extent and is indispensable wherever it is known. Sow the seed early in the spring 

 in rows 1 foot apart on rich ground; the second year after planting they can be 

 removed in autumn to the permanent spot allotted to them; plant the roots 2 feet 

 apart each way in ground that is well enricheil. at least 2 feet deep. Pkt., 10 Ct8.; 

 oz., 15 cts,; % lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.50- Roots, $i.oo per dozen; $650 per lOO. 



Salsify or Oyster Plant 



Culture. .\ fine vegetable, used the same as carrots or, having been boiled, made into cakes 

 and fried like oysters, which they resemble 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: thin to 6 inches in the rows. 



Sandwich Island Mammoth. One of the most delicious of winter vegetables, and 

 also one of the most nutritious; the flavor is sweet and highly esteemed. This 

 v.iriety, where known, is entirely superseding the old type, as it produces roots 

 n.-. rly double the size and weight, and of equally good quality. Pkt., 5 cts.; 

 oz., 30 cts.; 14 lb., 85 cts.; lb., $3. 00. 



15 to 20 lbs. in driUs an acre. SpUiach 



Spinach has long been looked upon as the best of all the early spring greens. 

 Owing to the war. Spinach seed has been in very short supply for the past two 

 ytars, but we are pleased to state our .American crops have turned out very satis- 

 factory, and we are in a position to offer seed at very moderate prices. 



Two ounces for loo feet of drill 



Cultnre. Th 



summer use si 



ground can be worked, and every 2 weeks for 



sow in September in well-manured ground; cover with 



mportant market gardener's crop, of easy culture. For spring and 



ther broadcast or in drills 1 foot apart and 1 inch deep as early as the 



succession. For winter and early spring use 



on the approach of severe cold 



SALSli 1 ...r^EGE- 

 TAliLE OYSTER. 



be too rich; the stronger the ground the more delicate and succu- 



Cnrled Long Season. A Spinach that is curled like the old standard sort, the 

 Bloomsdale, Savoy Spinach, yet much more vigorous in growth, large and very 

 handsome. It stands the hot summer heat, and yet has tender leaves. It is posi- 

 tively the best Spinach to be grown in the spring and summer. Pkt, 5 cts.; 

 oz., 10 cts.; 14 lb., 25 cts.; lb., 85 cts. 



True Bloomsdale Curled Savoy (Norfolk Savoy). Its growth is rapid, the leaf is 

 properly curled, which gives it a very attractive appearance. It is the favorite with 

 the largest growers. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 14 lb., 20 cts.; lb., 65 cts. 



SpriBg Spinach. The most valuable for spring sowing. Its long-standing quality 

 makes it the best for that purpose. The foliage is very attractive, heavy dark 

 green, curled leaves, of the true Savoy appearance. It will stand from 2 to 3 weeks 

 after other varieties of Spinach have shot to seed. It can be planted all spring and 

 summer with surety of making a crop. Pkt., 5 cts.; 

 oz., 10 cts.; 14 lb.,' 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts. 



Improved Curled Long-Staading. The foliage is heavy; 

 the broad, diirk green leaves are of the finest quality. 

 It is in prime condition from two weeks 

 to three weeks after other varieties of 

 Spinach have run to seed. Pkt., 5 cts.; 

 oz., 10 cts.; 14 lb., 20 cts.; lb., 65 cts. 



Long Standing. (Thick Leaved.) The 

 leaves are large, thick, fleshy, and crum- 

 pled, fully e<^ual in quality to the Savoy- 

 leaved. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 

 20 cts.; lb., 65 cts. 



New Zealand (Tetragonia expansa). Thi 

 is very different in character of growth,' 

 and when started early in the spring thel 

 plants will resi.it hot weather and produce 

 right up until hard freezing weather sets 

 in an abundance of thick fleshy succulent leaves. Pkt., 

 5 ct3.; oz., 20 cts.; J4 lb., 60 cts.; lb., $200. 



FREE BY MAIL. To our patrons we offer to deliver 

 all Garden and Flower Seed by Parcel Poit at Catalogue 

 price, :f order is accompanied with cash. Thl« doei not 

 apply to Peas, Beana, Potatoes, Onion Sets and Com, 

 which will have to be sent by Express or Freight, 

 charges collect COMPARE OUR PRICES. 



1!) (XJNfSDALE 

 Cl'KI FU OR 

 SAVOY 

 SPINACH. 



