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Swiss Chard Beet I^I.Tv^lSI ; 



232. The term "Chard" is applied to the edible mid-rib of the learof certain plants, hence Swiss Chard is' 

 a Beet with the heavily ribbed leaves developed instead of the root. Both ribs and leaves are eaten. It is 

 used either as greens, or, where the rib of the leaf only is used, in the same manner as Asparagus. In either 

 way it is a delicious vegetable, and can be grown with the greatest ease. The outer leaves should either be 

 cut close to the base of the plant or pulled off while still young in an outward and downward direction. It 

 is held in great esteem by all Europeans, and is rapidly becoming popular in America. It is cooked and eaten 

 the same as Spinach, and may be picked continuously from June until frost, because as the leaves are cut off 

 other shoots are rapidly puc forth. 



This is the variety we have sold continuously for many years. It yields an abundant supply of delicious 

 greens and should be in every garden. It is the one vegetable that is always ready for use. Price, 5c. pkt, 

 15c. oz., 45c. \i lb., $1.50 lb. 



Lucullus 



CRUMPLED 

 LEAVED 



Swiss Chard Beet 



MAMMOTrTBUSH SUMMER 



Crookneck Squash 



836. A highly improved type of the popular 

 Yellow Summer Crookneck. It is just as early, 

 and the fruits are much larger, measuring 20 to 

 24 inches in length, are solid, heavy and freely 

 produced on healthy, vigorous plants of com- 

 pact bush habit; fruits heavily warted;' surface 

 color, deep golden; flesh 

 yellow and of superior 

 quality. (See engraving.) 



Price, 10c. okt., 25c. 

 oz., 75c. H lb., $2.50 lb. 



Mammoth Bush 



Summer 

 Crookneck Squash 



234. This is quite distinct from the old and well-known variety. The leaf stems are rounder, very thick 

 and fleshy. The whole plant is taller and the leaves, instead of being smooth, are deeply and closely crumpled, 1 

 similar to a Savoy Cabbage. _ It is very tasty and palatable and preferred by many above Spinach. 



This variety is much sought after and highly esteemed by those who prefer the rib of the leaf, as it is more 

 Strongly developed than in the old variety. (See engraving.) Price, 10 c. pkt., 20c. oz., 60c. 3i lb., $2.00 lb. 



Mammoth Sandwich Island Salsify 



OR OYSTER PLANT 



7807 Salsify is one of the best of our root vegetables, and is rapidly increasing in popularity. It is grown . 

 in the same way as the Parsnip, and if grown in well pre- ' 

 pared soil, will produce large, smooth roots. Failing 

 this, they are liable to fork. Cooked in any form, 

 Salsify is wholesome, appetizing and nutritious. Its 

 peculiar oyster-like flavor is most apparent when sliced 

 and fried, it may also be served and eaten as Asparagus. 

 It is one of the best remedies for various forms of in- 

 digestion. Most of its medicinal value is contained in 

 the milk which exudes from the skin; the surface should 

 therefore be broken as little as possible. This is best 

 avoided by boiling whole, and peeling after cooking. 

 (See engraving.) Price, 10c. pkt, 30c. oz., 85c. }i lb., 

 $3.00 lb. 



HENDERSON'S LONG ISLAND 



White Bush Squash 



834. The white scalloped "Patty Pan" or ''Cymling" 

 has for years been a favorite summer Squash, on account 

 of its earliness, etc., but this new sort is a vast improve- 

 ment; it is just as early, more prolific, and the Squashes 

 are much deeper, and have less prominent scallops, conse- 

 quently are easier prepared, contain less waste and almost 

 twice the amount of flesh, which is also of finer quality. 

 The plants are of the true bush habit. (See engraving.) 

 Price, 10c. pkt., 25c. oz., 75c. M lb., $2.50 lb. 



For other varieties 



of Squash, see 



page 74. 



Please Order Vegetable Seeds by, the Numbers, prefixed to each variety/' It saws your time in writing the order, 



4 _ and ours in rilling it. 



