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56 EVERYTHING FOR THE GARDEN -Vegetable Seeds 
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= 2 = rr : fi 7 Swiss Chard Beet 
THE CUT AND COME AGAIN VEGETABLE 
The term ‘ Chard” is applied to the edible mid-rib of the leaf of certain 
M)plants, hence Swiss Chard is a Beet with the heavily ritbed leaves devel- 
oped 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 be- 
#|\coming popular in America. It is cooked and eaten the same as Spinach, 
fi] and may be picked continuously from June until frost, because as the leaves 
‘\are cut off other shoots are rapidly put forth. 
| This is the variety we have sold continuously for-many years. It yields 
‘lan abundant supply of delicious greens and should be in every garden. It 
J\is the one vegetable that is always ready for use. Price, 5c. pkt., 20c. 0z., 
t|60c. 14 Ib., $2.00 Ib.°* ‘ 
Lucullus swiss Chara Beet 
This is quite distinct from the old and well-known variety. The leaf 
i|stems are rounder, very thick and fleshy. The whole plant is taller and 
Hithe leaves, instead of being smooth, are deeply and closely crumpled, 
‘| similar to a Savoy Cabbage. 
| This variety will probably be highly esteemed by those who prefer the 
rib of the leaf, as it is more strongly developed than in the old variety. 
i] Price, 10c. pkt., 25c. oz., 75c. 34 lb., $2.50 lb. 
“The varieties of Swiss Chard I planted were grand last year. I never saw any so 
nice before.” 
Mrs. JOHN BONIT, 
Gunnison, Colo. 
MAMMOTH BUSH SUMMER ELANO-SALSiFy~ 
Crookneck Squash eee 
A highly improved type of the popular A RRS 
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 compact bush habit; fruits heavily warted; 
surface color, deep golden; flesh yellow and of 
superior quality. (See engraving.) 
Price, toc. pkt., 25c. 
0z., T5c. 14 Ib., 
$2.50 Ib. 
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Dwicristann SA LSLF 'Y oysrer’ 
SANDWICH ISLAND OYSTER PLANT 
= 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 prepared 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 indigestion. Most of its medic- 
inal 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, toc. pkt., 2c. 0z., 75c. 14 lb., $2.50 Ib. 
HENDERSON'S LONG ISLAND 
White Bush Squash 
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. 
consequently 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.) 
7 Price, toc. pkt., 25c. 0z., 7&c. 1% Ib., $2.50 Ib. 
“We raised sixty-two Squash from seven hills and they were in the poorest part of the garden.”’ 
ee MAMMOTH BUSH ; ; Mrs. W. F. DENT, Elmira, N. ¥. 
SUMMER CROOKNECK 
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