CATALOGUE FOR THE SOUTH. 53 
VEGETABLE DELICACIES 
ROQUETTE OR ROCKET SALAD. 
A hardy annual, the leaves of which are long, smooth and glossy, and when young 
are used like mustard for salads. When in condition for use the plants are from 8 to 10 
inches high. Sow about 16 inches apart, in early Spring and for succession every few 
weeks thereafter. Will be ready for cutting in about six weeks from planting. Packet, 
10c.; oz., 40c.; 4% 1b., $1.00; 1b., $3.00, postpaid. 
SALSIFY OR OYSTER PLANT. 
CULTURBE.—A vegetable which ought to be more cultivated than it is. It is pre- 
pared in different ways, and partakes of the flavor of oysters. It should be sown in the 
Fall of the year, not later than November. The grounc ought to be manured the Spring 
previous, deeply spaded and well pulverized. Sow in drills, about 10 inches apart, and 
thin out to three or four inches in the rows. Matures in 110 to 125 days. One ounce to 
60 feet of drill; 8 pounds to the acre. 
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Sandwich Island Mammoth. 
SANDWICH ISLAND.—It attains a large size; can be called with right mammoth. 
Packet, 10c.; oz., 20c.; 4% Ihb., 60c.; 1b., $2.25, postpaid. 
SORREL. 
Sorrel is cultivated for its leaves, which 
possess a very fine flavor, boiled and served 
like Spinach. It also makes a good salad 
and also a delicious soup. Broad-leaved 
French. Plant in Spring. Packet, 10c.; oz., 
75.; 4% 1hb., $3.50, postpaid. 
For its vitamines, as well as for 
its iron, the modern physicians are 
urging the eating of Spinach, espe- 
cially by growing children. Even 
babies may be given tender Spinach, 
{ well cooked, as soon as they are able 
| | to eat solid food. 
SPINACH. 
CULTURE.—A great deal of this is raised for the local market, as well as for ship- 
ping. It is very popular. Sown from September to the end of March. If the Fall is dry 
and hot it is useless to sow it, as the seeds require moisture and cool nights to make 
them come up. The richer the ground the larger the leaves. Matures in 60 to 100 
days. One ounce to 150 feet of drill; 10 pounds to the acre. 
STECKLER’S FULLEBASKET.—Produces | Sa SS Oe 
its broad thick leaves early in the season. , 
Its giant leaves often measure 20 inches 
across, which when cooked are very tender | 
and of excellent flavor. Fullbasket is an | 
early maturing, as well as giant leaved 
spinach, becoming very popular. Packet, 
5e. and 10c.3; oz., 15c.; 44 lb., 25c.; lb., 75c., 
postpaid. 
EXTRA LARGE LEAVED SAVOY.—The 
leaves of this variety are large, thick and 
a little curled. Very good for family use 
and the market garden. Packet, 5c. and | 
10¢.; oz., 15¢.; 14 lb., 25c.; Ib., 60c., post- | 
pa. 
MONSTROUS VIROFLAY, OR THICK- — 
LEAVED.—A variety producing a remark- 
ably thick leaf, slightly crimped and grown 
extensively by the market gardener. Packet, 
5c. and 10c.; oz., 15¢c.; 4% lhb., 25c.; Ib., 60c., 
postpaid. 
BROAD LEAVED FLANDERBS.—tThis is 
the standard variety, both for market and 
family use.- Leaves large, broad:and suc- | 
culent. A fine shipping variety to North- | 
ern markets. Packet, 5c. and 10c.; oz., 15c.; | 
¥% Ib., 25c.; 1b., 6Oc., postpaid. 
Steckler’s Fullbasket. 
