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summer, and tine large roots will be rapidly formed. It is an excellent variety for family 

 nse^as well as for the market. 



j/White California Mammoth. This is a winter variety of large size, but can be 

 sown here in early spring. It is the largest of all the Radishes, and grows from 8 to 12 

 inches long, 2 to 3 in diameter. 

 mMmmr . New and Earliest White Radish. Twenty days from planting to the table, the 

 earliest on record. Pure white, olive shaped; very little top, quality unexcelled. Very 

 mild and tender. Never gets woody Adapted as well for forcing or growing out of doors. 

 The finest all the year round radish. 



ROQTJETTE. 



ROQUETTE (French.) 



Sown froraJSeptember to March. It is used as a salad; resembles the Cress in taste. 



SALSIFY, or OYSTER PLANT. 



Salsifis (Fr.), Haferwurzel (Ger.), Ostra Vegetai, (Sp.) 



Sandwich Island Mammoth. 



A vegetable which ought to be more cultivated than it is. It is prepared in different 

 ways, and partakes of the fi-ivor of oysters. It should be sown in the fall of the year, not 

 later than November. The ground ought to be manured the spring previous, deeply 

 spaded and well pulverized- Sow in drills about ten inches apart, and thin out from three 

 to four inches in the rows. 



-/Sandwich Island Salsify. (Mammoth.) This is a sort that grows much quicker 

 than the old varieties. It attains a large size; can be called with right mammoth. It is 

 superior to the old kinds and has come into general cultivation. 



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Sandwich Island Mammoth Salsify. 



SPINACH. 



Epinard (Fr.) Spinat (Ger.) Espinago (Sp.) 



Extra Large Leaved Savoy. \ Broad Leaved Flanders. 



A great deal of this is raised for the New Orleans market. It is very popular. Sown 

 from September to the end or 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. t^J 



I Extra Large Leave Savoy. The ^Broad Leaved Flanders. This is the 

 leaves of this vaiiety are large, thick and a 



little curled. Very good for family use. 



standard variety, both for market and fami- 

 ly use, Leaves large, broad and succulent. 



is SORREL. 



OsEiiXE (Fr.), Sauerampfer (Ger.), Acedera (Sp.) 

 Planted in drills a foot apart, during the fall of the year, and thinned out from three 

 to four inches in the drills. Sorrel is used for various purposes in the kitchen. It is used 

 the same as Spinach; also in soup and as salad. 



SQUASH. 

 COURGE (Fr.), Kurbiss (Ger.). Calabaza Tontanera (Sp.) 

 ^Early Bush or Patty Pan. *The Hubbard. 



VLong Green or Summer Crook\Neck. Boston Marrow. 



Orange Marrow. */ 



Sow during March in hills from three to four feet apart, six to eight seeds. When well 

 up thin them out to three of the strongest plants. For a succession they can be planted as 

 late as June. Some who protect by boxes, plant as soon as the first of February, but it is 

 best to wait until the ground gets warm. When it is time to plant Corn it is also time to 

 plant Squash. 



Orange Marrow Sqnash. This is quite a distinct variety, very early, of running 

 habit, and of most delicate flavor and of an orange color. 



At the Last Flower Show we were awarded 23 First Prizes for best 

 Chrysanthemnms and Roses. 



