DE JONG FLORAL AND SEED CO., PELLA, IOWA 



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SPINACH 



Ger. Spinat. Fr. Epinard. 



This is an important market gardener's crop of 

 easy culture. It must be grown in deep, rich 

 soil. For summer use sow early in the spring, 

 in drills one foot apart, covering seed one inch 

 deep. Sow at intervals of two weeks through the 

 season. For very early spring use, sow in Sep- 

 tember and protect by covering with straw. 



LONG STANDING. This is decidedly the best 

 variety for spring sowing, having all the good 

 qualities of the other sorts; besides remaining 

 a long time before running to seed; valuable for 

 market gardeners. Per pkt. 5 cts.. oz. 10 cts.. 

 hi lb., 20 cts., lb. 60 cts. 



NEW VICTORIA. The foliage is heavy, the 

 broad, dark green leaves being of the true Sa- 

 voy appearance and of the finest quality, but 

 the most remarkable feature that will make it 

 of special value, that it is in prime condition 

 from two to three weeks after all other varie- 

 ties of Spinach have run to seed. Per pkt. 5 

 cts., oz. 10 cts., hi lb. 20 cts., lb. 60 cts. 



KING OF DENMARK. A new Spinach and a 

 valuable introduction. It is ready for use as 

 early as any other variety and remains in good 

 condition two weeks after other varieties have 

 gone to seed. The leaves are thick and some- 

 what crumpled and dark green in color. This 

 variety will become a favorite with both the 

 home and market gardener. 



Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., hi lb. 20 cts., lb. 

 75 cts. 



NEW ZEALANDN ( Tetragon ia expansa.) Un- 

 like true spinach in type and in that it thrives 

 during hot weather and in any soil rich or poor. 

 The tender shoots are of good quality and may 

 be cut throughout the summer. The plant 

 becomes very large and spreading. The leaves 

 are comparatively small, broad and pointed. 

 Plant three or four seeds in hills two feet 

 apart each way. Germination of the seed can 

 be hastened by soaking in warm water twenty- 

 four hours. Postpaid, pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts. hi 

 lb. 30 cts. 



SWISS CHARD OR SPINACH BEET 



Pkt. 5 cts., oz 10 cts. 



OKRA OR GUMBO 



This vegetable is becoming extensively grown. 

 The long young pods of this plant are used in 

 soups, stews, etc., to which they impart a rich 

 Savor and are considered nutritious. Sow the 

 seeds thickly in rich ground about the middle of 

 May, or when the ground has become warm, in 

 drills three feet apart and one inch deep; thin 

 out to ten inches apart in the drills. Hoe often 

 and earth up a little to support the stems. The 

 i ery young pods can be gathered and dried for 

 winter use. 



WHITE VELVET. This variety is a great im- 

 provement on the old Okra. Has long, slender 

 pods, early and very productive. Per pkt. 4 

 cts., oz. 8 cts., hi lb. 25 cts. 



Rhubarb or Pie Plant 



Ger. Rhubarber. Fr. Rhubarde. 

 One ounce will produce about 800 plants. 



Sow in drills one foot apart early in spring. 

 In the fall or next spring transplant to three 

 feet apart both ways. Do not pluck the stalks 

 until the third year, and do not let the plant ex- 

 haust itself by running into seed. The soil cau 

 not be too rich, and mulching with manure each 

 fall is very beneficial. Stalks are used for pies, 

 tarts, etc. 



LINNAEUS. Large, tender, and excellent flavor. 



Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., hi lb. 50 cts. 

 RHUBARB ROOTS. Plant in spring in rich soil 



three feet apart. Each 20 cts., 3 for 50 cts. 



Salsify or Oyster Plant 



Ger. Bocksbart. Fr. SalsiBs. 

 One ounce will sow 50 feet of drill. 



A delicious vegetable. Cut into small pieces it 

 makes a fine soup, like that from oysters. It is 

 also parboiled, grated fine, made into small 

 balls, dipped in butter and fried; also cooked as 

 parsnips. Culture and treatment same as for 

 parsnips. 



MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND. An improved 



type of this excellent vegetable. It produces 

 roots of nearly double the size and weight of 

 the old variety, and of equally good quality. 

 It is very tender and delicious, and resembles 

 a good sized parsnip. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 

 cts., hi lb. 65 cts., lb. $2.50. 



RADISHES 



One ounce will sow 100 feet of drill. 



EARLY DEEP SCARLET TURNIP; or ROUND 

 DARK RED. Of very deep red skin, beautiful 

 shape and extra early. The verv best strain 

 of Early Scarlet Turnip Radish in cultivation. 

 Its handsome appearance and extra fine quality 

 commands a quick sale on the market. It is 

 always firm and crisp. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 

 cts., hi lb. 30 cts., lb. $1.00. 



EARLY WHITE TURNIP. Like the Scarlet Tur- 

 nip, but in color pure white; flesh white and 

 semi-transparent; very crisp and tender. It is 

 a few days later, and will bear the heat longer 

 without becoming spongy. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 

 10 cts., hi lb. 30 cts., lb. $1.00. 

 COOPER'S SPARKLER WHITE TIP. 



A new variety of an entirely distinct type. In 

 shape it is globular; the top is very short, thus 

 making it adaptable for forcing, although equally 

 as good for outside planting. The color is a rosy 

 carmine, with a fine white tip. Its rapid growth 

 makes a fine crisp radish, as early as the scarlet 

 turnip. The Sparkler will keep long in good con- 

 dition, and can be grown the year round if suc- 

 cessive sowings are made. 



Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., hi lb. 35 cts., lb. 

 $1.00 



EARLY FRENCH BREAKFAST. A medium sized 

 Radish, olive-shaped, small top, of quick 

 growth ; very crisp and tender, of a beautiful 

 scarlet color, tipped with white. A splendid 

 variety for the table, for its excellent qualities 

 and beautiful color. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts.. 

 hi lb. 30 cts., lb. $1.00. 



