WEEBER & DON. VEGETABLE SEEDS. 



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LOHa-eTANDIN(* SPINACH. 



SPINACH. 



German, SpinaL— French, Bpinard.—Spmish, Mpinaca. 



One ounce will sow 100 feet of drill. 



Spinach is more productive and of better quality if grown in rich 

 eoil. The main crop is sown in September for spring use, and although 

 extremely hardy, requires to be occasionally protected by alight covering 

 of hay during winter. For summer use sow from April to August, in 

 drills twelve inches apart, thinning out the plants to three inches. 

 BIiOOin[SDAL.E SAVOY-IiEAVED. A valuable variety with 

 ■wrinkled leaves, resembling the Savoy cabbage ; it is very hardy and 

 prolific. Per pkt.. 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; J4 lb., 20 cts.; lb., 40 cts. 



IiARGE THIOK-IiEAVED. One of the best market sorts. It 

 produces a large, thick leaf and stands a long time before running to 

 seed. Per pkt., 5 cts. ; oz.. 10 cts.; % lb., 15 cts.; lb., 35 cts. 



ROUNU-IiE AVEJO. One of the best for market or family gardens ; 

 good for fall or spring sowing. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; J4 lb., 

 35 cts.; lb., 35 cts. 



I«ARGE THICK-I^EAVED VIROFIjAIT. A fine selection 

 of the old lettuce-leaved Spinach ; for summer use it is excellent. 

 _'Per pkt., 5 cts,; oz., 10 cts.; J4 lb., 15 cts.; lb., 35 cts. 



VICTORIA. This new variety is distinguished for its exceedingly 

 dark, black-green color, and also for its very long-standing qualities, 

 being from two to three weeks later than the ordinary "Long-stand- 

 ing." The leaves are thick and spread out flat upon the ground. It 

 is excellent for spring sowing, but not sufficiently hardy to stand the 

 ■winter in this locality. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; J4ib., 20 cts.; 

 lb., 50 cts. 



liONG-ST ANDINCr. A distinct variety, standing from two to three 

 weeks longer than any of the other sorts without going to seed in 

 this climate. Per pkt., 5 cts., oz., 10 cts.; ^4 lb., 15 cts,; lb., 35cts. 



PRICKIiY. An exceedingly hardy and productive variety, adapted 

 for fall sowing. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts. ; }4 lb„ 15 cts.; lb., 35 cts. 



NEW ZEAIiAND, a very desirable and distinct variety. It should 

 b6 transplanted two by three feet. Per pkt., 5cts.;oz., lOcts.; J41b., 

 30cts.; lb., 11.00. 



SALSIFY,or 

 Oyster Plant. 



German, Hafer>mrsel.—¥Tench, Salsijls. 



—Spanish, Ostion Begetal. 

 One oance will sow 50 feet of 

 drill. 



A very delicate and nutritious escu- 

 lent, especially esteemed for its peculiar 

 oyster flavor. Sow the seed early in 

 spring, in drills twelve inches apart and 

 one inch deep, thinning out the young 

 plants to six inches. The roots will be 

 ready for use in October, when a supply 

 should be taken up and stored like car- 

 rots. Those remaining will suffer no in- 

 jury by being left ih the ground till 

 spring. 



MAMMOTH SANDWICH 



ISIiAND. Tender and delicious, 



very superior. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 



20 cts.; 54 lb., 40 cts.: lb., $1.50. 

 I.ONO WHITE FRENCH. Per 

 , pkt., 5 cts.; oz., lOcts.; M il>., 30 cts.; 



lb., $1.00. 



SEA-KALE. 



German, MeerlcoM.—Yvench, Chou. 

 — Spanish, Marm. 

 One ounce will produce 300 

 plants. 



Cultivated for its blanched shoots, 

 which are cooked as asparagus. A sup- 

 ply may be had all winter by planting 

 the roots closely in a warm cellar before 

 frost. Sow one inch deep, in drills two 



feet apart, thin out to six inches, and the mammoth salsif^t. 

 next spring plant in hills three feet apart. - 



SE A-K. AliE SEEI>. (For Plants, see Vegetable Plants). Per pkt^ 

 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; ^ lb., $1.00 ; lb., p.50. 



SORREL. 



lARGB THICK-LKAVED SPINACH. 



German, Sauerampfer. — French, Oseille.— Spanish, Acedera. 

 One onnce will sow 150 feet of drill. 



This plant is considered valuable for its acid properties; mixed with- 

 salads, it imparts an agreeable and refreshing flavor. Sovv in shallow 

 drills twelve inches apart, and thin out the young plants to six inches. 

 IiARGE-IiEAVED FRENCH. Per pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 15 cts.; 14. 



lb., 40 cts.; lb., 11.25. 



SCORZONERA, or 



Black Oyster 

 Plant. 



German, Schwarzwurzel.—'FTench, Scorzonera. — 

 Spanish, Escorzonera 



One ounce will sow 50 feet of drill. 



A verv wholesome and agreeable vegetable, culti- 

 vated like salsify, which it closely resembles. The roots- 

 should not be scraped, but simply washed, boiled tender, 

 then peeled and served like asparagus. 

 flCORZONEBA. SCORZONERA. Per pkt., 5 cts. ;oz, 20 cts.; 34 lb., 

 60 cts.; lb., $2.00. 



SWISS CHARD, OR SPINACH BEET. 



This Beet produces leaves only, excellent as greens. Cultivate- 

 sameas Spinach, sowing the seed early in spring, in drills 1% ft. apart. 

 Good cultivation will increase the delicacy and tenderness of the leaves. 

 SWISS CHARD. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; V^Va., 20 cts.; 

 lb., 50 cts. 



TOBACCO SEED. 



One ounce will produce plants for one acre. 

 CONNECTIC.tJT SEED I.EAF. Per pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30' 



cts.; Ji lb„ $1.00 ; lb., $3.50. 

 IMPORTED HAVANA. Per pkt., 10 cts. ; oz., 30 cts.; M lb.,. 

 11.00; lb., 13.50. 



