C. C. MORSE & CO.— SEEDS— SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. 
SAGE 
A hardy perennial shrub, with whitish-green, oval and very much wrinkled 
leaves, which have a pleasant smell and which are used for seasoning. 
It is easily grown and the seed can be sown almost any time. Its 
fragrant, purplish flowers are especially attractive to bees, and the 
finest white honey has its source in wild sage blossoms. Pkt. 5c; oz. 
25c; y 4 lb. 60c; lb. $1.75. Other herbs are on page 43. 
SALSIFY, OR VEGETABLE 
OYSTER 
The salsify root, which grows about 12 inches long and one inch in diameter, is be- 
coming a very popular vegetable. When cooked it has a distinct flavor of the oyster, 
and may be served in a great variety of ways. A loose, light soil, especially sandy 
loam, is desirable for a long, smooth root. In stiff soils the roots are usually uneven 
and hard to dig. Use one ounce for 100 feet of row, and thin to two inches to 
prevent crowding. Plant in 12-inch to 15-inch rows. 
MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND. The improved, large-rooted variety, 
growing about 12 inches long and being from one to two inches thick. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; y 4 lb. 75c; lb. $2.00. 
SORREL 
The large leaves when cooked like spinach make a very palatable vegetable. 
California it grows luxuriantly, spreads rapidly from the root, and becomes an obnox: 
weed unless given attention. A confined location in the garden is therefore 
recommended. 
Large Leaved French. The variety having the largest leaves and therefore 
the most desirable Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; y 4 lb. 40c; lb. $1.25. 
SPINACH 
_ An easily grown plant, the seed of which may be planted in the fall to secure good 
spinach early in the spring or even throughout the winter. The better and richer the 
soil, the larger and more tender the leaves will be. As a field crop for the market 
garden use eight pounds of seed per acre. For the home garden use one ounce for 
100 feet of row. 
BLOOMSDALE SAVOY 
Salsify — Mammoth Sandwich 1 
SPINACH 
Long Standing-. A deep green vari- 
ety, with rather elongated 
smooth leaves. Seed round. 
Stands a long time without 
running to seed even in hot 
weather. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 14 
lb. 20c; lb. 40c; not postpaid, 
10 lbs. $2.50. 
Victoria. A long-standing variety 
with round, slightly savoyed 
leaves. Deep green and hardy. 
Forms good edible leaves 
early, and continues to pro- 
duce leaves for a long period. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; y 4 lb. 20c; lb. 
60c. 
New Zealand. A plant with thick, 
fleshy texture and soft crys- 
talline leaves. Is not like the 
ordinary spinach in appear- 
ance, but it is used in the 
same wav. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; y 4 
lb. 30c; lb. $1.00. 
PRIPin V The variety com- 
1 ivlv^JVL. 1 m only used for 
market in California. Is very 
hardy and easily grown; bear's 
large, smooth leaves, which 
are shaped like an arrow 
point. Color bright green. 
Seed irregular, with three or 
four sharp points. A fine win- 
ter and spring variety. Pkt. 
5c; oz. 10c; y lb. 15c; lb. 30c; 
not postpaid, 10 lbs. $2.50. 
Bound, Thick Leaved. A large- 
leaved bright green variety. 
Leaves rather smooth and 
rounded at the top. A good 
variety for late spring and 
summer. Seed round. Pkt. 
5c; oz. 10c; y 4 lb. 20c; lb. 40c. 
The variety most generally used in 
the East and especially throughout 
the South for shipping. Leaves large, round and thick, very much 
savoyed and rich deep green. One of the earliest varieties. Seed round. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; y 4 lb. 15c; lb. 35c; not postpaid, 10 lbs. $2.50. 
An embargo has just been 
placed upon the. export of Spinach 
from European countries. Conse- 
quently we have been obliged to 
advance our prices to 60c per lb. 
for all varieties except New Zea- 
land which is as per catalogue. 
Ounce and m - prices remain 
unchanged. 
Bloomsdale Savoy Leaved Spinach 
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