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MAMMOTH SANDWICH 
ISI^AND SAI.SIFY 
SALSIFY E VEGETABLE OYSTER 
MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND 
The Salsify Is one of the most delicious and nutritious of vegetables, and 
should be more generally cultivated for use in winter, when the supply of 
really good vegetables is so limited. It has a grassy top and a long, white, 
tapering root, nearly resembling a small parsnip. It closely assimilates to 
the taste and flavor of the oyster, when properly cooked, and is a good substi- 
tute for it; very wholesome and nutritious. The roots are either boiled and 
mashed or made into fritters, in wliich form they are delicious. The roots 
are perfectly hardy, and may remain out all winter, but should be dug early 
in the spring, as they deteriorate rapidly after growth commences. Store a 
quantity for winter use in a pit or cellar in damp earth or sand. This variety 
is large and strong growing with long, smooth, white, tapering roots, and is 
less liable to branch than the other sorts. It is invaluable for market sar- 
deners' use. Packet, 10c; ounce, 22c; >4 poimd, 75c; ^ pound, $1.35; pound, 
$2.50, postpaid. 
LONG WHITE FRENCH 
The roots are long, white, smooth and when properly cooked form a good 
substitute for oysters, which they resemble very much in taste. Packet, So; 
ounce, 15c; 14 pound, 45c; pound, 80c; pound, $1.50, postpaid. 
SPINACH 
C n 1 1 n r e — For early 
spring use, sow seed in 
August in very fertile 
soil rich in humus. Upon 
approach of cold weather 
cover the plants with 6 
inches of straw. In the 
spring, when dry, remove 
the litter and the plants 
will be ready for use in 
a short time. Sow tlie 
seed 1 inch deep in rows 
a foot apart. For a suc- 
cession, sow a part again 
early in the spring, and 
every two weeks there- 
after. Keep surface soil 
cultivated lightly. One 
ounce will sow 100 feet 
of row; 12 to 15 pounds 
of seed required for an 
acie. 
SWISS CHARD 
or Spinach Beet 
SIIiVEB BIBBED: 
Packet, 5c; ounce, 12c; 54 
pound, 32c; H pound, 
60c; pound, $1.10, post- 
paid. 
QBEEN I. E A V E D : 
Packet, 5c; o\mce, 12c; 14 
pound, 32c; >4 pound, 
60c; pound, $1.10, post- 
paid. 
BLOOMSDALE, OR SAVOY 
LEAVED 
This is the earliest variety. Plant 
is of upriqlit growth, with narrow, 
pointed, crinkled leaves. Is very liardy. 
Packet, 5c; ounce, 9c; >4 pound, 22c; 
1/2 pound, 40e; pound, 75c, postpaid. 
LONG STANDING 
PRICKLY 
A little later than the leafy sorts, 
but vields a large quantity ot thick 
and flnelv colored leaves. It remains 
in condition fit for use for a long- 
time. Seed is prickly. Packet, 4c; 
ounce, 8c; V4 pound, 20c; H pound, 
38c; pound, 70c, postpaid. 
PRICKLY WINTER 
A very hardy variety and will with- 
stand severe weather better than any 
other sort. It is used largely for fall 
sowing. Packet, 4c; ounce, 8c; V4 
pound, 20c; Vz pound, 38c; pound, 70c, 
postpaid. 
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BKOOMSDAIii: SAVOY SPINACH 
LONG STANDING 
This excellent variety comes quickly 
to maturit.v and remains in condition 
for use much longer than other sorts. 
The leaves are smooth and very dark, 
rich green. In our estimation, the best 
for the private garden, as it is one of 
the most popular and profitable with 
market gardeners. Packet, Sc; ounce, 
9c; 14 pound, 22o; 14 pound, 40c; 
pound, 75c, postpaid. 
ROUND THICK LEAVED 
A rapid growing variety, forming 
clusters of large, very thick, slightly 
wrinkled leaves. A favorite with 
market gardeners. Packet, 4c; ottnce, 
8c; 14 pound, 20c; Va pound, 38c; 
pound, 70c, postpaid. 
NEW ZEALAND 
The stems and leaves are soft, thick, 
fleshy and crystalline in appearance. 
When started early in the spring, the 
plants will resist heat and make 
stron.1,' growth during the summer. 
Packet, 5c; ounce, 15c; H pound, 45c; 
H pound, 80c; pound, $1,50, postpaid. 
