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If you have never grown Salsify by all means try it this year. 
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SALSIFY and SPINACH 
Two Delightful Vegetables 
SALSIFY OR VEGETABLE OYSTER 
Mammoth . Sandwich Island 
The Salsify is one of the most delirious and nutritious of vegetables 
ami should be more generally cultivated for use in winter, when th. 
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 ovster, when prop- 
erly cooked, and is a good substitute for it; verv wholesome and 
nutritious. The roots -are either boiled and mashed or made into frit- 
ters, in which 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 
marlcet gardeners' use. Parkrt. 8 rt«.; ounce. 20 pt«.i !•>.. 60 eta.; 
lb., «1,10( lb., *2.00, poNtpnld. 
5S9 Long White French 
The roots are long, white, smooth and when properly cooked form a 
good substitute for oysters, which they resemble verv much in taste 
l-upket, 5 ctd.j ouncr, 15 ct«.; lb., 45 ct«.; % II.., 80 ctn.: lb., »1.50, 
poNtpaid. 
SPINACH 
When properly ^ 
prepared, no 
vegetable makes 
better greens. 
S92 Bloomsdale 
or Savoy Leaved 
This is the earliest 
variety. Plant is of 
upright growth, with 
narrow, pointed, 
crinkled leaves. Is 
very hardy. Packet, 
5 ctx.t ounce, 10 ctii.i 
Vi Il>., 17 ct«.) % lb„ 
28 et».; lb, 50 ct«., 
postpaid. 
593 Prickly Winter 
A very hardy variety ana 
will withstand severe weather 
better than any other sort. It 
is used largely for fall sow- 
ing. Packet. 4 ctK.; ounce, 8 
ct«.) '4 lb., 16 ctd.j >^ lb., 2S 
cts.; lb., 40 eta,, pontpald. 
594 New Zealand 
The stems and leaves are 
soft, thick, fleshy and cry.stal- 
line In appearance. When 
started early In the spring, 
the plants will resist heat and 
make strong growth during 
the summer. Packet, S cfn.! 
ounce, 15 ct«.; 14 ll>., 45 ctd.i 
lb., 80 cts.j lb., post- 
paid. 
Swiss Chard 
or Spinach Beet 
(See Page 23) 
602 Bloomiidale Savoy 
595 Long Standing 
This excellent variety comes quickly 
to maturity and remains in condition 
for use much longer than other sorts. 
The leaves are smooth and verv 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, 5 ctm.: 
ounce, 8 ct«.! 14 lb.. IS ctn.! % lb., Sr, 
ct».; lb„ 40 ct«., poKtpaid. 
597 Round Thick Leaved 
A rapid growing variety, forming 
clusters of large, very thick, slighllv 
wrinkled leaves. A favorite with mar- 
ket gardeners. Packet, 4 cU.i oancr, 
» X' »••' 26 eta.i 
lb., 40 ct»., pOMtpald. 
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