56 CONDON BROS., SEEDSMEN, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS 
Salsify, Spinach and Swiss Chard f:^^^'^^::^,; 
BLOOMSDALE SAVOY 
SPINACH 
' Culture. — For early spring use, sow seed 
in August in very fertile soil rich in 
humus. Upon approach of coid weather, 
cover the plants with 3 inches of straw. 
In the spring, when dry, remove the litter 
and the plants will be ready for use in a 
short time. Sow the seed 1 inch deep in 
rows a foot apart. For a succession, sow 
apartagain early in the spring, and every 
two weeks thereafter. Keep surface soil 
cultivated lightly. 
One ounce will sow 100 feet of row; 12 
to 15 pounds of seed required for an acre. 
LONG STANDING 
This excellent variety comes quickly 
to maturity and remains in condition 
for use much longer tlian 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 pardeners. Packet, 3 cents; 
ounce, 6 cents; pound, 12 cents; ^ 
pound, 20 cents; pound. 35 cents. 
ROUND THICK LEAVED 
A rapid growing variety, forming 
clusters of large, very thick, slightly 
wrinkled leaves. A favorite witli 
market gardeners. Packet, 2 cents; 
ounce, 4 cents; "4 pound, 10 cents; % 
pound, 18 cents; pound, 30 cents. 
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 strong 
growth during the summer. Large 
packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; 
pound, 30 cents; '^ pound, 55 cents; 
pound, $1.00. 
BLOOMSDALE, OR SAVOY 
LEAVED 
This is the earliest variety. Plant 
is of upright growth, with narrow, 
pointed, crinkled leaves. Is very hardy. 
Packet, 4 cents; ounce, 6 cents; % 
pound, 12 cents; 14 pound, 20 cents; 
pound, 35 cents. 
' LONG STANDING 
PRICKLY 
A little later than the leafy sorts, 
but yields a large quantity of thick and 
finely colored leaves. It remains in 
condition fit for use for a long time. 
Seed is prickl.v. Packet, 3 cents; ounce, 
5 cents, pound, 11 cents; 14 pound, 
18 cents; pound, 30 cents. 
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SALSIFY 
Or Vegetable Oyster 
Culture. — Also known as Oyster Plant, 
or Vegetable Oyster. Treat about the 
same as carrot, except that salsify is 
hardier, and may be left in the ground 
all winter. Sow in drills a convenient 
distance, 1 to 2 feet apart, and thin to 4 
inches in the row. Cover sued about 1 
inch. Use 1 ounce to 75 feet of row; 8 
to 10 pounds- 'p'»p acre. ■ Sdw» in April or 
May; . _ ; 
SWISS CHARD 
SWISS CHARD 
This is grown for its leaves only. 
The middle of the leaves or mid-rib 
is cooked and served like asparagus. 
The other portions of the leaf may be 
used like spinach. The seed should be 
sown in spring, in drills a foot apart. 
This does not make a large root, but is 
a delicious summer vegetable- when cut 
young and used for "greens." See cut. 
SILVER RIBBED. Packet, 4 cents; 
ounce. 7 cents; ^ pound, 20 cents; % 
pound, 35 cents; pound, 60 cents. 
GREEN LEAVED. Packet, 4 cents; 
ounce, 7 cents; 1/4 pound, 20 cents; 'A 
pound, 35 cents; pound, 60 cents. 
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, 2 cents; ounce, 4 
cents; % pound, 10 cents; % pound, 18 
cents; pound, 30 cents. 
SALSIFY 
LONG WHITE FRENCH 
The ■ variety most commonly culti- 
vated and considered the best in flavor. 
The roots are long, white, smooth, and 
when properly cooked form a good sub- 
stitute for oysters, which they resem- 
ble very much In taste. Packet, 4 
cents; ounce, 8 cents; ^ pound, 25 
cents; 14 pound, 40 cents; pound, 75 
cents. 
SANDWICH ISLAND 
Grows uniformly extra large, fully 
double the size and weight of the roots 
of the old variety. Of very superior 
quality and delicate flavor. Packet, 5 
cents; ounce, 10 cents; ^ pound, 30 
cents; H pound, 55 cents; pound, $1.00. 
SORREL 
The improved varieties of Sorrel, 
when well grown and well cooked like 
spinach, make a p.alatable dish. Sow 
in drills early in spring and thin the 
seedlings to 6 or 8 inches apart in the 
row. One may commence cutting in 
about two months and the plants will 
continue in full bearing from three to 
four years. 
LARGE LEAVED FRENCH. The 
best garden variety, having large, pale 
green leaves of fine quality. Packet, 
4 cents; ounce, 10 cents; Yn pound, 30 
cents; pound, ^55 cents; pound, $1.00. 
