44 CONDON BROS., SEEDSMEN, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS 
Salsify, Spinach and Swiss Chard ^uEe^b^ qtTu; 
BLOOMSDALE SAVOY 
SPINACH 
Culture. — For early spring use, sow seed 
in August in very fertile soil rich in 
Inimus. Upon approach of cold 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 variets' oomes quickly 
to maturit.v and remains in condition 
for use mucli longer than other sorts. 
The leaves are smooth ami vcr.v darl<. 
rich green. , In, our estimation, the hest 
for tlie private garden, as it is one of 
the most popular and profitable witli 
market pardencr.s. Packet, 3 cents; 
ounce, 6 cents; '4 pound, 12 cents; 
pound, 20 cents; pound. 35 cents. 
ROUND THICK LEAVED 
A rapid gi'ovving variety, forming 
clusters of large, very thick, slightlv 
wrinkled leaves. A favorite with 
market gardeners. Packet, 2 cents; 
ounce, 4 cents; "4 pound, 10 cents; V^ 
pound, 18 cents; pound, 30 cents. 
NEW ZEALAND 
The stems and leaves are soft, thick, 
fieshy 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; !4 
pound, 30 cents; 14 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; j4 
pound, 12 cents; 14 pound, 20 cents; 
pound, 35 cents. 
LONG STANDING 
PRICKLY 
A little later than the leafv sorts, 
but yields a large yuanllty of thick and 
finely colored leaves. It remains in 
condition fit for use for a long time 
Seed is prickly. Packet, 3 cents; ounce 
5 cents, 14 pound, 11 cents; poundj 
18 cents; pound, 30 cents. 
You may pay 
bigger prices for 
seed this year 
than we ask, but 
>'nu can't buy 
better ^seed at 
an>' price. We 
li\ e in the coun- 
tr,\-. farming our 
own farms and 
can sa\'c you 
the middleman's 
profit. If you 
use large quan- 
tities of seeds, 
send us an ac- 
tual list of your 
"svants and we 
will quote you at 
once our very 
lowest wholesale 
prices that will 
save you money. 
Write today. 
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 
niches in the row. Cover seed about 1 
inch. Use 1 ounce to 75 feet of row; 8 
to 10 pounds per acre. Sow 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 jiortions of the leaf may be 
used like spinach. The seed should be 
sown iu spring, in drills a foot apart. 
Tins 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; !4 pound, 20 cents; y^ 
pound, 35 cents; pound, 60 cents. . 
GREEN LEAVED. Packet, 4 cents: 
ounce, 7 cents; "4 pound. 20 cents; }4 
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; 14 pound, 10 cents; y, pound, 18 
c^nts; 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; y^ pound, '25 
cents; 14 pound, 40 cents; pound, 75 
cents, 
SANDWICH ISLAND 
Grows uniformly extra large, fully 
double the si/.e and weight of the roots 
of tlie old variety. Of very superior 
quality and delicate flavor. Packet, 5 
cents; ounce, 10 cents; y^ pound, 30 
cents; ^ pound, 55 cents; pound, $1.00. 
SORREL 
The improved varieties of Sorrel, 
when well grpwn and well cooked like 
spinacli, make a palatable dish. Sow 
In drills early in spring and tlrin the 
seedlings to 6 or 8 inches apart in the 
row. One may commence cutting in 
about' two montlis and the plants will 
continue in fiill bearing from three to 
four years. 
LARGE LEAVED FREN(CH. The 
best garden variety,' having large pale 
green leaves of fine cruaiilv. Packet, 
4 cents; ounce, 10 cents; % pound, 30 
cents; y, pound, 55 cents: pound, $1.00. 
