SPINACH 
-Fr. EPINARD 
One ounce tor 100 feet of driU; 10 to 12 lbs. in drills for an acre. 
CULTURE— Spinach is an important market gardener's crop of easy culture. For spring summer 
use sowTn drSllTf,S;?apart and 1 fnch deep, as early as the ground -^^^^^^^^^^^^.^Zlr SiT^^^ 
a Mil-cession For winter and ear y spring use, sow in September m well-manured ground, cover wiV" z!'^''™ 
?he aonroach of ive?e cold weather The ground cannot be too rich. The stronger the ground the more 
^eHc^trand succSt wil° Se the leaves. New Zealand Spinach, which ^'=n"'«s more room as ,t makes 
a large and spreading plant, may be started from seed eariy m spnng to give greens durmg the heat of summer. 
Light applications of nitrate of soda have often a magic effect on Spinach. 
VICTORIA— Very heavy, broad, deep green, crumpled leaves: of fine, succulent quality; it stands in prime 
condition lonTafto other varietie? have bolted to seed, rendering it especially valuable for spring sowing 
and summer use. Lb. $1.75; M lb. 60c.i oz. ZOc; pkt. 10c. , , , 
LON G-STANDING-An exceUent compact variety ; thick, fleshy, dark green leaves: grows slowly but remains 
a long time fit to use before going to seed. Lb. $1.75; H lb. 60c.; oz. 20c.; pkt. 10c. 
VIROFLAY— Large, round, thick and fleshy leaves. Good for early sowing. Quite hardy. One of the best 
for fall sowing. Lb. $1.75; 'A lb. 60c.; oz. 20c.; pkt. 10c. 
BLOOMSDALE or SAVOY-LEAVED (NORFOLK)— The earliest of all varieties, and one of the best to 
plant S aummn tor e^^^^ use. The leaf of this sort is wrinkled in the same manner as the Savoy 
Cabbage. Lb. $1.75; )4 lb. 60c.; oz. 20c.; pkt. 10c. 
PRICKLY or FALL— A hardy variety, used for taU sowing for eariy spring crop. With very sUght protection 
it will withstand the severest weather. Lb. $1.75; H »>. 60c.; oz. 20c.: pkt. 10c. 
NEW ZEALAND This variety grows two or three feet in bush form. The leaves and stems are succulent 
and tender. The abundant fresh, tender foliage may be picked frequently during the summer. A new 
supply wm quickly develop. It succeeds in almost any soil. The seed should be soaked in warm water 
a few hours before planting. H lb. $1.20; oz. 40c.; pkt. 10c. 
SCORZONERA or black oyster plant 
: most nutritious veg 
delicious. H $1 
SORREL 
irge, I 
. 10c. 
SEA KALE 
The blanched leaf stalks are eaten boiled as Aspara- 
gus, having a fine, agreeable flavor. From seed they 
will be fit to cut the third year, continuing to bear for 
8 or 10 years. The roots may be forced in a warm 
cellar for a winter supply. 0>z. 60c. ; pkt, 10c. 
Analysis shows this root to he the most nutritious vegetable grown: although the skin is black the flesh 
is white, and properly cooked is most delicious. }4 lb. $1.75; oz. 60c.; pkt. 10c. _ — — 
BROAD-LEAVED FRENCH — The best of the Garden Sorrels: large, pale green leaves of mild, acid flavor, 
esteemed as salad, cooked as "greens, " etcJ^Oz. 25c.; pkt. 10c. 
MAMMOTH SANDWICH 
ISLAND SALSIFY 
SALSIFY o'" OYSTER PLANT-Pr. salsipis 
The salsify root, which grows about 12 inches long and one inch m diameter, is becoming ^ v^y PoP"'*/ 
vegetable. When cooked, it has a distinct flavor of the oyster, and may be served in a great ™"f J 
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 crowdmg. Plant 
in 12-inch to 1.5-inch rows. 
MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND— The improved, large-rooted variety, growing about 12 mches long and 
being from 1 to 2 inches thick. M lb. $1.75; oz. 60c.; pkt. 10c. 
LONG WHITE FRENCH— K lb. $1.75; oz. 60c.; pkt. 10c. 
TURNIP 
— Fr, NAVET 
One ounce will sow 150 feet 
of drill. 
TURNIP "PURPLE TOP WHITE GLOBE.' 
CULTURE— For early, sow seed of flat varieUes in open ground in spring, in drills one foot or more apart 
using seed sparingly. Thin to 3 or 4 inches apart. For succession sow every tf"™;^^'" ^''M"'\^- the wrn 
and winter sow in July and August. A good crop may often be grown by scattering seed thinly in the corn 
fields at last cultivation. 
EXTRA EARLY PURPLE-TOP MILAN— A white variety, purple^top and strap-leaf This and the wnitc 
Milan are the earUest of all Turnips; it remains in good condition a long time. 14 lb. $I.ZU, oz. wc, 
pkt. 10c. . J K , 
EXTRA EARLY WHITE MILAN— SimUar to above except it is pure ivory white in color, and about one 
week earlier. i4 lb. $1.20; oz. 40c.; pkt. 10c. , ■ i. t u 
PURPLE-TOP WHITE GLOBE (See cut)— Globular shape, handsome and of superior quality either tor the 
table or for stock Is a hiavf producer, eariy. and a good. keeper. The flesh is "h'tejind skin w^^^^^^^ 
with purple at portion which gfows above the ground. It is in best condition for table use when roots are 
Xout three inches in diameter. One of the best varieties, and very largely grown tor market. Lb. 
$2.50; K lb. 75c.; oz. 25c.; pkt. 10c. 
EARLY WHITE SNOWBALL— A perfectly globe-shaped, white-skinned Turnip of medium sue and excellent 
'^ flavor. For eariy sowing this is one of\he best, being crisp and tender and ^atm-ing -n |-K weeks from 
the time of sowing. A good keeper. Fine for family or market. Lb. $2.50; K lb. 75c., oz. iSc, pKt.luc. 
SUPERB WHITE MODEL— A white variety of beautiful shape, perfectly globular inform and very smooth. 
Remarkable for its form, eariiness and fine quality. Is of medium size and a splendid cropper. Lb. $3.00, 
14 lb. 90c.; oz. 30c.; pkt. 10c. . 
GOLDEN BALL or ORANGE JELLY— This is the most distinct yellow Turnip ever offered. " '^ of very 
fine texture, and the best, sweetest and most delicious of the yellow-fleshed varieties It is of medium 
size, with small tap-root, a rapid grower, matures early and keeps well. A superior table variety. Lb. 
$2.50; H lb. 7Sc.; oz. 25c.; pkt. 10c. 
YELLOW GLOBE (Amber Globe)— One of the best for a general crop It Produces a globe-shaped root 
with smooth skin and light-yellow flesh, which is firm and sweet. It grows to a large size, excellent for 
table use or feeding stock, and keeps well. Lb. $2.50; M lb. 7Sc.; oz. 2Sc.; pkt. 10c. 
EARLY WHITE FLAT DUTCH (Strap Leaf)— This is an early white-fleshed variety, of quick growth, mild 
flavor. Lb. $2.50; H lb. 75c.; oz. 25c.; pkt. 10c. 
RED or PURPLE-TOP STRAP-LEAVED— Flat, medium size. Pi"yH2''e'i.''°i'i'f J^Sc"*"' «lc 
most popular variety for eariy use, either for table or stock. Lb. $2.50; ^ lb. 75c.; oz. 25c., pkt. 10c. 
SWEET RUSSIAN SWEDE— Medium-sized white-fleshed variety of fine flavor, and solid. Lb. $2.50; 
14 lb. 75c.; oz. Z5c.; pkt. 10c. 
For other varieties, »ee pages 32 and 33 
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