HOME-GROWN FIELD AND GARDEN SEEDS 
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SPINACH, continued 
ground cannot be too rich; the stronger the ground 
the more delicate and succulent will be the produc- 
tion. 
Improved Thick-leaved. Produces dark green, ! 
crumpled leaves; large shape, tender and fit to 
cook a long time before going to seed; of fine sub- 
stance and flavor. Oz. ioc., Klb. 20c., lb. 30 cts. 
Bloomsdale Savoy-leaved. A heavy cropper 
of fine quality and very hardy; succulent leaves, ; 
crimped and curled like a Savoy cabbage; hardy 
and productive. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., lb. 30 cts. 
New Zealand. New and distinct; grows well 
during hot weather. Oz. 15 cts., Xlb. 30 cts., 
lb. $1. 
SALSIFY, or OYSTER 
PLANT 
Culture — The demand for Salsify is increasing 
from year to year, as its delicious qualities arc be- 
coming known. It is used stewed, boiled or fried, 
and sometimes as a salad sliced raw in vinegar with 
salt and pepper. When cooked it has an oyster 
flavor, and is commonly called “Vegetable Oyster.” 
The directions for growing and keeping are the 
same as for parsnip. 
Improved Long White. Roots of medium size, 
white and smooth. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., Xlb. 
40 cts. 
SQUASH 
One ounce will plant 50 hills; i ounce of Marrow sorts, 25 hills 
Culture — The plants are very tender and sensi- 
tive to cold, and planting must be delayed until 
settled warm weather. The general principles of 
culture are the same as previously given for cucum- 
bers and melons, but the plants are less particular 
about the soil. The smaller varieties should be 
planted 4 feet apart each way, and the winter sorls 
8 feet; three plants are sufficient for a hill. Care 
should be taken not to break the stems from a 
Squash intended for winter use, as the slightest 
injury will increase the liability to decay. 
Improved Hubbard. The well-known and stand- 
ard rich variety. Our strain is an excellent one; : 
the growth favorable in all markets; very popular 
in the East. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., Xlb. 30 cts., 
lb. $1. 
Boston Marrow. A fine, full variety; oval; 
bright orange; flesh yellow ar.d firm; best for pies, 
Improved Hubbard Squash 
Improved Long White Salsify 
and also for canning. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., X lb- 
20 cts., lb. 55 cts. 
Fordhook. Skin bright yellow; flesh straw-color, 
very dry and sweet ; one of the handsomest and best- 
keeping winter varieties. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 
Xlb. 20 cts., lb. 60 cts. 
Bay State. Is a hardy, green-shelled variety; 
good for fall and winter use. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 
Xlb. 20 cts. 
Golden Summer Crookneck. The standard 
summer variety; small crookneck; skin fine yellow; 
very large and quick producer. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts. 
X lb. 20 cts., lb. 60 cts. 
Essex Hybrid. A standard winter sort; flesh a 
trifle darker than the Hubbard; an excellent keeper. 
Pkt. 3 cts., oz. To cts., Xlb. 20 cts., lb. 60 cts. 
New Warted Hubbard. A superior strain of 
Hubbard Squash, and entirely covered with warty 
excrescences; rich, dark green color, and of very 
best quality. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., X>b 25 cts., 
lb. 75 cts. 
Dunlap’s Prolific Marrow. A brilliant orange- 
red color; one of the earliest, and a fine fall variety; 
a good keeper and excellent quality; fine for pies and 
eanners’ use. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. id cts., X lb. 20 cts., 
lb. 60 cts. 
American Turban. Orange-yellow flesh of good 
flavor; for fall and winter use. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 
to cts., Xlb. 20 cts., lb. 60 cts. 
MAMMOTH SUNFLOWER 
SEED 
An excellent and cheap food for fowls; farmers 
should plant this for feeding chickens. It is largely 
productive of seed, as the heads grow to a large 
size, sometimes measuring as much as 18 inches in 
diameter, and are full of seed. Pkt. 5 cts., lb. 10 cts. 
TOBACCO 
Connecticut Seed-Leaf. Best adapted to the 
climate of the Northern and Middle States. Pkt. 
5 cts., oz. 25 cts., lb. $ 2 . 
