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H. G. Hastings Co., Seedsmen, Atlanta, Georgia. 
HASTINGS’ SPINACH SEED 
grrown in Europe where conditions are far more favorable for seed pro- 
duction of this vegetable. The governments of the producing countries 
two years ago forbid the exportation of spinach seed and we, in common 
with other American seedsmen, have had our supply of spinach seed 
from Europe cut off. 
Attempts to produce spinach seed in America have met with indifferent 
success so far as quantity was concerned. Some varieties we have had 
to drop from our list entirely, the others can only be offered in limited 
quantity. We regret this but it cannot be helped. 
can find no better vegetable to furnish an early supply of 
%i^MILUrc “greens” than Spinach. As “greens” its quality is unsur- 
passed, and were it more generally known in the Southern States almost 
every one would plant it. Our specially grown spinach is far superior to 
the spinach seed commonly sold. Its germination is stronger and better, 
the growth larger, more vigorous, and hardier. Spinach requires rich soil, 
the richer the better, and can be sown during January, February, and 
March, while the ground is not frozen. It germinates freely in cold weather 
and is a rapid grower. Sow one ounce to 100 feet of row. 
Hastings' Aragon Spinach FinJ m«ket^si‘e.'’F.‘v! 
/Nn I \ ^ large, thick, green leaf, well crumpled or savoyed, and 
•# I I y stands a long time before running to seed. The hardiest of 
all varieties, standing an ordinary cold winter without damage in this lati- 
tude. At the same time it is one of the best heat-resisting sorts for late 
spring use. This variety has been thoroughly tested and pleases all market 
gardeners who use it. Packet, 10c; ounce, 15c; % pound, 50c; postpaid. 
RlAAmerlalA ^11 a ^ valuable variety which is extensively 
DlOOmaUcllt? ^nOi^rlAy grown, producing large crops of thick- 
leaved spinach. Packet, 10c; ounce, 15e; % pound, 50 cents; postpaid. 
Hastings’ Aragon Spinach 
Maw ^Aalsinrl /IJa summer variety growing luxuriantly in hottest weather. Cut and it comes 
I'lCTY ^CcaiallU ^piliavil again, a few plants furnishing the finest flavored “greens” all summer for an average 
size family. Plant in March or April where plants are to stand. New Zealand Spinach should be in every Southern garden as an all 
summer vegetable. Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 15 cents; ^ pound, 50 cents. 
^aleifi# delicious vegetables 
wCgClCilJIC wyslCr and easily grown. Should be allowed 
to grow until frost before using and is improved by remaining in ground during 
freezing weather, being used as needed during winter. 
CUETUKE — Sow seed in early spring in shallow drills 18 inches apart. Prepare 
good soil deeply, as Salsify is a deep rooter. Cultivate frequently and let it grow all 
summer. Sow one ounce of seed to 100 feet of drill. 
Mammoth Sandwich Island (No. 404) t'h i 
large size, being twice the size of the Long White. In quality it is much superior to 
the other sorts. Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 25 cents; % pound, 15 cents; postapid. 
Hastings’ New Zealand Spinach 
The Mammoth W’hite Sandwich Island Salsify or Vegetable Oyster 
SWEET. POT AND MEDICINAL HERB SEED 
Anise (No. 980) — Aromatic seeds used as a condiment. Leaves fljnely 
fringed and are used in garnishing. Packet, 5 cents. 
Balm (No. 981) — Leaves fragrant like Lemon Verbena. Add fine fla- 
vor to summer drinks. Useful for tea in fevers. Packet, 5 cents. 
Basil, Sweet (No. 982) — Aromatic leaves used for seasoning soups, 
stews and sauces. Packet, 5 cents. 
Borage (No. 983) — Excellent bee food and honey plant; leaves used 
for flavoring cordials. Grows freely on all soils and the sky bliie 
flowers are an addition to any flower garden. Packet, 5 cents. 
Caraway (No. 984) — Produces aromatic seeds used for flavoring 
bread, cakes, etc. Packet, 5 cents ; ounce, 10 cents. 
Catnip or Catmint (No. 985)— Leaves used both dry and green for 
seasoning. Packet, 10 cents. 
Coriander (No. 986) — Seeds used for flavoring cakes, candy and 
liquors. Packet, 5 cents. 
Dill (No. 987) — Seeds strongly aromatic, and have a pungent flavor. 
Used for flavoring pickles and as a condiment. Packet, 5 cents; 
ounce, 15 cents ; Vi pound, 50 cents. 
Horehound (No. 988) — Leaves are used for seasoning; also in mak- 
ing candy and cough medicine. Packet, 5 cents. 
Lavender (No. 989) — The common lavender; leaves used for season- 
ing. The dried flowers are highly esteemed for perfume. Pkt., 5c. 
Marjoram, Sweet (No. 990) — Tender shoots and leaves used for sea- 
soning during the summer months and can be dried for winter- 
use. Packet, 5 cents. 
Pennyroyal (No, 991) — Lo-w, creeping plant, ornamental for cover- 
ing ground in damp shady places. Has the flavor of pennyroyal 
to a marked degree. Furnishes the medicinal properties for men- 
thol pencils and headache cures. Packet, 10 cents. 
Sage (No. 994) — Most popular of garden herbs, extensively used in 
flavoring, the dried leaves being a staple market product. Packet, 
5 cents; ounce, 20 cents; 14 pound, 60 cents. 
Summer Savory (No. 995) — Leaves and tender flower stalks used for 
flavoring. Much like Thyme, but milder. Packet, 5 cents. 
Thyme (No. 996) — Leaves and tender shoots used for seasoning dur- 
ing summer and dried for winter. Delicious flavoring for sausage 
and meats. Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 35 cents. 
Wormwood (No. 997)— The dried leaves are used medicinally, also 
esteemed as a tonic for poultry. Packet, 5 cents. 
