72 MICHELL’S VEGETABLE SEEDS 
SALSIFY (Oyster Plant) 
Salsifis (Fr.); Hafer Wurzel (Ger.); Salsefia (Ital.) 
One ounce of seed to 50 feet of drill; 10 lbs. per acre. 
Sow in early Spring, in drills fifteen inches apart and one to 
two inches deep; when about 4 inches high, thin to three inches 
apart. Soil should be deep and mellow in order that the root may 
grow straight down. Store same as carrots for Winter use, or they 
can be left in the ground until Spring. 
Mammoth Sandwich Island. Of enormous size, very tender and 
delicious. Pkt., 10c.; 25c. per oz.; 34 lb., 75c.; $2.75 per lb. 
SAVORY (Herb) 
Summer. Pkt., 10c.; 25c. per 34 oz.; oz., 40c. 
Winter. Pkt., 10c.; 35c. per 24 oz.; oz., 60c. 
SHALLOTS See page 65. 
SORREL 
Oseille (Fr.); Sauerampfer (Ger.); Acetosa (Ital.) 
Broad Leaved French. Relished principally by the French 
people, who use it as a spinach dressing, also as a salad; has an 
acid flavor. Sow seed in the Spring in good light soil in shallow 
drills 1 foot apart; thin out to 4 inches apart in the row. The 
seed stalks should be cut off when they appear. Pkt., 10c.; 
20c. per oz.; 34 lb., 65c.; $2.00 per lb. 
TESTIMONIAL 
Paris, France 
I wish to acknowledge your letter of March 21st and the 
package of seeds, etc., which came in due time and in good con¬ 
dition. Thank you for your prompt attention in filling my 
order. 
Lucie Holt Le Son 
Spinach, New Zealand 
SPINACH 
Epinard (Fr.); Spinat (Ger.); Spinaccio (Ital.) 
One ounce will sow a row about 75 feet long; 10 to 12 
pounds are required for an acre. 
Sow for Spring use, in drills one foot apart (covering the seed 
about one-half inch) as early as the ground can be worked and 
continue to sow every two weeks till May 15th. Spinach seed 
seldom germinates during June, July or August, so we do not 
recommend sowing again until September, which is the season 
to provide an early Winter and Spring crop. On the approach of 
cold weather cover with long manure, straw or other litter. 
Spinach can also be grown successfully under hotbed sash. 
Spinach, Bloomsdale Long Standing Savoy 
Bloomsdale Long Standing Savoy. The long standing char¬ 
acteristics of this variety make it valuable for Spring sowing; it 
will stand considerable heat before bolting to seed, the leaves 
are thick, crimped and fleshy. 10c. per oz.; 34 lb., 25c.; 65c. 
per lb.; 5 lbs., $3.00; $5.50 per 10 lbs. 
King of Denmark. A new and remarkable variety; stands a 
long while without running to seed; large yielder and of ex¬ 
cellent quality. The leaves are large, rounded, slightly blistered 
and deep green. 10c. per oz.; 34 lb., 25c.; 65c. per lb.; 5 lbs., 
$3.00; $5.50 per 10 lbs. 
Long Season. Large plants and leaves, which are strong, robust 
and crinkled; will resist a great deal of heat without shooting 
to seed. 10c. per oz.; 34 lb., 25c.; 60c. per lb.; 5 lbs. for $2.75; 
$5.00 per 10 lbs. 
Market Gardeners. This variety is the highest perfection of the 
Spinach family, a decided improvement on all other kinds. 
Leaves broad, heavy and of a dark green, glossy color, heavily 
blistered; will stand a week or ten days longer without shooting 
to seed than any variety we know of. 10c. per oz.; }4 lb., 25c.; 
65c. per lb.; 5 lbs., $3.00; $5.50 per 10 lbs. 
New Zealand. This variety endures heat and drought; excellent 
for Summer use; leaves small and thick. Heavy yielder, growing 
upright; one sowing can be picked from throughout the entire 
Summer. A very distinct variety. In order to get a successful 
germination of seed, it should be soaked in warm water for 
about 12 hours before sowing. Do not confuse this variety with 
other sorts, as the seed should be sown about May 15th. Pkt., 
10c.; 15c. per oz.; 34 lb., 35c.; $1.00 per lb. 
All seeds on this page mailed postpaid at prices quoted. 
See pages 180 and 181 for complete list of Insect Destroyers 
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