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SALSIFY, or VEGETABLE OYSTER 
French, Salisfis. German, Jpaferftmrgel Spanish, Ostra Vegetal 
Culture. —One ounce will sow a drill of 60 feet; five pounds will sow one 
acre. The soil should be rich and well worked to a depth of at least 18 inches. 
Sow in drills 15 inches apart, covering the seeds with fine soil 1^ inches in depth. 
When the plants are strong enough, thin out to about 9 inches apart. 
Mammoth Sandwich© Island. A great improvement on the old variety; 
very large. Oz. 15 cts., YXb. 50 cts., lb. $1.50. 
SPINACH 
French, Epinard. German, Sjntiat. Spanish, Espinaca. 
Culture. —One ounce will sow 100 feet of drill; 10 pounds will sow one 
acre. An exceedingly rich, well-worked soil is necessary. Sow thinly in drills 
IO inches apart, half an inch deep. When the young plants are established, thin 
out to the distance of 3 to 4 inches in the row, and in a future thinning every 
alternate plant may be removed, as Spinach does not do well when 
crowded. 
Victoria. An excellent sort forming a very large, exceedingly thick, very dark 
green leaf, slightly curled in the center. It becomes fit for use nearly as early 
as any, remaining so much longer than most kinds, and cannot fail to please, 
whether grown for the market or in the private garden. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10 cts., 
i^lb. 20 cts., lb. 60 cts. 
Long-standing. An improved round-seeded strain of excellent quality; after 
reaching maturity it remains in condition for use much longer than most 
sorts; leaves very dark, rich green. Very popular with market garden¬ 
ers. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., >^lb. 20 cts., lb. 60 cts. 
Early Giant Thick-leaved. A strong-growing and early-maturing sort, 
with very large, thick leaves of fine, deep green color. One of the 
most desirable medium-early Spinaches. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., ^lb. 20 cts., 
lb. 60 cts. 
Long Season. A new long-season variety, with dark green, crumpled leaves. 
The seed may be sown at intervals during the summer. An exceptionally 
fine variety. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., >^lb. 20 cts., lb. 60 cts. 
Bloomsdale Savoy-leaved. The earliest variety and one of the best to 
plant in autumn for early spring use. Plant of upright growth, with thick, 
dark green leaves which are crumpled or blistered like those of Savoy 
cabbage. Oz. 10 cts., >£lb. 20 cts., lb. 60 cts. 
SQUASH 
French, Courge. German ^uctyett OTrbifj Spanish, Calabazd. 
Culture.— One ounce will plant 50 hills; 4 to 6 pounds, according to 
Plant in well-manured hills, the bush 
varieties 3 or 4 feet apart, 
the variety, is required for one acre. 
VICTORIA SPINACH 
and the running sorts from 6 to 8 feCG Eight or ten seeds to a hill, thinning 
out after danger of bugs is over, and leaving three or four of the strongest. 
Mammoth Summer Crookneck. Grows to a large size; early and of fine 
quality; a great improvement on the old variety. Oz. 10c., YXb. 25c., lb. 75c. 
Early White Scallop. Very early and productive; attractive appearance. Oz. 
10 cts., *4\b. 25 cts., lb. 75 cts. 
Hubbard. Most popular winter sort; excellent keeper; finest quality. Oz. 
15 cts., Xlb. 40 cts., lb. $r.25. 
Boston Marrow. Bright orange skin; good keeper; very productive. Oz. 15 
cts., Y lb. 40 cts., lb. $1.25. 
Dunlap’s Prolific Marrow. A superior strain of Boston Marrow; a little 
earlier. Oz. 15 cts., Y^Xb. 40 cts., lb. $1.25. 
Italian Cocozelle. A fine variety; oblong shape; skin smooth, dark green, 
marbled yellow or pale green. Oz. 15 cts., Y^b. 40 cts., lb. $1.25. 
Mammoth Chili. Of immense size; rich, thick flesh of good quality. Pkt. 
10 cts., oz. 20 cts., >£lb. 50 cts. 
HUBBARD SQUASH 
