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SALSIFY, or VEGETABLE OYSTER 
French, Salsifis. German, Jgctfertourjel. 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. iocts., %\b. 3octs., lb. $1. 
SPINACH 
French, Epinakd. German, ©Jnnat. 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 
10 inches apart, half an inch deep. When the young plants are established, 
thin out to the distance of 3 or 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., %\b. 15 cts., lb. 40 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 
gardeners. Pkt 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., %\b. 15 cts., lb. 40 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. iocts., %\ b. 15 cts., 
lb. 40 cts. 
Longseason. A new long-season variety, with dark green, crumpled 
leaves. The seed may be sown at intervals during the summer. An ex¬ 
ceptionally fine variety. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., %\ b. 20 cts., lb. 50 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. iocts., #lb. 15 cts., lb. 40cts 
SQUASH 
French, Courge. German, ftud)ett $urbifu Spanish, Calabaza. 
Culture. —One ounce will plant 50 hills ; 4 to 6 pounds, according to 
the variety, is required for one acre. Plant in well-manured hills, the bush 
varieties 3 or 4 feet apart, 
victoria spinach 
and the running sorts from 6 to 8 feet. 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., %\b. 25c., lb. 75c. 
Early White Scallop. Very early and productive ; attractive appearance. 
Oz. 10 cts., %\b. 25 cts., lb. 75 cts. 
Hubbard. Most popular winter sort; excellent keeper ; finest quality. Oz. 
10 cts., %\b. 30 cts., lb. $1. 
Boston Marrow. Bright orange skin ; good keeper; very productive. Oz. 
io cts., ^lb. 25 cts., lb. 8c cts. 
Dunlap’s Prolific Marrow. A superior strain of Boston Marrow ; a little 
earlier. Oz. iocts., %\b. 30 cts., lb. $1. 
Vegetable Marrow. A delicious English variety, with soft white flesh of a 
rich flavor; distinct from other sorts. Oz. 15 cts., }£\b. 30 cts., lb. $1. 
Mammoth Chili. Of immense size ; rich, thick flesh of good quality. Pkt. 
10 cts., oz. 20 cts., ^lb. 50 cts. 
HUBBARD SQUASH 
