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SALSIFY, or VEGETABLE OYSTER 
French, Salsifis. German, §aferltmrgel. 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 i|^ 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 « > 1 ] < ts., Xlb. 40 cts., lb. $1.25. 
SPINACH 
French, I iinahp German, ©£inat. Spanish, Espinaca. 
Ct i.TfKi < m.i Min nr will sow ioo feet of drill; 10 pounds will sow one 
An «.l.n^ls 1 m h, url|*worked soil is necessary. Sow thinly in drills 
i" • »“ lirn up.ut. h.ill »m Ml h drrp. When the young plants are established, 
thm out to ||n dint.mrc ..! «>r \ IihIu h in the row, and in a future thinning 
.iltrrn.itr plant may t>e 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 lit 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. 10 cts., %\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. 15 cts., lb. 40 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., }i\b. 15 cts., lb. 35 cts. 
SQUASH 
French, Courge. German, ftudjen flttrbtfj. 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. Fight 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., ^lb. 25c., lb. 75c. 
Early White Scallop. Very early and productive ; attractive appearance. 
Oz. 10 cts., Xlb. 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. 
10 cts., %\b. 25 cts., lb. 8c cts. 
Dunlap’s Prolific Marrow. A superior strain of Boston Marrow ; a little 
earlier. Oz. 10 cts., l /i\b. 30 cts., lb. $1. 
Italian Cocozelle. A fine variety ; oblong shape; skin smooth, dark green, 
marbled yellow or pale green. Oz. 15 cts., %\b. 40 cts., lb. $1.25. 
Mammoth Chili. Of immense size ; rich, thick flesh of good quality. Pkt. 
HUBBARD SQUASH TO CtS., OZ. 20 CtS., J^lb. 50 CtS. 
