18 Vegetable Seeds 
THE MEYER SEED CO 
RHUBARB 
Culture —Sow seed in a coldframe, in a fine, rich sandy 
loam, about the first of March, in drills 4 in. apart. Keep 
the frames covered during nights and cold days, so that 
the soil will not freeze, and in 6 or 8 weeks the plants will 
be large enough to set in the open ground. Transplant to 
a rich soil, and set in rows 12 in. apart and 12 in. in the 
row. The following Spring transplant to a permanent 
location, setting 4 or 5 ft. apart each way. In good soil 
Rhubarb is ready to use the second year from seed. 
If our 2-year-old roots are used, a crop may be had the 
same season, which is much better than sowing seed 
where only a few plants for family use are needed. In the 
Fall the bed should have a thick dressing of coarse manure 
to be spaded under in Spring. 
Myatt's Victoria. The leading variety. Pkt. 10c., oz. 
20c., 34 lb. 60c., lb. $1.50. 
ROOTS— See page 21. 
ALL SEEDS ON THIS PAGE POSTPAID 
Salsify, or Oyster 
Plant 
1 ounce to 70 feet of drill, about 
8 pounds to the acre 
Culture —Sow as early as the 
ground can be worked in the 
Spring, in drills 12 in. apart, 1 in. 
deep and thin out to 6 in. in the 
row. Keep them free from weeds. 
Cultivate the same as for Carrots 
and Parsnips. A part of the crop 
may be left in the ground till 
Spring, when it will be found 
fresh and plump. The roots are 
cut into pieces 34 in. long, boiled 
until tender, and then served with 
drawn butter, in which way it is 
a delicious vegetable. They are 
also mashed and baked like Pars¬ 
nips and have a sweet and agree¬ 
able flavor like that of the oyster. 
Mammoth Sandwich Island. 
This is an improved type and 
the largest and most profitable 
Salsify now in cultivation. It is 
white in color and a satisfactory 
sort in every way; invaluable to 
market gardeners and truckers. 
Pkt. 10c., oz. 15c., 34 lb. 50c., 
lb. $1.50. 
Sandwich Island Salsify 
Sorrel, or Sour Grass 
Culture —Sow in Spring in drills 18 in. apart, in a rich soil and keep 
the flower stems cut off as they appear. It remains in the ground 
year after year, and only needs to be taken up and divided once in 
4 or 5 years. To be cut and cooked precisely like Spinach; or it 
is excellent cooked with it, one-third Sorrel to two-thirds Spinach. 
It is also used for soups. Very nice to be eaten after it has become 
cool. Inasmuch as the hot sun tends to increase its acidity, a 
northern exposure is preferable. 
Large French. Pkt. 10c., oz. 20c., 34 lb. 50c., lb. $1.75. 
Squash, Boston Marrow 
SQUASH 
Bush Sorts —1 ounce for 50 hills, 5 to 6 pounds to acre. Running varieties 
3 to 4 pounds in hills for an acre 
Culture —Squashes should be planted in a warm, light, rich soil 
after the weather has become settled and warm, about the middle 
of May or June. Plant in well-manured hills, in the same manner 
as Cucumbers and Melons—the Bush varieties 3 to 4 ft. apart each 
way and the running kinds from 6 to 8 ft; 8 to 10 seeds should be 
sown in each hill, thinning out after they have attained their rough 
leaves and danger from bugs is over, leaving 3 to 4 of the strongest 
plants per hill. 
M.-S. PERFECTION BUSH. This is the finest scalloped white 
Squash that grows, obtaining large size but stays tender as butter 
for a long time. The best for home gardens and market gardeners. 
Pkt. 10c., oz. 15c., 34 lb. 30c., lb. 90c. 
Early Mammoth White Bush. An excellent strain. Early, prolific, 
much larger than the old White Bush. Splendid for market, best 
for shippers. Pkt. 10c., oz. 15c., 34 lb. 25c., lb. 75c. 
GREEN-TINTED BUSH. Particularly desirable for market gar¬ 
deners on account of its green tinted, well scalloped, uniform, 
small sized fruit. Pkt. 10c., oz. 15c., 34 lb. 25c., lb. 75c. 
Summer Crookneck, Bush Variety. About 1 ft. long, with crooked 
neck, bright yellow, warty, shell hard when ripe. Pkt. 10c., 
oz. 15c., 34 lb. 35c., lb. $1.00. 
Hubbard. An excellent keeper; splendid quality. Vines of strong, 
running growth. Large, olive-shaped fruits with dark green skin; 
very rich flesh. Pkt. 10c., 
oz. 15c., 34 lb. 30c., lb. 
$ 1 . 00 . 
Cocozelle di Napolie. Grows about 
20 in. long with a diameter of 3 or 4 in. 
Skin smooth, dark green, marbled yel¬ 
low or pale green. Pkt. 10c., oz. 15c., 
34 lb. 40c., lb. $1.25. 
Cucuzzi Caravazzi. Similar to the 
above, but the color is light green. 
Great favorite with the Italians. Pkt. 
Crookneck Squash 10c ., oz. 15c., 34 lb. 40c., lb. $1.25. 
Golden Hubbard. Like the 
above, but of a beautiful 
orange red color, except for 
a bit of olive green on blos¬ 
som end. Flesh deep orange, 
dry, fine grained and richly 
flavored. Pkt. 10c., oz. 15c., 
34 lb. 30c., lb. $1.00. 
Boston Marrow. This is a large-fruited 
hard shell sort, highly esteemed for 
Winter use, having bright orange skin 
and deep orange flesh. Very fine, 
extensively used for Pumpkin pies. 
Fine, strong running growth. Very 
productive, oval shape. Pkt. 10c., 
34 lb. 20c., lb. 50c. 
Blue Hubbard. A new variety and a 
selection from the original Hubbard. 
Fruit gray blue color; grows large, 
remarkably good keeper and excellent 
quality. Running variety. Pkt. 10c., 
oz. 15c., 34 lb. 30c., lb. $1.00. 
VEGETABLE 
MARROW 
