SPINACH 
High-Germinating 
Seed 
HOW TO GROW SPINACH—Good rich 
soil is important to Spinach, both for its growth 
and in making the leaves more tender and 
succulent. Sow the seed in early spring in rows 
12 inches apart; cover it an inch deep. Many 
broadcast the seed, covering with a harrow or 
rake. Make a sowing every two weeks for con¬ 
tinuous crops. Do not sow seed in dry weather; 
it will never come up. It must have a moist soil. 
Sow in September for fall and early spring 
crops. Use straw or “strawy” manure when 
really cold weather comes. Nitrate of soda is 
splendid to give rapid growth to Spinach. One 
ounce will plant a row 100 feet long; 10 pounds 
to the acre when drilled. 
King of Denmar k. JUnS “nf is 
especially valuable because it is so very slow to 
seed—this recommends it for late spring sowing. 
y 2 oz. 5 ets.; oz. 10 cts.; '^lb. 20 cts.; lb. 
50 ets.; 10 lbs. $3.75, postpaid. 
Princess Juliana. Dark green crumpled leaf. 
Very fine long-standing sort for spring and 
summer, F^oz. 5 cts.; oz. iocts.; %\b. 20 cts.; 
lb. 50 cts.; 10 lbs. $3.75, postpaid. By freight, 
25 lbs. $6; 100 lbs. $22. 
New Giant Eskimo. Dark green, thick and 
crumpled. Will stand the heat a long time 
without running to seed. yioz. 5 cts.; oz. 
10 cts.; %lb. 20 cts.; lb. 50 cts. 
New Zealand. It forms a large plant covered with rich 
green leaves which keep coming as fast as others are cut, 
from early spring to fall. Oz. 10 cts.; %\b. 30 cts.; lb. 75 cts. 
Schell’s Long-standing Bloomsdale. A wonderful new 
variety that has an extremely dark green, very crumpled 
leaf. It stands the heat of summer better than the regular 
Bloomsdale, and will stand fifteen days longer before bolting 
to seed. Fine for late spring or summer, as well as early 
spring. K oz. 5 cts.; oz. 10 cts.; Xlb. 20 cts.; lb. so cts.; 
10 lbs. $3.75, postpaid. By freight, 25 lbs. $6; 100 lbs. $22. 
Bloomsdale or Savoy-leaved. Reselected Strain. Leaves 
are curled and wrinkled. Very fine for fall or early spring 
sowing. The favorite of the market-gardeners. Ready to cut 
in 40 days. } 4 oz. 5 cts.; oz. 10 cts.; %lh. 20 cts.; lb. 50 cts.; 
10 lbs. $3.75, postpaid. By freight, 25 lbs. $6; 100 lbs. $22. 
Thick-Leaf. Large, thick, crumpled leaves of fine quality; 
very slow in running to seed; one of the best. F2OZ. 5 cts.; 
oz. 10 cts.; lb. 20 cts.; lb. 45 cts.; 10 lbs. $3.75. 
Prickly or Winter. Oz. 10 cts.; Xlb. 20 cts.; lb. 45 cts. 
Virginia Blight-resistant Bloomsdale Spinach. A very 
fine variety of the savoy type, with dark green, curled and 
crimped leaves. This variety was bred by the Virginia 
Experiment Station to resist blight, yioz. 5 cts.; oz. 10 cts.; 
Xlb. 20 cts.; lb. 50 cts.; 10 lbs. $3.75, postpaid. By freight, 
25 lbs. $6; 100 lbs. $22. 
Schells Hot-Summer Tt may be sown earIy and 
OLfivu 2> 11 ui ounuuei. a!so later than others for it 
is not affected by the hot weather like other sorts. It has re¬ 
mained in perfect condition as long as a month after the other 
varieties had gone to seed. It is beautiful in appearance, having 
a distinct rich, fresh green color different from others; the 
leaves are crimped; the quality the very best. I urge you to grow 
it. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 10 cts.; Vilb. 20 cts.; lb. 60 cts.; 10 lbs. 
$5, postpaid. By freight, 25 lbs. $12; 100 lbs. $45. 
Salsify or Vegetable Oyster 
HOW TO GROW SALSIFY.—Sow early in the spring in 
drills 15 inches apart, 1 inch deep; thin to 6 inches in rows. 
Cultivate the same as carrots or parsnips. It is hardy; can 
remain in the ground all winter for early spring use, but should 
be taken up before it starts growing; take up a supply for us 
during the winter. Succeeds best in a light, well-enriched, 
mellow soil. Used the same as carrots; or, after having been 
boiled, it may be made into cakes and fried like oysters, which 
it resembles in flavor. One ounce for 50 feet of drill. 
Bloomsdale 
Reselected 
Strain 
TURNIP 
Purple-Top White Globe Turnip. ° f u [ h f s tr *£ 
riety is exceedingly fine, the result of the most careful stock- 
seed selection. It is the most popular of all varieties, and may 
be grown from early spring until the last sowing in August. 
Easy to grow, low in cost (2 pounds sow an acre), and easy to 
keep throughout the winter, making it one of the most profitable 
crops you can grow. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 10 cts.; V 4 lb. 25 cts.; 
y 2 lb. 40 cts.; lb. 75 cts.; 10 lbs. $6.50; 25 lbs. $13.75. 
Schells Strain Early Purple-Top Strap- 
Teaf Ready t0 use 7 to 10 days earlier than the Globe 
u * variety, and it is of the flat type. Of fine quality. 
Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 10 cts.; 141b. 25 cts.; y 2 lb. 40 cts.; lb. 75 cts. 
Purple-Top Milan, Extra-Early. Flat. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 
10 cts.; fZ\b. 35 cts.; lb. 90 cts. 
Red-Top White Globe. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 10 cts.; Kfl>. 25 cts.; 
lb. 75 cts. 
Yellow or Amber Globe. Yellow flesh; very fine. Pkt. 5 cts.; 
oz. 10 cts.; Xlb. 25 cts.; lb. 75 cts. 
Early White Flat Dutch. All white; flat. Pkt. S cts.; oz. 
xo cts.; pjlb. 25 cts.; lb. 75 cts. 
Long White or Cow Horn. Its long, cylindrical shape gives 
it the name of Cow Horn. Very fine for table use and pro¬ 
duces large tonnage per acre if desired for stock-feeding. 
Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 10 cts.; Xlb. 25 cts.; Ib. 75 cts. 
White Globe. Altogether white, globe-shaped. Pkt. 5 cts.; 
oz. 10 cts.; Xlb. 25 cts.; lb. 75 cts. 
White Egg. White, shaped oval like an egg. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 
10 cts.; Xlb- 25 cts.; lb. 75 cts. 
Seven Top. Leafy tops are used for “greens” and cooked like 
kale and other greens. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; y*\b. 40 cts.; 
lb. $1.25. 
RUTABAGA 
Schell’s Purple-Top Yellow Neckless Globe. One of the 
very best varieties; neckless. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 10 cts.; F^lb. 
25 cts.; lb. 75 cts.; 10 lbs. 56.50. 
Mammoth Sandwich Island. The best variety. Grows to a 
large size and is very mild and delicately flavored. Pkt. 
5 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; Xlb. 75 cts.; lb. I2; 2 lbs. S3.70; 5 lbs. $9. 
Sweet Potato Plants 
I make a specialty of an extra-fine selected strain of the Big 
Yellow Sweet Potatoes. Our plants are strong and well rooted. 
Ready in May but it is important that you place your order now. 
Prices, 20 cts. per doz. (25 cts. postpaid); 65 cts. per 100 
(75 cts. postpaid); $2.50 for 500 ($2.85 postpaid); $5 per 1,000 
($5.50 postpaid). Less than 500 at the single hundred rate. 
“Shogoiny Japanese Turnip, 
est white, very sweet and tender. Also produces an immense 
crop of delicious green leaves which grow upright for about 
3 feet. Entirely resistant to plant-lice and to drought. Use 
Turnip like any other and its leaves like Spinach or other greens. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; 141b. 35 cts.; lb. 80 cts.; 5 lbs. $3.50. 
SCHELL’S STRAIN 
Swiss Chard, Lucullus (Ligh G™° wi8h 
HORSE-RADISH ROOTS, Maliner Kren. A large, quick¬ 
growing variety which is now the very best Horse-Radish 
grown. Large, strong cuttings, 35 cts. per doz.; $1.50 per 100 
(Si.75 postpaid); $10 per 1,000 by express; or $11 per 1,000 
postpaid. 
RHUBARB, Victoria. The best variety. Roots, Si per doz. 
(Si.25 postpaid); $7 per 100 ($7.50 postpaid). Seeds, Pkt. 
10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; Xfl>. 50 cts.; lb. Si. 75. 
One ounce sows so feet of row; 7 lbs. an acre. More of it is 
being grown every year as more persons learn how delicious it is. 
The leaves are cooked as a salad or like spinach. The midrib 
is also fine when prepared like asparagus. If you have not 
already grown it, be sure to try it this year. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 
15 cts.; Vilb- 40 cts.; lb. $1.25. 
DARK GREEN-LEAVED. Same as above, except leaves are 
very dark green. Specify which you prefer. 
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