ROCKET 
Rucola sativa 
Much used by Italians 
and South Europeans for 
salads. The leaves some¬ 
what resemble French sorrel 
but are darker in color, and 
considerably larger. They 
have a distinct flavor, 
slightly bitter, rather pun¬ 
gent, like cress, and deli¬ 
cious in any kind of salad or 
soup. The culture is the 
same as for spinach. Pkt. 
10 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; 34Ib• 
75 cts.; Ib. $2. 
Rhubarb Roots 
Rhubarb succeeds best in a very rich, deep soil. If propa¬ 
gated by dividing the roots, it may be done in fall or spring, 
setting divisions out 3 feet apart. Use plenty of manure. 
Extra-Select Clumps. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10 per 100. 
Salsify • Oyster Plant 
One ounce will sow 50 feet of row 
Sow early in spring, in rows 12 inches apart. Cover the 
seed firmly with y^inch of fine soil; thin to 3 inches apart in the 
row. This is one of the most desirable winter vegetables; the 
roots when cooked are very palatable and nutritious. 
Mammoth Sandwich Island. Large, thick, smooth, white 
roots. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 30 cts.; 341b. 80 cts.; lb. $2.50. 
Sorrel 
One ounce will sow 100 feet of row 
Sow early in spring, thinly in rows 12 to 18 inches apart. 
Thin to 6 to 8 inches apart. Commence cutting two months 
after planting. The plants continue to bear for three years. 
Large French Broad-leaved. Large, pale green leaves of mild, 
acid flavor; esteemed as a salad, also cooked as greens. Pkt. 
10 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; 341b. 65 cts.; Ib. $2. 
Spinach 
One ounce will sow 100 feet of row 
Spinach grows easily in spring and fall, but not so well in 
summer. Make first sowing as early as possible and repeat at 
intervals until June 1. Sowings for fall use may be made from 
August 1 to September 10. To winter over for spring use, sow 
from September 10 to October 5, according to season. Rows 
should be 1 foot apart and plants about 6 inches apart in the 
row. For summer use we recommend New Zealand. 
New Long-Standing Savoy-leaved. A fine strain of out¬ 
standing merit. It will stand in condition ten to fourteen 
days longer before bolting than regular Savoy and is darker 
green. It is intensely crumpled and blistered and very 
uniform. Oz. 15 cts.; 341b. 30 cts.; Ib. 75 cts.; 5 lbs. $2.80. 
New Summer. We recommend this especially for spring 
planting, during April and May. It forms a stocky plant 
with dark green blistered leaves of good substance, and will 
not bolt to seed or lose color for nearly two weeks. Oz. 
10 cts.; 341b. 25 cts.; Ib. 70 cts.; 5 lbs. $2.50. 
New Zealand. A distinct Spinach differing from any true 
Spinach. Thrives in hot weather on any soil. The plant, 
of spreading habit, is very large, with comparatively small, 
broad, pointed leaves. The tender shoots can be cut 
throughout the summer. Oz. 10 cts.; 341b. 35 cts.; Ib. $1.20. 
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