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HALLAWELL’S 
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SALSIFY 
(VEGETABLE OYSTER) 
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 *4 inch in depth. When the plants are 
strong enough, thin them out to about 3 inches apart. The 
seed may be sown from February to September and will 
mature in 150 days. One ounce will sow 50 feet of row. 
MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND—An entirely distinct 
variety of this vegetable. It is considered very nutri¬ 
tious and wholesome when properly cooked, with a 
flavor like that of oysters. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 25c.; 14 lb., 
75c.; lb., $2.25. 
SORREL 
The large leaves, when cooked like Spinach, make a very 
palatable vegetable. In California it grows luxuriantly, 
spreads rapidly from the root, and becomes an obnoxious 
weed unless given attention. A confined location in the 
garden is therefore recommended. 
LARGE LEAVED FRENCH — The variety having the 
largest leaves and therefore the most desirable. Pkt., 
5c.; oz., 20c.; ^ lb., 60c. 
SQUASH 
Squash should be planted in a warm, rich soil, after the 
weather has become settled and warm, about the beginning 
of May or June. Plant in well-manured hills, in the same 
manner as Cucumbers or Melons—the bush varieties 3 or 4 
feet apart each w r ay, and the running kinds from 6 to 8 
feet. 8 to 10 seeds should be sown, 1 to 2 inches deep, in 
each hill, thinning out after they have attained their rough 
leaves and danger from bugs is over, leaving 3 or 4 of the 
strongest plants to a hill. The soil should be moist before 
planting so that no watering is required until the seeds have 
sprouted, otherwise they may fail to germinate. An occa¬ 
sional feeding of liquid manure will repay in size of fruits. 
One ounce of the summer varieties will plant about 25 hills 
and one ounce of the winter varieties about 15 hills. Sum¬ 
mer sorts mature in 65 days and the winter sorts in 150 
days. 
Summer Varieties 
EARLY WHITE BUSH SCALLOP—A very early variety, 
with flat, creamy white scalloped squashes, 4 to 6 
inches in diameter. The vine is bush in habit and 
rather dwarf. This variety is the common “Pattypan” 
squash. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 15c.; 14 lb., 35c.; lb., $1.00. 
ENGLISH VEGETABLE MARROW (Long White)—Skin 
greenish yellow; flesh white, soft and rich flavor. Pkt., 
10c.; oz., 30c. (Imported Seed). 
ITALIAN MARROW, COCOZELLE—An extremely early 
squash of compact bush growth. The color is dark 
green at first but changes to a lighter green as the fruit 
matures. Usually eaten when quite small but is still 
good for the table when nearly full grown. Pkt., 5c.; 
oz., 15c.; 14 lb., 45c.; lb., $1.25. 
ITALIAN MARROW, ZUCCHINI—Except in color which 
is light green with grayish mottling, this variety is 
similar to Cocozelle. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 15c.; 14 lb., 45c.; 
lb., $1.25. 
Early White Bush Scallop Squash 
YELLOW SUMMER CROOKNECK—A well-known sum¬ 
mer variety. The fruit is crooknecked, rich golden yel¬ 
low and thickly warted; very tender when young. Pkt., 
5c.; oz., 15c.; 14 lb-, 45c.; lb., $1.25. 
Winter Varieties 
BANANA—A wonderful yielder and good keeper. Two to 
three feet long, with a tough whitish green shell and 
delicious tasty meat. Very fine for winter. Pkt., 5c.; 
oz., 20c.; 14 lb., 50c.; lb., $1.50. 
BOSTON MARROW—The earliest of the fall sorts. Large 
oval fruit; color of skin and flesh rich orange. Excellent 
flavor; keeps well. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 15c.; 14 lb., 35c.; lb., 
$ 1 . 00 . 
DELICIOUS—One of the best sorts for winter use, weigh¬ 
ing from 5 to 10 pounds. Skin is green, flesh is thick 
and of a dark orange color, fine grained and of splendid 
quality. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 20c.; 14 lb., 50c.; lb., $1.50. 
HUBBARD—The best known winter sort; of superior qual¬ 
ity; large size. Fruit heavily warted, dark green in 
color with orange flesh. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 20c.; 14 lb-, 50c.; 
lb., $1.50. 
HERB PLANTS 
If wanted by parcel post within the 4th zone add postage 
as follows: One to three plants, 20c.; four to six plants, 
30c.; seven to twelve plants, 40c. 
CATNIP—Pot grown plants. Each, 25c. 
CHIVES—Clumps, 2 for 25c. 
MINT—Pot grown plants. Each, 20c. 
ROSEMARY.—Pot grown plants. Each, 20c. 
SAGE—Pot grown plants. Each, 20c. 
SAVORY, WINTER—Pot grown plants. Each, 20c. 
SWEET MARJORAM—Pot grown plants. Each, 20c. 
THYME—Pot grown plants. Each, 20c. 
HORSE RADISH—January to May delivery. Roots, doz., 
35c.; postpaid, 40c.; 100, $2.50, postpaid. 
HERB SEEDS_See page 54. 
Seasons to plant Vegetables in Central California, see page 37. 
