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 continuous 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. 
^srholl’c Hnt-^nmrnor It ma Y be sown earl y and 
ocneu s not summer. also 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.; Vi lb. 20 cts.; lb. 60 cts.; 10 lbs. 
$5, postpaid. By freight, 25 lbs. $12; 100 lbs. $45. 
JVnhpl A new variet y °f the so-called smooth-leaved type. 
i v uuei. L eaves thick, rather smooth, somewhat crimpled, 
rounded, thick and large. Develops quickly and is one of the 
last to go to seed. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 10 cts.; V41b. 20 cts.; lb. 
50 cts.; 10 lbs. $3.75; 25 lbs. $7.50, postpaid. 
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. io cts.; Xlb. 30 cts.; lb. 75 cts. 
Schell's Long-standing Bloomsdale. ^ e T?ui 
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. 
V2OZ. 5 cts.; oz. 10 cts.; V41b. 20 cts.; lb. 50 cts.; 10 lbs. 
$3.75, postpaid. By freight, 25 lbs. $6; 100 lbs. $22. 
WALTER S. SCHELL. Inc.. QUALITY SE 
RRISBURG, PENNA. 
Schell’s Strain Purple-Top White Globe Turnip 
TURNIP 
Fi1nnm<zdn1p or SAVOY-LEAVED. Reselected Strain. 
L>tW//tjUUte Leaves are curled and wrinkled. Very 
fine for fall or early spring sowing. A favorite of the market- 
gardeners. Ready to cut in 40 days. V^oz. 5 cts.; oz. 10 cts.; 
i/ 4 lb. 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. Xoz. 5 cts.; 
oz. 10 cts.; Xlb. 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. 
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. V2OZ. 5 cts.; oz. 10 cts.; 
V 4 lb. 20 cts.; lb. 50 cts.; 10 lbs. $3.75, postpaid. By freight, 
25 lbs. $6; 100 lbs. $22. 
fCinn nf Pioyimnrh- It is of excellent quality and is 
ning or uenmarK. especially va i uab i e because it is 
so very slow to seed—this recommends it for late spring sowing. 
y 2 oz. 5 cts.; oz. 10 cts.; Xlb. 20 cts.; lb. 50 cts.; 10 lbs. 
$3.75, postpaid. 
Princess Juliana. Dark green crumpled leaf. Very fine long¬ 
standing sort for spring and summer. Xoz. 5 cts.; oz. 10 cts.; 
X lb. 20 cts.; lb. 50 cts.; xo lbs. $3.75, postpaid. By freight, 
25 lbs. $6; xoo lbs. $22. 
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 use 
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. 
Mammoth Sandwich Island. The best variety. Grows to a 
large size and is very mild and delicately flavored. Pkt. 
S cts.; oz. 25 cts.; Xlb. 75 cts.; lb. $2; 2 lbs. $3.70; 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. 
Purple-Top White Globe Turnip . 
riety is exceedingly fine, the result of the most careful stock- 
seed selection. It is Hie 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. 
Schell's Strain Early Purple-Top Strap- 
Ppnf Ready to use 7 to 10 days earlier than the Globe 
,_; variety, and it is of the flat type. Of fine quality. 
Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 10 cts.; V 4 lb. 25 cts.; V^lb. 40 cts.; lb. 75 cts. 
Purple-Top Milan, Extra-Early. Flat. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 
10 cts.; Xlb. 35 cts.; lb. 90 cts. 
Red-Top White Globe. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 10 cts.; Xlb. 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. 5 cts.; oz. 
10 cts.; Xlb. 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.; lb. 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.; Xlb. 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.; Xlb. 
25 cts.; lb. 75 cts.; 10 lbs. $6.50. 
“Shogoin,”Japanese Turnip XXXX- 
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.; V4U>. 35 cts.; lb. 80 cts.; 5 lbs. $3.50. 
SCHELL’S STRAIN 
Swiss Chard, Lucullus (Ligh G^!S? wish 
HORSE-RADISH ROOTS, Maliner Hren. 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 
($1.75 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.; Xlb. 50 Cts.; lb. Si. 75. 
One ounce sows 50 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.; Xlb. 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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