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WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, RELIABLE VEGETABLE SEEDS 
SPINACH 
Epinard. Espinaca. ©pinat. 
One ounce will sow 100 feet of row; 15 pounds is required for one acre. 
Spinach is more productive and of better quality if grown in rich soil. The 
main crop is sown in September for Spring use, and although extremely 
hardy, requires to be occasionally protected by a light covering of hay dur¬ 
ing Winter. For Summer use sow from April to August, in drills 12 inches 
apart, thinning out the plants to 3 inches. 
If to be forwarded by mail, add at the rate of 3c. per lb. for postage. 
Victoria. Of remarkably fine texture and dark green color; heavily crimped, 
thick, fleshy leaves and deep red stem; particularly valuable for Spring 
sowing. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., Y lb. 15c., lb. 35c. 
Long Standing. A desirable sort that does not incline to run to seed as 
much as others. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., Y lb. 15c., lb. 35c. 
Round I hick-Leaved. The variety in most general use; equally good for 
Spring or Autumn sowing. Pkt. *5c., oz. 10c., Y lb. 15c., lb. 35c. 
Viroflay Thick-Leaved. One of the best for either the market or kitchen 
garden. A quick-growing variety, producing a remarkably thick, dark 
green, slightly crumpled leaf, suitable for either Spring or Fall sowing. 
Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c,, \4 lb. 15c., lb. 35c. 
Bloomsdale Savoy-Leaved. Leaves wrinkled or curled; 
finest flavor. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 4 lb. 15c., lb. 35c. 
Prickly or Fall. An exceedingly hardy variety adapted for Fall 
Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., ]4 lb. 15c., lb. 35c. 
New Zealand. Very useful to supply the place of the ordinary 1 
Spinach during the hottest mont hs of the year. The seed should 1 
be sown in May, and transplanted 2x3 feet. Pkt * 
10c., \4 lb. 30c., lb. 80c. 
tender and of 
sowing. 
Spinach, Victoria 
OC., OZ. 
SQUASH 
Courge. Calnbaza. (Epcijc Aittvbtp. 
Bush sorts, 1 ounce to 50 hills, 6 pounds per acre; running sorts, I ounce to 
16 hills, 4 pounds per acre. 
Sow in hills in the same manner and at the same time as Cucumbers 
and Melons, (he bush varieties 3 to 4 feet apart, and the running 
kinds from 0 to 8 feet apart. 
I f to be forwarded by mail, add at the rate of Cc. per pound for postage. 
Early White Bush Scallop. A well-known Summer variety grown 
extensively for shipping; the flesh is tender and delicate. Pkt. 
5c., oz. 10c., lb. 25c., lb. 75c. 
Early Yellow Bush Scallop. 
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Early, flat, deep orange, with smooth 
rind. Pkt, 5c., oz. 10c., Y lb. 25c., lb. 75c. 
Giant Early Summer Bush Crookneck. The best sort for Sum¬ 
mer; very early and productive. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., }4 lb. 25c., 
lb. 75c. 
Early Prolific Orange Marrow. Ripens two weeks ahead of 
Boston Marrow, and excels it in productiveness and keeping 
qualities; handsome orange-red color; medium in size; sweet, with 
thick, high-colored orange flesh, fine grained and dry when 
cooked. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., 14 lb. 40c., lb. $1.00. 
Large Winter Crookneck. An old and well-known variety; 
keeps remarkably well. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 14 lb. 25c., lb. 75c. 
Mammoth Chili. Grows to an immense size, if given high cul¬ 
tivation, sometimes weighing considerably over 100 pounds; 
valuable for table use or stock feeding. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c.. }4 lb 
40c., lb. $1.25. 
Delicata. Orange-yellow, striped green; small size but very pro¬ 
lific; extra early, very solid and a good keeper; flesh dry and of 
fine quality. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., Y lb. 40c., lb. $1.00. 
Vegetable Marrow, English. Skin greenish yellow; flesh white, 
of soft, rich flavor. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., Y lb. 40c., lb. $1.25. 
Vegetable Marrow, Italian. (Cocozelle di Napoli.) Grows 
about 20 inches long, with a diameter of 3 or 4 inches. Skin 
smooth, dark green, marbled yellow or paler green. Pkt. 5c., 
oz. 15c., Y lb. 40c. 
SEA-KALE 
Chou. Marm. 93?ccrfof)(. 
One ounce will produce about 300 plants. 
Sea-Kale is cultivated for its blanched shoots, which are cooked as 
Asparagus. A supply may be had all Winter by planting the 
roots closely in a warm cellar before frost. Sow i inch deep, in 
drills 2 feet apart, thin out to 6 inches, and the next Spring plant 
in hills 3 feet apart. Pkt. 10c., oz. 30c. 
Golden Custard Bush. Exceeds in size any of the scalloped 
sorts; of a dark, rich, golden yellow; quality excellent; wonder¬ 
fully productive. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., Y lb. 25c., lb. 75c. 
Boston Marrow. The earliest of the Fall sorts; is ready for use 
very soon after the Summer varieties; rich orange color, good size 
excellent flavor and keeps well. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., Y lb. 30c., 
lb. $1.00. 
Fordhook. One of the best Winter varieties; bright yellow out¬ 
side with straw-yellow flesh; dry and sweet; very productive and 
a wonderful keeper. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., Y lb. 40c., lb. $1.00. 
Hubbard. Well known and liked for late use; of superior quality; 
large size, color green, marked with orange; flesh dry, fine grained 
ana of fine quality. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., Y lb. 40c., lb. $1.25. 
Essex Hybrid. Rich in flavor, fine grained and sweet; one of the 
leading Winter sorts and an excellent keeper. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., 
Y lb. 40c., lb. $1.25. 
SORREL 
Oseille. Acedera. 0auerampfer. 
One ounce will sow 150 feet of drill. 
This plant is considered valuable for its acid properties; mixed 
with salads it imparts an agreeable and refreshing flavor. Sow in 
shallow drills 12 inches apart, and thin out young plants to 6 inches. 
Large-Leaved French. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., Y lb. 50c., lb. $1.50. 
SWISS CHARD, or SPINACH BEET 
Cultivate same as Spinach, sowing the seed early in Spring in 
drills 1 Yi feet apart. When the leaves are allowed to grow they have 
large, flat, wax-like ribs which, when cooked like Asparagus, make a 
delicious dish. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., Y lb. 30c., lb. $1.00. 
