QUALITY SEEDS AND BULBS—“THEY COME UP SMILING” 
SPINACH 
Sow in early spring, 1 inch deep, in drills a 
foot apart (10 to 12 pounds to the acre; 1 ounce 
to 100-foot drill), every two weeks for a succes¬ 
sion, and, as it grows, thin out for use. Soil 
should be rich and light. Spade in plenty of com¬ 
post or well-rotted manure, with a good high-grade 
fertilizer, putting also some of the latter under 
the row, covering lightly before sowing the seed. 
For fall use, sow in August, and for winter crop 
in September. Cover that which is left out over 
winter with straw or leaves after the weather 
becomes quite cold. Keep clear of weeds. Sow 
the seeds of tho New Zealand late in spring in 
hills 3 feet apart each way, three or four seeds 
in a hill. 
11998. The Carter Spinach. A superb long-stander, with 
rich deep-green leaves. This fine Spinach was sent for 
trial to the Royal Horticultural Society, and was given 
an Award of Merit. The leaves are remarkably thick and 
solid; and the whole plant, which is very fine in color, is 
of far greater duration than ordinary Spinach. Award^ 
5 Large Gold Medals with Carters other vegetables. Pkt. 
10c., oz., 20c., lb. $2.00. 
12000. Round Viroflay (Thick-leaved). Has very l^ge, 
thick, dark green leaves; the favorite market-gardeflfers’ 
sort for fall or spring sowing. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., lb. 75c. 
12010. Long Season, Thorburn’s. Stands longer before run¬ 
ning to seed than any other sort except New Zealand. Pkt. 
6c., oz. 10c., lb. 75c. 
12020. Round-leaved Flanders. A standard sort for spring 
or fall sowing. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., lb. 76c. 
12050. Curled-leaved Savoy, (Bloomsdale). Large curled and 
wrinkled leaves; tender and of finest flavor. Pkt. 6c.. 
oz. 10c., lb. 76c. 
New Zealand Spinach 
12060. Long-standing (Round Thick-leaved). Dark green; 
leaves large and thick ; very long-standing. Best for 
spring growing. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., lb. 75c. . 
12070. Victoria. Extra-dark, black-green color. Two or 
three weeks later than the ordinary “Long-standing.” 
A fine variety for spring sowing. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., lb. 
75c. 
12080. Prickly, or Winter, Vigorous and hardy; recom¬ 
mended for fall sowing. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., lb. $1.00. 
12100. Triumph. An improved long-standing sort. Pkt. 5c., 
oz. 10c., lb. 75c. 
12120. New Zealand Summer. Not a Spinach, but used as 
such. Grows l^/t feet high and is very prolific. Pick 
the leaves and shoots as wanted. It does well in hot 
summer weather; valuable for hot climates. Soak the 
seed in hot water before sowing. Pkt. 10c., oz. 20c.. lb. 
$1.76. 
SCOLYMUS 
The roots resemble a small parsnip, and will 
keep through the winter like a turnip. It is culti¬ 
vated exactly like the carrot, except that it should 
be grown in rows 3 feet apart and 18 inches in 
the rows. It is eaten boiled like salsify. 
Curled-leaved Savoy Spinach 
SCORZONERA 
Cultivate the same as salsify. It is cooked in 
the same manner, but on account of being some¬ 
what more difficult to raise, is seldom seen in 
cultivation. Considered by many superior to sal¬ 
sify. It is also called Black Salsify. The leaves 
may also be used as a salad. 
11780. Scorzonera. Pkt. 10c., oz. 35c., lb. $3.50. 
SALSIFY, or VEGETABLE 
OYSTER 
Salsify will grow in any good garden soil. 
Work in some good general chemical fertilizer 
and scatter some of it along the furrow, covering 
lightly before dropping in the seed. Sow as early 
as the ground can ba worked in the spring, in 
drills 12 inches apart, 1 inch deep, and thin out 
to 6 inches in the row. Use 1 ounce to a 60-foot 
row; 8 to 10 pounds to the acre. Keep the plants 
free from weeds. A part of the crop may be left 
in the ground till spring, when it will be found 
fresh and plump. The roots are cut into pieces 
Vz inch long, boiled until tender, and then served 
with drawn butter, in which way it is a delicious 
vegetable. They are also mashed and baked like 
parsnips, and have a sweet and agreeable flavor. 
Mashed and fried, the flavor is much like that 
of the oyster. 
11840. Long White French. Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., Ib. $2.50. 
11850. Mammoth Sandwich Island. Pkt. 10c., oz. 30c., lb. 
$3.00. 
11740. Scolymus. Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., lb. $2.50. 
Salsify 
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