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Mammoth QAT or 
Sandwich Island O/YXjO I I X Oyster Plant 
Salsify in one of the best of our root vege¬ 
tables, and is rapidly increasing in popularity. 
It is grown in the same way as the Parsnip, and 
if grown in well prepared soil, will produce 
large, smooth roots. Failing this, they are 
liable to fork. Cooked in any form, Salsify is 
wholesome, appetizing and nutritious. Its 
peculiar oyster-like flavor is most apparent 
when sliced and fried, it may also be served and 
eaten as Asparagus. It is one of the best 
remedies for various forms of indigestion. Most 
of its medicinal value is contained in the milk 
which exudes from the skin; the surface should 
therefore be broken as little as possible. This 
is best avoided by boiling whole, and peeling 
after cooking. (See engraving .) Price, 10c. 
pkt., 30c. oz., 85c. % lb., $3.00 lb. 
“Now l have a beautiful crop of Mammoth Sand¬ 
wich Island Salsify. Also some grand celery .“ 
Mrs. RUTII C. WATKINS, 
Dec, 28, 1916. Louisville, Ky, 
“We ordered our seeds from" you last year and they 
were very satisfactory. We raised sixty-two Squash from 
seven hills and they were in the poorest part of the garden.'’ 
Mrs. W. F. DENT, Elmira . N. Y. 
“sfffiT Crookneck Squash 
A highly improved type of the popular Yellow Summer Crook- 
neck. It is just as early, and the fruits are much larger, 
measuring 20 to 24 inches in length, are solid, heavy and 
freely produced on healthy, vigorous plants of compact 
bush habit; fruits heavily warted; surface color, deep 
golden; flesh yellow and of supeiior quality. (See 
engraving.) Price, 10c. pkt., 20c. oz., 70c. lb.. 
$2.50 lb. 
“The Mammoth Bush Summer Crookneck Squash were 
the wonder and admiration of all the neighbors. They 
are certainly fine." CHARLES F. COMFORT, 
Feb. 12, 191G. Moline , III. 
HENDERSON’S LONG ISLAND 
White Bush Squash 
The white scalloped “Patty Pan” or “Cym- 
ling” has for years been a favorite summer 
Squash, on account of its earliness, etc., but this 
new sort is a vast improvement; it is just as 
early, more prolific, and the Squashes are much 
deeper, and have less prominent scallops, conse¬ 
quently are easier prepared, contain less waste 
and almost twice the amount of flesh, which is 
also of finer quality. The plants are of the true 
bush habit. (See engraving.) Price, 10c. pkt.. 
20c. oz., 70c. M lb., $2.50 lb. 
** Henderson's Long Island White Bush Squash is a 
great success here. It has proved to be very prolific .** 
JAMES B. EVANS, 
San Antonio, Texas . 
T 11 CRUMPLED LEAVED TY , 
JLuculius swiss chard Beet 
A New Variety with Larger Stems and Closely Crumpled Leaves 
This is quite distinct from the old and well-known variety. The 
leaf stems are rounder, very thick and fleshy. The whole plant 
is taller and the leaves, instead of being smooth, are deeply and 
closely crumpled, similar to a Savoy Cabbage. 
This variety wall probably be highly esteemed by those who 
prefer the rib of the leaf as it is more strongly developed than in tho 
old variety. The entire leaf is equally tender and palatable. Tho 
outer leaves should either be cut close to the base of the plant, or 
pulled off while still young in an outward and downward direction* 
It is held in great esteem by all Europeans, and is rapidly becom¬ 
ing popular in America. It is cooked and eaten the same as 
Spinach, and may be used continuously from June until frost. 
(See engraving.) Price, 15c. pkt., 60c. oz. 
Swiss Chard Beet Again Vegetable 
The term “Chard” is applied to the edible mid-rib of the leaf of 
certain plants, hence Swiss Chard is a Beet with the heavily ribbed 
leaves developed instead of the root. Both ribs and leaves are 
eaten. It is used either as greens, or, where the rib of the leaf only 
is used, in the same manner as Asparagus. In either way it is a 
delicious vegetable, and can be grown with the greatest case. The outer leaves should either 
be cut close to the base of the plant or pulled off while still young, in an outward and down¬ 
ward [direction. It is held in great esteem by all Europeans, and is rapidly becoming 
popular in America. It is cooked and eaten the same as Spinach, and may be picked con¬ 
tinuously from Juno until frost, because as the leaves are cutoff other shoots are rapidlv 
put forth. 
This is the variety we have .sold continuously for many years. It yields an abundant 
supply of delicious greens and should be in every garden. It is the one vegetable that is 
always ready for use. Price, 10c. pkt., 30c. oz., $1.00 lb. 
MAMMOTH BUSH 
SUMMER CROOKNECK 
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