SALSIFY or OYSTER PLANT 
Pkt., 5c; 0z., L5c34-Ibaoves 
Ib., $1.80. 
Planting Instructions 5™%,t"*,$¢ 
in drills 1 foot apart and 1 inch deep, thin- 
ning out plants to 4 inches. 
This vegetable, when cooked, resembles the 
oyster in flavor, is comparatively easy to 
grow, habits similar to those of the parsnips. 
Can be left in the ground during the winter; 
in fact, frost improves the quality. 
Mammoth Sandwich Island 
This is the largest variety; very uniform in 
size; most popular sort for this section. Less 
liable to branch than most varieties. 
SPINACH Daye 
Maturity 
Pkt., 5c... 1 Ounce, 15c... % Pound, 40c. 
C . Sow the seed in furrows, '/4-inch deep, with 8 to 
: Planting Instructions 12 inches between the rows. Timely thinning of 
plants to stand 4 to 6 Inches apart helps in growing a quality product. The main 
crop is sown in September, and if in exposed places it is sometimes covered with 
straw during the winter. For summer use it may be sown at intervals of three 
weeks, from March to August. 
PRICKLY SEEDED2WINTER We ate en | 4D 
A fine variety with triangular, oblong or arrow shaped leaves. Very 
hardy, and best for fall sowing where winters are severe. 
SAVOY LEAVED' or BLOOMSDALE. 2.7... 2c ce ee Oo 
A rather curious kind with fairly large, much crumpled, glossy dark 
Sree Beni Produces nearly twice the bulk of crop that the ordinary 
sorts do. 
BLOOMSDALE LONG STANDING.................... 42 
Similar to the older type, but leaves are thicker, more rounded, and 
glossy. The new selection will remain a long time in condition for use 
without bolting, even in hot dry weather. Ready for cutting in about 
SAVOY LEAVED OR BLOOMSDALE 40 days. Very good for successive sowings. 


Bush or Summer Squashes MONSTROUS - VIROFLAY 2... ec co een 
A valuable variety with very large thick leaves, making it es- 
Pkt., 5c; 1 oz., 15¢c; 14 Ib., 50c. pecially desirable where bulk is wanted. 
Days 
SUMMER CROOKNECK ..... 50 GIANT-NOBEL: or GAUDRYs4 ee 
A small crooknecked summer squash; A heavy yielder, a fast grower, and produces the largest spinach. 
fruit of a very bright, orange color, The leaves are very large, thick, broad, slightly crumpled. Arrow 
elongated, covered with numerous shaped with a_ rounded top, are medium green in color, very crisp 
roundish excrescences. It is very and tender. Remains in good condition for a long time and is 
early, productive, and of excellent highly recommended for both the home garden and the market. 
flavor. 

EARLY WHITE BUSH. 55 
Also Known as the Patty- 
Pan squash. Very produc- 
eee Mies Pkt., 5c... 1 Ounce, 15c... 44 Pound, 50c. 
= - The vining or winter squashes require a lot 
SEs Planting Instructions of room but the bush or summer squashes 
can be grown in any moderate garden. The summer or bush squashes 
should be planted in hills from 4 to 5 feet apart and the winter or vining 
kinds in hills from 6 to 10 feet apart. Squashes are heavy feeders and It 
is therefore beneficial to put two or three forkfuls of manure in each hill. 
Plant from ten to twelve seeds in each hill, but when the plants are of 
fair size thin them down to three plants in the hill. 
WINTER SQUASHES 
SIBLE VR or accel wayiceeie oad SiGe ee . 100 
One of the best shippers owing to the hardness of the 
shell. Flesh is solid and thick, of bright orange color and 
ee quality. Flavor is rich and sweet, and it ripens 
evenly. 
DELICIOUS] et win len! Sages ih ocala ee 
This fine new winter Squash is of the finest quality pos- 
sible. In size it closely resembles the original Hubbard. 
For table use it cannot be excelled. 
HUBBARD © oc faa tae ce oats 100 
One of the best of the winter Squashes for table use, and 
is rivaled only by the Delicious. Flesh is rich, yellow, very 
thick, fine grained, dry, and of excellent flavor. 
WARTED }HUBBARD Se oa ee 
Of extra fine quality. Very hard, dark green shell, heavily 
warted; flesh is dry and sweet. 
GOLDEN*HUBBARD®x eee ee!) 
A very distinct sort of the shape and general character of 
the Hubbard, but a little smaller, earlier to mature, and 
a rich orange red instead of the dark olive green. 
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TABLE: QUEENS 3 2 ee 
Also called Acorn and Des Moines. A small squash 6 to 8 
inches long by 3 inches in diameter. Shaped somewhat like 
an acorn with sides scalloped. Color of rind deep green, 
turning to orange when ripening. Matures early and is 
HUBBARD very prolific. 

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