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Reselected Bloomsdale Savoy-leaved Spinach 
Packets, ounces, and 1% pounds sent 
postpaid. For larger quantities consult chart 
on page 1. 
SALSIFY or OYSTER 
PLANT 
Sow 1 ounce of seed to 70 feet of drill; 
about 8 pounds to an acre 
CuLturRE. Sow as early as ground can be 
worked in spring, in drills 1 inch deep, and 
thin out to 6 inches in the row. Cultivate the 
same as for carrots and parsnips. A part of 
the crop may be left in the ground until 
spring, when it will be found fresh and 
plump. The roots are cut into pieces 4% 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 like that of the oyster. 
110 days. Soil C. 
Mammoth Sandwich Island. An im- 
proved type and the largest and most 
profitable Salsify now in cultivation. The 
roots are white and smooth. 
TAMPALA 
A recent imtroduction from China and 
India. Better than spinach or chard, and 
does well in hot weather. Easy to grow, in 
rows 2 feet apart. Plants should stand 2 feet 
apart. As greens, ready to eat in six weeks. 
Fordhook. New. Red. New. 
SALSIFY (Oyster Plant) 
Mammoth Sandwich Island. 
SPINACH. Special prices on larger quantities. dal t ees 
Reselected Bloomsdale Savoy-leaved. . 
Dark Green Bloomsdale. . 
Virginia Blight-resisting Bloomsdale Savoy... 
Old Dominion. . 
New Long-standing Bloomsdale. alt: . oe 
c5 Yoon. 60c; Y4oz. $1.00. . 
New Zealand. . 
TAMPALA. 2 pkts. for 25¢; 
Fordhook and Red.. 
TOBACCO SEED 
Bonanza and Virginia Bright. . 
Maryland Medium Broad- leaf. 
TURNIP 
Red or Purple-Top White Globe 
Extra-Early Purple-Top Flat Strap-leaved. . At Scat 
Golden Neckless PLES Top, ae Deane toate ae 
White Egg. . 
White Milan. 
Yellow ot Abst Gib. Popo SAN SE WOR res se 
Cow Horn. 
Seven- Top.. 
Shogoin (Salad ‘Turnip).. 
Improved Purple-Top Rutabaga. . 
Purple-Top Yellow Aberdeen. . 
Sot Rie NAG OW pie IAD SOraeato a 
Black Zucchini. ... . 
Cocozelle di Napolie.. 
Zucchini Caravazzi. . 

SPINACH 
Sow 1 packet of seed to 50 feet of 
drill; 15 to 20 pounds to an acre 
CuttureE. Sow in early spring, in 
drills a foot apart, every 2 weeks for 
a succession, and, as it grows, thin 
out for use. For fall use, sow in 
August, and for winter crop in Sep- 
tember. Cover that which is left over 
winter with straw or leaves after the 
weather becomes quite cold. Sow 
seed of New Zealand in hills 2 feet 
apart each way, 3 or 4 seeds in a hill. 
45 to 55 days. Soil B. 
Dark Green Bloomsdale. A better 
and darker strain of the well- 
known Reselected Bloomsdale. Its 
darker color gives the leaves fresh 
appearance for a longer time after 
being cutthanordinary Bloomsdale. 
RESELECTED BLOOMSDALE 
SAVOY-LEAVED. The popular 
fall Spinach so largely grown for 
market. Grows upright, the leaves being 
crumpled, dark green, and very thick. 
New Long-standing Bloomsdale. It is 
almost as early and quick-growing as the 
old Bloomsdale, but it will stand in market- 
able condition 10 to 14 days longer before 
going to seed. 
Old Dominion. A blight-resisting Long- 
standing Spinach for fall sowing. 
Virginia Blight-resisting Bloomsdale 
Savoy. Although of lighter color and not 
as heavily crumpled as Reselected Savoy, 
this strain is absolutely blight-proof and 
will succeed where the older variety blights. 
New Zealand. Thrives during the hottest 
weather in any soil, rich or poor. The 
tender tips may be cut every few days till 
frost. When the ground is thoroughly 
warm, soak seed for 24 hours and plant 
4 seeds in hills 2 feet apart each way. 




TURNIP 
Sow 1 packet of seed to 100 feet; 
2 pounds to an acre 
Cuxtrure. For early use, sow as soon as 
the ground opens in spring; thin out to 6 to 
9 inches in the rows. For a succession, con- 
tinue to sow in July and August. The Ruta- 
bagas are grown for feeding stock and are 
also excellent for the table. Take up the 
roots in November or before severe frosts; 
cut off the tops withm an inch of the crown; 
store in a cool cellar or pit, or pile up in a 
conical form outdoors, in dry ground; cover 
carefully with long straw and finish by 
earthing up, covering them with about 12 to 
15 inches of earth, leaving a trench around 
the heap to carry off the water. Put away 
in this manner they will be found in good con- 
dition in the spring. 50 to 75 days. Soil C. 
Purple-Top Yellow Aberdeen. Medium 
size; round; pale yellow; tender and sugary. 
Hardy, productive, and keeps well. An 
esteemed variety for stock. 
Red or Purple-Top White Globe. Globu- 
lar shape; very handsome; of superior 
quality. Heavy producer; early; of rapid 
growth and an excellent keeper. 
White Egg. Quick-growing; egg-shaped. 
White Milan. Very early. Pure white; 
sweet and tender. Short tops, flat. 
Extra-Early Purple-Top Flat 
leaved. White fleshed. 
Yellow or Amber Globe. Excellent for 
table use or stock. Green top. 
Cow Horn. A long, white, carrot-shaped 
Turnip which grows half out of the ground. 
Mostly used for feeding stock, but makes 
a fine table sort. 
Seven-Top. Grown exclusively for its tops 
and when properly prepared and cooked 
makes a fine dish. Withstands our winter 
without any protection. 
Shogoin, Salad Turnip. Resists insects 
and can be grown in hot weather. Makes a 
Turnip 2 to 3 inches in diameter. 
RUTABAGA. Golden Neckless Purple- 
Top. Improved strain without neck. Tops 
rather short, but good-sized root. Flesh 
deep yellow and fine-grained. 
RUTABAGA. Improved Purple-Top. 
Strap- 
TOBACCO SEED 
Maryland Medium Broad-leaf. The popu- 
ular Tobacco for southern Maryland. 
One ounce sows 200 to 250 square yards 
and should produce enough plants for five 
acres. 
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Bonanza. A broad-leaved bright Tobacco 
that is especially adapted to the sandy soils 
of Maryland and Virginia. Certified. 
Virginia Bright. On sandy soil it makes a 
wide leaf of good length that cures easily. 
VEGETABLE MARROW 
Black Zucchini. Bush type. Fruits weigh 
5 to 6 pounds, cylindrical, slightly fluted, 
dark black-green; flesh greenish white and, 
of good flavor. 
Zucchini Caravazzi. Similar to the above, 
but the color is light green. Great favorite 
with the Italians. 
Cocozelle di Napolie. Grows about 20 
inches long with a diameter of 3 to 4 inches. 
Skin smooth, dark green, marbled yellow 
or pale green. Fine flavor. Bush type. 

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Red or Purple-Top White Globe Turnip 

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