Salsify or Oyster Plant 
CULTURE.—The Oyster Plant succeeds best in light, 
well-enriched mellow soil, which, previous to sowing the 
seed, should be stirred to a depth of 18 inches. Sow the 
seed early in spring, in drills 1 foot apart and 1 inch 
deep, thinning out the young plants to 4 inches. The 
roots will be ready for use in October, when a supply for 
winter use should be taken up and stored like carrots. 
Those remaining will suffer no injury by being left in 
the ground until spring. 
Mammoth Sandwich Island. This is the largest and 
most popular variety. It grows almost as large as a 
parsnip. The root is smooth and white. When cooked 
it tastes like oysters. 
Pkt. 10c; Woz. 25c; oz. 40c; 14]b. $1.20. Postpaid. 
SPINACH 
CULTURE.—For spring use sow early in drills 1 foot 
apart, and for succession every two weeks; as it grows, 
thin out for use, keeping it clean of weeds. For fall use 
sow in August; for winter use sow in September, in well- 
manured ground. Mulch with straw on approach of 
severe cold weather. 
Bloomsdale Savoy-leaved Long Standing. 39 days. The 
plant is very uniform and sturdy with attractive crum- 
pled and blistered dark green leaves. It is exception- 
ally valuable for both home use and market-gardens 
as it holds a long time before throwing seed stalks. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 141b. 20c; lb. 60c. Postpaid. 
Nebel or Giant Thick Leaved. 42 days. A strong grow- 
ing plant having thick smooth leaves of best quality. 
Stands long before bolting seed. 
Pkt 10c; oz. 15c; 141b. 20c; Ib. 60c. Postpaid. 
Virginia Blight-resistant Savoy. 39 days. An important 
blight-resistant strain bred at the Virginia Experiment 
Station for mosaic resistance. The leaves are some- 
what smoother than other strains of Savoy. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 14]b. 20c; lb. 60c. Postpaid. 
New Zealand or Summer Spinach. 70 days. This is quite 
distinct from other varieties in that it thrives in hot, 
dry weather and produces an abundance of tender 
shoots all during the hot summer months. It is similar 
to true Spinach when cooked. 
7 » Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 141b. 35c; lb. $1.00. Postpaid. 
