Eat Spinach for Iron 
America Spinach 
Packets, ounces, and 1%, pounds sent 
postpaid. For larger quantities consult chart 
on page l. 
SALSIFY or OYSTER 
PLANT 
Sow I ounce of seed to 70 feet of drill; 
about 8 pounds to an acre 
Cutture. 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. Vitamin 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 introduction 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 
Sow 1 packet of seed to 50 feet of 
drill; 15 to 20 pounds to an acre 
Cutture. 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. Vitamins A, 
B, C,G. 
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 
beingcutthanordinary 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. 
America. A long-standing, heavy-yielding, 
slow-growing, warm-weather variety with 
very thick, glossy dark green leaves, and 
very well savoyed. Plant averages 7 inches 
tall by 12 inches across at maturity. Won 
Silver Medal in All-America trials. 50 days. 
TURNIP 
Sow 1 packet of seed to 100 feet; 
2 pounds to an acre 
CuLture. For early use, SOW as soon as 
the ground opens in spring; thin out to 6 to 
9 inches im 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 within an inch of the crown; 
store in a cool cellar or pit, or pile up ina 
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. 
Vitamins A, B, C, G. 
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 Strap- 
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. 
TOBACCO SEED 
Posey’s 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. Disease resistant. 
kt. Oz. Mlb. Lb. 
$0 10 $0 30 $100 $3 50 
SPINACH. hd ape prices on larger quantities. 
Reselected Bloomsdale Savoy-leaved 
Dark Green Bloomsdale 
Virginia Blight-resisting Bloomsdale SayOy 3s 
Old Dominion. . 
New Long- standing Bloomsdale. 
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. . Beh ween a cie 
Golden Neckless a Pe afer pe Ob Se ares, 2. 
White Egg. . See ee eis 
White Milan. 
Yellow or Amber Globe... 
Cow Horn 
Seven-Top. 
Shogoin (Salad Turnip).. 
Improved Purple-Top Rutabaga 
Purple-Top Yellow Aberdeen. . 
VEGETABLE MARROW 
Black Zucchini. .... 
Cocozelle di Napolie. . 
Zucchini Caravazzi.. 
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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 Iength. Certified. 
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 Iong with a diameter of 3 to 4 inches. 
Skin smooth, dark green, marbled yellow 
or pale green. Fine flavor. Bush type. 
Red or Purple-Top White Globe Turnip 
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