. Mammoth Sandwich Island Salsify Salsify or Vegetable Oyster Salsifis, Fr. Salsifi, Sp. Barba di becco, Ital. Haferumrzel, Ger. One ounce for 50 feet of drill. Culture—Succeeds best in light, well- enriched, mellow soil. Sow early in the spring in drills 15 inches apart, 1 inch deep, and water liberally with a fine spray or sprinkler. Thin to 4 inches in rows. 837 Mammoth Sandwich Island. 135 days. Tapering root, 7 to 8 inches long, with almost white, smooth skin, resembling a good-sized Pars- nip. It is very mild and delicately flavored, hence very popular. The young leaves may be used as sa
. Mammoth Sandwich Island Salsify Salsify or Vegetable Oyster Salsifis, Fr. Salsifi, Sp. Barba di becco, Ital. Haferumrzel, Ger. One ounce for 50 feet of drill. Culture—Succeeds best in light, well- enriched, mellow soil. Sow early in the spring in drills 15 inches apart, 1 inch deep, and water liberally with a fine spray or sprinkler. Thin to 4 inches in rows. 837 Mammoth Sandwich Island. 135 days. Tapering root, 7 to 8 inches long, with almost white, smooth skin, resembling a good-sized Pars- nip. It is very mild and delicately flavored, hence very popular. The young leaves may be used as salad. Pkt. 10c; oz. 2Sc; J4 lb. 70c ;lb.$ Sunflower 6212 Mammoth. 80 days. Immense heads measuring 12 to 20 inches across. A valuable food for poultry and birds. Oz. 10c; lb. 30c; 5 lbs. $; 10 lbs. $, prepaid. Not prepaid, 100 lbs. $ Rhubarb 832 Victoria. Has large thick red stalks of most delicious flavor. Sow seeds outdoors in shallow drOls one foot apart and transplant when of sufficient size to stand four feet apart. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; ^ lb. 75c. 17-703 Victoria Roots. We offer strong roots of this excellent Rhubarb which will develop into sturdy plants and give a worth-while crop begin- ning the }-ear after they have been planted in the spring. 35c each; 12 for ; 100 for $, prepaid. Sorrel Oseille, Fr. Acetosa, Ital. Acedera, Sp. Sauerampfer, Ger. 839 Large-Leaved Garden. 60 days. The largest, best variety for soups and mixed salads. Has a piquant acid flavor. Also splendid as boiled greens. Sow thinly in shallow drills a foot apart. Thin to stand 6 to 7 inches apart. One ounce for 200 feet of drill. Pkt 20c; ]/, oz. 50c; oz. 90c. 78 For Perpetual Spinach, see Swiss Chard, Perpetual, page 61
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