. Salsify or Vegetable Oyster Salsifis, Fr. Salsifi, Sp. Barbadibecco, Ital. Haferwurzel, Ger. One ovince for 50 feet of drill. Culture âSucceeds best in light, well- enriched, mellow soil. Sow early in the spring in driUs 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. Grows a large tapering root, 7 to 8 inches long, with almost white, smooth skin, re- sembling a good-sized Parsnip. It is very mild and delicately flavored, hence very popular. The young leaves may be used as salad. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; J lb.
. Salsify or Vegetable Oyster Salsifis, Fr. Salsifi, Sp. Barbadibecco, Ital. Haferwurzel, Ger. One ovince for 50 feet of drill. Culture âSucceeds best in light, well- enriched, mellow soil. Sow early in the spring in driUs 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. Grows a large tapering root, 7 to 8 inches long, with almost white, smooth skin, re- sembling a good-sized Parsnip. It is very mild and delicately flavored, hence very popular. The young leaves may be used as salad. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; J lb. 65c; lb. 834 Long Black or Scorzonera. Though not a true Salsify this is grown and used in exactly the same way. Has a long, fleshy taproot with a black skin. The leaves are broad and the flesh is creamy white. The roots may be left in the ground till needed for the table, in- creasing in size without losing their fine flavor. Pkt. 10c; i oz. 20c; oz. 35c; } lb. $; lb. Rhubarb 832 Victoria. Has large thick red stalks of most delicious flavor. Sow seeds outdoors in shallow drills one foot apart and transplant when of suflBcient size to stand four feet apart. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; \ lb. 60c. Sorrel Oseille, Fr. Acelosa, Ital. Acedera, Sp. Saiterampfer, Ger. 839 Large-Leaved Garden. The largest-leaved and 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. 10c; oz. 20c; i lb. 60c; lb. $ Sunflower Mammoth. Produces 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. $ Mammoth Sandwich Island Salsify Henry A. Dreer, Inc., 1306 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, Pa.
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