. Victoria Spinach. Sahifis, Fr. A fine vegetable, used the same as carrots; or, after having been lioiled, made into cakes and fried like oysters, which they resemble in flavor. Cultivate tlie sinie as carrots and i>arsnips; it is hardy, can remain in the ground all winter for early spring use, but should be taken up liefore it starts growing; take up a supply for use during the winter. Succeeds best in a light, well enriched, mellow soil. Sow early in the spring in drills 15 inches apart, 1 inch deep, and thin out to 6 inches apart in the rows. Mammoth Sandwich Island. This variety grows
. Victoria Spinach. Sahifis, Fr. A fine vegetable, used the same as carrots; or, after having been lioiled, made into cakes and fried like oysters, which they resemble in flavor. Cultivate tlie sinie as carrots and i>arsnips; it is hardy, can remain in the ground all winter for early spring use, but should be taken up liefore it starts growing; take up a supply for use during the winter. Succeeds best in a light, well enriched, mellow soil. Sow early in the spring in drills 15 inches apart, 1 inch deep, and thin out to 6 inches apart in the rows. Mammoth Sandwich Island. This variety grows here to a very large size, and resembles a good-sized parsnip. It is very mild and delicately flavored, and is very popular. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 CIS.; 1- lb., 50 cts.; lb., $ Long White. The favorite market variety, and the best ;l. Pkt, 5 Cts.; oz., 10 cts.; |^ lb., 40 cts.; lb , $125. Long Black, or Scorzonera. Resembles the above, and culiivated in the same way. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cls.; \ lb., 00 cts.; lb., $ Large Leaved Gar<lcn. Cultivated for its acidity and much usetl in salads. The im|)roved varieties, when well- grown and cooked the same as spinach, make a healthy and palatable dish. Sow in drills early in spring and thin the seedlings to 6 or 8 inches apart in the row. Commence cut- ting in two months, plants continue to bear four years. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts ; \ lb., 40 cts.; lb., § RHUBARB. LinnfiPUS. Early, large, tender, and very fine. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; } lb., 50 cts. Victoria. Very large: the finest cooking variety. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.;' } lb , 50 cts. (For Khubarb Koots, see Vegetable Plants, etc., page 48.)
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