. Salsify or Vegetable Oyster Salsijis, Fr. Salsifi, Sp. Barha dibecco, Itai,. Ilaferwurzel, Ger. One ounce for 50 feet of drill. Culture âSucceeds 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. 1.'5 days. Tapering rout, 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; \ lb.
. Salsify or Vegetable Oyster Salsijis, Fr. Salsifi, Sp. Barha dibecco, Itai,. Ilaferwurzel, Ger. One ounce for 50 feet of drill. Culture âSucceeds 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. 1.'5 days. Tapering rout, 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; \ lb. 70c; lb. 834 Long Black or Scorzonera. 150 days. Though not a true Salsify this is 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. 15c; \ oz. 35c; oz. 6Sc; i 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 sufficient size to stand four feet apart. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; 1 lb. 75c. Sorrel Oseille, Fr. Acetosa, Itai,. Acedera, Sp. Saiierampfer, (jER. 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. 25c; J oz. 65c; oz. ; 1 lb. Sunflower 6212 Mammoth. SO 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. $ 70 Mammoth Sandwich Island .'^alsily For Perpetual Spinach see page 56
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