Dreer's garden book 1930 (1930) Dreer's garden book 1930 dreersgardenbook1930henr Year: 1930 Salsifis, Fr. SALSIFY Ostion Vegetal, Sp. Haferwurzel, Ger. or Vegetable Oyster One ounce for 50 feet of drill. Culture —Succeed 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. Used the same as Carrots, or, after having been boiled, make into cakes and fry like oysters, which they resemble in flavor. Cultivate the same as carrots or parsnips; it is hardy; can remain in
Dreer's garden book 1930 (1930) Dreer's garden book 1930 dreersgardenbook1930henr Year: 1930 Salsifis, Fr. SALSIFY Ostion Vegetal, Sp. Haferwurzel, Ger. or Vegetable Oyster One ounce for 50 feet of drill. Culture —Succeed 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. Used the same as Carrots, or, after having been boiled, make into cakes and fry like oysters, which they resemble in flavor. Cultivate the same as carrots or parsnips; it is hardy; can remain in the ground all winter for early spring use, but should be taken up before it starts new growth. 837 Mammoth Sandwich Island. Grows to very large size with a yellowish smooth skin, resembling a good-sized Parsnip. It is very mild and delicately flavored, hence very popular. The young leaves may be used as salad. Pkt., 10 cts.; \ oz., 20 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; | lb., 80 cts.; lb., $ 835 Long White. A favorite market variety of very fine flavor. Pkt., 10 cts.; \ oz., 20 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; | lb., 80 cts.; lb., $ 834 Long Black, or Scorzonera. This is grown in the same manner as above sorts, but it develops a taproot with a black skin. The roots of this variety, if not used may remain in the ground till needed and they will increase in size without losing their tenderness and fine flavor. Pkt.,' 10 cts.; \ oz., 25 cts.; oz., 35 cts.; | lb., $; lb., $ Courge, Fr. SQUASH Mammoth Sandwich Island Salsify The Earliest, Bush Varieties 862 Cocozelle Bush. A handsome oblong dark green Italian variety liberally speckled with contrasting marks, and averaging 2 to 3 pounds each, of high quality and fine flavor. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; | lb., 60 cts.; lb., $ 867 Giant Summer Crookneck. A popular sort with large deep yellow, curved and warted fruits. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; | lb., 50 cts.; lb., $ 869 Golden Custard Bush. Similar to the White Bush, but yell
Size: 1823px × 1097px
Photo credit: © Bookworm / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
Keywords: archive, book, drawing, historical, history, illustration, image, page, picture, print, reference, vintage
