. Spring catalogue : 1899. Nurseries (Horticulture) Missouri Saint Louis Catalogs; Bulbs (Plants) Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Fruit Catalogs. Summer and Winter Squash. SALSIFY, OR OYSTER PLANT. BocJcsbart, Ger,; Salsifis, Fr,; Ostra Vegetal, Sp. Especially esteemed for its peculiar oyster flavor. Sow the seed early in the spring, in drills 12 Inches apart and 1 inch deep, thinning out the young plants to 6 inches. The roots will be ready for use in October, when a supply should be taken up and stored like carrots. Those re- maining will s
. Spring catalogue : 1899. Nurseries (Horticulture) Missouri Saint Louis Catalogs; Bulbs (Plants) Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Fruit Catalogs. Summer and Winter Squash. SALSIFY, OR OYSTER PLANT. BocJcsbart, Ger,; Salsifis, Fr,; Ostra Vegetal, Sp. Especially esteemed for its peculiar oyster flavor. Sow the seed early in the spring, in drills 12 Inches apart and 1 inch deep, thinning out the young plants to 6 inches. The roots will be ready for use in October, when a supply should be taken up and stored like carrots. Those re- maining will suffer no injury by being left in the ground till spring, MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND—This variety grows to a very large size, resem- bles a good sized parsnip (see cut). Per , 5c; oz,, lEc; % lb., 40c; lb., $ LONG WHITE.—The favorite market va- riety, and best flavored. Per pkt.,5c;oz,, 10c; Vi lb.,25c; lb , Rutabaga, Improved Parple Top. Spinach, Round Thick-Leaf. TOBACCO. Seed should be sown as early as possible after the danger of frost is over, and cover very lightly. When the plants are about 6 inches high, transplant into rows 4 or 5 feet apart each way, and cultivate thor- oughly with plow and hoe. BIG HAVANA.—A hybrid Havana or Cuban seed leaf. A heavy cropper of line texture (see cut). Per pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; Vi lb., 65c. CONNECTICUT SEED LEAF Is hardy and en- dures the cold better than the tender varieties. Per pkt.,5c; oz., 20c; % lb., 60c. RUTABAGA. Cultural directions same as Turnip. IMPROVED AMERICAN Very hardy and pro- ductive, flesh yellow, solid and sweet; good for stock and table use. Per pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; Vi lb., 15c; lb,,40c. LONG ISLAND IMPROVED This is undoubtedly the finest variety of purple top Rutabagas grown; the shape is slightly oblong, with a single top root free from all coarseness, and for conformity of crop Is superior. Per pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; Vi lb., 20c., lb., 50c. SORRELL. BROAD LEAF FRENCH.—This is the best variety; large
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