. Hafer- Wursel, Ger. SALSIFY OR VEGETABLE OV R. Salsifis, Fr. Ostien Vegetal, Sp. Mammoth Sandwich Island Salsify. One ounce for 50 feet of drill. Culture.—Used the same as Carrots; or, after having been boiled, made into cakes and fried 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 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 12 to 15 inches apart
. Hafer- Wursel, Ger. SALSIFY OR VEGETABLE OV R. Salsifis, Fr. Ostien Vegetal, Sp. Mammoth Sandwich Island Salsify. One ounce for 50 feet of drill. Culture.—Used the same as Carrots; or, after having been boiled, made into cakes and fried 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 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 12 to 15 inches apart, 1 inch deep; thin, if necessary, to 6 inches apart. riammoth Sandwich Island. (See cut.) This variety of Salsify grows to a very large size, and resembles a good-sized Parsnip. It is very mild and delicately flavored, and very popular. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; }lb., 40 cts.; lb., $ Long White. A favorite market variety and fine flavored. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; Jib., 35 cts.; lb., $ Long Black, or Scorzonera. Resembles above, but black. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; 4-lb., 65 cts.; lb., $
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