. Tennessee Sweet Potato Pumpkin. Mammoth Sandwich Island Salsify. , or \ OYSTER. Hafer-lVurzci, Ger. Salsifis, Fr. A fine vegetable, used and served as Carrots; or, after being boiled, made into cakes and fried like oysters, which they resemble in flavor. Cultivate the sarne as Carrots and Parsnips; it is hardy, can remain in the ground all winter for early spring use, but should be taken up before it >tarts 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
. Tennessee Sweet Potato Pumpkin. Mammoth Sandwich Island Salsify. , or \ OYSTER. Hafer-lVurzci, Ger. Salsifis, Fr. A fine vegetable, used and served as Carrots; or, after being boiled, made into cakes and fried like oysters, which they resemble in flavor. Cultivate the sarne as Carrots and Parsnips; it is hardy, can remain in the ground all winter for early spring use, but should be taken up before it >tarts 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 This variety grows here to a very large size, and resembles a good-sized Piirsnip. It is very mild and delicately flavored, and has already found its way to pojjular favor. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., i lb. 40 cts., lb. ^125. Long' White. The favorite market variety, and the best flavored. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts, i. lb. 30 CIS., lb. Long- Black, or Scorzonera. Resembles the above, and cultivated in the same way. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., \ lb. 60 cts., lb § Larg'e Leaved Garden. Cultivated for its acidity and much used in salads. The improved varielies. 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. One may commence cutting in about two months, and the plants will continue in full bearing for three to four years. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., \ lb. 40 cts., lb. $ We pay postage on Vegetable and Flower Seeds, except where noted. Farm Seeds are sent by express or freight at purchaser's expense. "Dreer's Open-Air Vegetables " mailed for 25 cts.
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