. Mammoth Sandwich Island Salsify 837 Mammoth Sandwich Island. Grows a large tapering root, 7 to 8 inches long, with almost white, 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. 10c; § oz. 20c; oz. 30c; \ lb. 85c; lb. $ 834 Long Black or Scorzonera. Though not a true Salsify this is grown and 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, incre
. Mammoth Sandwich Island Salsify 837 Mammoth Sandwich Island. Grows a large tapering root, 7 to 8 inches long, with almost white, 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. 10c; § oz. 20c; oz. 30c; \ lb. 85c; lb. $ 834 Long Black or Scorzonera. Though not a true Salsify this is grown and 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, increasing in size without losing their fine flavor. Pkt. 10c; J oz. 20c; oz. 35c; i lb. $; lb. $ Courge, Fr. Zucca, Ital. Squash Calabaza, Sp. Kuerbis, Ger. Health Value of Fresh Squash Calorics per lb. 209 Vitamin A Proteins Carbohydrates ' ', Fats .5% Calcium .018% Iron .' v Mixture. One ounce of seed for 25 hills Culture—It has only been recently that scientists have discovered the presence of remarkable quantities of vitamines in summer squash and doctors now prescribe an abundance of squash for children back- ward in physical development. Sow at Corn planting time, in well-manured hills, the bush varieties 4 feet apart each way, the winter sorts 10 to 12 feet each way, and thin out to 2 to 4 plants to the hill. To repel the Squash vine borer, throw a handful of tobacco dust close around the plants. The large, strong- smelling black Squash bug can be kept in check by hand-picking. For yellow-striped beetle and blight, spray early and repeatedly with Bordeaux Arsenate of Lead The Earliest Bush Varieties 862 Cocozelle Bush. A handsome, ob- long, dark green Italian variety liberally speckled with lighter green. Of compact, bushy growth, and most attractive, hand- some fruits from 2 to 3 pounds each. This variety is un- surpassed in its rich, distinct, aro- matic flavor. A dozen plants will produce 2 to 3 dozen fruits. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; \ lb. 60c; lb. $2.
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