. Mammoth Sandwich Island Salsify 837 Mammoth Sandwich Island. Grows a large tapering root, 7 to 8 inches long, with almost white, smooth skin, re- sembling 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. 25c; i lb. 65c; 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, in- creasing in
. Mammoth Sandwich Island Salsify 837 Mammoth Sandwich Island. Grows a large tapering root, 7 to 8 inches long, with almost white, smooth skin, re- sembling 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. 25c; i lb. 65c; 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, in- creasing in size without losing their fine flavor. Pkt. 10c; \ oz. 20c; oz. 35c; i lb. ; lb. Sorrel Oseille, Fr. Acedera, Sp. Acetosa, Ital. Sauerampfer, Ger. 839 Large-Leaved Garden. The largest-leaved and best variety for soups and mixed salads. Has a piquant acid flavor. Also splendid as boiled greens. Sow thinly in shallow drills a foot apart. Thin to stand 6 to 7 inches apart. One ounce for 200 feet of drill. Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c: J lb. 60c; lb. 68 Henry A. Dreer, 1306 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, Pa.
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