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Sow in drills 1 foot apart, 1 inch deep. When a few inches high thin a foot apart. In the fall prepare the grround for the final bed by deep trenching. Mix manure with the soil; the richer the soil and the deeper it is worked, the better. Set the plants 3 feet apart each way. The stalks should not be cut the first spring.

'''Large roots, each 15c; two for 25c; per dozen, $1.50. Small roots, each 10c; 3 for 25c; per dozen, 75c; add 5c each for postage if to go by mail.'''

One of the most desirable winter vegetables. The roots when cooked are very palatable and are served in a variety of different ways. CULTURE—It succeeds best in a light, well enriched soil: coarse and fresh manure should be avoided, as it will surely cause the roots to grow uneven and ill-shaped. Sow the seed as early as possible, and quite deep in drills about 18 inches apart and thin the plants to 3 inches in the row.

CULTURE—Spinach is an important market gardener’s crop, of easy culture. For spring and summer use, sow in drills 1 foot apart and 1 inch deep as early as the ground can be worked, and every two weeks for a succession. For winter and early spring use, sow in September in well manured ground; cover with straw on the approach of severe cold weather. The ground cannot be too rich; the stronger the ground the more delicate and succulent will be the leaves. The New Zealand spinach, which requires more room, as it makes a large and spreading plant, may be started from seed early in the spring to give greens during the heat of summer. Light applications of nitrate of soda have often a magical effect on spinach.

The plants are of rapid growth, resemble the Long Season in type, but leaves are more crumpled or blistered and are of a darker green color. The leaves are thick, stand well after cutting and are of good quality.

We believe this variety will in a few years be one of the leading sorts as its distinctive qualities are sure to win favor for it from both the home and market gardener. Pkt., 10c; ¼ lb., 20c; 1 lb., 50c.

{{hi|1em|PRINCESS JULIANA—Large, crumpled dark green leaves, suitable for summer or autumn planting. We are convinced that the Princess Juliana Spinach will become the most popular variety on the market, not only for its rapid, uniform growth and delicious and tempting flavor, but also because it remains In prime condition longer before bolting to seed than an}' other sort. Prepaid, pkt., 10c; ¼ lb., 20c; 1 lb., 50c.}}

Do not plant until the weather is warm and settled. The plants are very tender and sensitive to cold. Use the same culture as for cucumbers and melons, but squash is less particular as to soil. Three plants are sufficient for one hill. For early squashes, seed can be planted in boxes and transplanted.