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!u.mpls:in (CUCURBITA PKPO). 

 German, Kurbis. French, Courge. Spanish, Calabaza. 



We cannot think of admitting this vegetable into the precincts of a garden where there are 

 Cucumbers, Melons, and others of similar class. It would mix with and contaminate the quality of 

 the more valuable sorts ; besides, they would occupy more space than most could allow, as many of 

 the varieties attain enormous size. 



CULTURE. Pumpkins are not so particular in regard to soil as Melons or Cucumbers, but, in 

 other respects, are cultivated in a similar manner, though on a much larger scale. They are gen- 

 erally raised on cultivated farms, between hills of Indian Corn, and may be planted with success 

 in fields, by themselves. 



Cheese, Medium-sized. One of the best for cooking purposes. Per pkt., 5 . . .10' 

 Large Yellow. Grows to a large size; better adapted for feeding purposes than for cook- 

 ing. Per pkt., 5. Per lb., 40. 

 Mammoth. A very large, coarse-growing variety. Per pkt., 10 40 



llacllsli (RHAPHANUS SATIVUS). 



German, Rettig Radies. French, Radis, Rave, Petite Rave, Spanish, Rabano. 

 The Radish is a hardy annual plant, much esteemed for its grateful relish, and is extensively 

 cultivated for its roots. Its excellence consists in being succulent, mild, crisp, and tender ; and 

 the roots should be eaten before they are overgrown, which makes them tough and thready. The 

 seed-pods are excellent for pickling if gathered while young and green. 



. CULTURE. For early crops, sow in spring, as soon as the ground can be worked, in light rich 

 soil ; for later crops, a deep, moist soil is preferable. Sow the seed thinly in drills, covering them 

 with about a quarter of an inch of fine earth. If space is limited, the seed may be sown with 

 Onions or Lettuce ; they are said to be much less affected by the maggot if grown with the former. 

 The plants should be frequently and copiously watered in dry weather, which tends to their rapid 

 growth, thus securing its excellent qualities. For very early use, sow on gentle hotbeds. 



Early Short-top Long Scarlet.. Roots long, growing partly out of the ground, of a beau- 

 tiful deep pink color ; flesh white, transparent, crisp, and of good flavor. Grows 

 quick ; standard sort for marketing or private use. Per pkt, 5 . . . .10 



Scarlet Turnip. A very early variety, deserving general cultivation on account of its rich 



color, crisp and tender qualities ; should be used while young. Per pkt., 5 . .15 



White Turnip. Bulb similar to the preceding. Skin white; flesh white and semi-trans- 

 parent. Some days later than the scarlet. Per pkt., 5 15 



Scarlet Olive-shaped. In the form of an olive, terminating in a very slim top-root. Skir 

 fine scarlet ; neck small ; flesh rose-colored, tender, and excellent. Early, and 

 well adapted for forcing or general crop. Per pkt., 5 15 



Long Salmon. A fine variety, in size and form similar to the Early Short-top Long Scarlet, 



but is a paler red ; coming in a few days later. Per pkt., 5 15 



Black Spanish. One of the latest as well as the the hardiest of the Radishes, and is con- 

 sidered an excellent sort for winter use. Large size ; color black ; of firm texture. 

 To keep well, should be packed in sand, Per pkt., 5 15 



Long White Chinese. Skin white, and of fine texture ; flesh fine-grained, crisp, and very 



good flavored. Its season the same as the preceding. Per pkt., 10 . .30 



Rose-colored China Winter. Size full medium ; skin comparatively fine, and of a bright 



rose-color ; flesh firm, and rather piquant. A very late variety. Per pkt., 10 . 30 



New French Breakfast. A new quick-growing variety. Oval form; color scarlet, tipped 

 with white ; fine flavored. Very ornamental in appearance : much esteemed by 

 the French. Excellent for forcing. Per pkt., 15 20 



Rllllbarb (RHEUM HYBRIDUM.) 



German, Rhubarber. French, Rhubarbe. Spanish, Ruibarbo Bastardo. 

 CULTURE. Rhubarb succeeds best in deep, somewhat retentive soil. The richer its condi- 

 tion, and the deeper it is stirred, the better. Sow in drills an inch deep. Thin out to six inches 

 apart. In the fall, trench a piece of ground, and manure it well ; then transplant the young plants 

 into it three feet apart each way. Cover with leaves or litter the first winter, and give a dress- 

 ing of coarse manure every fall. To procure an immediate crop, plant roots which are already grown. 



per oz. 

 Victoria. A large variety ; one of the best for general use. Per pkt., 5 . . . . ts 



Linnaeus. Large, tender, and fine-flavored. Per pkt, 5 25 



Downing's Mammoth. Extra large, tender and fine. Per pkt, 10 25 



Prince Albert. An early variety ; superior quality. Per pkt., 10 25 



Champagne. New large scarlet ; very tender. Per pkt, 10 25 



Cahoon's Mammoth. Very large. Per pkt, 10 25 



Salsify, or Oyster Fla/nt (TRAGOPOGON PORRIFOLIUS). 



German, Bocksbart. French, Salsifis. Spanish, (Sstra vegetal. 



The Salsify is a hardy biennial plant, and is principally cultivated for its roots, which are long 

 and tapering, and, when grown in good soil, measure twelve or fourteen inches in length. It is 

 considered wholesome and nutritious. When cooked, the flavor resembles that of the oyster, 

 and is a good substitute for it : whence the popular name. 



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