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No. 2. Early Scarlet Turnip, 
White-Tipped. 
situation should 
ventilated. 
Farquhar’s Nonpareil. 
RADISH. 
Radishes require a light, loamy soil, moderately fertile, which should be deeply dug and well pulverized. The 
be warm and sheltered. For an early supply sow in January or February in-hot beds, keeping well 
In April they may be sown out of doors. 
to be crisp and tender should make rapid growth. One ounce of seed to 100 feet of drill; 10 pounds an acre. 
No. 3. Early Deep Scarlet, 
No. 4. Farquhar’s Nonpareil. 
Olive-Shaped. 
Rabana, (Sp.) 
Successive sowings should be made every two weeks. Radishes 
An excellent strain of small round, very early, bright red radish, spe- 
cially suited for forcing. The flesh is pure white, crisp and tender. 
Pkt., 10 ets.; 0z., 30 cts.; 4 lb., $1.00 
Early Deep Scarlet, Olive-Shaped, Short Leaf. One of the most desirable varieties for 
forcing. The skin is deep bright red; flesh crisp, tender and spicy. Leaves few, short and small. 
No. 1. Early Long Scarlet, Short Top. 
Non Plus Ultra. 
good for forcing ... : 
Farquhar’s Early Searlet Globe. Admirable for forcing 
or out-of-door culture; deep scarlet; flesh white and tender. 
Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 ets.; + lb., 80 ets.; lb., $2.75 
Early Scarlet, Turnip-Rooted. Very early, crisp, and 
beautiful. Pkt., 10 cts.;0z., 20 ets.; + lb., 60 ets.; Ib., $2.00 
Early Searlet Turnip, White-Tipped. Very early; for framés 
or out-of-doors. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 ets.; ¢ lb., 75 cts.; Ib., $2.50 
Early White Turnip, or Box. Suitable for forcing; pure white; 
sweet. Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 20 cts.; ¢ Ib., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00 
Early French Breakfast. Oval form; color scarlet with white 
’ tip; excellent quality and of quick growth. 
Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z:, 25 cts.; + Ib., 80 cts.; lb., $2.75 
RHUBARB. 
A deep, rich soil, trenched to the depth of 2 feet, is best for Rhubarb. 
Victoria Seeds. Large, late, good old sort. . a9 ore 
Victoria Roots. 5 ee es nae tae: 
SALSIFY. Oyster Plant. 
A most delicious vegetable. 
it has an oyster flavor. 
Mammoth Sandwich Island. Large roots. 
Long White French. Delicious when cooked. 
SEA KALE. 
Sow one inch deep in drills; thin to 6 inches; transplant the following Spring 3 feet apart. The blanched 
shoots are used like Asparagus; very tender. 
Seeds: Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 30 cts.; } Ib., 85 cts. 
Forcing Crowns, ready in December. 
SPINACH. Espinaca, (Sp.) 
1 For Summer use sow early in Spring, in drills 15 
For Spring use sow in September, and cover lightly in November 
Spinach to be tender and succulent must be grown in very rich soil. 
inches apart, and make successive sowings every two weeks. 
with light litter. One ounce will sow 100 feet of drill; 10 to 12 pounds an acre. 
Farquhar’s All Seasons. 
Pkt., 5 cts. 
succulent and tender ... aoe “he ae 
Long-Standing. Of delicious, tender quality; dark green leaves. 
Pkt., 5 ets. 
Savoy-Leaved, or Bloomsdale. Large, tender, crumpled leaves. 
Pkt., 5 cts. 
Pkt., 5 ets. 
Vietoria. Thick succulent, dark green leaves 
Prickly Seeded. Very hardy and vigorous; leaves arrow-shaped. 
Pkt., 5 cts. 
mer, 
allowing 2 feet between the plants. 
The earliest of all; fit for use in about 
Early Long Scarlet, ‘Short 
Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; 2 lb., 75 cts. 
Each, 15 cts.; doz., $1.50; 100, $8.00 
Ostien Vegetal, (Sp.) 
It is used stewed, boiled or fried, and sometimes as a salad. 
Cultivation the same as for Carrots or Parsnips. 
Pkt., 10 ets.; 0z., 30 ets.; } lb., $1.00 
Pkt., 10 ets.; oz., 35 ets.; ¢ lb., $1.25 
(Cannot supply.) 
Leaves rich, dark green, very thick and of splendid quality. 
> oz., 15 cts.; + Ib., 35 ets.; Ib., $1.25 
Round Thick-Leaved. A standard sort; equally good for early Spring or Fall sowing; leaves are thick, 
Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; ¢ lb., 35 cts.; lb., $1.25 
; oz., 15 cts.; + lb., 35 ets.; lb., $1.25 
; oz., 15 ets.; + lb., 35 cts.; lb., $1.25 
; oz., 15 cts.; ¢ lb., 35 cts.; Ib., $1.25 
; oz., 15 cts.; + Ib., 35 cts.; Ib., $1.25 
New Zealand. Makes a low spreading plant from which tender greens can be gathered the entire Sum- 
May be started in a hot-bed and transplanted or sown out-of-doors when the ground is warm, 
ane Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 25 cts.; $ lb., 85 ets. 
Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; + Ib., 75 ets. 
20 days; short-leaved; brilliant red; 
Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 25 cts.; 4 lb., 75 cts. 
Top. Very long:and crisp; for frames 
or open ground. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz:, 25 ets.; $ 1b., 75 ets. 
Long, Brightest Scarlet, White Tip. Matures in 25 days 
from planting; continuing crisp until full grown. 
Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; 4 lb., 75 ets. 
Icicle. A long slender white radish with small top; flesh crisp 
and tender. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; 4 lb., 80 cts. 
Long Black Winter, or Spanish. Sown in early Autumn, the 
roots keep crisp all Winter. 
Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; + Ib., 75 ets. 
Round Black Winter, or Spanish. Fine keeper during Winter. 
Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 ets.; $ lb., 75 ets. 
Winter variety. Very crisp. Pkt., 10 
cts.; 0z., 30 cts. 
White Giant Stuttgart. 
It is usually propagated from plants. 
“When cooked 
One ounce will sow 50 feet. 
