R. & J. ee & CO., BOSTON. VEGETABLE SEEDS. 
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No. 2. Early Scarlet Turnip, No. 3. Early Deep Scarlet, No. 4. Farquhar’s Nonpareil. 
White-Tipped. Olive-shaped. 
RADISH. Rabanos y Rabanitos. Lettig. 
Radishes require a light, loamy soil, moderately fertile, which should be deeply dug and 
well pulverized. The situation should be warm and sheltered. For an early supply sow in 
January or February in hot-beds, keeping well ventilated. In April they may be sown out 
of doors. Successive sowings should be made every two weeks. Radishes to be crisp and tender 
should make rapid growth. One ounce of seed to 100 feet of drill; 10 pounds an acre. 
Farquhar’s Nonpareil. An excellent strain of small round, very early, bright red radish, specially 
suited for foreing. The flesh is pure white, crisp and tender, Pkf., .10; 0z., .20; $ lb., .50; Ib., 1.50 
Early Deep Searlet, Olive-Shaped, Short Leaf. One of the most desirable varieties for 
forcing. The skin is deep bright red; flesh CHRP tender, and spicy. Leaves few, short, 
! and small ods 5 Pkt:) 0537022, clos talbeeco: ib., 1.00 
No.1. Early Long Scarlet, ShortTop. Non Plus Ultra. ‘The Borie st at Ale fit “Ran use in about 20 days;: chon leaved; brlliant red; 
good for forcing ~ ee Pkt., .10; oz., .15; 4 Ib., .35; Ib., 1.00 
Early Searlet Globe. Admirable for forcing or onteomdcare ‘Long Brightest Searlet, White Tip. Matures in 25 days 
culture; deep scarlet; flesh white and tender, from planting; continuing crisp until full grown, 
Pkt., .05; 0z., 15°4 1b. 35: Ib: 1:00 Pkt., (05 0z-, 104+ lbs corlb reno 
Early Searlet, Turnip-Rooted. ey early, crisp, and  JIeiele. A long slender white radish with small top; flesh crisp 
beautiful, Pkt; .05* 10; + lb., .25; lb., .75 and tender, Pkt.; 05021, -15;)4 lbs coo; Ibs 00 
Early Searlet Turnip, White- Tipped. Very early; forframes Long Blaek Winter, or Spanish. Sown in early autumn, the 
or out of doors, ... Pkt-705-vozs) LOS ilbr Zo abs avo: roots keep crisp all winter, Pkt., .05; oz., .10; } lb., .25; lb., .75 
Early White Turnip, or Box. ‘Suitable for forcing; pure Round Blaek Winter, or Spanish. Fine keeper during 
white; sweet, : Pkt:, 4052 0z2, 215-4 Ib: -35snlbs, 00 winter, Pkt., .05; oz., 10; 4 Ib., .20; Ib., 165 
Early French Breakfast. Oval form: color scarlet with white White Giant Stuttgart. Winter variety. Very crisp. 
tip; excellent quality and of quick growth, Pkt; 0531070, 210 lbs. 25 lbs emo 
Pkt., .05; oz., .15; 4 lb., .35;lb.,.75 Sakurajima (Mammoth Japan). A Japanese variety of large 
Early Long Searlet, Short Top. Very long and crisp; for size; pure white; flesh crisp and tender with agreeable sharp 
frames or open ground, PKG} 205 foz) lO lb ee2oralbsanio flavor, ate BAS Pkt.) LO oz.) -2ont) lbssndoy lb eeoO 
RHUBARB ab orbere A deep, rich soil, trenched to the depth of 2 feet, is best for 
; Rhubarb. It is usually propagated from plants. 
Linnzus. Jarly, large, tender, Victoria. Large, late, good old sort, 
Each, Pkt., .10; oz., .25; 4 lb., .60; roots: each, .15; doz., 1.50; 100, 8.00 
Monareh. The best sort; very tender. Does not come true from seeds, 
Roots: each, .30; doz., 3.00; 100, 20.00 
SAGE PLANTS. For flavoring 4 : Ae, Ares Doz., 1.00; 100, 6.00 
SALSIFY, or OYSTER PLANT. Ostion Vegetal. Haferwurzel. 
A most delicious vegetable. It is used stewed, boiled, or fried, and sometimes as a salad. When 
cooked, it has an oyster flavor. Cultivation the same as for Carrots or Parsnips. One ounce will sow 50 feet. 
Mammoth Sandwieh Island. Large roots, et oe Pkty,) 1010205220) ile 50 be mea 
Long White French. Delicious when cooked, ... cn Pkt) 007.5205 Abs 250) lbs dee5 
SEA KALE.  Meerkoht. 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; oz., .30; + 1b., .85. sev Ms Foreing Crowns: doz., 1.50; 100, 12.00 
SPINACH. Espinaca. Spinat. 
Spinach to be tender and succulent must be grown in very rich soil. For summer use sow early in 
spring in drills 15 inches apart, and make successive sowings every 2 weeks. For spring use sow in Sep- 
tember, and cover lightly in November with light litter. One ounce will sow 100 feet of drill; 10 to 12 
pounds an acre. 
Round Thiek-Leaved. A standard sort; equally good for early spring or fall sowing; leaves are thick, 
succulent, and tender, .. 5s Pit 20502) LOM bald tb. 35 
Long-Standing. Of delicious, tender quality; dark green leaves, Pkt:; .0530z;, 10) 4)lb:, .5= by, .35 
Savoy-Leaved, or Bloomsdale. Large, tender, crumpled leaves, Rkte Op sozewlO sabe elo libby 40 
Victoria. A new variety with thick dark green leaves. The best long standing Spinach, 
Pkt., .05; oz., .10; 4 Ib., He lb., .35 
Prickly Seeded. Very hardy and vigorous; leaves arrow-shaped, Pkt., .05; 0z., .10; 4 1b., .15; lb.,.35 
New Zealand. Makes a low spreading plant from which tender greens can be gathered at, entire 
summer. May be started in a hot-bed and transplanted or sown out-of-doors when the ground is 
Salsify. warm, allowing 2 feet betweeri the plants, ata esata BKt 0D OZone onsalbies0s Ibe 100 
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