RADISHES (Continued) 
Phila. Model White Box (Forcing) ‘er¥,2!¥ 
(28 days) 
and has but few leaves, thus making it of special value for 
growing in hotbeds or “boxes.” It is of clear white color, 
solid, juicy and unsurpassed in flavor, nearly round, 1% in. 
in diameter. 
This is the standard extra early long 
Long Scarlet scarlet market variety, short top, long 
searlet roots; crisp, fine flavor. 
. . : Planted in spring the young 
White Icicle Radish Radishes are ready for use in 
25 to 27 days from sowing and their long, slender form and 
pure paper-white skin are most attractive when bunched for 
market. Flesh: clear white, brittle and of a mild flavor. 
WINTER VARIETIES 
, ; , Large, stump- ted 
White Chinese or Celestial tee. , stump-rooted 
skin and flesh. Can be sown from July 1 to August 15, and 
will keep in prime condition, mild in flavor, brittle, and 
never woody. Market gardeners will find this a profitable 
variety. 
Characteristics similar to 
Round Black Spanish fheracrerisics se ee 
cept that it grows top-shaped, 3 to 4 in. in diameter. 
Roots tapered cylindrical 7 
Long Black Spanish to 10 in. long and about 2% 
in. in diameter. Skin black, flesh white, exceptionally good 
keeper, strong pungent flavor. 
Long Scarlet 
RHUBARB or Pie Plant 
Sow in April or May, in drills 1 foot apart; when 8 or 4 
inches high, thin out in rows 6 to 10 inches apart. Trans- 
plant the ensuing fall or spring in rich soil. Set out the 
roots 3 to 4 feet apart each way; the following spring it 
will be fit to use. 
Victoria Very large, the finest cooking variety. 
RHUBARB ROOTS—See Page 58. 
SORREL 
BROAD AND NARROW LEAVED 
A hardy plant grown for its leaves, which are used as 
boiling “greens” or salad. Seed should be sown thinly in 
drills early in spring. When well started thin out to stand 
4 to 6 inches apart in the row. The leaves can be gathered 
for use at any time after the plants are well started in 
growth, and the roots will continue to produce a further 
supply. The plant is entirely hardy, and, starting into 
growth early the following spring, will afford a large supply 
of fine “greens” quite early. 
Superior Seeds 
White Icicle 
SALSIFY 
OR OYSTER PLANT 
1 oz. for 50 feet of drill. 
Requires a well enriched, mellow 
soil, which, previous to sowing the 
seeds, should be stirred to a depth of 
18 inches. Sow early in the spring in 
drills 15 inches apart; cover the seed 
with fine soil 1% inches in depth, and 
when the plants are strong enough 
thin out to 6 inches apart. As the 
leaves resemble grass, be careful they 
are not mistaken for it when weeding. 
Mammoth Sandwich Is- 
land A new and improved type, 
producing roots of nearly 
double the size and weight of the old 
varieties; mild and delicately flavored. 
PRICES 
RHUBARB Pkt. Oz. 4% Lb. Lb. 
Victoria ...$ .10 $ .30 $1.00 $3.00 
SALSIFY 
Mammoth 
Sandwich 
Island ... .10 .55 1.65 5.00 
SORREL 
Large-Leaved 
French 
Narrow 
Leaved ... .10 .60 2.00 6.00 
J. MANNS & CO., Baltimore, Md. 
Mammoth Sandwich 
Island Salsify 
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