26 J. MANNS & CO.’S CHOICE SEEDS. 
_ ¥Long Brightest Scarlet, White Tipped.—This 
is the brightest and handsomest colored scarlet Radish 
known and a decided improvement in earliness and color 
class. 
use in about twenty-five 
days from time of planting, 
and they continue in good 
condition until they are full 
grown, when they are as 
large as the Long Scarlet. 
It has a small top and does 
not run to neck. Pkg., 5c.; 
¥ Ib., 1dc.; 1b., 40c. 
Long Scarlet.—Short 
top, long deep scarlet roots; 
crisp, fine flavor. 
YY lp., 10c.; 1b., 30c. 
éFhe color at top is crimson, 
Tunning into pink at middle, 
and from thence downward 
is pure waxy-white. It is 
of a very quick growth, and 
ready for use nearly as early 
as Long Scarlet. Exceed- 
ingly tenderand crisp. Pkg., 
5e.; 4 lb., 15c.; lb., 85c. 
Improved Chartier. 
y New White Icicle Radish.—This distinct new 
Radish, introduced from Germany, is the finest and longest 
of the very early pure white varieties. It fully equals in 
crisp, tender flesh and mild flavor the popular White Vienna 
or Lady Finger, while it is as early as Long Scarlet Short 
Top. Planted in spring the young radishes are ready for 
over other varieties of this | 
It makes roots fit for | 
Pkg., 5c.; 
Improved Chartier.- | 
use in twenty to twenty-five days from sowing the seed, | 
and their long slender form and pure paper-white skin are 
most attractive when bunched for market. This Radish is 
not only crisp and tender when young, but retains these 
qualities until the roots attain large size, so that it will 
remain in fine condition longer than any other very early 
variety. Pkg., 5c.; ¥% Ib., 15c.; Ib., 40c. 
¥ Pearl Forcing.—This new variety is a cross between 
Woods’ Early French and White Strasburg. The color isa 
pearl white, with a fine waxy appearance, very firm and 
solid. They will remain in good condition longer than any 
other/extra early variety. Oz., 15c.; \{ Ib., 20c.; Ib., 50c. 
»4Long White Vienna, or Lady Finger.—This is 
the finest Long White Radish in cultivatior; it is most beau- 
tiful in shape, white in color, both skin and flesh are pure 
snow-white, crisp, brittle, and of rapid growth. Highly 
recommended. Pkg., 5c.; ¥% lb., 15c.; Ib., 40c. 
Cincinnati Market (‘“Glass’”’ Radish).—A selected 
strain of the Long Scarlet, growing to slightly larger size, 
fully as early and darker in coloring. Pkg., 5c.; 4% Ib., 15c.; 
Ib., 35c. 
» New White Stras- 
burg. — A very desirable 
summer variety, a favorite 
by our market gardeners; 
skin and 
flesh both 
white. It 
is excel- 
» lent qual- 
ity and 
a quick 
grower. 
} Ib., 15c.5 
Ib., 35c. 
y New White Strasburg. 
VY White Stuttgart.—Quick growing, and thereforé 
very early. Of the largest size, and both flesh and skin are 
pure white; quality fine, firm and brittle, can be pulled for 
usejat any stage. Pkg., 5c.; ¥% lb., 15c.; Ib., 35c. 
VY Large White Summer.—Round, smooth, very 
white, crisp and tender. The market gardeners’ favorite 
for summer use. Pkg., 5c.; ¥ lb., 10c.; Ib., 30c. 
Pkg., 5c.; 
@inter Varieties. 
HMLMNNAD LU 
/ “White Chinese. 
y/ 
¢ New White Chinese, or “Celestial.” —This is 
an enormous Radish of exceptionally quick growth. Ex- 
cellent for use during the fall months, but cannot be kept 
through the entire winter like the hard fleshed European 
varieties. The large bulbs frequently grow one-half or 
more of their length above the surface, measuring from 
ten to fourteen inches in length and from four to six inches 
in diameter. Skin and flesh pure paper white; very ten- 
ey ee juicy and mild in flavor. Pkt., 5c.; 4% lb., 15c.; 
lb., 45c. 
\ / California Mammoth.—First introduced into this 
country by the Chinese in California. It is pure white, 
about one foot long, and two or three inches through, 
tapering regularly to the tip. The flesh is tender and crisp, 
keeping well through the winter. Pkt., 5c.; 1% lb., 15c.; 
lb.f 85c. 
Improved Half-Long Black Spanish Radish. 
—This new sort is intermediate in shape between the Old 
Round and Long Black Spanish, and much superior to 
either. Flesh mild, very crisp and sweet, never pithy, and 
is decidedly the best of all the black Radishes. If stored 
in damp sand in the cellar they will keep all wiuter. ¥ lb., 
15c.7 1b., 50c. 
¥ White Round Spanish.—Root large, often five 
inches in diameter, turnip-shaped, skin pure white, flesh 
white, crisp and not becoming pithy, very compact and 
highly flavored; an excellent sort for winter, as the roots 
keepa long time. Pkt., 5c.; % lb., 15c.; 1b., 40c. 
af 
¥ (New) Round Scarlet China, an All Season’s 
Red Radish.--This new variety of the China Radish 
may be sown at intervals from spring until autumn. Ma- 
tures in from six to seven weeks and is mnch hardier than 
most other varieties. Valuable asa winter Radish, as well 
as for summer. Its handsome round shape, rich scarlet 
color, and pure white flesh commend ittoall. Pkt, 5c.; 
4 lbs, 15c.; Ib., 50c. 
y Round Black Span- 
ish.—Like the Long White 
Spanish, except inshape. Pkg, 
5c.;/% Ib., 15c.; Ib., 40c. 
,/ Chinese Rose.—A splen- 
did rose-red variety that keeps 
during winter; tempting flavor 
and’ very crisp. Pkg., 5c.; 4% 
lby, 15c.; Ib., 40c. S 
¢ Long White Spanish. § 
—This variety is of a snow- 
white color,similar to the White 
Strasburg in shape, but rather 
more stump-rooted. Pkg., 5dc.; 
14 \b., 15c.; lb., 40c. 
/ Long Black Spanish. 
—Black skin white flesh, very 
firm and solid, good keeper, 
grows long and large. ¥ Ib., 
15¢:;1b5,-4%c. 
Y Rhubarb, o- Pie Plant. 
Sow in April or May, in drills one foot apart; when 
three or four inches high, thin out in rowssix to ten inches 
apart. Transplant the ensuing fall or spring in rich soil 
Set out the roots three to four feet apart each way; the fol- 
lowing spring it will be fit for use. Pkg., 6c.; 0z., 20c.; Ib., 
$1.50. 
Round Black Spanish. J 
