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RADISH 
Radis et Rave. 
Rabanos y Rabanitos. 
Madies und Mettig. 
One ounce will sow 100 feet of row. 
Radishes, to be crisp and tender, must make a steady, rapid growth; therefore a rich, light, sandy soil is best adapted for their 
culture. 
in the rows. 
For early Spring use, sow in February in hotbed in rows 6 inches apart, and cover lightly; thin to 1 or 2 inches apart 
They should be large enough for use in from four to five weeks from the time of planting. 
Plant in the open air as soon 
as the ground can be worked, on finely prepared beds, in_ rows 8 to 10 inches apart; sow for succession every ten days or two weeks 
as long as wanted. The Winter varieties should be planted in July or August, taken up before severe frost, packed in sand for Winter 
use and stored in a cool cellar. 
If to be forwarded by mail, add at the rate of 8c. per pound for postage. 
White Stuttgart Summer. A _ very 

Rapid Forcing. This variety resembles 
the white-tipped Scarlet Turnip, but 
mueh earlier, maturing in twenty-two 
days from time of sowing. The best 
Radish for forcing and equally desirable 
for the garden. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 14 lb. 
25c., lb. 75ce. 
Scarlet Globe. An extra-early scarlet 
forcing variety, short-leaved, of excellent 
quality: Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 14 lb. 20c., 
. 65¢. 
Earliest Erfurt Scarlet Turnip. The 
earliest variety, valuable alike for forc- 
ing or general sowing. Pkt. 5c., 0z. 10c., 
Y4 lb. 20c., lb. 60c. 
Early Scarlet Turnip. A _ well-known 
and highly esteemed variety, extensively 
grown for market. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 
Yy |b. 20c., Ib. 60c. 
White-Tipped Scarlet Turnip. Bright 
scarlet, fading to pure white at the base; 
tender, mild flavor and early. Pkt. 5c., 
02. 10c., 14 Ib. 20c., lb. 60c. 
Icicle. These radishes are transparent 
white, have small tops, allowing close 


"i large, turnip-shaped variety; white, very 
crisp and mild. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 14 
lb. 25c., Ib. 75ce. 
Large Yellow Summer Turnip. Like 
the above, except in color. Pkt. 5c., oz. 
10c., 14 Ib. 20c., Ib. 60c. 
Chartier. Long; a very attractive sort; 
color bright salmon-scarlet, shading to 
white; very crisp, tender and mild. Pkt. 
5c., oz. 10c. 14 lb. 25ce., lb. 75c. 
Round Black Spanish Winter. This is 
a large black-skinned Radish, much re- 
lished by the Germans; flesh white and 
firm, and of a peculiarly rich, delicious 
flavor. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 14 Ib. 25c., 
Ib. 75e. 
Long Black Spanish Winter. Like the 
above, but roots are longer and perhaps 
slightly milder in flavor. Pkt. 5c.,0z. 
10c., 14 lb. 25c., Ib. 75c. 
California Mammoth White Winter. 
8 to 12 inches long, and from 2 to 3 
/ inches in diameter, solid and of good 
a flavor; white in color and exceedingly 



planting and are very crisp and brittle. 
Pkt. 5c¢., oz. 10c. 14 lb. 25c., lb. 75e. 
Scarlet Olive-Shaped. Oval shaped, tender and excellent. 
dc., 02. 10c., 14 Ib. 20c., lb. 60c. 
French Breakfast. Scarlet with white tip; shape nearly oval; 
sued age forcing or Summer sowing. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 14 lb. 
c., lb. 65c. 
Short-Top Long Scarlet. One of the standard sorts for market 
ang private gardens; tender and sweet. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 14 lb. 
c., Ib. 60c. 
kt: 
Radish, Scarlet Globe 
| Sakurajima (Mammoth Japan). 

crisp and tender. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., 
V4 Ib. 35c., lb. $1.00. 
Chinese Rose Winter (Scarlet China). One of the very best for 
Fall and Winter use. Bright rose color; flesh white and firm, of 
superior quality. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 14 lb. 25c., Ib. 75c. 
| Large White Spanish Winter. A popular sort; solid and milder in 
Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 14 lb. 25c., Ib. 75c. 
The largest sort in cultivation. 
Sow early in rich soil; thin well to allow of proper development. 
Pkt. 5e., oz. 20c., 44 lb. 50c. 
flavor than the black sorts. 

RHUBARB 
Rhubarbe. Ruibarbo. NRbabarber. 
One ounce will produce 1000 plants. 
Sow in April, in drills a foot apart, thinning out to about the 
same distance apart in rows when a few inches high. The following 
Spring transplant into deep, rich soil, about 3 feet apart each 
way. If propagated by dividing the roots, it may be done either in 
the Fall, or Spring, planting it at the same distance apart as given 
above. The-soil cannot be too rich. 
Linnzeus. Early, large and tender. 
50c., Ib. $1.50. 
Victoria. Very large; later than the Linnzus. 
4 Ib. 50ce., lb. $1.50. ; 
ROOTS of the above varieties, 15c. each, $1.50 per doz. 
Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., 14 Ib. 
Pkt. 5c., 0z. 20c., 

SALSIFY, or VEGETABLE OYSTER 
Salsifis. Salsifis blanco. SSaferwur3el. 
One ounce will sow 75 feet of row. 
Salsify succeeds best in light, well-enriched, mellow soil, which, 
previous to sowing the seeds, should be stirred to a depth of 18 
inches. Sow early in Spring in drills 18 inches apart; cover the seeds 
with fine soil 11% inches deep, and when the plants are strong enough, 
thin out to 6 inches apart. The roots will be ready for use in Octo- 
ber, when a supply should be taken up and_ stored like Carrots. 
Those remaining will suffer no injury by being left in the ground 
till Spring. 
Long White. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., 144 lb. 40c., Ib. $1.25. 
Mammoth Sandwich Island. A new, large-growing variety. 
Pkt. 10c., oz. 15c., 14 Ib. 40c., lb. $1.25. 
Scorzonera, or Black Salsify. Pkt. 10c., 0z. 25c., 14 lb. 75c., 
Ib. $2.50. 
