Summer Radishes 



571 MauU's 1884 



Summer radishes require a longer season to 

 mature than the spring radishes. They are 

 adapted for sowing early in the spring to mature 

 during the summer, or they may be planted 

 later to be ready for the table any time before 

 frost. For a continuous supply sow every two 

 weeks until September. One packet for 20 ft. 

 of drill, 1 oz. for 100 ft. ; 8 to 10 lbs. per acre. 



587 Improved Chartiers® 



A Large Handsome and Crisp 

 Radish (35 days) 



One of the best long summer radishes. The 

 roots grow 6 to 7 in. long and are about 1 in. in 

 diameter. They are perfectly smooth with 

 thin skin of a bright red color at the top and 

 pure white toward the tip. The flesh is tender, 

 brittle, and agreeably snappy. The radishes 

 remain in good condition for a long time without 

 getting pithy. It is an extra popular choice 

 summer radish. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; Vi lb. 25c; 

 Vi lb. 40c; lb. 70c; 2 lbs. SI. 25; 5 lbs. $2.80; 

 10 lbs. $5.25. 



601 White Lady Finger 



Snow White, Brittle, and Crisp 



(35 days) 



This is also called Long White Vienna. It is an 

 extremely popular summer radish with beauti- 

 ful pure white flesh. The thin skin is also white. 

 The roots grow 6 to 7 in. long and taper slightly 

 from a broad shoulder to a fine tap-root. The 

 roots grow % or more above ground and the 

 neck, therefore, is slightly tinged with 

 green. The quality of the flesh is superb. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; Vi lb. 25c; Vi lb. 40c; lb. 70c; 

 2 lbs. $1.25; 5 lbs. $2.80; 10 lbs. $5.25. 



Winter Radishes 



Winter radishes require cool weather at the end of their growing season and 

 for that reason they are planted during the summer. They thrive in a light 

 sandy soil of moderate fertility. Sow the seed 14 in. deep in rows spaced 15 to 

 24 in. apart any time during June, July, or early August. Thin the seedlings to 

 stand 4 to 6 in. apart when they are large enough to be handled. Cultivate the 

 crop frequentb' to preserve soil moisture and keep down the weeds. One packet 

 will sow 20 ft . of row ; 1 oz. 100 ft ; 8 to 10 lbs per acre. 



571 Mail le's 1834or AS1 Year Round0 



A Radish Adapted to Every Season (40 days) 



This high-bred white summer radish is well known under the 

 name 1834. The skin is a beautiful ivory-white. It is thin and 

 encloses the icy white flesh which is extremely crisp and 

 brittle. The shape of this excellent radish is well shown in the 

 illustration given above. Though almost 100 years old, it is 

 still a leading quality varietv. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; Vi lb. 50c; 

 Vi lb. 75c; lb. $1.25; 2 lbs. S2.30; 5 lbs. $5.50; 10 lbs. 

 $10.00. 



593 White Strassburg 



A Popular White Summer Variety (40 days) 



A handsome white radish of oblong shape and large size, broad 

 at the shoulder and gradually tapering toward a fine thin tap- 

 root. Both the skin and the flesh are pure white. The roots 

 grow 4 to 5 in. long and are 4 in. thick at the shoulder. The 

 flesh is crisp, tender, and of an icy transparent texture. A 

 valuable variety which will keep in excellent condition for a 

 long time. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; Vi lb. 30c; Vi lb. 45c; lb. 75c; 

 2 lbs. $1.35; 5 lbs. $3.20; 10 lbs. $5.60. 



607 China Rose 



607 China Rose todays) 



A large oval-shaped radish growing 4 to 6 in. long and 2 

 in. in diameter. It is a quick grower with bright rose 

 skin and pure white mild flesh. Of attractive appearance. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; Vi lb. 40c; 1/2 lb. 60c; lb. 90c; 

 2 lbs. $1.60; 5 lbs. $3.80; 10 lbs. $6.75. 



603 Maule's Winter 



Best Large White Winter 

 Radish (65 days) 



Attractive, smooth, pure white roots 

 growing about 8 in. long and 2 to 3 in. 

 in diameter. The flesh is pure icy white 

 and of mild flavor. This is the mildest 

 and least pungent of all winter radishes. 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; Vi lb. 40c; 

 Vi lb. 60c; lb. $1.00; 2 lbs. $1.85; 

 5 lbs. $4.40; 10 lbs. $8.00. 



605 Long Black Spanish (70da ys ) 



Long smooth radishes with black skin and pure white fine- 

 grained solid flesh. The flesh of this variety is more solid than 

 any of the others and will therefore keep way into spring. 

 The roots grow 8 to 9 in. long and 214 in. thick. Pkt. 10c- 

 oz. 15c; Vi lb. 40c; Vi lb. 60c; lb. 90c; 2 lbs. $1.60; 5 lbs. 

 $3.80; 10 lbs. $6.75. 



604 Japanese Colossal 



Very Large, Solid, Crisp, and Mild (80 days) 



A beautiful large winter radish of attractive appearance. 

 The roots grow to truly enormous size, yet they are tender, 

 crisp, and delicious. The shape of the roots is oval. Both 

 flesh and skin are pure white. Retains its crisp choice flavor 

 for a long time. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; Vi lb. 50c; Vi lb. 75c; 

 lb. $1.25; 2 lbs. $2.30; 5 lbs. $5.50; 10 lbs. $10.00. 





Rhubarb or Pie Plant 



Culture: Sow early in the spring in drills spaced about 18 in. apart. 

 Thin the seedlings when large enough to be handled to stand 7 to 12 in. 

 apart in the row. One packet for 10 ft, ; 1 oz. for 75 ft. of drill. 



611 Victoria Rhubarb 



611 Seeds of Victoria Rhubarb 



A productive variety for home use and for market. Sow the seed early 

 in the spring and transplant the seedlings when of good size. Set the 

 roots 2 to 4 ft. apart in rich soil. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; Vi lb. 50c; 

 Vi lb. 75c; lb. $1.25; 2 lbs. $2.30; 5 lbs. $5.50; 10 lbs. $10.00. 



69B88 Roots of Victoria Rhubarb 



These will give a good crop within a minimum of time. They require 

 rich fertile soil to produce an abundance of large, thick, crimson stalks 

 of the finest flavor. Set the roots 4 ft. apart. 20c each; 3 for 50c; 

 6 for 85c; 12 for $1.50, postpaid. Not prepaid: 25 for 82.00; 50 for 

 S3. 50; 100 for 86.50. 



Salsify 



or Oyster Plant 



Culture: Sow the seed early in the Spring 

 in drills spacing the rows 1 to 2 ft. apart. 

 Sow thinly. When the seedlings are large 

 enough to be handled thin them to stand 4 

 to 6 in. apart. Salsify is an excellent winter 

 and early spring vegetable. The roots are 

 perfectly hardy and may remain outdoors all 

 winter long. For winter use dig in the fall 

 and store in a cool cellar. One packet of 

 seed will give about 20 ft. of row; 1 oz. is 

 needed for 75 ft. of row; 8 to 10 lbs. are re- 

 quired per acre. 



614 Mammoth 

 Sandwich Island 



The Most Popular and Most 

 Valuable Variety (140 days) 



Since this improved variety has made its 

 appearance it has completely replaced the 

 older large white Salsify. Mammoth Sand- 

 wich Island has thicker and larger rootB than 

 any other variety. The flesh is pure white 

 and has a delicious oyster-like flavor. Easy 

 to grow and easy to store for winter use. 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; Vi lb. 80c; Vi lb. $1.20; 

 lb. $2.10; 2 lbs. $3.90; 5 lbs. $9.45; 10 lbs. 

 $17.85. 



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 Sandwich Island 



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