POPULAR VEGETABLE SEEDS 



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"Radishes — Continued. 



KOSY GEM, or KAPID FORCING (Wliite Tipped 



Scarlet Ball). Since we first introduced this wonderful 

 new radish it has won golden opinions in all sections of the 

 country. It is one of the very earliest in cultivation, being 

 a week earlier th;in Scarlet Turnip White Tipped, which it 

 somewhat resembles inform and color. Its shape is per- 

 fectly globular, with rich deep scarlet top, blending into pure 

 white at the bottom, exceedingly tender, crisp and delicious, 

 never becoming hollow or pithy. It is fit to pull in three 

 weeks from sowing. Pkt., 5c.; oz., lOc; % lb., 25c.; lb., 75c. 



JOHNSON & STOKES' NEW SCARLET OLIVE. 

 A decided improvement on the ordinary deep scarlet olive- 

 shaped radish, selected and perfected by a Philadelphia mar- 

 ket grower. It is of mucli better shape and handsomest in 

 color of all deep red sorts ; very popular in the South for 

 shipment to Northern markets. Pkt., 5c.; oz., lOc; )4 lt>> 

 25c.; lb., 85c. 



STARTLE, or TWENTY DAY FORCING. A distinct 

 type of the well-known olive-shaped radish. It is undoubt- 

 edly the earliest forcing half-long or olive-shaped variety 

 known, maturing in about twenty days. Color, brilliant red ; 

 flesh, pure white, crisp, sweet and fresh to the taste. It has a 

 very small, short top, and is alike valuable for forcingor open 

 ground. Pkt., 5c.; oz., lOc; % lb., 30c.; lb., Wc. 



OLFV^E-SHAPED GOLDEN YELLOW. This is a fine 

 new German radish, equally well adapted as an earl.v forcing 

 or summer radish. It is of very rapid growth and fine qual- 

 ity; flesh white, tender, crisp and brittle. The outside skin 

 is a bright, fresh vellow, and has a very small top. Pkt., 5c.; 

 ■oz., 10c.; li lb., 25c.; lb., 75c. 



"^aclish. Summer Varieties. 



IMPROVED LARGE YELLOW SUMMER TURNIP. 



This fine yellow summer radish is the result of hybridizing 

 and many years' selection by an experienced Philadelphia 

 market gardener. The neck is much smaller, leaves finer, 

 flesh whiter, and of much better shape than the old Yellow 

 Summer ; always commands a readier sale at a higher figure 

 and withstands the summer heat better. Market and private 

 gardeners Avill find it a most valuable acquisition. Pkt., 

 Sc.; oz., 10c.; M lb., '2jc.; lb., 65c.; 5 lbs., 60c. per lb. 



NEW WTUTE STRASBURG. This variety is now 

 the most popular summer radish grown. Of handsome 

 oblong .shape, tapering beautifully to a point. Both skin 

 and flesh are pure wliite, almost transparent, very tender, 

 and of a delightful pungent taste. It can be pulled five weeks 

 froln time of sowing the seed, yet it will continue to grow 

 without losing its fine quality, and remains in a tender con- 

 dition longer than any other summer sort. There is much 

 cheap and spurious seed being offered. Procure your 

 etock direct from the introducers, and have it reliable. Pkt., 

 5c.; oz., lOc; 5^ lb., 20c.; lb., 55c.; 5 lbs., 50e. per lb. 



CHARTIER, or SHEPHERD RADISH. A variety 

 of the Long Scarlet, originated in Western Pennsylvania. It 

 is exceedingly handsome and atti-active, being of a deep 

 crimson color at tlie top, and blending oft' to almost white at 

 the bottom. It is very tender, and remains so for a long time 

 after attaining its growth, an important feature to the market 

 or family gardener. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c. ; H lb., 20c.; lb., 55c.; 

 5 lbs., $2.50. 



NEW CELESTIAL, or WHITE CHINESE. Has 

 been grown for a few years past by Californiagardeners, who 

 obtained it direct from China. It should be sown in June 

 and July, and is ready for use when three inches long and 

 continues until neai'ly six inches long. It also makes a good 

 winter radish. Flesh firm, solid, and pure white. Pkt., 5c.; 

 oz., lOc; Yi lb., 30c.; lb., 90c. 



"^aclish. Winter Varieties, 



CHINA ROSE WTINTER. One of the best winter 

 varieties, bright rose-colored; flesh white, firm and of 

 superior quality. Pkt., 5c.; oz.,]Oc.; 341b., 30c.; lb., 90o. 



BOUND BLACK SPANISH. A fine globe-shnped 

 radish, very popular with the Germans, known as Rellig ; 

 good quality. Pkt., 5c ; oz., lOc; 34 "^-i 20c.; lb., 65c. 



Long Black Spanish. A large winter variety; one of 

 the hardiest, with dark green leaves, firm in texture ; keep- 

 ing until springr. Pkt., 5c.; oz., lOc; Ji lb., 20c.; lb., 65c. 



CALIFORNIA MAMMOTH WHITE. A winter va- 

 riet.v growing twelve inches long; white fleshed, firm and of 

 excellent quality. It is the largest grown, called by some 

 Mammoth Russian. Pkt., 5c.; oz., lOc; M lb., 25c.; lb., fOc. 



LARGE WHITE SPANISH WINTER. Roots long, 

 top-shaped, or sometimes fusiform, retaining their diameter 

 for two-tliirds their length, sharply conical at the ba?e, and 

 when full grown, measuring seven or eight inches in length, 

 and about three inches in diameter. Skin white, slightly 

 wrinkled, sometimes tinged with pui-ple where exposed to 

 the sun. Flesh white, solid and pungent, though milder than 

 the Black Spanish. Pkt., 5c.; oz., lOc; % lb., 20c.; lb., 65c. 



"Rhubarb (Pie Plant). 



One ounce will produce about one thousand plants. 



Large Victoria. An excellent cooking variety. Pkt., 

 5c.; oz., 15c.; 3^ lb., 40c.; lb., $1.25. 



Rhubarb Roots. EXTRA EARLY, or STBAW^- 

 BERRY and LARGE VICTORIA. Each, per root, 16c.; 

 doz., Sl.OO; 100, 85.00; by mail, post-paid, 25c. each, or $2.00 

 per doz. 



Sorrel. 



Large-Leaved Garden. Cultivated for its acidity, and 

 much used in salads. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 15c.; 34 lb., 50c. 



Salsify (Oyster Plant). 



One ounce will sow about sixtv feet of drill. 



MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND. This new Sal- 

 sify, first introduced from the Sandwich Islands, grows fully 

 double the size of the Long White, and is superior in quality. 

 It is pure white in color and is invaluable to market garden- 

 ers. Pkt., be; oz.,15c.; i^ lb., 40c.; lb., $1.40. 



Long White. The old favorite variety; the tops can 

 also be used in the spring, dressed like asparagus. Pkt., 5c.; 

 oz., lOc; 341b., 30c.; lb., 90c. 



Scorzonera, or Black. Pkt., lOc; oz., 25c.; lb., $2.50. 



Spinach. 



One ounce will sow one hundred feet of drill. Twelve 

 pounds will sow one acre. 



Market Gardeners desiring to purchase by the 

 bushel will be given special prices on application. 



ENKHUIZEN, LONG STANDING. This genuine 

 long-standing spinach was imported and introduced by us 

 several years ago. We have often seen it stand so long that 

 the leaves actually turned yellow before shooting to seed; 

 hence its great value for spring sowing. The leaves are 

 round, large, unusually thick, deeply curled and of a fine 

 dark green color. Our stock is grown in Holland especially 

 for us. This variety is superior to the ordinary Longstand- 

 ing offered in many catalogues. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c. ; J4 Ib-i 

 15c.; lb., 25c.; 5 lbs., $1.00; 10 lbs. and over, 18c. per lb. 



AMERICAN ROUND-SEEDED SAVOY, or 

 BLOOMSDALE SPINACH. Our celebrated Pliiladel- 

 pl ia Stock. We guarantee our superior home-grown strain 

 to possess every important quality that makes this valuable 

 sort so popular. The leaves are large, thick, finely curled, 

 heavy, are produced in great numbers, and stand handling 

 and transportation better than any other sort. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 

 lOc; 14 lb., 15c.; lb., 25c.; 5 lbs., $1.00; 10 lbs. and over, 18c. 

 per lb. 



NEW" VICTORIA. A variety introduced from Ger- 

 many, where it stands in high favor. Leaves very dark 

 green, almost black, very thick and spread out flat upon the 

 ground. It is a long-standing variety, but not very hardy, 

 and is therefore valuable only for spring sowing. Pkt., 5c.; 

 oz., lOc; J4 lb., 15c.; lb., 30c.; 5 lbs. and over, 25c. per lb. 



