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JOHNSON & STOKES, PHILADELPHIA 



RADISHES- Continued. 



NEW IMPROVED YELLOW SUMHEK TCKNIP. 



This fine yellow summer radish is the result of hybridizing 

 and many years' selection by an experienced Pliiladelpl)ia 

 marlcet 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 will find it a most valuable acquisitiou. Pkt. 

 5c.; oz.,10c.; J41b.,25c.; lb., 90c.; 5 lbs., S3. 75. 



RADISH.— Winter Varieties. 



LARGE W^HITE SPANISH, TYINTEK. Roots long, 

 top-shaped, or sometimes fusiform, retaining their diameter 

 for two-thirds their length, sharply conical at the base, and 

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

 and about three inches in diameter. Skin white, slightl.y 

 wrinkled, sometimes tinged with purple where exposed to 

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

 the Black Spanish. Pkt.,DC.; oz., lOc; J^lb., JSc; lb., 7.5c. 



NEWROPND 

 SCARLET CHI- 

 NA. Anewvanet\ 

 of the China Rad- 

 ish. It may be 

 sown at inter\als 

 from spring until 

 autumn ; matures 

 in from six to eight 

 weeks, and is much 

 hardier than other 

 varieties. Valuable 

 as a winter radish 

 as well as for sum- 

 mer. In shape it is 

 round, rich scarlet, 

 with pure white 

 flesh of a most agree- 

 able flavor. 'the 

 shape, color, habit 

 and quality are all 

 likely to commend 

 it to the market Eor>-D scarlet china radish. 

 gardener and private grower as worthv of a careful trial. 

 Pkt., lOc; oz., 15c.; 5^ lb., 50c.; lb., Sl.oO." 



CHINA ROSE WINTER. One of the best winter 

 varieties, bright ruse colored; flesli white, firm, and of 

 superior qualiiv. Pkt., 5c.; oz., lOc; ^i lb., .iOc; lb..S1.00. 



ROUND BLACK SPANISH. A fine globe-siiaped 

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

 good quality. Pkt., 5c.; oz., lOc; J4 H).. 2.5c.; lb., SOc. 



Long Rlack Spanish. A large winter variety ; one of 

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

 ing until spring. Pkt., 5c.; oz., lOc; 5^ lb., 25c.; lb., 75c. 



CALIFORNIA MAMMOTH WHITE. A Avi.iter va- 

 riety growing twelve inches long; white fleshed, firm and 

 of excellent (juality. It is the largest radish grown, called 

 b.v some the jiaiiimoth Russian. Pkt.. 5c.; oz., 10c.; lb., 75c. 



RHUBARB (Pie Plant). 



One ounce will produce about one thousand plants. 



Large Victoria. An excellent cooking variety. Pkt., 

 •)c.; oz., ].5c.: 14 lb., 40c.; lb., JI.2.5. 



Rhubarb Roots. EXTKA EARLY, or STRAW- 

 BERRY and LARGE VICTORIA. Each, per ruo', 20c.; 

 doz..«1.50; 100, Sfl.OO. By mail, post-paid, 30c. each, or 82.50 

 per doz. ^^^^_^^_^__ 



SORREL. 



Large Leaved Garden. 



much used in salads. Pkt., 5< 



Cultivated for its acidity, and 



,; oz., 20c.; 14 lb., 50c. 



SALSIFY (Oyster Plant). 



One ounce will sow about sixty feet of drill. 



MAMMOTH SANUWICH ISLAND. This new Sal- 

 sify, first introduced from the Sandwich Islands, grow.s 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., 5c.; oz.,15c.; 34 lb., 40c.; Ib.,S1..50. 



Long W^hite. The old favorite variety: the tops can 

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

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



Scorzonera, or Black. Pkt , 10c. ; oz., 25c.; lb., S2.50. 



SPINACH. 



One ounce will sow one hundred feet of drill. Twelve 

 pounds will sow one acre. 



Market Gardener.s desiring to purchase by the 

 busliel will be giveu special prices on application. 



Copyi'fc^D ay 



PARISIAN LONG STANDING SPINACH. 



New Spinach-Parisian Long Standing. 



This new French Spinach, which we oft'ered for sale last 

 season for the first time, has been tliorougbly tested by our- 

 selves and'many of our best market gardeners and is pro- 

 nounced by all the best Spinach they have ever grown. It 

 ditfers from tlie ordinary long standing in its broad and 

 heavy dark green leaves, which have the true Savi»y appear- 

 ance. It will stand fully two weeks longer than this or any 

 other variety without running to seed, making it by far the 

 most valuable for spring planting. For wintering overithas 

 proven hardier than the famous American Savoy or 

 jBloomsdale, coming out from under the snow with its 

 dark, broad, green leaves in prime condition. Pkt., 5c. ; oz., 

 lOc; 34 )b., 15c.; lb., oOc: 10 lbs. and over, 35e., per lb., by 

 express. 



AMERICAN ROUND SEEDED SAVOY, or 

 BLOOMSDALE SPINACH. Our Celebrated Phila- 

 delphia Stock. Our entire stock of this very supeiior 

 variety is Pennsylvania grown, of 1894 crop, and we guaran- 

 tee it to possess every important quality that makes this 

 valuable sort so p<^)ular. The leaves are large, thick, finely 

 curled, heavy, are produced in great numbers, and stand 

 handling and' transportatfon better than any other sort. Pkt., 

 r>o.; oz.. lOc; H lb., 15c.: lb., aSc, post-paid. 5 lbs., Sl.OO; 

 10 lbs. and over, 18c. per lb., not prepaid. 



