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"Radish — Best Summer Varieties 



NEW WHITE STRASBtJRO SUMMEU RADISH. 



"WHITE STKASBUKG. This variety is now tlie most 

 popular smumer radish grown. Of hanilsonie obloiiff 

 shape, tapering beatilifully tea point. Both skin and tlesli 

 are pure white, ahnost transparent, very tender, and of a 

 delightful pungent taste. It Oin be pulled five weeks from 

 time of sowing tlieseed, yet it will conliuue to grow without 

 losing its tine quality, and remains in a tender condition 

 longer tlian any other summer sort. There is much cheap 

 and spurious seed being oil'ered. Procure your stock 

 direct from the introducers, and have it reliable. Pkt. ,5c.; 

 oz., lOc.t ^i lb., 20c.: lb.. .^5c. 



IMPROVED L, .4RGE YELLOW SiraoiEK TIIKNIP. 

 This fine summer radish is tlie result of hybridizing and 

 many years' selection by an experienced Philadelpliia mar- 

 ket gardener. The neck is much smaller, leaves finer, flesh 

 -whiter, and of much better shape than the old Yellow Sum- 

 mer; 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 acquisition. Pkt., 

 5c.; oz., lOc; !4lb., 25c.; lb., 75c. 



"Radish Winter Varieties 



CHINA ROSE AVIXTEK. One of the best winter 

 varieties, bright rose-colored; flesh white, Hrm and of superior 

 qualitv. Pkt., .5e.; oz.. 10c ; VJ lb., 2oc.; II)., 7 c. 



ROOND BLACK SPANISH. A line globe-shaped 

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

 good quality. Pkt., .5c.: oz., lOe.; ]4 lb., 20c.; lb., 65e. 



Long Black Spanish. A large winter variety; one of 

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

 ing until spring. Pkt, •5c.; oz.. lOc; 34 l'^-- 20o.; lb., 6.5c. 



CALIFORNLA MAMMOTH \YHITE. A winter 

 variety 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; ;>^lb.,25c.; lb. ,75c. 



NEW ROUND SCARLET CHINA RADISH. 



NEW ROUND SCARLET CHINA 



AN ALL-SEASONS RED RADISH 



This new variety of the China Radish may he sown at 

 intervals from .spring until autumn. Matures in from si.x to 

 .-even weeks, and is njucli hardier than most other varieties. 

 Vahiableasa winter radish, as well a« for summer; with 

 pure white flesh of a most agreeable flavor. Its handsome 

 round shape, rich scarlet color, pure white fiesh, wonderful 

 habit and quality have commended it to many gardeners who 

 are now growing it with great profit. Pkt.," 5c.; oz., 15c.: Ji 

 lb., 3.5c.: lb.. SI. 25. 



LARGE AVHITE SPANISH WINTER. Roots, when 

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

 about three inches in diameter. Skin white, slightly 

 wrinkled, sometimes tinged with purple where exposed to 

 tlie sun. Flesh white, solid and pungent, though milder 

 than the Black Spanish. Pkt.,5c.; oz., lOc; ;41b.,2'Jc.; lb., 65c. 



NEW CELESTI.iL— AS ALL-SEA.SONS WHITE KaDISH. 



New Celestial, or White Chinese 



Has been grown for a few years past by California gar- 

 deners, who oi.tained it direct from China. It should not be 

 sown until summer, June or July, and is ready for use when 

 three inches long, and continues until nearly six inches long. 

 It also makes one of the best winter radishes from seed sown 

 in August. Flesh firm, solid, crisp, j>ure white and never 

 woody. Pkt., oc; oz., luc.; J4 lb., 25e.; lb., 85c. 



•Rhubarb (Pie Plant) 



One ounce will produce about one thousand plants. 



Large Yictoria. An excellent cooking variety. Pkt., 

 5c.; oz., 15c.; li]b., 40c.; lb., S1.40. 



Rhubarb Roots. EXTRA EARLY, or STRAW- 

 BERRY and LARGE VICTORL4. Each, per root, 15c.; 

 doz., SI. 00; 100, $4..'iO, by express; by mail, post-paid, 25c. 

 each, or Si. 00 per doz. 



Sorrel 



Large-Leaved French. Cultivated for its acidity, much 

 used in salads. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c. ; 1^4 lb., 30c.; lb., Sl.OO. 



