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SUMMER RADISHES. 
White Delicacy. An attractive long white variety, 
which is a great improvement on the White Stras- 
burg, being earlier, more evenly shaped and smaller 
Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15cts.; + lb., 40 cts.; lb., 
$1. 25. 
icicle Radish. These Radishes are transparent 
white, have small tops, allowing close planting 
and are very crisp and brittle. A feature greatly 
in its favor is that it remains in good condition 
while growing for a long time, thus allowing a con- 
tinuous pulling from the same planting. Pkt., 5 
cts.; oz., 10 cts.; } Ib., 35 cts.; lb., 90 cts. 
White Chartier, This tong white Radish is of 
same character as the Beckert’s Chartier, except in 
color. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; } lb., 30 cts.; 
Ib., 85 cts. 
Beckert’s Chartier. Long crimson, shaded white. 
This variety can be used in an early state, and will 
continue to supply the crisp Radishes until they 
reach a large size. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 10 cts.; 4 lb., 
30 cts.; lb., 85 cts. 
Long White Vienna (Lady Finger). Skin and 
flesh are pure snow-white; crisp and of rapid growth. 
Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; } lb., 30 cts.; Ib., 85 cts. 
White Strasburg. Roots oblong; pure white; mild flavor. 
Can be used while quite small, and is an excellent sort for 
growing during the summer season. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 10 cts.; 
4 lb., 30 cts.; lb., 85 cts. 
Large White Summer. Large turnip-shaped. Pkt., 5 cts.; 
oz., 10 cts.; 4 lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts. 
Large Yellow Summer. Like white summer, except in 
color. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; } lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts. 
WINTER RADISHES. 
Scarlet China. One of the best fall and winter varieties. 
Pkt., 5 cts.; oz.,10 cts.; + lb., 30 cts.; lb., 85 cts. 
Round Scarlet China. Root round, of a fine scarlet color. 
Pkt., 5 cts.; oz. 10 cts.; $ 1b., 35 cts.; lb., $1.00 
For description of this Radish see page 36. 
Round Black Spanish. This Radish grows toa fair size. 
is round in shape, and considered excellent for winter use, 
Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; } lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts. 
Long Black Spanish. Long in shape, of good flavor, ang 
used by those who prefer a long Radish to a round sort. 
Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 4 lb., 25 cts.; Ib., 75 cts. 
| Krewson’s Oblong Black Spanish, An improvement on 
the Round Black Spanish, growing longer and of much more 
perfect form; it grows very solid, and is of crisp, mild flavor, 
Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; } Ib., 85 cts.; Ib., $1.00. 
Long White Spanish. Also grows long, as its name im. 
plies, but is of white color; flavor is all that could be desired 
in a winter Radish. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 4 lb., 28 cts.3 
Ib., 75 cts. 
White Chinese, or Celestial. (See cut.) ‘A Chinese pro- 
duction, and one of the best white winter Radishes; it is stump-~ 
rooted and grows to a large size, and even when extremely 
large the Radishes are solid, crisp and of a mild flavor. The 
skin is pure white, making it a very attractive variety. Pkt., 
5 cts.; 0z., 15 cts.; 4 lb,, 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 
California White Winter, Grows from 10 te 12 inches 
long, is very solid and of good quality; a good keeper. Pkt., 
6 cts.; 0z., 10 cts.; } lb., 25 cts.; Ib., 75 cts. 
RHUBARB. 
Rhabarber, GER. Rhubarbe, FR. Ruibarbo, Sz. 
One ounce of seed will produce about 1000 plants. 
Culture.—Good plants are easily grown in any good garden 
soil. Sow seed thinly in shallow drills a foot apart; thin to 4oz 
Sj inches, Keep soil loose and free from weeds. The plants 
are liable to vary considerably. Pick out the strongest and best. 
In fall or spring following, transplant to the permanent bed, 4 
feet apart each way, in deep, warm and very rich soi]. Tke 
more manure the better stalks. For winter forcing take up 
two-year roots in fall, leave out to freeze, then bed close togetkes 
on cellar bottom or under greenhouse bench in the dark. 
Linnzeus. Early, large, tender and very fine. Pkt., 5 cts.s 
oz., 20 cts.; 4 lb., 50 cts. 
Victoria. Very large; the finest cooking variety. Pkt., 5 cts.g 
oz., 20 cts.; + 1b., 50 cts. 
(For Rhubarb Roots see page 43.) 
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