9 RELIABLE VEGETABLE SEEDS _|f} 
RA D j S continued. 
SUMMER RADISHES. 
Dreer’s White Delicacy. An attractive long 
white variety, whichis a great improvement on the 
White Strasburg, being earlier, more evenly shaped 
and smaller top. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 4 1b., 
30 cts.; lb., $1.00. 
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.; oz,, 10 cts.; + Ib., 30 cts.3 
Ib., $1.00. 
Beckert’s Chartier. Long crimson, shaded white. 
Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; } Ib., 30 cts.; Ib., $1.00. 
Long White Vienna (Lady Finger.) Skin and 
flesh are pure snow-white; crisp and of rapid 
growth. Pt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; } Ib., 30 cts: 
Ib., $1.00. 
WINTER RADISHES. 
White Chinese, or Celestial. (See cut). One 
of the best winter Radishes; stump-rooted, and 
even when extremely large the Radishes are solid, 2 
crisp and of a mild flavor; skin pure white and Radishes 
may be used at all stages of growth. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 
cts.; #.1b., 30 cts.; Ib., $1.00. 
Scarlet China. Very popular and largely grown for winter 
use. Bright rose color, Flesh, white, crisp and pungent, 
Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 4 lb., 830 cts.; Ib., $1.00. 
Round Black Spanish. Excellent for winter use. Pkt., 5 
cts.; 0z., 10 cts.; } lb., 30 cts.; Ib., $1.00. 
Long Black Spanish. Long in shape, of good flavor. Pkt., 
5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; + lb., 80 cts.; lb., $1.00. 
Long White Spanish. Good flavor and keeps well, Pkt., 
5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 4 lb., 30 cts.3 lb., $1.00. 
RHUBARB. 
Rhabarber, GER. Rhubarbe, Fr. Ruibarbo, Sp. 
One ounce of seed to 125 feet of drill. 
Culture.—Good plants are easily grown in any good garden 
soil. Sow seed thinly in shallow drills a foot apart, thin to4 or 
5 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 soil. The more 
manure the better stalks. For winter forcing take up two-year 
roots in fall, leave out to freeze, then bed close-together on cel- 
lar bottom or under greenhouse bench in the dark. 
Linnzeus, Early, large, tender and very fair. Pt., 5 cts., 
0z., 15 cts.; } Ib., 40 cts. 
Victoria. Very large, the finest cooking variety. Pkt., 5 cts.; 
0z., 15 cts.; 4 Ib., 40 cts. 
(For Rhubarb Roots see page 264.) 
ome” SALSIFY osiion fezeea, se. 
or VEGETABLE OYSTER 
One ounce for 50 feet of drill. 
Culture.—Used the same as carrots, or, after having been 
boiled, made into cakes and fried like oysters, which they re- 
semble in flavor. Cultivate the same as carrots or parsnips; it 
is hardy; can remain in the ground all winter for early spring 
use, but should be taken up before it starts growing; take up a 
supply for use during the winter. Succeed best in a light, well- 
enriched mellow soil. Sow early in the spring in drills 15 inches 
apart, 1 inch deep; thin to 6 inches in rows. 
Mammoth Sandwich Island. (Seecut.) This variety of 
Salsify grows to a very large size and resembles a good-sized 
Parsnip. It is very mild and delicately flavored, and very 
popular. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; } lb., 75 cts.; Ib., $2.50. 
Long White. A favorite market variety and fine flavored, 
Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; + Ib., 70 cts.; lb., $2.25. 
Long Black, or Scorzonera. Resembles above, but black. 
Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 25 cts.; } lb., 75 cts.; Ib., $2.50. 
SORREL. 
Sauerampfer, GER. Oseille, Fr. Acedera, Sp. 
Culture.—Used for soups and salads on account of its pleas- 
ant acid flavor. Sow seed in any good garden soil, in shallow 
drills a foot apart. Thin plants to a few inches apart and re- 
move seed stalks as soon as they appear. 
Large=leaved Garden. Pkt., 5cts.;0z., 25 cts.; }1b., 65cts. 
