<9) RELIABLE VEGETABLE SEEDS: 
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RA DIS Ii —Continued. 
California White Winter. Grows from 10 to 12 inches 
ong, is very solid and of good quaiity; a good keeper. 
Pkt., 5 ets.; oz.,10 cts.; } lb., 25 cts.; lb , 70 cts. 
White Chinese, or Celestial. A Chinese production, 
and one of the best white winter Radishes ; it is stump- 
roo:ed and grows to a large size, and is a good keeper. 
Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 10 cts.; 4 1b., 30 cts.; Ib., 80 cts. 
Rhabarber, Rhubarb, FR. 
GER. RH U BA R e Nutbarbo, SP. 
Linnzus. Enatrly, large, tender and very fine, Pkt., 5 
cts.; 0z., 20 cts; }$ lv., 50 cts. 
Victoria, Very large; the finest cooking variety. 
5 cts; oz., 20 cts; } ib. 50 cts. 
Pkt., 
(For Rhubarb Roots see Vegetable Plants, 
etc., page 39.) 
Sct SAL SI Vou, vaccace 
OR VEGETABLE OYSTER. 
CULTURE. —Used the same as carrots; or, after hav- 
ing been boiled, made into cakes and fried like oysters, 
which they resemble in flavor. Cultivate the same as car- 
rots or parsnips; itis hardy; can remain in the ground «ll 
winter for early spring use, but should be taken up belore 
it starts growing; take up a supply for use during the 
winter. Succeeds 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 the rows, 
Mammoth Sandwich Island. This variety grows here to 
a very large size, and resembles a good-sized parsnip. It is 
very mild and delicately flavored, and is very popular. Pkt., 
5 cts.; 0z., 15 cts.; £1b., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 
Long White. he favorite market variety, and the best 
flavored. Pkt., 5 cts; 0z., 10 cts.; 4 1b., 80 cts.; 1b., $1.00. 
Long Black, or Scorzonera. Resembles above, but black. 
Pxt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; + lb., 60 cts.;. lb., $2 00 
SORREL. 
Large-Leaved Garden. Cultivated for its acidity ; used 
in salads. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 15 cts.; } lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 
Sauerampfer, 
GER. 
Oseille, FR, 
Acedera, SP. 
Tarragon Plants. See Vegetable Plants, page 39. 
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VICTORIA SPINACH. 
Espinard, FR. 
Espinaca, SP. 
Spinat, GER. S P| NAC H 0 
One ounce for 100 feet of drill; 10 to 12 lbs. in drills for 
an acre. 
CULTURE.—This is an important market gardene’s crop, 
of easy culture. For spring and summer use sow either broad- 
cast or in drills 1 foot apart and 1 inch deep, as early as the 
ground can be worked, and every two weeks for a succession. 
For winter and early spring use, sow in September in well- 
manured ground ; cover with straw on the approach of severe 
cold weather. The ground cannot be too rich; the stronger 
the ground, the more delicate and succulent will be the leaves. 
Sow the New Zealand varieties in hills, 3 feet apart each way, 
three or four seeds to a hill, or can start in heat and transplant; 
it can be cut for use all summer. 
reer’s Round Seeded Savoy. Curled and crimped, 
with thick, fleshy leaves; the best for family use, and 
best of all for fall sowing. Pkt, 5 cts.; 0z., 10 cts.; } 
Ib., 15 cts.; Ib.. 40 cts.; 10 lbs. or more, by express, 30 
cts. Ib. 
Long-Standing Round Seeded. 
thick, fleshy Savoy-leaved variety. 
3 Ib., 15 cts.; 1b., 35 cts. 
(See cut.) 
of Spinach; it 
A large, crimped, 
Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 
" Victoria. This variety isan acquisition to 
the -list than the 
other varieties, but is of remarkably fine texture, of the 
matures later 
deepest green, heavily crimped, thick, fleshy leaves, deep, 
Pkt. 5) ctsss)0z-4 10) cts; dy Ibs, 15, cts) Ibs 
40 cts.; 10 lbs. or more, by express, 30 cts. Ib. 
Prickly Seeded. The 
leaves; is not so productive as the above sorts. 
5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 2. 15., 15 cts; Ib 35 cts. 
red stems. 
hardiest variety, having small 
Pkt., 
ew Zealand, This endures heat and is best for sum- 
Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 4 1b., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. 
mer, 
