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HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 
RADI SH— Continued. 
MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND SALSIFY 
SALSIFY, or Vegetable Oyster. 
Ger. Hafer-Wurzel. 
Mammoth Sandwich Island. (See cu.) This vari- 
ety grows toa very large size, and resembles a good-sized 
parsnip. It is pure white and very mild and delicately fla- 
vored, and is very popular. Oz., 10 cts.; 1% Ib., 30 cts.; 
lb., $1.00. 
It 
Long White. This is the old original type of Salsify. 
and is still used by many who consider its flavor very fine. 
Oz., to cts.; Y% lb., 25 cts.; Ib., 85 cts. 
Long Black, or Scorzonera. Resembles the above 
and cultivated in the same way. Oz., 15 cts.; 4 lb., 50 cts.; 
Ib., $1.75. 
SORREL. 
Large-Leaved Garden. Cultivated for its acidity and 
much used in salads. When well grown and cooked the same 
as spinach makes a healthy and palatable dish. Sow in drills | 
early in spring and thin to six to eight inches apart in the row. | 
Commence cutting in two months; plants continue to bear | 
| California White Winter. 
grows to a fair size and for a long time was the favorite variety | 
four years. Oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 30 cts.; Ib., $1.00. 
SUMMER RADISHES. 
White Chartier. This beautiful long white radish is 
of same character as the Beckert’s Chartier except that it is 
pure white. It is a good summer radish, matures in about 
six or seven weeks from time of sowing and is of mild flavor. 
The tops are small, and it is in every way a desirable radish 
for the market gardeners to grow. Oz., 10 cts.; \&% lb., 20 
cts.; lb., 50 cts. 
White Delicacy. An improvement on the White 
Strasburg, being earlier, more evenly shaped, and smaller 
top; grows into full size and perfect shape during the hottest 
weather ; for out-door early fall sowing it is sure to make a 
crop of uniform white radishes, which are in quality first-class ; 
a profitable market gardener’s sort. Oz., Io cts.; \% lb., 30 
cts.; lb., 80 cts. 
White Strasburg. Of a pure white color, very brittle 
and of mild flavor. This variety is largely used by market 
gardeners for summer planting, as it will do well at that sea- 
son. Oz., 10 cts.; \% lb., 20 cts.; lb., 50 cts. 
Beckert’s Chartier. A long radish, crimson, shading 
to white at tip, crisp and tender. This variety remains solid 
even after it has grown to a large size. Oz., 10 cts; \&% Ib., 
20 cts ; lb., 50 cts. 
Long White Vienna. (Lady Finger.) Beautiful in 
shape ; skin and flesh are pure snow-white ; crisp and of rapid 
growth. Oz., Iocts.; \&% lb., 20 cts.; lb., 50 cts. 
Large White Summer. Large turnip shaped. Oz., 10 
cts.; 4 Ib., 20 cts.; Ib., 50 cts. 
Large Yellow Summer. Like white summer, except in 
color. Oz., 10 cts.; 4% Ib., 20 cts.; lb., 50 cts. 
WINTER RADISHES. 
Krewson’s Oblong Black Spanish. Fora number 
of years we have made a specialty of this improved black 
radish, supplying it in large quantities, not only to gardeners 
around this city, but throughout the entire country, particu- 
larly among the German gardeners, who know so well what 
a good winter radish should be. It is 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. 
Oz., {0 cts.; Y% lb., 30 cts.; lb., 80 cts. 
Scarlet China. One of the best fall and winter varieties. 
The roots are larger at the bottom than at top, skin is very 
smooth and bright rose color, Oz.; 10 cts.; \% lb.; 20 cts.; 
lb., 50 cts. 
Round Scarlet China. Root round of a fine scarlet 
color. Oz., 1octs.; &% ib.; 25 cts.; lb., 60 cts. 
Long White Spanish. Also grows long, as its name 
implies, but is of white color. Flavor is all that could be 
desired. Oz., Io cts.; 4 lb., 20 cts.; Ib., 50 cts. 
White Chinese, or Celestial. A Chinese production 
and one of the best white Winter Radishes. It is stump- 
rooted and grows to a large size. Can be used any time after 
three inches long. Flesh pure white, firm, solid and tender. 
It is a good keeper. Oz., 10 cts.; & lb., 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts. 
Round Black Spanish. This radish grows to a fair size, 
is round in shape, grows to measure about 3 inches in diame- 
ter, skin is black, flesh pure white. A good variety and keeps 
well. Oz., 10 cts.; 4% lb., 20 cts.; lb., 50 cts. 
Long Black Spanish. Grows long in shape, is of good 
flavor and used by those who prefer a long radish to a round 
sort. Oz., 10 cts.; Y% lb., 20 cts., lb., 50 cts. 
Grows from ten to twelve 
inches long, is very solid and of good quality. A good 
keeper. Oz., 10 cts.; \% lb., 20 cts.; lb., 50 cts. 
RHUBARB. 
Linnzeus ae Victoria. Each oz., 15 cts.; Y% Ib., 35 
cts.; lb., $1.2 
(For RHUBARB ROOTS, see Vegetable Plants, 
etc., page 25.) 
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