16 EMMA V. WHITE C O. 



RADISHES 



Every one who plans a garden should have a few packages of radish seed 

 planted. CULTURE: For forcing, seeds may be started in a hot bed. Seed may 

 be sown outdoors as soon as the ground can be worked. Sow thinly and when 

 the plants are young pull out the weakest to avoid having them crowded. We 

 especially recommend the varieties listed below as being the best of their 

 respective types. 



EARLY SCARLET GLOBE. A very popular radish. See description on page 7. 

 CRIMSON GIANT. A rapid growing variety, developing roots of beautiful deep crimson, 

 perfect in shape and more than double the size of any other forcing variety. It often 

 measures 9 inches in circumference without getting pithy or hollow, and retains its firm- 

 ness and tenderness of flesh. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; *4 lb., 30c; lb., $1.00. 



SPARKLER. This is an extra early, white-tipped, round radish. The proportions of white 

 and red are well shown and the contrasting colors being so nearly equal gives a most 

 attractive appearance. Well adapted for either forcing in frames or private gardening. 

 Quality unsurpassed; remaining solid and crisp. Pkt., 5c oz., 10c; % lb- 30c: lb.. $1.00. 

 FRENCH BREAKFAST. An oblong-shaped radish. Fine for open ground or forcing. 

 Valued for its excellent quality and fine color, which is a beautiful scarlet on the body 

 and white at the extremity. Flesh white, tender and mild. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; % lb., 35c; 

 lb., 75c. 



ICICLE. A long variety of almost transparent whiteness. Produces nice roots in twenty- 

 two days from the date of sowing, and it continues in prime condition for a long period, 

 so that in one sowing of seed, nice, crisp radishes may be had from spring until mid- 

 summer. It is much the most popular sort in the entire list. There is no variety that 

 grows more uniform in type, and ther.e are none that surpass it in quality. Pkt., 5c; 

 oz., 10c; % lb., 30c; lb., $1.00. 



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Winter Varieties 



CHINA ROSE. A fine winter sort. It is a stump rooted type with smooth bright rose 

 colored skin. Flesh is white and is very crisp. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; % lb., 35c; lb., $1.25. 

 ROUND BLACK SPANISH. Roots round and about three inches in diameter. Skin black 

 and flesh white. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; % lb., 30c; lb., $1.00. 



RHUBARB 



(One ounce will produce about 100 plants) 

 Succeeds best in deep, rich soil. Sow in the spring in drills, cover one inch. Thin to 

 six inches apart; transplant in the fall or spring to permanent beds three feet apart 

 each way. 



VICTORIA. The standard variety. Stalks are not so large as Ideal Mammoth, but are 

 preferred by many on account of their more piquant and rich flavor. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c: 

 % lb., 40c; lb., $1.25. 



SQUASHES 



HUBBARD WARTED. One of the best sellers on the market. It is large and very warty. 



Dark bronze green in color with flesh an orange yellow color. Fine quality. Pkt., 5c; 



oz.. 15c; % lb., 45c; lb., $1.50. 



SUMMER CROOKNECK. A large early summer variety. Very warty and of a deep 



oran ge color. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; % lb., 45c; lb., $1.50. 



WHITE BUSH SCALLOP. Very early. Fruit flattened and scalloped on edges. Has a 



smooth surface and cream-white color. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; % lb., 45c; lb., $1.50. 



DES MOINES SQUASH. "Table Queen." Vines are vigorous and very productive. Just 



the right size, averaging about 6 to 8 inches long and 4 to 6 inches in diameter. Color 



dark green, with sometimes a blotch of red at pointed end. Shell is hard and smooth, and 



ridged as shown in picture. Just wash it clean, cut in half, take out the seeds, bake 



twenty minutes and you will have the nicest squash you ever tasted. Splendid for pies. 



Ripens in the fall and keeps long as Hubbard. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; % lb., 75c; lb., $2.50. 



SALSIFY WITH THE OYSTER FLAVOR 



Although not grown extensively, it is a very delectable vegetable both eaten alone 

 and when used as flavoring with meats and soups. An excellent salad can be made from 

 the leaves when they are very young and tender. It should be left in the ground until 

 nipped by a good frost, which seems to add to its flavor. Sow in early spring in drills 18 

 inches apart and cover with % inch of soil. Thin to 4 inches. It is ready for use in 

 Octob er a nd can either be stored or left in the ground all winter. 



SANDWICH ISLAND. Uniform in size, large and of excellent flavor. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; 

 Y* lb., 60c. 



