STOKES SEED FARMS COMPANY +93+ MOORESTOWN, NEW JERSEY 



RADISHES FOR WINTER USE 



The varieties which we offer herewith 

 should, in the latitude of New Jersey, be 

 sown in August and September for the 

 best results. If sown ear her, they are 

 likely to shoot to seed before attaining 

 their full development. The varieties are 

 two distinct types: the Chinese, of extra 

 large size, but extremely tender and 

 sweet, and the Spanish varieties, which 

 are smaller, but have a much harder sur- 

 face, making them, perhaps, the best sorts 

 for storage purposes. 



No. 898- 



-Round Scarlet 

 China 



Days to Maturity, 55. A variety of 

 Chinese origin, which has been listed in 

 this country for a number of years. It 

 is sometimes spoken of as All Seasons. It 

 is primarily a fall and winter radish, how- 

 ever. This variety resembles China Rose 

 in some respects, but the fact that the root 

 matures quicker and is of a more rounded 

 shape gives it a distinctive place of its 

 own. This variety is a good keeper, and is 

 highly recommended. Pkt. 10c, oz. 

 20c, yi lb. 65c, 1 lb. $2.00, postpaid. 



No. 900— China Rose 



Days to Maturity, 60. A variety of 

 Chinese origin, having been listed by B. K. 

 Bliss in 1850. It is recommended only for fall and winter use. The 

 root will attain a length of about five inches by two inches in 

 diameter. The outside skin is a bright rose color, the flesh white, 

 solid and crisp and pungent. Its keeping qualities are comparatively 

 good, and it is a variety highly recommended. Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, 

 M lb. 65c, 1 lb. $2.00, postpaid. 



No. 902— White Chinese or Celestial 



Days to Maturity, 70. A variety of Chinese origin, having been 

 listed in this country by B. K. Bliss in 1866. It is one of the largest 



WHITE CHINESE OR 

 CELESTIAL (k 1/2) 



radishes under cultivation, often attain- 

 ing a length of twelve inches and a 

 diameter of six inches. It is oblong in 

 shape, tapering to a small tap-root. 

 The fact that it is desirable for table 

 use at any period in its growth is 

 strongly in its favor. The color is pure 

 white outside and in, and the quality of 

 the flesh is extremely fine, especially if 

 it is pulled before it attains its full 

 growth. Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, Ji lb. 65c, 

 1 lb. $2.00, postpaid. 



No. 904— Half-Long 

 Black Spanish 



Days to Maturity, 70. Of Spanish 

 origin, having been cultivated in this 

 country for a great many years. The 

 roots are a grayish black color on the 

 surface, having a white interior, which 

 is very crisp and pungent. Half-Long 

 Black Spanish will attain a length of 

 about three and one-half inches. It is 

 one of the best radishes for storage 

 purposes which is cultivated in this 

 country. Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, % lb. 65c, 

 1 lb. $2.00, postpaid. 



No. 906— Long Black 

 Spanish 



Days to Maturity, 75. Of Spanish 

 origin and cultivated in the United 

 States for at least forty years. It was 

 listed by Johnson & Stokes in the 

 eighties. The roots when mature will 

 attain a length of five inches and a 



diameter of two inches. One of the best late varieties we know of 

 Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, M lb. 65c, 1 lb. $2.00, postpaid. 



CHINA ROSE (x 1/3) 



SALSIFY 



( Tragopogon yorrifolius) 



The origin of salsify is somewhat uncertain. Southeastern 

 Europe or West Africa, however, was no doubt its original habitat. 

 It has been under cultivation less than two thousand years. The 

 name oyster plant is often given it owing to the flavor of its root 

 which is very much like oysters. Salsify is very hardy. The seeds 

 which are really the fruits of the plant, may be sown in the early 



spring, the rows being from two to three feet apart, for horse culti- 

 vation and half that distance for hand cultivation. In the rows the 

 plants should be thinned to about four inches apart. The roots 

 should be allowed to stay in the ground until late in the fall or 

 through the winter, if desired. If taken up and stored, a cool, 

 moist place should be found. The habit_[of the plant is biennial, 



the second spring a strong stalk 

 _ t . being sent up from the crown of 



the root. It is easy to grow 

 and has no serious pests. Like 

 asparagus and rhubarb there 

 are few varieties. The so-called 

 MAMMOTH SANDWICH IS- 

 LAND is perhaps the best 

 known in this country. Days 

 to Maturity, 150. 

 Price, MAMMOTH SAND- 

 WICH ISLAND, Pkt. 10c, 

 oz. 20c, U lb. 65c, 1 lb. $2.00, 

 postpaid. 



Salsify is one of our most delicious vegetables 



