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ALASKA.— This variety is so popular that it is sold under amul- 

 titude of different names, such as Laxton's Earliest of All, Express, 

 Clipper, Eclipse, no matter under what name you buy, you cannot 

 get better stock than ours. Of the same type of growth and same 

 size pods as Allen's First and Best but the pods are not as fine in 

 flavor : the vines grow from twenty to thirty inches in height, bear- 

 ing well filled medium sized pods: the dried seed are of a bluish color; 

 the most popular variety with canners everywhere. It matures prac- 

 tically the entire crop at one time, so that at most, only two pickings 

 are required. In short, this is one of the most reliable early peas 

 grown and you will make no mistake planting it. Pkt- 10c. '. pint 25c. : 

 qt. 45c., postpaid. By express 4 qts. 75c: peck $1.25. Bushel §4. 75. 



TELEPHONE. -Flesh the finest of all wrinkled sorts yet intro- 

 duced; it is enormously productive and of best quality, having an 

 exeellent sugary flavor : vines very strong, averaging eighteen to 

 twenty pods to the stalk ; pods are of large size and closely packed 

 with large delicious peas: height from three to four feet. Pkt- 10c; 

 pint 25c; qt. 45c, postpaid. Byexpress, 4 qts. $1.00 ; peck 51.75 ; 

 bushel $6.50. 



RADISHES. 



ALLEN'S WHITE TIP SCARLET TURNIP. -The illustration 

 will give an idea of the shape of tbis attractive radish ; the color is 

 scarlet and white, as indicated by its pleasing name. It is ex: 

 quick to mature, being ready for the table in seventeen totwer." 

 from time of sowing seed; is invaluable for planting under glass as 

 well as for growth in the open air ; the skin is very smooth, and il 

 colors give it an appetizing appearance on the table ; its flavor is ex- 

 cellent and its quality high in all respects. Market gardeners find it 

 a quick selling sort at good prices ; for the private home garden 

 it is no less satisfactory. Pkt. 5c ; oz. 10c ; quarter-pound 20c ; 

 pound 60c 



ALLEN'S EARLY DARK RED. -This radish is a great favorite 

 with market gardeners, on account of its size and attractive appear- 

 ance. Market gardeners as well as private gardeners who ha 

 tried this variety will find it to give entire satisfaction, either in point 

 of profit or its general good qualities ; its beautiful color is implied in 

 its name. It makes very rapid growth and is one of the sweete 

 tenderest radishes in the whole list. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; quarter-pound 

 25c; pound 75c 



SCARLET GLOBE.— This new radish has especially a good repu- 

 tation as a forcing sort ; its peculiarity is that it will bear the heat for 

 forcing without becoming pithy in character or suffering injury to its 

 flavor. Its attractive shape is shown in the illustration ; its color is 

 rich scarlet which has a small top and is in all respects a high bred 

 radish. Pkt. 5c ; oz. 10c ; quarter-pound 20c ; pound 50c 



SCARLET OLIVE SHAPED.-This highly desirable early radish 

 has the same quick growth and attractive rich carmine color as 

 ALASKA. AUen's Early Dark Red, differing from that sort only in shape, and 



resembling an olive instead of Allen'sEarly Dark Red. It is a very desirable table variety, and 

 is in all respects a desirable variety for home use or marker. When placed upon a plate or when 

 bunched, it has a beautiful appearance and finds ready sale ; flesh is white, crisp and of mild 

 flavor ; the deep rich color of the the radish and its symmetrical form, gives it especial value for 

 the market. Pkt. 5c ; oz. 10c; quarter-pound 20c; pound 50c 



CHARTIERS.— A long, smooth radish ; red above, and shading to clean white at the tip as 

 shown in the illustration ; large, but both brittle and tender ; widely popular. This radish makes 

 the finest appearance on the market stall, and for this reason is grown extensively by market 

 gardeners. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; quarter-pound 20c; pound 50c 



WHITE CHARTIERS OR WHITE STRAWBERRY. -Similar in shape and possessing the 

 same good qualities as the above, but the color is pure white. I predict a great demand for this 

 class of radish. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; quarter-pound 20c; pound 50c 



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CHARTIERS. WHITE CHARTIERS. 



CAK1.KT TURNIP 



ALLEN'S SNOW BALL. -This white turnip shape, globe shape radish 

 is the foremost of its class in the Philadelphia markets. It seems to be con- 

 stantly improving in character under high culture and careful selection. For 

 growing under glass it is most excellent. The shape of the radish is well 

 shown in the illustration. Its short top and round growth makes it a great fav- 

 orite with market men and its mild sweet quality wins the favor of the con- 



