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CHARTIERS. — A long, smooth radish, red above 

 and shading to a clean white at the tip ; large, hut 

 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 gar- 

 deners. Fkt.. 5c. ; oz.. 10c. : quarter lb., 20c. ; lb., 50c. : 

 10 lbs. by express. $3.50. 



ALLEN'S SNOWBALL.— This white globe- 

 shape radish is the foremost of its class in the Phila- 

 delphia markets. It seems to be constantly improving 

 in character under high culture and careful selection. 

 For growing under glass it is most excellent. Its short 



top and round growth make it a great favorite with 

 market men, and its mild, swieet quality wins the favei 

 of the consumer. It is often ready to pull before jthe 

 leaves are fully grown, thus economizing valued space 

 under the sashes. Pkt.. 5c; oz., 10.c. ; quarter lb., 

 25c. ; lb.. 50c. : 10 lbs. i.y express, $3.50 



WHITE CHARTIERS. or WHITE STRAS- 

 BURG. — 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., 5*. ; oz.. 10c. : quarter lb.. 20c. : lb., 50c. 



SQUASHES 



GOLDEN SUMMER 

 CROOKED NECK.— This 

 is one of the best of the sum- 

 mer squashes : it is of dwarf 

 bushy habit and very produc- 

 tive : the skin is yellow, the 

 shape is shown in the illustra- 

 tion ; the flesh is a green-yel- 

 lowish color and is dry and of 

 most agreeable flavor. It is, in 

 fact, the most highly esteemed 

 of all the summer varieties. 

 I particularly recommend my 

 select strain to the attention 

 of the market gardeners. Those 

 who used it last season speak 

 in the highest praise of its 

 good qualities. Pkt., 5c. ; oz., 

 10c. : quar. lb., 20c. ; lb., 60c. ; 

 10 lbs. by express, $4.00. 



TRUE HUBBARD. — The most largely grown 

 as a late sort. It is of large size, often weighing from 

 10 to 25 pounds ; color bluish green, occasionally 

 marked with brownish orange or yellow ; flesh fine 

 grain, dry and excellent flavor. It can be used from 

 September until May. Pkt., 5c. ; oz., 10c. ; quarter lb., 

 20c. : lb.. 65c. ; 10 lbs. by express, $5.00. 



GOLDEN HUBBARD. — A new and valuable 

 squash, a sport of the old Hubbard. It has shape and 

 virtues of its parent, but it is earlier and more pro- 

 ductive: the color of the skin is very pleasing, being 

 deep yellow or orange red : flesh richer in color than 

 the Hubbard and of equal quality : fine grain and 

 sweet ; cooks" dry and is a perfect table squash for 

 making into pies. A splendid keeper. Pkt, 5c. ; oz., 



SQUASH GOLDEN HUBB 



K'c. : quarter lb., 25c. : lb., 

 $5.5». 



ic : 10 lbs. by express. 



BOSTON MARROW.— This is an excellent pie 

 squash and a good keeping variety, notwithstanding 

 the skin is thin; form is own I and color a bright or- 

 ange; flesh yellow, rich and sweet. This is a widely 

 popular squash for autumn and winter use Pkt.. So. ; 

 oz.. 10c. ; quarter, lb., 25c. : lb., 80c. 



YELLOW BUSH, OR GOLDEN CUS- 

 TARD. — This excellent variety is sometimes called 

 Mammoth Yellow Bush on account of its great size. 

 The color is a rich golden yellow, as indicated by the' 

 name: its table quality is excellent. Pkt 5? ; oz., 

 10c. ; quarter lb., 25c. : lb.. 80c. 



SPINACH 



NEW ROUND THICK-LEAVED NOR- 

 FOLK, — The best for fall sowing as well as early 

 spring: of a handsome darK green color, producing 

 more curled thick leaves than any other ; it is a heavy 

 yielder and remains firm and bright a long time after 

 gathering. The best and most profitable variety to 

 grow. Pkt.. 5c. : oz., 10c. ; quarter lb., 15c. ; lb., 35c. ; 

 10 lbs. by express, $1.75 ; 25 lbs. by express, $4.00. 



GIANT CRUMPLE, OR SAVOY LEAF.— 



An exceedingly popular variety ; very hardy and 

 stands shipment well ; one of the best market varie- 

 ties ; productive, hardy, tender and well flavored, 

 quarter lb., 15c; lb.. 35c : It) lbs. 

 25 lbs. by express, $4.00. 



Pkt, 5c. : oz.. 10c. 

 by express, $1. 75; 



TURNIPS. 



PURPLE TOP STRAP LEAF.— This is one of the best 



table and stock turnips on the market, being of fine grain and fine 

 flavor. It is whfte below with a bright purple top ; it is a good 

 cropper and excellent keeper. Pkt., 5c. ; oz., 10c. ; quarter lb.. 15c. ; 

 lb., 40c. ; 10 lbs. by express, $2.50. 



PURPLE TOP WHITE GLOBE, — One of the handsomest 

 and most salable turnips. A profitable sort for home or market. 

 It is large and grows rapidly. Flesh pure white and globe-shaped ; 

 the skin is white and purple, the end portion being white and the 

 top bright purple. It is a heavy yielding variety and one that will 

 give general satisfaction. Pkt., 5c. ; oz., 10c. ; quarter lb.. 15c. : 

 lb.. 40c. ; 10 lbs. by express, $2.50. 



WHITE EGG. — This turnip grows beautiful egg-shaped roots 

 with a thin white skin. It is very agreeable in flavor and desirable 

 for table use. It is a good keeper and excellent yielder. sown 

 either early or late. Pkt., 5c. ; oz., 10c. ; quarter lb., 15c. ; lb., 40c. : 

 10 lbs. by express, $2.50. 



COW HORN. — A white turnip of peculiar long shape and 

 quick matnriry It grows to large size, standing half out of the 

 ground. It is fine flavored and especially desirable for fall and 

 summer use. I have raised many specimens that were from 3 to 4 

 inches in diameter and from 10 to 15 inches long. Pkt., 5c. : oz., 

 10c. ; quarter lb., 15c. ; lb., 40c. ; 10 lbs. by express, $2.50. 



Turnip, PvrpU Top, VTIiiu Glob* 



