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THE DING-EE AND CONARD COMPANY'S 



RADISHES. 



EARLY ROUND DARK RED.— One of the best extra- 

 early varieties in cultivation ; of very deep red skin ; flesh 

 always crisp and firm; very handsome appearance. Pkt., 5 

 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 20 cts.; lb., 65 cts. 



EARLY LONG SCARLET GHORTTCP.— One of ihe very 

 best old well-known sorts. Our seed cannot hz e- celled; 

 largely grown for market. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cis.; }£ lb., 20 

 cts.; lb., 60 cts. 



LONG WHITE VIENNA, or Lady Finger Radish.— This 

 new Radish is the finest Long While Raai. !i in culJvilwn. 

 It is most beautiful in shape, white in color; both sldn and flesh 

 are pure snow white; crisp, brittle, a-.d of rapid growth. Pkt., 

 5 cts. ; oz., 10 cts. ; V. lb., 25 cts.; lb., 6, cts. 



EARLIEST CARMINE OLIVE-GHAPED (Short Leaf), 

 (R3d Rocket, Improved Scarlet Glob?, or Stirile Radich). 

 —One of the handsomest and be?t of all the extra-early Ra- 

 dishes. The root is regularly olive shrrped, very even and wuh 

 a smooth skin, of a rich, dark carmi..e c< lor. The foliage is 

 short, si.fF and extremely smail. In iujenty to tweniy-tnuo 

 days the c?isfi, tender lii'le Radishes are ready to full. 

 Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts. 



FRENCH BREAK- 

 FACT.— Olive 



shaped; red tipped; 

 white, crisp and ten- 

 der; ore of the best 

 early varieties. Pkt., 

 5 cis.; oz., 1 3 cts.; 3.^ 

 lb., 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts. 



LARGE WHITE 

 GLOBE. —Beautiful 

 shape, flesh very crisp and 

 tene'er; grows quickly and 

 stanus the Summer heat 

 well. We recommend this 

 sort as one of the very best 

 Summer varieties. Pkt., 5 

 cts.; oz.,10 cts.; J^ lb., 25 

 cts.; lb , 75 cts. 



IMPrtOVEDCHARTIER 

 or SHEPHERD RADISH. 

 • — This valuable variety is 

 one of the very best "ail 

 seasons' " Radishes for gen- 

 eral garden culture. Very 

 distinctinappearance; crim- 

 son-rose color at top, gradu- 

 ally shading lighter, reach- 

 ing pure wh : te at bottom. 

 Keeps crisp and lender six to 

 eight weeks. Pkt., 5 cts.; 

 oz., 10 cts.; y± lb., 25 cts.; 

 lb., 65 cts. 



CALIFORNIA MAM- 

 MOTH WHITE WINTER. 

 ■ — Flesh white, solid and of 

 superb flavor; roots grow 8 



chartier radish. 



to 12 inches loner, 2 to 3 inches in diameter. This is the largest of 

 all Radishes. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; ">/,, lb., 25 cts.; lb., 80 cts. 



SQUASHE3. 



EARLY WHITE BUSH— SCOLLOPED.— Perhaps better know-. 



as White Patty-fan Squash; very early and productive; quality 

 very fine. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; \{ lb., 20 cts.; lb., 65 cts. 



FORDHOOK. — The Fordhook is an " ail-thr-vear-rmind" 

 Squash, and must prove of great value not only to family gardens, 

 but also for market, where its decidedly hindsome appearance, un- 

 equaled fl .vor and convenient size will render it quickly salable. 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; 3 pkts. for 25 cts.; oz.,20cts.; % lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2. 



NEW GIANT SUMMER CROOK NECK— Farfier and much 

 larger than the common variety and of the finest quality. Pkt., 10 

 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \i lb., 50 cti.; lb., $1.50. 



HUBBARD. — This is the standard Winter Squash ; one of the best 

 for table lue ; dry, fhie-grained fl^sh, good keeper. This is the most 

 popular of all Winter varieties. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; J^ lb., 25 

 cts.; lb., 75 cts. 



EARLY ORANGE MARROW.— One of the earliest and most 

 productive varieties ; skin a rich deep orange color, pre-enting a very 

 handsome appearance; grows as large as th~ Hubbar.i ; flesh thick, 

 fine-grained and of choice quality. There c n be n > better sort for 

 the family garden. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz.,10 cis.; \'± lb., 25 cts.; lb., 90 cts. 



MAMMOTH CHILI. — This giant keeps on growing as if size were 

 its chief aim. It has been grown to weigh 22 , lbs., which is certainly 

 big enough to satisfy anyone; onier color rich c-ange yellow : flesh 

 rich colored and very nutriti .us ; keeps well through the entire Winter. 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; }£ lb., 50 cts.; lb., gi.50. 



TOMATOES. 



EXTRA EARLY ADVANCE.— Considered by many as the earliest 

 of all Tomatoes. Very handsome large bright re 1 fruit. A heavy 

 and continuous cropper. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; J^ lb., 85 eta.; 

 lb., $ 3 . 



GOLDEN QUEEN.— Of all the really yellow To-natoes, the Gold- 

 en Queen is by far the best ; of large size, handsom; round shape, 

 very smooth, ripens evenly; excellent fur slicing. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 

 35 cts.; #lb.,$i. 



TOMATO, TURNER HYBRID. 



Tomatoes {Conti7iuea}, 



TURNER HYBRID.— A vrys'rong grower, enormously produc- 

 tive, yielding larger crops than any other variety in cultivation. 

 The fruit is extra large in size and very solid, average specimens 

 measuring four inches in diameter and about a pound in weight. 

 They ripen evenly and are free Irom core. The form of Tomato is 

 roundj very smooth and deep brilliant red in color, very firm and 

 solid. Pkt., 10 cts.; 3 pkts., 25 cts.; oz., 40 cts.; ^ lb., gt.25 ; lb., $4. 



VOLUNTEER. — This Tomato has been procured by crossing 

 Trophy and Canada. Victor, and the result of that crossing with 

 Perfection, combining their good qualities without retaining any of 

 their objectionable features. Large size, averaging 6 to 10 ounces, 

 round, very smooth and perfect in form, color bright red. No core, 

 very early, and when first fruiting ripening more abundantly than, 

 any other sort, a great advantage to market gardeners. Quality 

 vcy superior for table use and canning. Enormously productive, 

 ripening well to the stem. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; }£ lb., 85 cts.x 

 lb , $3. 



NEW DWARF CHAMPION.— This valuable new Tomato is- 

 unlike any other variety. The plants quickly grow into sturdy up- 

 right bushes, which are very compact, allowing close planting, 254 to 

 3 feet apart being plenty of room. The clear dark redfruit is matured 

 early in July, and is of excellent size and quality. This new Tomato 

 is enormously productive, clusters or ropes of fruit 25 inches long 

 being not unusual. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 35 cts.; % lb., $1 ; lb., $3.50. 



H'JSK TOMATOES, STRAWBERRY or WINTER CHERRY.— 

 Of good quality, immensely productive : bright yellow fruits enclosed 

 in husks excellent for preserves; if unhusked will keep all Winter. 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts. 



LIVINGSTONE'S BEAUTV.— Agood keeper and of smooth form 

 Tn color a glossy crimsou. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; % lb., 60 cts. 

 lb., $2. 



LIVINGSTONE'S FAVORITE.— A well-known and favorite vari- 

 ety. The Tomatoes are of good size ; bright red in color and riper, 

 medium early. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; J^ lb., 60 cts.; lb., 52. 



TURNERS. 



BREADSTONE TURNIP.— This distinct and valuable Turnip is 

 a great acquisition; of medium size; very quick growing; roots 

 smooth and white with pale green top. Flesh perfectly white, fine 

 grained and unusually tender, cooks in fifteen minutes or le^s. One 

 of the best for Winter and Spring ti^e. The new Turnip cooks so 

 easily and is of such sunerb quality for the table. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 

 25 cls.; ^ lb., 75 cts.; lb., £2.50. 



EARLY WHITE FLAT DUTCH STRAP-LEAVED.— A very 

 popular market variety. Is remarkable for its rapid and early growth. 

 Clear white skin, and flesh of juicy mild flavor. For early use sow 

 very early in the Spring, and f >r Autumn, in July and August. Pkt-, 

 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; y± lb., 20 cts.; lb., 50 cts. 



EARLY RED or PURPLE TOP STRAP-LEAVED.— The skin 

 of this variety is purple above the ground, flesh is fine grained and 

 the taste is similar to the Flit Dutch; keeps well. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz. s 

 10 cts.; y A lb., 20 cts.; 1j., 50 cts. 



WHITE EGG. — Flesh and skin are snow white ; sMid, firm and 

 fine grained, sweet and mild. Can \>t. grown either as an early or 

 late variety. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; % lb,, 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts. 



IMPROVED PURPLE-TOP YELLOW RUTA BAGA.— This is 

 the hardiest, most productive and most nutritious variety in cultiva- 

 tion. His a large purple-top yellow variety, shape slightly oblong, 

 wi h single taproot ; for uniformity of crop and keeping qualities is 

 superior to all other Swedes. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 20 cts. ;. 

 lb., 5,0 cts. 



