FOR THE VEGETABLE GARDEN. 



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RADISH— CbTitirntefZ. 

 (Forcing and Extra Early Sorts.) 



Early Red Tiiriiii). A small, rouiul, scai-let, tnrnip- 

 sliaped, small top variety, of quick growth, mild and 

 cris)) when young. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., i lb. 25 cts. 



Early White Turnip. Like the above, e.xcept of a 

 white color. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., \ lb. 25 cts. 



Early Scarlet Olive Shaped. Of oblong slia|)e, rose- 

 oolorcd flesh, tender and e.'icellent. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 

 10 cts., \ lb. 30 CIS. 



Early French Breakfast. Oblong shape, rajiid growth, 

 very mild and tender, of a beautiful scarlet color, 

 tijiped with white. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., i lb. 30 cts. 



Lens; Scarlet Short Top, or Salmon. The standard 

 family and market gardener's variety; long, bright 

 scarlet, with small top. Pkt.5cts.,oz. 10 cts., \ lb. 30 cts. 



Wood's Early Frame. This sort occupies the same 

 position among the long as Fireball does among the 

 Turnip varieties. Top very small, brightsalmon color, 

 and several days earlier than Long Scarlet. Pkt. 5 

 cts., oz. 10 cts., i lb. 30 cts. 



RHUBARB. 



Rhaharher, Ger. Ithubarbe, Fr. Ruibarho Bastardo, 



The stalks of this plant are used 

 for pies and tarts. Sow in April, in 

 drills 1 foot apart; when 3 or 4 

 inches high, thin out in the rows to 

 10 inches ai)art, and trans|)lant the 

 ensuing autumn or s|)riiig to any 

 desired situMtio.n, iti a deep, rich soil. 

 The ground must be dug and heavily 

 manured, at least 2 feet deep. Set 

 out the roots 3 feet a))art each vvay, 

 and the following spring it will be 

 fit for use. In the fall the bed 

 should have a thick dressing of 

 coarse manure, -which is to be dug 

 into the ground in the spring. We 

 recommend those who desire a choice 

 article to procure the roots, which 

 can be set out either in the fall or 

 si)ring as above described. 

 iLinnsrus. Farly, large, tender.j 



and very fine. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 



25 cts., i lb. 75 cts. 

 Victoria. Very large; the finest 



cooking variety. Pkt. 5 cts., 



oz. 25 cts., i lb. 75 cts. 



Strong Roots 25 cts. each, .$2.50 per doz. 



SALSIFY. 



(Oyster Plant.) 



Hafencurzel, oder Bocksbart, Ger. Sahifis, Fe. 

 Vegetal, 6 Barba Cabruna, Sp. 



Sp. 



Rhueakb. 



Ostra 



Beckert's Chartier 



SUMMER AND WINTER VARIETIES 



Beckert's Chartier. A very attractive sort, and one 

 that should have an extensive trial. Color bright sal- 

 mon scarlet, shading to white as it approaches ma- 

 turity. It is very crisp, tender, and of mild and 

 pleasant flavor. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., J lb. 50 cts. 



L,arge White Summer Turnip. The market garden- 

 er's favorite; large turnip-shaped, white, very crisp 

 and mild. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., i lb. 25 cts. 



Large Yellow Summer Turnip. Like the above, ex- 

 cept in color. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., ^ lb. 25 cts. 



Iiong White Naples Summer. An excellent long 

 variety, flesh white,, crisp and mild. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 

 10 cts., i lb. 25 cts. 



Long Black Spanish Winter. A large, long variety, 

 • one of the hardiest, firm in texture, keeping until 

 spring. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., J lb. 25 cts. 



Round Black Spanish Winter. Like the above, ex- 

 cept round in form. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., i lb. 25 cts. 



Large White Spanish Winter. Of milder flavor than 

 the black varieties. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., i lb. 25 cts. 



Scarlet China Winter. One of the best fall and 

 winter varieties, a favorite with thi market gardeners ; 

 bright rose-color, flesh white, firm, and of superior 

 quality. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., i lb. 30 cts. 



California White Winter. A mammoth variety, grow- 

 ing 12 inches long, white-fleshed, firm, and of excellent 

 quality. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., i lb. 30 cts. 



Salsify. 



A fine vegetable, used and served as 

 Carrots; or, after being boiled, made 

 into cakes and fried like oysters, which 

 they resemble in flavor. Cultivate the 

 same as Carrots and Parsnips; it is 

 hiudy, can remain in the ground all 

 winter for early spring use, but should 

 be taken up before it starts growing ; take 

 up a supply to use during the winter. 

 Succeeds best in a light, well-eni'iched, 

 mellow soil. Sow early in the spring in 

 drills 15 inches apart, 1 inch deep, and 

 thin out to 6 inches apart in the rows. 

 Long White. The favorite market 

 variety; true American seed. Pkt. 

 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., i lb. 60 cts. 

 Long Black, or Scorzonera. Ee- 

 sembling the above; scrape oif the 

 coarse rind, and soak the roots a 

 few hours in cold water before cook- 

 ing, to extract their bitter taste. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



SORREL. 



Sauerampfer, Gke. Oseilk, Fr. Acedera, SP. 

 Sow in April, in a rich, mellow soil, in shallow drills 12 

 inches apart, and thin out the plants to 6 inches apart in 

 the rows, kee))ing the flower stems cut off as tJiey ai)pear. 

 It remains in the ground from year to year. The leaves 

 possess a pleasant acid taste ; cook like Spinach ; also good 

 to mix with salads, to which it imparts an agreeable flavor. 

 Large Leaved Garden. Cultivated for its acidity and 

 much used in salads. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., i lb. 50 cts. 



SPINACH. 



Spinat, Ger. Epinard, Fr. Espinaca, SP. 

 This is an important market gardener's crop, of easy cul- 

 ture. For spring and summer use, sow either broadcast 

 or in drills 1 foot apart and 1 inch dee]), as early as the 

 ground can be worked, and every two weeks for a succes- 

 sion. For winter and early spring use, sow in September, 

 in well-manured ground; cover with straw on the approach 

 of severe cold weather. The ground cannot be too rich ; 

 the stronger the ground the more delicate and succulent 

 will be the leaves. Sow the New Zealand variety in hills 

 3 feet apart each way, planting three or four seeds to the 

 hill, or they can be started in heat and transplanted ; it 

 can be cut for use all summer. 



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