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769. One packet of each of the 3 Rocket Radishes for 

 25c, one ounce of each for 60c. 



Rhubarb 



Philadelphia White Box 

 742. This variety is much in demand because it remains in 

 fine table condition for a very long time before becoming 

 pithy. It is ready for use in thirty-five to forty days from 

 the time the seed is sown. Almost globe-shaped. ,_, 



Price, 10c. pkt., 20c. oz., 50c. Vi lb., $1.25 lb. 



CULTURE. — Sow in April, in drills 

 a foot part covering the seed three-quarters 

 of an inch, thinning out to about 10 to 12 

 inches apart in rows when a few inches 



high. The following spring transplant into deep, rich soil, about three feet 



apart each way. 1 or. to 500 feet of drill. 



770. St. Martin's. This variety is famous in many coun- 

 tries, being much esteemed wherever grown. The stalks 

 are large and red and exceedingly juicy, rich and spicy. 

 Price, 15c. pkt., 10c. oz. 



772. Victoria. The stalks of this variety are immensely 

 thick, a rich crimson in color, and of very fine quality. 



Price, 10c. pkt., 30c. oz. 



Rhubarb Roots see page 165. 



Radish 



We Also Offer 



the following 

 varieties of 



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Radish 



Henderson's Rocket Radishes 



A dish of Rocket Radishes presents a most attractive ap- 

 pearance when prepared for the table. They are used very 

 extensively for forcing, when they may be had in 21 days 

 from sowing. They do well outdoors, but must be grown 

 under conditions that induce rapid growth, to acquire proper 

 flavor and crispness. 



Henderson's Red Rocket 



748. This variety has a very small top, which permits close 

 planting. It is quite smooth, deep scarlet in color. The flesh 

 is crisp and of mild flavor. 



Price, 10c. pkt., 25c. oz., 60c. % lb., §1.75 lb. 



Henderson's White-Tipped Rocket 



760. Henderson's White-Tipped Rocket is the ideal first 

 early radish. The color is deep rose, tipped white at the 

 base. The flavor is deliciously mild. 



Price, 10c. pkt., 25c. oz., 60c. % lb., $1.75 lb. 



Henderson's White Rocket 



758. A trifle larger than Red Rocket. It has an equally 

 small top ; the root is pure white, while the color of the flesh 

 is waxy white. Price, 10c. pkt., 25c. oz., 60c. Vi lb., $1.75 lb. 



EARLY-ROUND AND OVAL-SHAPED VARIETIES 

 7 4 Rapid Forcing. Small, round, bright scarlet, with white tip: grows 



quicklv, and is grand for forcing; tops very small. Price, 10c. pkt., 



2Sc. oz.. 60c. ' 4 lb., SI. 30 lb. 

 746 Red Forcing. Extra-early, maturing in 21 days; round, bright red, 



with small tops, very mild. Price, 10c. pkt., 25c. oz., 60c. Vi lb., 



S1.50 lb. 



EARLY OLrVE AND OVAL-SHAPED VARIETIES 

 730 French Breakfast. A fayorite, oyal-shaped, bright scarlet Radish, 



with white tip; fine for either open ground or forcing. Price, 10c. 



pkt.. 20c. oz., 60c. V« lb., SI. 50 lb. 



SUMMER AND AUTUMN VARIETIES 

 718 Chartier. A summer Radish, long, large and handsome; top crim- 

 son fading to white at tip; flesh white and delicious, remaining long in 



good condition. Price. 10c. pkt., 20c. oz., 30c. Vi lb., S1.23 lb. 

 732 Giant White Stuttgart. A large white,, oyal-shaped summer Rad- 

 ish. Very tender and mild. Price, 10c. pkt., 20c. oz., 60c. Vi lb., 



S1.50 lb. 

 7.->l SANDWICH, HENDERSON'S. The finest medium early summer 



Radish; half-long and heavy; skin and llesh snow-white; flavor delicate 



and mild. Price, 10c. pkt., 20c. oz., 60c Vi.lb., S1.S0 lb. 

 764 White Summer Turnip. A flat-round, early summer Radish. 2 



inches in diameter; skin and flesh white and tender; ready to use in 



30 days. Price, 10c. pkt., 20c. oz., 60c. Vi lb., SI. 30 lb. 

 762 White Strasbur^. An early summer Radish, 4 to 5 inches long and 



tapering; llesh and skin white, solid and fine. Price, 10c. pkt.. 20c. 



oz.. 60c. Vi lb., SI 50 lb. 



EARLY LONG VARIETIES 

 738 Long - Scarlet Short Top. The standard; bright scarlet, with white 



mild flesh; grows 6 in. in length; matures in about 25 days. Price, 



10c. pkt., 20c. oz., 30c. Vi lb., S1.2S lb. 

 740 Long White Vienna, or Lady Finger. Tapering, about 4 inches 



long and pure white, mild and tender; matures in about 25 days. 



Price, 10c pkt., 20c oz., 60c Vi lb., Sl.30 lb. 

 WINTER VARIETIES 

 These varieties grow so firm and compact that they will keep almost all 

 winter if stored in a dry cellar; they require 2 to 3 months to mature. 

 720 Celestial, or White Chinese. An extra fine, large, white Radish; 



grows to an enormous size; flesh firm, mild and crisp. Price, 10c 



pkt., 20c. oz., 60c Vi lb., S1.50 lb. 

 7."0 Rose China Winter. A distinct cylindrical variety. 4 to 5 inches 



long by 2 inches in diameter; skin rosy-red: flesh white, firm; good 



keeper. Price, 10c pkt., 20c oz., 60c Vi lb., S1.S0 lb. 

 736 Long Black Spanish. A leading winter variety, one of the best 



keepers. Roots cylindrical, 7 to 10 inches long: skin blackish-brown; 



firm white flesh. Price, 10c pkt., 20c oz., 60c Vi lb., SI. 50 lb. 



'or Oyster^ 

 Plant / 



CULTURE — Same as of parsnip 



SalsifyC 



Mammoth Sandwich Island 



780. Salsify is one of the best of our root vegetables, and is 

 rapidly increasing in popularity. Cooked in any form, 

 Salsify is wholesome, appetizing and nutritious. Its peculiar 

 oyster-like flavor is most apparent when sliced and fried; 

 it may also be served and eaten as Asparagus. It is one of 

 the best remedies for various forms of indigestion. Most of 

 its medicinal value is contained in the milk which exudes 

 from the skin ; the surface should therefore be broken as 

 little as possible. (See engraving.) 



Price, 10c. pkt., 35c. oz., $1.00 Vi lb., $3.50 lb. 



OCOrZOnera Black Oyster-Plant 



785. The skin is black but the flesh is white. It has the 

 same oyster-like flavor as Sandwich Island Salsify and when 

 cooked is very appetizing and delicious. 

 Price, 10c. pkt., 50c. oz. 



K^MMfj™ Sandwich |slan° 



Salsify 



Henderson's New Radish "ROSE ROCKET", a pretty little radish of a distinctively soft pink rose color. Now offered for 



the first time. See page 1 6 



