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THE DING-EE & 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.; y lb., 20 cts.; lb., 65 cts. 



EARLY LONG SCARLET SHORT TOP.— One of the very 

 best old well-known sorts. Our seed cannot be excelled: 

 largely grown for market. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; ~% lb., 20 

 cts ; lb., 60 cts. 



LONG WHITE VIENNA, or Lady Finger Radish.— This 

 new Radish is the finest Long White Radish in cultivation. 

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

 are pure snow white ; crisp brittle, and of rapid growth. Pkt., 

 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 25 cts.; lb., 65 cts. 



EARLIEST CARMINE OLIVE-SHAPED (Short Leaf), 

 (Red Rocket, Improved Scarlet Globe, or Startle Radish). 

 — One of the handsomest and best of all the extra-early Rad- 

 ishes. The root is regularly olive shaped, very even and with 

 a smooth skin, of a rich, dark carmine color. The foliage is 

 short, stiff and extremely small. In twenty to twenty-two 

 days the crisp, te?ider little Radishes are ready, to pull. 

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



FRENCH BREAK- 

 FAST. — Olive 



shaped ; red tipped, 

 ■white, crisp and ten- 

 der; one of the best 

 early varieties. Pkt., 

 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 5i 

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

 LARG E WHITE 

 G LOBE.— Beautiful 

 shape, flesh very crisp and 

 tender; grows quickly and 

 stands the Summer heat 

 well. We recommend this 

 sort as one of the very best 

 Summer varieties. Pkt., 5 

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

 cts.; lb., 75 cts. 



IMPROVED CHARTIER 

 or SHEPHERD RADISH. 

 — This valuable variety is 

 one of the very best "all- 

 seasons" Radishes for gen- 

 eral garden culture. Very 

 distinct in appearance ; crim- 

 son-rose color at top, gradu- 

 ally shading lighter, reach- 

 ing pure white at bottom. 

 Keeps crisp and tender six to 

 eight weeks. Pkt., 5 cts.; 

 oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 25 cts.; 

 lb., 65 cts. 



CALIFORNIA MAM- 

 MOTH WHITE WINTER. 

 — Flesh white, solid and of 

 superb flavor ; roots grow 8 

 to 12 inches long, 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. 



LONG CARDINAL RADISH.— This we regard as the best novelty 

 in Radishes introduced for many years. Its extraordinary earliness is 

 remarkable, the roots being fit for use in twenty-five days after sowing 

 the seed. Crisp, tender flesh of first quality, and bright, attractive 

 appearance. Per pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; }£ lb., 35 cts.; per lb., 

 $1.25, by mail, postpaid. 



CHARTIER KADISH. 



SQUASHES. 



EARLY WHITE BUSH— SCOLLOPED.-Perhaps better known 

 as White Patty-pan 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 " all-t he-year-round" 

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

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

 equaled flavor and convenient size will render it quickly salable. 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; 3 pkts. for 25 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; y lb., 60 cts.; Ib.,~g2. 



NEW GIANT SUMMER CROOK NECK. -Earlier and much 

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

 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; y lb., 50 cts.; lb., JU.50. 



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

 for table use; dry, fine-grained flesh, good keeper. This is the most 

 popular of all Winter varieties. Pkt, 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; y t lb., 25 

 cts., lb.; 75 cts. 



EARLY ORANGE MARROW.— One of the earliest and most 

 productive varieties ; skin a rich deep orange color, presenting a very 

 handsome appearance; grows as large as the Hubbard; flesh thick, 

 fine grained and of choice quality. There can be no better sort for 

 the family garden. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; y t lb., 25c; lb., 90 cts. 



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

 its chief aim. It has been grown to weigh 225 lbs., which is certainly 

 big enough to satisfy any one ; outer color rich orange yellow ; flesh 

 rich colored and very nutritious : keeps well through the entire Winter. 

 Tkt., 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 targe bright red fruit. A heavy 

 and continuous cropper. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; % lb., 85 cts.; 

 lb., $3. 



TOMATO, TURNER HYBRID. 



Tomatoes ( Continued ) . 



GOLDEN QUEEN.— Of all the really yellow Tomatoes, the Golden 

 Queen is by far the best ; of large size, handsome round shape, very 

 smooth, ripens evenly ; excellent for slicing. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 35 

 cts.; % lb., $1. 



TURNER HYBRID. — A very strong 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 from core. The form of Tomato is 

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

 solid. Pkt., 10 cts.; 3 pkts., 25 cts.; oz., 40 cts.; % lb., $1.25; lb., £4. 



VOLUNTEER. — 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 t a 

 great advantage to market gardeners. Quality very superior for 

 table use and canning. Enormously productive, ripening well to the 

 stem. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; % lb., 85 cts.; lb., $3. 



NEW DWARF CHAMPION.— This valuable new Tomato is 



unlike any other variety. The plants quickly grow into sturdy upright 

 bushes, which are very compact, allowing close planting, 2% to 3 feet 

 apart being plenty of room. The clear dark red fruit 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., S3. 50. 



LIVINGSTONE'S BEAUTY.— A good keeper, and of smoothform. 

 In color a glossy crimson. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; % lb., 60 cts.; 

 lb., $2. 



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



variety. The Tomatoes are of good size ; bright red in color and ripen 

 medium early. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; % lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2. 



TURNIPS. 



BREADSTONE TURNIP.— This distinct and valuable Turnip is 

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

 smooth and white with p-le green top. Flesh perfectly white, fine 

 grained and unusually tender, cooks in fifteen minutes or less. One 

 of the best for Winter and Spring use. The new Turnip cooks so 

 easily and is of such superb quality for the table. Pkt., 10 cts.: oz., 

 2 S cts.; H lb., 75 cts.; lb., £2.50. 



EARLY WHITE FLAT DUTCH STRAP-LEAVED.— A very 

 popular market variety. Is remarkable forits rapid and early growth. 

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

 very early in the Spring, and for Autumn, in July and August. Pkt., 

 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; J^ 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 Flat Dutch ; keeps well Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 

 10 cts.; % lb., 20 cts.; lb., 50 cts. 



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

 fine grained, sweet and mild.. Can be grown either as an early or 

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



IMPROVED PURPLE-TOP YELLOW RUTA BAGA.— This is 



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

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

 with single taproot; for uniformity of crop and keeping qualities is 

 superior to all other Swedes. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz.iocts.; % lb.,2octs.; 

 lb., 50 cts. 



