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RADISH— ^Continued. 



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SUMAI£R RADISHES. 



White Chartier. This beautiful long white radish is 

 of same character as the Beckert s Chartier except that it is 

 pure white. It is a good summer radish, matures in about 

 six or seven weeks from time of sowing and is of mild flavor. 

 Oz., lo cts.; 3+ lb., 25 cts. ; lb., 85 cts. 



White Delicacy. An improvement on the White 

 Strasburg, being earlier, more evenly shaped, and smaller 

 top ; grows into full size and perfect shape during the hottest 

 weather. Is is a fine looking radish and should be largely 

 planted. Oz., 10 cts. ; '4 lb., 30 cts. ; lb., Jl.oo. 



White Strasburg^. Of pure white color, very brittle 

 and of mild flavor. This variety is largely used by market 

 gardeners for summer planting, as it will do well at that sea- 

 son. Oz. , 10 cts.; ]l lb., 25 cts.; lb., 85 cts. 



Beckett's Chartier. A long radish, crimson, shading 

 to white at tip, crisp and tender. This variety remains solid, 

 even after it has grown to a large size. Oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 

 25 cts.; lb., 85 cts. 



Lon^ White Vienna. {Lady Finger.) Beautiful in 

 shape ; skin and flesh are pure snow-white ; crisp and of rapid 

 growth. Oz., 10 cts.; ]^ lb., 25 cts.; lb., 85 cts. 



Largpe White Summer. Large turnip shaped. Oz., 

 10 cts.; % lb., 20 cts.; lb., 70 cts. 



Larg^e Yellow Summer. Like White Summer, except 

 in color. Oz., 10 cts.; '4 lb., 20 cts.; lb. 70 cts. 



'WINTER RADISHES. 



Krew80u's Obloug Black Spani.sh. An improve- 

 ment on the Round Hlack .Spanish, growing longer and of 

 much more perfect form. It grows very solid and is of crisp, 

 mild flavor. Oz., locts. ; % lb., 25 cts.; lb., 85 cts. 



Scarlet Clliua. One of the best fall and winter varieties. 

 Bright rose color. O2., 10 cts.; % \h., 30 cts.; lb., #1.00. 



Round Scarlet China. Root round, of a fine scarlet 

 color. Oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 30 cts.; lb., ^I.oo. 



White Chinese, or Celestial. {See cut.) A Chinese 

 production and one of the best white Winter Radishes. It 

 is stump-rooted and grows to a large size. Can be used any 

 time after three inches long. Flesh pure white, firm, solid 

 and tender. It is a good keeper. Oz., 10 cts ; ^ lb., 30 

 cts.; lb., $1.00. 



LiOng^ White Spanish. Grows to about eight inches in 

 length, skin and flesh both are white and milder than the 

 black variety. Oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 25 cts.; lb., 85 cts. 



Round. Black Spanish. Grows to a fair size, round and 

 an excellent variety for winter use. Oz. , 10 cts.; ^ lb., 25 

 cts.; lb., 85 cts. 



LiOng' Black Spanish. A late sort but very hardy and 

 grows to medium size. Used by those growers who prefer 

 the long shape. Oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 25 cts.; lb., 85 cts. 



RHUBARB. 



Linnaeus and Victoria. Each, oz., 15 cts.; 



% lb., 35 cts.; lb., $1.25. 

 (For RHUBARB ROOTS, see Vegetable 



Plants, etc., page 25.) 



SALSIFY, or Vegetable Oyster. 



6er. Hafer-W^urzel. 



Mammoth Sandwich Island. {See cut.) 

 This variety grows to a very large size, and resem- 

 bles a good-sized parsnip. It is pure white and 

 very mild and delicately flavored, and is very popu- 

 lar. Or., 15 cts.; '4 lb., 35 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



Longp White. This is the old original type of 

 Salsify. It grows to a fair size and for a long time 

 was the favorite variety and is still used by many 

 who consider its flavor very fine. Oz., 10 cts.; 

 ^'4 lb., 30 cts., lb., $1.00. 



Long Black, or Scorzonea. Resembles 

 the above and cultivated in the same way. Oz., 25 

 cts.; '4 lb., 60 cts. ; lb., $2.00. 



SORREL. 



Larg-e-Leaved Garden. Cultivated for its 

 acidity and much used in salads. When well grown 

 and cooked the same as spinach makes a healthy and palat- 

 able dish. Plants continue to bear four years. Oz., 10 cts.; 

 I4 lb., 30 cts.; lb.. Si. 00. 



MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND SALSIFY 



