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WINTER VARIETIES 



This class requires a longer growing season than the early 

 table varieties, and seeds are usually planted in midsummer for 

 fall and winter use. The roots keep well if stored in a cold place. 



CHINESE ROSE WINTER (Scarlet China) Distinct shape 

 and deep rose-red color make this radish very attrac- 

 tive. The roots when mature are usually 4 to 5 inches 

 long, broadest at base, with very pronounced stump root 

 and small tap-root. The flesh is white, fine grained, crisp, 

 and mildly pungent. 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; Vi lb. 50c; lb. $1.50. 



CHINESE WHITE WINTER (Celestial) A clear white 

 variety of symmetrical shape and large size. The length is 

 from 6 to 9 inches, and the width 2J^ to 3 inches. The root 

 is slightly oval with blunt base and comparatively small 

 tap-root. It is clear white throughout and not so pungent 

 as other winter varieties. 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; 1/4 lb. 50c; lb. $1.50. 



HALF LONG BLACK WINTER The roots of this variety are 

 nearly cylindrical for % of their length and taper to a rather 

 large tap-root. They are 4 or 5 inches long and 2 inches in 

 diameter when full grown. The slightly coarse grained skin 

 is dull grayish-black in color, but the flesh is clear white, 

 well flavored and pungent. This will keep better than 

 other winter varieties. 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; 1/4 lb. 50c; lb. $1.50. 



LONG BLACK SPANISH Splendid keeper. Roots 8 to 9 

 inches long, 2 to 2J4 inches in diameter at shoulder and 

 only slightly tapered; skin somewhat roughened; black; 

 flesh white, very firm and crisp, pungent. 55 days. 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; 1/4 lb. 50c; lb. $1.50. 



ROUND BLACK SPANISH Roots globular with slender well 

 defined tap root; 334 to 4 inches in diameter; skin some- 

 what roughened, black; flesh white, firm, crisp, and 

 pungent. 55 days. Keeps well. 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; 1/4 lb. 50c; lb. $1.50. 



RHUBARB 



A few rhubarb plants in a corner of the garden or in some 

 unused spot will supply a family with an abundance of this 

 delicious vegetable to take the place of fruit for sauce and pies 

 in spring. Plants grown from seed will not all come true, but 

 growing them this way costs less, and the undesirable plants 

 can be discarded. 



They are quickly and easily grown. Sow seed in rows an inch 

 deep and thin the plants to 6 inches apart. In the fall transplant 

 to a permanent location, setting the plants 3 or 4 feet apart. 

 The stalks should not be taken for use the first year. 



In planting from roots, set them so that the crowns are 2 

 inches under the surface of the soil. They should be set 3 to 6 

 feet apart and given a liberal dressing of manure each spring. 

 When blossom stalks appear, they should be cut well back to 

 the ground. If possible choose a place where the soil will be 

 continuously moist. 



CRIMSON WINTER A long bearing sort of very fine flavor. 

 The seed produces small crimson stems that are tender and 

 sweet. 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. $2.00; 1/4 lb. $6.00. 



VICTORIA An excellent and hardy sort for the home garden. 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 1/4 lb. 50c. 



RHUBARB ROOTS If one is to be certain of a pure strain of 

 Rhubarb, he should plant roots. Set in the spring, they fur- 

 nish delicious stalks the following spring. 

 Each 20c; 5 for 75c; 10 for $1.25, postpaid in U. S. A. 



Roiind Black Spanish 



ROQUETTE 



When young, the leaves of this hardy annual are used like 

 mustard for salads. They resemble those of the radish but are 

 smoother in texture. The young leaves are- ready for cutting in 

 about 6 weeks, when the plants are 8 to 10 inches high. In early 

 spring sow the seed in shallow rows about 16 inches apart, and 

 for succession sow every few weeks thereafter. Water freely. 



Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; 1/4 lb. 60c; lb. $2.00. 



SALSIFY 



VEGETABLE OYSTER 



The roots of this delicious vegetable are appetizing and nutri- 

 tious, and the flavor is like that of oysters. Salsify succeeds best 

 in a light, well enriched soil, which should be stirred to a good 

 depth. Coarse and fresh manure should be avoided, as it will 

 cause the roots to become irregular and branched. Sow early 

 and quite deep, giving the general culture recommended for 

 parsnip. The roots are perfectly hardy and may remain out all 

 winter, but they should be dug early in spring. 



MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND This variety is large and 

 strong growing with long, smooth, white, tapering roots 

 less likely to branch than those of other sorts. 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; 1/4 lb. 75c; lb. $2.50. 



SORREL 



Improved varieties of sorrel when well grown and cooked 

 like spinach make a palatable dish. Sow in rows early in spring 

 and thin the seedlings to 6 or 8 inches apart in the row. Cutting 

 may begin in about 2 months, and the plants will continue in 

 full bearing from 3 to 4 years. 



LARGE LEAVED FRENCH The best garden variety, having 

 large, pale green leaves of fine quality. ' 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c: V4 lb. 75c; lb. $2.50. 



