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THE DINGBB & OONARD COMPANY'S 



RADISHES-CONTINUED. 



EARLY LONG SCARLET SHORT TOP.— One of the very be?t 

 old well-known sorts. Our seed cannot be excelled ; largely grown 

 for market. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 00 els.; lb., 60 cts. 



LONG WHITE VIENNA, or Lady Finger Radish.— 77«> neu> 

 Radish is the finest LoJig White Eadish in culti^taiiott. 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.; 

 1^ lb , 25 cts ; lb , 65 cts. 



RADISHES WHITE TURNIP, DARK RED SCARLET TURNIP. 



EARLIEST CARMINE OLIVE-SHAPED (Short Leaf). (Red 

 Rocket, Improved Scarlet Globe, or Startle Radish). — One tf the 



handsomest and best of all the extra early Radishes. 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 sjnall. 

 In ttuejily to tiuent^'-tivo days the crisps tender little Radishes are 

 ready to pull. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; i^ lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts. 

 I WHITE OLIVE SHAPED.— White skin, crisp white flesh, grows 

 quickly, very early; one of the best. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; ^ lb., 

 20 cts.; lb., 65 cts. 



FRENCH BREAKFAST. — Olive shaped; red tipped; white, 

 crisp and tender; one of the best early varieties. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz,, 

 10 cts.; 3^ lb., 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts. 



LARGE WHITE GLOBE. — Beautiful shape, flesh very crisp and 

 tender; grows quickly and stands the Summer heat well. We recom- 

 mend this sort as one of the very best Summer varieties. Pkt., 5 

 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; ^ lb., 23 cts.; lb.. 75 cts. 



NEW WHITE STRASBURGH.— This new variety has proved 

 very popular ; it is the best white Summer Radish kr.own. Pkt., 5 

 cts.; oz., locts.; 5^ lb., 25 cts.; lb. ,65 cts. 



IMPROVED CHARTIER orSHEPHERD RADISH.— This valu- 

 able variety is one of the very best '^ all seasons' " Radiches for 

 general garden culture. Very distinct in appearance; crimson-rose 

 color at top, gradually shading lighter, reaching pure white at bottom. 

 Keeps crisp and tender 6 to 8 weeks. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; }^ lb., 

 25 cts.; lb., 65 cts. 



CALIFORNIA MAMMOTH WHITE WINTER. — Flesh white, 

 fiolid 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.; 

 02., 10 cts.; 1/4 lb., 25 CIS.; lb., 80 cts. 



CHINESE ROSE WINTER.— Very hardy and desirable for Win- 

 ter; white, crisp flesh Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; }^ lb., 25 cts.; 

 lb., 75 cts. 



SQUASHES. 



EARLY WHITE BUSH— SCOLLOPED.— Perhaps better known 

 as IVhite Patty-pan Squash: very early and productive ; quality 

 very fine. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., locts.; J^ lb. . 20 cts.; lb., 65 cts. 



EARLY YELLOW BUSH— SCOLLOPED.— This is the Yellmu 

 Patty-pan Squash. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; i^ lb., 20 cts.; lb., 

 6s cts. 



NEW GIANT SUMMER CROOK NECK.— Earlier and much 

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

 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; i^ lb., socts.; lb.,gi.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^ lb., 23 

 cts.; lb., 75 cts. 



EARLY ORANGE MARROW —One of the eariiest 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 ; H lb., 25 cts.; 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. 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; i^ lb., 50 cts.; lb., gi.50. 



TOMATOES. 



TURNER HYBRID.— A ver^' 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 specimen 

 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, ver>» firm .md 

 solid. Pkt., 10 cts.; 3 pkts., 25 cts.; oz., 40 cts.; \4, 'b., gi.25 ; lb., J4. 



TOMATOES-CONTINUED. 



VOLUNTEER. — Thk Tomato has been procured by crossing 

 Trophy and Ca7zada Victor^ and the result of that crossing with 

 Perfectio7ty combining their good qualities without retaining any of 

 their objectionable features. Large size, averaging 6 to lo ounces, 

 round, very smooth and perfect in form, color bright red. No core, 

 very early, and when first fruiting ripC7img 7nore abundantly than 

 any other sort ^ a great ad-vatiiage to market gardeners. Quality 

 very superior for table use and canning. Enormously productive, 

 ripening well to the stem. Pkt., lo cts.; oz., 30 cts.; \{ lb., 85 cts.; 

 Jb.,^3. 



NEW DWARF CHAMPION. — This valuable new Tomato is 

 unlike any other variety. The plants quickly grow into sturdy up- 

 right bushes, which are very compact, allowing close planting, 25.^ 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 rot unusual. Pkt , 10 ci.<^.; oz., 35 cts.; ^ lb.,$i: lb., $3.50. 



EXTRA EARLY ADVANCE.— Considered by many as the eariiot 

 of all Tomatoes. Very handsome large bright red fruit. A heavy 

 and contmuous cropper. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; y^ lb,, 85 cts.; 

 lb., $3. 



PARAGON.— This is the best variety of the Livingston's Perfec- 

 tion and Livingston's Favorite type. Tomatoes bright red in color, 

 very smooth, solid and ripening evenlj'- around the stem. Pkt., 5 cts.; 

 oz., 20CIS.; 5^ lb., 65 cts; lb., $2.25. 



THE CARDINAL. — Themost evenl^^ colored, brilhant cardinal of 

 all Tomatoes; pulp very thick, few seeds, absolutely no green core. 



round, smooth ; one of the best 

 cts.; ^ lb , 75 cts , lb .$ 



Pkt , 10 cts • oz , 25 cts - 2 ozs , 45 



TURNER HYBRID TOMATO. 



GOLDEN QUEEN.— Of all the really yellow Tomatoes, the Gol- 

 den Queen is by far the be.^t ; of large size, handsome round .=hape., 

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

 35 cts.; 1^ lb.,$T. 



HUSKTOMATOES, STRAWBERRVop WINTER CHERRY.— 

 Of good quality, immensely productive ; bright yellow fruits enclosed 

 in husks excellent for preserves ; if unhusked will keep all Winter. 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts. 



TURNIPS. 



BREADSTONE TURNIP.— This distinct and valuable Turnip is 

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

 smooth and white with pale 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 s> 

 easily and is of such superb quality for the table. Pkt., lo cts.; 02.. 

 23 cts.; i^ lb., 75 cts.; lb., $2.50. 



EXTRA EARLY PURPLE TOP MILAN STRAP-LEAVED.- 

 The earliest in cultivation; bulb of medium size, flat, very smooih; 

 top bright purple ; white, sweet and crisp. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz,, 10 cLs.; 

 Yi lb., 25 cts.; lb., 80 cts. 



EARLY WHITE ^-LAT DUTCH STRAP-LEAVED.-.A. very 

 popular market variety. Is remarkable for its rapid and early growth. 

 Clear white skin, and fle-h of juicy mild flavor. For early use, sow 

 very early in theSpring, and for Autumn, in July and August. Pkt-, 

 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; y, Tb., 20 cts.; lb., 50 cts. 



EARLY RED or PURPLE TOP STRAP-LEAVED.— The skin 

 of this variety is purple above the ground, fle.sh is fine grained 

 and the taste is similar to the Flat Dutch; keeps well. Pkt., 5 cts.; 

 oz., 10 cts.; J^ lb., 20 cts.; )b.,5octs. 



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

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

 late variety. Pkt., 5 cts ; oz., 10 cts.: i^ lb., 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts. 



WHITE GLOBE STRAP-LEAVED.— This handsome, perfectly 

 globe-shaped Turnip grows rapidly; 6 inches in diameter; smooth 

 white skin, flesh pure white, firm and crisp. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 

 i^ lb., 23 cts.; lb., 70 cts. 



IMPROVED PURPLE-TOP YELLOW RUTA BAGA —This is 

 the hardiest, most productive and most nutritious variet}' in cultiva- 

 ti. n. It is a large purple-top yellow variety, shape slightly oblong, ^ 

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

 superior to all other Swedes. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz.,iocts.; i^ lb., 20 cts 

 lb., 30 cts. 



LARGE WHITE RUTA BAGA.-Of large size, very nutritious. J 

 Pkt., 5 cts.; oz.,Iocts.; t^ lb., 20Cts.; lb., 50 cts. 



