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RADISH 



Prices Include Postage on Pkts., Ozs., V4 Lbs. and Lbs. 



Summer and Autumn Varieties 



118. White Stras- 

 burg. (40 days.) Of 

 handsome oblong shape, 

 tapering beautifully to 

 a point. Both skin and 

 flesh are pure white, al- 

 most transparent, very 

 tender and of a delight- 

 ful, pungent taste. It 

 can be pulled five weeks 

 from time of sowing 

 the seed, yet it will 

 continue to grow with- 

 out losing its fine qual- 

 ity, and remains in a 

 tender condition longer 

 than any other summer 

 sort. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 

 15 cts.; '4 lb. 30 cts.; 

 lb. 85 cts., postpaid. 



White Strasburg Radish 



Winter Varieties 



The seed should not be sovsti until about July 1st, and if 

 the rows are kept well cultivated the roots continue to make 

 growth until early in the fall. 



78. White Chinese, or California Mammoth. 

 (60 days.) As solid and juicy as an apple, pure white flesh 

 and delicious flavor — a very choice variety. Should be sown in 



June and July, and 

 is ready for use 

 when 3 ins. long, 

 and continues tr 

 grow until it is C 

 ins. long. A first 

 class winter radish 

 and always at 

 tracts favorable 

 comment at the 

 table or on the 

 market stall. Pkt. 

 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; 

 1/4 lb. 30 cts.; lb 

 85 cts., postpaid. 



190. Long 



Black Spanish 



(60 days.) 



One of the latesi 

 and hardiest rad 

 ishes. Pkt. 10 cts. • 

 oz. 15 cts.; Y4 lb 

 30 cts.; lb. 85 cts.. 

 postpaid. 



Cliina Ro.se Radish 



157. China Rose, or Scarlet China. (60 days.) One 



of the most popular fall and winter sorts. Roots about 6 

 inches long. Skin smooth and of a bright rose color. Flesh 

 very firm and crisp. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; V4 lb. 25 cts.; lb. 

 85 cts., postpaid. 



RHUBARB 



One Ounce of Seed Produces 500 Plants 



203. Victoria. Very familiarly known as the Pie Plant. 

 The stalk is the portion that is used and is the first vege- 

 table of the season from the gar- 

 den; cultivated to a great extent and 

 is indispensable wherever it is 

 known. Sow the seed early in the 

 spring in rows 1 foot apart on rich 

 ground; the second year after plant- 

 ing they can be removed in autunm 

 to the permanent spot allottea to 

 them; plant the roots 2 feet apart 

 each way in ground that is well en- 

 riched. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; '/4 

 lb. 60 cts.; lb. $1.75, postpaid. Roots. 

 $1.00 per dozen — add 25 cts. per 

 dozen if sent by mail; $7.50 per 100. 

 Express collect. Rhubarb 



RAPE 



57. Dwarf Essex, a hardy, quick growing, smooth 

 leaved variety. "While young, it is very sweet and growth 

 is so rapid that leaves may be cut in three weeks from seed- 

 ing. Sow in succession from early Spring through the Fall. 

 Oz. 10 cts.; 14 lb. 15 cts.; lb. 30 cts., postpaid. 



SALSIFY, or OYSTER PLANT 



One Ounce for 50 Feet of Drill; 10 Pounds to an Acre 



CULTURE. A fine vegetable, used the same as carrots or, having been 

 boiled, made into cakes and fried like oysters, which they resemble in 

 flavor. Cultivate the same as carrots and parsnips. It is hardy, can re- 

 main in the ground all winter for early spring use, but should be taken 

 up before it starts growing : take up a supply for use during the winter. 

 Succeeds best in a light, well-enriched, mellow soil. Sow early in the 

 spring in drills 15 ins. apart, 1 inch deep ; thin to 6 inches in the rows. 



116. Sandwich Island Mam- 

 moth. (110 days.) One of the most 

 delicious of winter vegetables, and 

 also one of the most nutritious; 

 the flavor is sweet and highly es- 

 teemed. This variety, where known, 

 is entirely superseding the old 

 type, as it produces roots nearly 

 double the size and weight, and of 

 equally good quality. Pkt. 10 cts.; 

 oz. 15 cts.; V4 lb. 45 cts.; lb. $1.50. 

 postpaid. 



291. Bolgiano's Great Giant. 

 (110 days.) By far the largest 

 smoothest, most tender salsify 

 ever sold to the trucker. Its de- 

 licious flavor and attractive ap- 

 pearance bring the buyers and 

 holds their trade. It easily outsells 

 every other salsify, and outyields 

 all other varieties. Truckers who 

 have tried the "Great Giant" say 

 it is ideal. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; 

 '4 lb. 60 cts.: lb. $1.75, postpaid. 



Salsify, or Vegetable 

 Oyster 



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