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PU7VTPKIN. 



Oerman, Kurbis.— French, Course.— Spanish, Calabaza. 



Pumnkins are now principally cultivated for agricultural purposes. 

 I They are usually planted in fields of Corn or Potatoes, but may be 

 I profitably raised in fields by themselves. Sow first of May in hills 8 

 I ieet apart. 



If by mail in quantities of }4 ^b. and upward, postage must 



be added at the rate of 8 cts. per lb. 

 [CALHOUN. (See Novelties, page 16.) 15 cts. pkt, 50 



cts. oz., SI. 75 }4 lb., S6.00 lb. 

 JONATHAN. A large bottle-shaped varietj', with a 

 crook neck; of most attractive appearance. It is 

 very prolific and the flesh is fine, clear and sweet, 

 making it valuable for pies and other table uses.' 

 Its hard shell makes it an excellent keeper. (See cut ) 

 10 cts. pkt., 30 cts. oz., SI. 00 % lb., S3. 00 lb. 

 large Toui^ or Mammoth. Grows to an immense size, 

 often weililiing over 100 pounds. 10 cts. pkt., 25 cts'. 

 oz., 50 cts. 1^ pound, SI. 50 lb. 



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LARGE CHEESE. A well-known variety, its fine flesh and rich color making it 



valuable for pies and table use, while its productiveness renders it useful for stock 



feeding. Where only one vai'iety is needed the Cheese should always be planted. 



5 cts. pkt., 10 cts. oz., 25 cts. J^ lb., 60 cts. lb. 



JUMBO. This is the variety to be grown where " the biggest pumpkin " is wanted. We 



iaave seen specimens weighing 250 pounds. The color of skin is a deep yellow, the 



flesh being of a lighter shade. Notwithstanding its enormous size it is delicious 



in quality and generally desirable. 10 cts. pkt., 25 cts. oz., 50 cts. J-4 lb., $1.50 lb. 



We can also supply the following standard varieties of Pumpkin, which are 

 too well known to need description, at the uniform price of 5 cts. pkt., 10 cts. 

 oz , 25 cts. i.| lb., 60 cts. lb. 



Nantucket, Connecticut Field, Casha-w, Sugar. 



JONATHAN PUMPKIN. 



German, Rhubarber. — French, Rhubarbe. — Spanish, Ruibarbo Bastardo, 



Sow in April in drills a foot apart, thinning out to about the same distance apart in the rows 

 when a few inches high. In fall, or the following spring, transplant into deep, rich soil about 

 three feet apart each way. If propagated by dividing the roots, it may be done either in fall or 

 spring, planting at the same distanct.apart as given above. The large roots of Khubarb are easily 

 forced if taken up and packed closely together under the stage of a greenhouse or warm cellar, as 

 no light is necessary for the development of the stalk. 



If by mail in quantities of 3^ lb. and upward, postage must be added at the rate 



of 8 cts. per lb. 

 ST. MARTIN'S. A new Scotch variety. It is immensely productive, one of 

 the earliest, and has a rich, spicy flavor very similar to the gooseberry 

 when used for pies or tarts. 20 cts. pkt., 75 cts. oz., S2.50 J^ lb. 

 Victoria. Very large; later than the Linn£eus. 10 cts. pkt., 25 cts. oz., 75 



cts. 34 lb., S2.50 lb. 

 Linnaeus. Early and tender. 10 cts. pkt., 25 cts. oz., 75 cts. J^ lb., $2.50 lb. 

 For price of Rhubarb Roots, see Vegetable Plants, piage 47. 



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R?^DISH.^ 



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German, Rettig, Radieschen. — French, xv..._ 

 1 oz.for 100 feet of drill; 9 to 



Radishes thrive best in a light, sandy loam ; heavy or clayey 

 soils not only delay their maturity, but produce crops much 

 inferior both in appearance and flavor. For a successive supplv 

 sow from the middle of March until September, at inter\-als of 

 two or three weeks. For an early supply they may be sown in 

 a hot-bed in February, care being taken to give plenty of venti- 

 lation, otherwise they will run to leaves. 



If by mail in quantities of % lb. and upward, post- 

 age must be added at the rate of 8 cts. per lb. 

 Early I^ong: Radishes. 

 BRIGHTEST SCARLET. (See Novelties, page 5.) 



1-3 cts. pkt., 40 cts. oz., Sl.OO }i lb. 

 CELESTIAL. It is ready for use when 2}4 or 3 

 inches long and continues until nearly 6 inches 

 long, making it almost an all season's Radish. 

 The flesh is firm, solid and pure white, skin 

 creamy white, and is very attractive in appear- 

 ance. 10 cts. pkt., 25 cts. oz., 75 cts. 1. lb.,S2.50 lb. 

 LONG SCARLET SHORT TOP. ' This variety 

 is largely grown, as its shape (when tied up in 

 flat bunches) is best suited co ship. Its average 

 length is about 9 inches. 5 cts. pkt., 10 cts. oz., 

 25 cts. >^ lb., 65 cts. lb. 



'Winter Radisbes, 



GRAY LONG 'WINTER. An exceedingly fine 

 winter variety ; good keeper and of a grav "color. 

 5 cts. pkt., 10 cts. oz., 25 cts. 34 lb., 75 cts'. lb. 



\ Rave, Petite Rave. — Spanish, Rabano. 



10 lbs. in drills for an acre. 



ROSE CHINA WINTER. Bright rose color; 

 flesh firm and piquant ; fine for winter use. 5c. 

 pkt., 10 cts. oz., 25 cts. I4 lb., 75 cts. lb. 



LONG BLACK SPANISH. One of the hardiest 

 and best for winter use. 5 cts. pkt., 10 cts. oz., 

 25 cts. 1^ lb., 75 cts. lb. 



ROUND BLACK SPANISH. 5 cts. pkt., 10 cts. 

 oz., 25 cts. 1^ lb., 75 cts. lb. 



Long White Spanish. Eather milder in flavor 

 than the Long Black Spanish. 5 cts. pkt., 10 cts. 

 oz., 25 cts. 34 lb., 75 cts. lb. 



CALIFORNIA MAMMOTH WHITE WIN- 

 TER. A white-fleshed Eadish of excellent 

 quality. 

 Sl.OO lb. 



THE "SANDWICH." So called because it is 

 largely used by the French and Germans for 

 slicing for sandwiches, the radish taking the 

 place of meat. This variety is of a pure snow- 

 white color, similar to the White Strasburg in 

 shape, but rather more stump rooted. We can 

 recommend it to market gardeners as well as to 

 private planters. ( See cut.) 10 cts. per pkt., 30 

 cts. per oz., 75 cts. per 3^ lb. 



5 cts. pkt., 10 cts. oz., 30 cts. 3^ lb. 



(Copyrljhted, 1990, by P. H. i Co.) 



