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CRIMSON GIANT TURNIP. A new variety, more 
than twice tlie size of tlie Scarlet Turnip. It matures 
early, flesh white, crisp and solid. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % 
lb. 30c, lb. fl.OO. 
EARLY LONG SCARLET SHORT TOP. An old stan- 
dard variety, grows to about 6 inches long, color 
bright carmine, flesh firm and brittle, has very small 
top. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 25c, lb. 75c. 
FRENCH BREAKFAST. A popular early variety 
and one of the best for forcing. Grows about 2 inches 
long and stump rooted. The top part of the root is 
bright rose and the lower part white. Pkt. 5c, oz. 
10c, % lb. 25c, lb. 75c. 
ICICLE. A white variety; grows about 5 inches 
long, very brittle and of mild flavor. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 
% lb. 25c, lb. 75c. 
LONG BLACK SPANISH. A large winter radish, 
skin almost black; flesh white and solid. Pkt. 5c, oz. 
10c, Vi lb. 25c, lb. 75c. 
ROUND BLACK SPANISH. Similar to the preceding 
except in shape. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 14 lb. 25c, lb. 75c. 
SCARLET TURNIP. A very popular early sort. 
Roots scarlet, turnip-shaped, crisp and of good flavor. 
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 14 lb. 30c, lb. 90c. 
SCARLET TURNIP WHITE TIPPED. Bright rosy 
carmine with lower part of root white; a very attrac- 
tive variety. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 30c, lb. 90c. 
WHITE STRASBURG. A large late summer variety; 
broad at the top and tapering down to a point. Flesh 
firm and solid and keeps crisp for a long time. Pkt. 
5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c. 
Roselle 
ROSELLE 
(Hibiscus subdorifa) 
An annual plant, native of India, but introduced here 
from Queensland, Australia, where it is largely grown 
for making .lelly. The plants grow from three to six 
feet high, and bear quantities of fruit, eacli enclosed in 
a thick, fleshy calyx, from which the jelly is made, 
which is considered by many superior to guava jelly. 
The seed should be sown in boxes or seed pans in 
February or Marcli, and placed on a hot bed. The 
young plants can be potted up as soon as large enough 
and when the weather is warm and settled they should 
be planted out in the open ground, aliout 3 feet apart 
each way. Pkt. 10c, oz, 50c, % lb. $1.50. 
RHUBARB— PIE PLANT 
Ruiburbo — Riuibnrber — Rliiibnrbc 
Sow from February to end of April in drills 18 inches 
apart, covering the seed about 1 inch deep. When 
large enough thin out to 6 inches apart in the rows. 
Transplant the roots the following winter or spring 
to deep, rich, well manured soil, placing the plants 4 
feet apart each way. 
BURBANK'S NEW EVERBEARING OR CRIMSON 
WINTER. The most valuable variety ever introduced. 
It is practically everbearing and a supply can be had 
all through the winter when the other varieties are 
dormant. The stalks are medium sized, rich crimson 
and of delicious flavor. It grows very quickly and is 
enormously productive. Pkt. 10c, oz. 60c, % lb. S2.00, 
lb. ?7.50. 
VICTORIA. A standard variety, stalks large and of 
fine flavor. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 14 lb. 50c, lb. $1.50. 
WAGNER'S GIANT CRIMSON WINTER. A superior 
variety producing stems twice as large as those of 
the ordinary Crimson Winter and has been known 
to yield as high as 20 tons to the acre. It is unsur- 
passed in flavor and is now in great demand on the 
local market. Pkt. 15c, oz. $1.00. 
RHUBARB ROOTS. See page 15. 
SALSIFY OR VEGETABLE 
OYSTER 
Ostlon Vegetal — Haferwurzel — Salsifls 
Sow from February to May in deep, rich soil In 
drills 15 inches apart, when large enough thin out to 
5 Inches apart in the rows. One ounce of seed will 
sow 50 feet of row. 
MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND. Very large roots, 
tender and of rich flavor. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % lb. 35c, 
lb. $1.25. 
SORREL 
Accdara — Saiieranipfer — Oseille 
Sow in spring in drills 15 inches apart in any good 
garden soil. The plant is perennial and can be taken 
up every few years and divided. Tlie flower stems 
should be kept cut off as they appear. The leaves are 
cooked like spinach and are also used in soups. 
LARGE LEAVED FRENCH. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % lb. 
35c, lb. $1.25. 
SPINACH 
Espinaoa — Splnat — Epinard 
Can be sown the year round in California, in drills 
15 inches apart. One ounce of seed will sow 50 feet of 
row or 12 pounds to one acre. 
PRICKLY OR WINTER. The hardiest variety and 
the one generally grown for market. Large, smooth 
leaves shaped like an arrow point. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 
lb. 40c. 
ROUND OR SUMMER. Large, thick, smooth leaves, 
i-ounded at the ends. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, lb. 50c. 
SQUASH 
Calabacera — Kuerbls — Course 
As soon as the weather has become warm and 
settled commence sowing for the early crop. The 
summer varieties mature much quicker than the win- 
ter varieties and sowing for late crop may be con- 
tinued up until the first of August. Sow in hills 4 to 
5 feet apart, using 6 or 7 seeds to a hill and after- 
wards thin out to the three strongest plants. One 
ounce of seed will sow about 40 hills or 3 pounds 
to 1 acre. The winter varieties take longer to mature 
and the later plantings should be completed by about 
the first of July. Sow in hills 8 to 10 feet apart, 
using 3 seeds to a hill. One ounce will sow about 20 
hills or 2 pounds to one acre. 
SUMMER VARIETIES 
EARLY WHITE BUSH SCALLOPED. Very early, 
creamy white, flat and scalloped, 4 to 6 Inches in 
diameter; exceedingly prolific. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 
25c, lb. 75c. 
EARLY GOLDEN BUSH SCALLOPED OR CUSTARD. 
Similar to the preceding except in color, which is a 
deep rich yellow. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 25c, lb. 75c. 
ENGLISH VEGETABLE MARROW. Large, oblong, 
pale green, grows from 12 to 18 inches long. Makes 
a large vine and should be planted 7 or 8 feet apart. 
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % lb. 50c, lb. $1.50. 
SUMMER CROOK-NECK. Long, with crooked neck; 
bright golden yellow, thickly warted; very rich flavor. 
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 25c, lb. 75c. 
