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CHARTIER, A long variety and very attractive. 
The color is a rosy scarlet, shading to white at the 
tip. It is larger than the Long Scarlet, and keeps hard 
and crisp for a long time. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 14 lb. 50c, 
lb. $1.50. 
CRIMSON GIANT TURNIP. A new variety, more 
than twice the size of the Scarlet Turnip. It matures 
early, flesh white, crisp and solid. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % 
lb. 50c, lb. $1.50. 
EARLY LONG SCARLET SHORT TOP. An old 
standard variety; grows to about 6 inches long; color 
bright carmine; flesh firm and brittle; has very small 
top. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % lb. 50c, lb. $1.50. 
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. 15c, 
% lb. 50c, lb. $1.50. 
ICICLE. A white variety; grows about 5 inches long, 
very brittle and of mild flavor. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, y± lt». 
55c, lb. $1.75. 
LONG BLACK SPANISH. A large winter radish, 
skin almost black; flesh white and solid. Pkt. 5c, oz. 
15c, % lb. 50c, lb. $1.50. 
ROUND BLACK SPANISH. Similar to the preceding, 
except in shape. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % lb. 50c, lb. $1.50. 
SCARLET TURNIP. A very popular early sort. 
Roots scarlet, turnip-shaped, crisp and of good flavor. 
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % lb. 55c, lb. $1.75. 
SCARLET TURNIP WHITE TIPPED. Bright rosy 
carmine, with lower part of root white; a very attrac- 
tive variety. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, ^ lb. 55c, lb. $1.75. 
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. 15c, % lb. 50c, lb. $1.50. 
RHUBARB— PIE PLANT 
Ruibarbo — Rhabarber — Rhubarbe 
Culture. 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. 75c, % lb. $2.00, 
lb. $7.50. 
VICTORIA. A standrad variety; stalks large and of 
fine flavor. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % 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 unsurpassed 
in flavor, and is now in great demand on the local 
market. Pkt. 15c, oz. $1.20, % lb. $4.00. 
RHUBARB ROOTS. See page 15. 
ROSELLE 
(Hibiscus subdorifa) 
Culture. An annual plant, native of India, but intro- 
duced here from Queensland, Australia, where it is 
largely grown for making jelly. The plants grow from 
3 to 6 feet high, and bear quantities of fruit, each en- 
closed 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 March, 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, about 3 feet apart 
easy way. Pkt. 10c, oz. 75c, 14 lb. $2.50. 
SALSIFY OR VEGETABLE 
OYSTER 
Ostion Vegetal — Haferwurzel — Salsifis 
Culture. 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. 30c. % lb. $1.00, 
lb. $3.00. 
Roselle 
SORREL 
Acedara — Sauerampfer— Oseille 
Culture. Sow in spring, in drills 15 inhces apart, in 
any good garden soil. The plant is perennial, and can 
be taken up every few years and divided. The 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, U. lb. 
35c, lb. $1.25. 
SPINACH 
Espinaca — Splnat — Epinard 
Culture. 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. 20c, % 
lb. 75c, lb. $2.25. 
ROUND OR SUMMER. Large, thick, smooth leaves, 
rounded at the ends. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 14 lb. 75c, lb. $2.25. 
NEW ZEALAND. Produces large leaves, of thick, 
fleshy texture. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 14 lb. 75c, lb. $2.25. 
SQUASH 
Calabacera — Kuerbis — Courge 
Culture. 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 contin- 
ued up until the first of August. Sow in hills 4 to 5 
feet apart, using 6 or 7 seeds to a hill, and afterwards 
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 an acre. 
SUMMER VARIETIES 
BANANA. Grows from one to two feet long. Skin 
varies from bright yellow to olive green. Excellent 
quality, very sweet. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, % lb. 50c, lb. $1.50. 
EARLY WHITE BUSH SCALLOPED. Very early, 
creamy white, flat and scalloped; 4 to 6 inches in diam- 
eter; exceedingly prolific. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, V* lb. 35c, 
lb. $1.00. 
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 fir 
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 14 lb. 40c, lb. $1.25. 
