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RADISH. 



German, Rettig. — French, Radis. — Spanish, Rabano. 

 One ounce will sow one hundred feet of drill ; eight pounds for one acre. 



A light, rich soil, not recently manured, is best suited for radishes. For early use, sow in a 

 gentle hotbed in February, and in the open air as soon as the ground can be worked, continuing 

 at intervals until September. Water freely during dry, hot weather, as rapidity of growth is 

 necessary to insure tenderness and mild flavor. Sow in August and September for winter use. 



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Early Long Scarlet. Imported stock. The standard variety for market and 



private gardens $0.05 $0.10 $o.8o 



Early Long 1 Scarlet. American Stock 05 .10 1.00 



French Breakfast. Scarlet, with white tip; shape nearly oval; good for 



forcing or summer sowing " 05 .10 .80 



Scarlet Turnip. The standard early, short, quick-growing variety . . .05 .10 .75 



White Turnip. Of mild flavor ; excellent for summer use .... .. . . .05 .10 .60 



Scarlet OliYe-Shaped. Very early and handsome ; quick growth ; excellent, .05 .10 .75 



Long- Black Spanish Winter. One of the hardiest and best for winter use, .05 .10 .75 

 Chinese Rose Winter. A bright rose-colored winter variety, of the finest 



quality .05 .10 .75 



Long" Salmon. A long, salmon-colored variety, with rather large top . . .05 .10 .60 



RHUBARB. 



German, Rhaba7'ber. — French, Rhubarbe. — Spanish, Ruibarbo. 

 One ounce will produce about seven hundred plants. 

 Sow in April in drills eighteen inches apart, and cover the seed with fine soil, pressing it 

 down firmly. When the plants are strong enough, thin out to six inches. In the fall or following 

 spring, transplant the roots into deep, rich soil, three feet apart each way. Do not cut until the 

 third spring after sowing. 



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Victoria. Large, fine for cooking #0.05 $0.25 #2.50 



Linnaeus. Large, tender, and very fine 05 .25 2.50 



Roots. 25 cents each ; $2.00 per dozen. By mail, 40 cents each ; $4.00 per dozen. 



SALSIFY, or OYSTER PLANT. 



German, Bocksbart. — French, Salsifis — Spanish, Salsafi. 

 One ounce will sow fifty feet of drill. 

 A very delicate and nutritious esculent, especially esteemed for its peculiar oyster-flavor. 

 Sow the seed early in spring, in drills twelve inches apart and one inch deep, thinning out the 

 young plants to six inches. The roots will be ready for use in October, when a supply should be 

 taken up and stored like carrots. Those remaining will suffer no injury by being left in the 

 ground till spring. 



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Salsify, Long- White . . . . .. . . . . . $0.05 #0.20 #2.50 



Scorzonera, or Black Salsify 05 .30 2.0® 



SEA-KALE. 



German, Seekokl, Meerkohl. — French, Crambe Maritime. — Spanish, Breton de Mar. 

 One ounce will produce about three hundred plants. 

 Cultivated for its blanched shoots, which are cooked as asparagus. A supply may be had 

 all winter by planting the roots closely in a warm cellar before frost. Sow one inch deep, in drills 

 two feet apart; thin out to six inches, and the next spring plant in hills three feet apart. 



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Silver Sea-Kale $o.o$ $0.20 $2.00 



