RADISH 
Continued 
SCARLET TURNIP 
WHITE TIPPED 
or Rosy Gem. 
One of the most 
popular and 
a 1 1 r a c i v e short 
varieties. It is 
globe-shaped, 
bright rose carmine 
with bottom and 
tip clear white. 
Stems and leaves 
small. Very valu- 
able for forcing as 
well as for the 
house garden and 
market. Pkt. 5c; 
oz. ioc; a lb. 25c; 
lb. 90c. 
French Breakfast Radish— See page 38 
Scarlet Turnip White Tipped Radish 
RHUBARB 
A rich, sandy soil, wet but well drained, is best for rhubarb. While it is frequently propagated 
from seed, only a percentage comes true, but it is cheaper to grow from seed and discard untrue 
plants. The popular method, however, is to use young plants propagated from the crown. Set 
plants three feet by six. The best stems are produced the second year, but it continues to produce 
for several years. When the blossom stalk appears, it should be cut back well into the ground. 
Myatt's Victoria. The variety most generally 
in use. It comes fairly true from seed. 
Seed— Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; U lb. 40c; lb. 
$1.50. 
Roots — 15c each, $1.50 per dozen. 
CRIMSON WINTER ™* ie ^ 
which has become very popular and profit- 
able to the grower, is of delicious flavor, 
extremely hardy, very prolific, and very 
quick growing. Produces good stems all 
winter and spring. 
Seed — Pkt. 10c; oz. 65c; H lb. $2.00; 
lb. $6.50. 
Roots— 25c each, 5 for $1.00. 
Add 10c each for postage. 
SALSIFY, OR VEGETABLE OYSTER 
The salsify root, which grows about twelve inches long and one inch in diameter, is becoming a 
very popular vegetable. When cooked, it has a distinct flavor of the oyster, ana may be served in a 
great variety of ways. A loose, light soil, especially sandy loam, is desirable for a long, smooth root. 
In stiff soils the roots are usually uneven and hard to dig. Use three-fourths ounce for 100 feet of 
row, and thin to one or two inches to prevent crowding. 
MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND. The improved, large-rooted variety, growing about 12 
inches long and being from 1 to 2 inches thick. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; M lb. 50c; lb. $1.75. 
SORREL 
The large leaves, when cookeo like spinach, make a very palatable vegetable. In California it 
grows luxuriantly, spreads rapidly from the root, and becomes an obnoxious weed unless given 
attention. A confined location in the garden is therefore recommended. 
Large Leaved French. The variety having the largest leaves, and therefore the most desirable 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; X lb. 40c; lb. $1.25. 
SPINACH 
An easily grown plant, the seed of which may be planted in the fall to secure good spinach early 
in the spring or even throughout the winter. The better and richer the soil, the larger and more 
tender the leaves will be. As a field crop for the market garden, use 8 pounds of seed per acre. 
For the home garden use one-half ounce for 100 feet of row. 
BLOOMSDALE SAVOY 
The variety most generally used in the 
East, and especially throughout the South 
for shipping. Leaves large, round, and 
thick, very much savoyed and rich deep 
green. One of the earliest varieties. 
Seed, round. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; M lb. 
15c; lb. 35c. 
Long Standing. A deep green variety with 
rather elongated smooth leaves. Seed, 
round. Stands a long time without run- 
ning to seed. Pkt. 5c ; oz. 10c ; 34 lb. 15c ; 
lb. 40c. 
Victoria. A long-standing variety with round, 
slightly savoyed leaves. Deep green and 
hardy. Forms good, edible leaves earlv 
and continues to produce leaves for a long 
period. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; H lb. 15c; 
lb. 40c. 
New Zealand. A plant with thick, fleshy tex- 
ture and soft crystalline leaves. Is not like 
the ordinary spinach in appearance, but it 
is used m the same way. Pkt. 5c; oz. 
10c; a lb. 30c; lb. $1.00. 
PRICK 1 ! Y The variety commonly used 
1 IXIV^IVL. I for market in California. Is 
very hardy and easily grown; bears large, 
smooth leaves, which are shaped like an 
arrow point. Color, bright green. Seed, 
irregular, with 3 or 4 sharp points. Pkt. 
5c; oz. ioc; Mlb. 15c; lb. 30c. 
Round, Thick Leaved. A large-leaved, 
bright green variety. Leaves rather 
smooth and rounded at the top. A good 
variety for late spring and summer. Seed 
round. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; M lb. 15c 
lb. 40c. 
Prickly Spinach 
