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Lakeview Seed Farm, Eoc''iefster, N. Y. 
RADISH. 
Radishes mu^t make a rapid growth to be crisp and tender. 
They thrive the best on a light, sandy soil ; on heavy or clay soil 
it is difficult to grow good radishes. For an early crop, sow the 
turnip varieties in a hot bed, or in a warm place, protected from 
the cold winds. The best radishes will be secured by not sowing 
until the soil has become wani). As soon as they appear above 
the ground, sprinkle with ashes or soot, to protect them from the 
turnip fly. Winter radishes should be sown in July or August, 
and, like turnips, make their best growth in the autumn. Before 
severe frost, take up and pit out of doors, or bury in sand in a 
■cool cellar, and they will keep crisp through the winter. Before 
using, put into cold water, which adds to their freshness. 
Long- Scarlet Short Top.— The standard variety for 
family use or for market gardeners . Grown everywhere. Per 
packet, 5 cents ; oz,, 10 cents ; i lb., 20 cents ; lb., 75 cents. 
Beckert's Chartier. — New and distinct. Long and 
grows to large size ; color at the top crimson, middle pink, and 
at the bottom a waxy white ; flesh white ; crisp and mild. One 
of the very besc for sowing out of doors. Per packet, 5 cents ; 
oz., 10 cents ; i lb., 30 cents ; lb., |1.00. 
Early Scarlet Globe.— It is claimed for this variety that 
it is the earliest and best radish for forcing ; color a fine scarlet, 
and egg shape ; flavor mild, crisp and juicy ; will stand a great 
amount of heat without becoming pithy ; also excellent for gar- 
den culture. Per packet, 10 cents ; oz,, 15 cents ; i lb., 35 cents; 
lb., $1.25. 
Rose Olive-Sliaped. — Grows about an inch and a half 
long ; flesh color or rose ; very tender and crisp ; a fine early 
market variety. Per packet, *5 cents; oz., 10 cents; ilb.,20 
cents ; lb., 75 cents. 
Scarlet Olive-Sliaped, White Tip, called French 
Breakfast.— Scarlet tipped with white ; of quick growth ; mild 
and tender. Per packet, 5 cents ; oz,, 10 cents ; i lb., 20 cents ; 
lb;, 75 cents. 
Early Reel Turnip. —A small, round, scarlet turnip; 
small top, of quick growth. Per packet, 5 cents ; oz., 10 cents ; 
i lb. 20 cents ; lb., 75 cents. 
Early Round Dark Red.— A new turnip radish, skin a 
dark red ; somewhat larger than the Red Turnip ; has a very 
small top which makes it valuable for forcing under glass. Per 
packet, 5 cents ; oz., 10 cents ; i lb., 20 cents ; lb., 75 cents. 
WINTER RADISHES. 
Chinese Rose Winter.— One of the best winter varieties; 
a beau nful rose color ; flesh white, firm and superior quality ; a 
favorite with market gardeners. Per packet, 5 cents; oz., 10 
cents ; i lb.. 30 cents ; lb., |1.00. 
California Mammoth White.— Really a Chinese radish, 
grown by the Chinese in California. Grows to a large size ; white, 
sohd and good flavor. Per packet, 5 cents ; oz , 10 cents ; i lb., 
30 cents; lb., $1.00. 
Black Spanish Winter, Long. —Along variety; one 
of the hardiest, firm in texture, keeping until spring. Per packet, 
5 cents ; oz., 10 cents ; i lb., 20 cents; lb., 75 cents. 
Black Spaaish Winter, Round.— Like the above, ex- 
cept that it is turnip shape. Per packet, 5 cents ; oz., 10 cents ; 
i lb., 20 cents; lb., 75 cents. 
RHUBARB, OR PIE PLANT. 
Rhubarb is grown from seed and by division of the roots. 
Sow the seed early in the spring and thin to about 10 inches. In 
the following spring transplant three feet apart in a strong, rich 
soil. If propagat 'd by a division of the roots, it may be done in 
the fall or the spring. To get early rhubarb, cover one or more 
roots with barrels, without heads, before the frost is out of the 
ground, and around and over the barrels place a heap of warm 
manure, and the plants will readily grow, as light is not neces- 
sary for the development of thj stalks. 
