EVERYTMIHGr FOR FARM AMD GARDEH 
RADISH 
Fr. RADIS 
WINTER VARIETIES RADISH 
ROSE OR SCARLET CHINA WINTER— Roots cylindrical, or largest at the 
bottom, tapering abruptly to a small tap. Skin very smooth and of a bright 
rose color; flesh firm, crisp and pungent. May be sown thicker than most 
other wmter varieties. Lb. $1.50; lb. 50c. ; oz. 20c.; pkt. 10c. 
CALIFORNIA MAMMOTH WHITE OR RUSSIAN— Pure white, about one 
foot long and two or three inches through, tapering regularly to tip The flesh 
is tender and crisp, keeping well through the winter. Lb. $1.50; U lb. 5Gc • 
oz. 20c.; pkt. 10c. 
LONG BLACK SPANISH— One of the largest, latest, as well as the hardiest of 
radishes. Roots of medium size, oblong, black, and white flesh is of firm tex- 
ture. Lb. $1.50; 14 lb. 50c.; oz. 20c.; pkt. 10c. 
ROUND BLACK SPANISH — Roots round, sometimes top-shaped, three or 
four inches in diameter; skin black, flesh white. Fine for winter use as the 
Lroots keep a long time. Lb. $1.50; 14 lb. SOc; oz. 20c.; pkt. 10c. 
RHUBARB-F- RHUBARBE 
To grow from seed sow in drills ten inches apart and one inch deep. Thin 
plants to SIX inches apart. In the fall prepare the permanent bed by trenching 
two feet deep, mixing a hberal quantity of manure with the soil. Into this set the 
plants about five feet apart each way. The stalks should not be cut until the 
second year. One ounce should give about 500 plants. 
VICTORIA— Bright red stalks. The finest cooking variety. Oz. 35c.; pkt. 10c. 
RHUBARB ROOTS— 2Sc. each, $2.50 per dozen. (Large plants.) 
One ounce of seed will sow 100 feet of drill.) , 
CULTURE — Sow early and often. In good, 
warm, fibrous loam, especially if quite sandy, 
summer Radishes will make a crop in 4 to 6 weeks 
from sowing. The soil should be well prepared and 
r„„j „_» J • . J . fertilizers may be used freely. Have the rows a 
h^??,;Jf 'T,,^'"'.!^-'' ^"""^^ =° '""^y thinning. A^y little"pot 
that becomes available daring summer may be utilized for planting Radishes The short or 
tumip-rooted sorte are quickest and easiest to grow, and good for forcing also On g?e«^house 
bench or frames the rows need not be more than 4 inches apart. Sow winter Rad°shSTn Tulv 
and August They grow best in the cooler Autumn weather. Take them up before seV^e 
freezing, and store m sand m the cellar or in a pit, where they will keep Snder and crisp aU 
EARLY ROUND AND TURNIP-SHAPED 
VARIETIES 
CRIMSON GIANT FORCING TURNIP 
for '^.^T^liv^tT^ ''^f^h- STO.wing quickly to large size. It is especially fine for bunchine 
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^,''?^P in depth; one and one-half inches in diameter 
Th, r„„'f= f ^'^eep crimson. The flesh is pilrest white crisp and of mild "avo?" 
The roots are entirely free from the hoUow centre or pithy fibre. lb. SOc?; oz. Mc; pkt.' 
EARLY SCARLET TURNIP. WHITE TIPPED 
~»J!l'^„f Jil^' satisfactory sort in every respect, and unsurpassed as a table Radish where bv 
* ^^"""I contrasting colors of the root, it makes a most attractive apnearance 
^ puJe white' "TSe n? h'°is^rif„"'H' ^"'T; 'T'^' the under'slSr wUch 
LbnisS; J4 lb 50c!; ozf ISc.T pkt?"lOc! """^ P™""'^ ^"""^ extremely mild. 
EARLIEST SCARLET TURNIP: WHITE TIPPED or "ROSY GEM"-One 
ol the most popular and attractive short varieties. It is globe shaped, bright 
valuahLT%""^ Vp "^S" Stems and leaves smaU vf" 
valuable for forcing as well as for the garden and market. Lb. $1.50: li lb 
auc; oz. 2Uc.; pkt. lOc. 
'^°i?'if^l'l,?ir^'^'^^^~'^ ^r^'y of an entirely distinct type. In shape 
iltL K ^ • '°P '^"■y t""*^ making it adaptable for forcing, 
although It IS equally good for outside. The color is a rosy carmine wiS^ a 
long white tip. Lb. $1.50; M lb. SOc; oz. 20c.; pkt. 10c. " 
^^^y.^^n'V-^'^ ■^V'^'^i'*-^ f"-- fo'-'^i-S <»• outdoor culture. 
IS a small, tumip-shaped variety, and in color entirely crimson. Lb. $1.50- 
M lb. SOc; oz. 20c.; pkt. 10c. 
'^'*Th5*J • ^?*^,?"\^T— A very early variety. Oblong shape, mUd and tender 
ihL I u J° SS^°^ °° "PP*^ portion, but lower part is pure 
white. Lb. $1.50; lb. SOc; oz. 20c; pkt. 10c. 
'^°Ilr''V^f^'-'^'*^ or "FIRE BALL"-Especially adapted for forcing on 
account of Its very smaU tap-root and top. It is also good for summer ule in 
open ground. Skin dark red; flesh white, crisp and tender. Lb. $1.50- W Ih 
SOc; oz. 20c; pkt. 10c n id. 
SCARLET GLOBE— This splendid globe Radish is the finest early strain of the 
round, bnght red Radishes. Nothing can surpass its table excellence or its 
beauty. The skin is a bright scariet; flesh pure white, crisp, tender and of 
dehcious quality. Lb. $1.50; ]4 lb. SOc; oz. 20c.; pkt. 10c 
EXTRA EARLY WHITE TURNIP— Perfect turnip-shape, extra fine quality 
remaining solid and juicy for a long time. Lb. $1.50; U lb. SOc; oi. 20c •' 
pkt, 10c. 
WHITE OLIVE-SHAPED— Lb. $1.50; M lb. SOc; oz. 20c.: pkt. 10c 
GOLDEN OLIVE-SHAPED— Lb. $1.50; lb. SOc; oz. 20c; pkt. lOc. 
SCARLET OLIVE-SHAPED— Lb. $1.50; M lb. SOc; oi. 20c.; pkt. 10c. 
LONG SUMMER VARIETIES RADISH 
WHITE ICICLE-^The finest and longest of the very early pure white varieties. 
Planted in Spring the radishes are ready for use in about four weeks. Their 
long slender form and pure paper-white skin are most attractive. This radish 
is not only crisp and tender when young, but retains these qualities until the 
roots attain large size so that it will remain in fine condition longer than any 
other first-class variety. It is excellently adapted for forcing purposes or 
successive sowings in the open ground. Lb. $1.50; k lb. SOc; oz. 26c • 
pkt. 10c. *' 
WHITE STRASBURG — Roots are four to five inches long and about two inches 
in diameter. Lb. $1.50; lb. SOc; oz. 20c.; pkt. 10c. 
WOOD'S EARLY FRAME — An extra early forcing strain of the long scarlet 
Lb. $1.50; }4 50c.; oz. 20c.; pkt. 10c. 
CHARTIER — Pale scarlet. A long smooth variety of clear rose color, with pure 
waxy white tips, grows very rapidly and attains a large size. Very early long 
smooth root, and of mild flavor. Lb. $1.50; lb. SOc; oz. 20c.; pkt. 10c. 
LONG SCARLET IMPROVED— A standard and excellent sort either for private 
gardens or the market. About six inches long. Lb. $1.50; W lb. SOc- oz. 
20c.; pkt. 10c. ' 
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