CATALOGUE OF,SEBDS, PLANTS, BULBS AMO FRVJTS.. 
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Fivgt Thirty-Two Pmg«tiofthin Catatoffue Containonr TwefUimth Century ]Vot>4UiU<H anil S/n>ci^itty J^iat. 
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RADI5H— Continued. 
LONQ RED YflRIETIEJ. 
ONO 8C'AIII<ET SHORT TOP— Very desirable for private use and largely erown by 
t't gardeners for local markets. It generally grows about 7 inches lonf; and is invariably 
jlh and straight. Color bright scnrlet, Flesh crisp, brittle and of eiccUent quality. Pkt 
- a, XOo, V* lb. 20o, % lb. 30o, lb. 50o. ■ 
OBABTIBB OR 8HEPBERC (.selected seed)— The color at the tip is bright crimson, 
eepening to pink at the end and thence downward is a delicate waxy white. It almost Inivar- 
bly tabes the fir.st premium at fairs where it is exhibited, and all who have grown them eay 
at Chartier is the best long radish ever introduced. Our sales of this sort are simply enoi~- 
ous and increase each season. It excels in rapid growth all other varieties of this shape, 
ttaiT'ing a size of 12 inches in length and ^ inch in thickness in 28 or 30 days from sowing of 
ed and will often grow 20 inches in length and 3 or 4 inches th'ck before becoming tough f.nd 
itbv When shape is taken into consideration it is the earliest, largest and best keep- 
, finest flavored and handsomest of all the varieties in our entire list. It is good for 
ra early, medium or summer use, and thousands of testimonials prove conclusively that each 
ear only adds to its popularity. 
Note — We regret to say that our tests prove there arc many Inferior stocks of this radish on 
he market at the present time, but in all the dilferent strains we have tested none that equals 
aor ownia trueness of type. Pkt. So, oz. lOc,^ lb. 20c. 14 lb. 35o, lb 660. 
WOOD'S EARLY FRAME— A splendid forcing lonjr radish of a bright scarlet color. Tht 
llesh is mild, tender and of excellent quality Pkt. 60, oz. lOo, % lb. SOo, V4 lb. 8O0, lb, 60o- 
LOWQ WHITE Y/IRIETIE/. 
WHITE STRASB0RCI — Grows to an immense size, and can be used at almost aoy stage 
oi growth. The rof)ts when fully matured often measure 5 inches long and over 3 laches in 
diameter. It Is a-i excellent summer variety, being tender crisp and of fine flavor. Pkt. 6c, 0«. 
lOc, Vt n». 2O0, *4 lb. 30c, lb. 55c. 
aiANT WHTTB STUTTaART— Skin and flesh white, the latter constantly brittle and 
mild flavored at all stagf-s of development. The root is shaped like a top, is of large sixe and undoubtedly a good radish for summer use. 
60, oz. lOo, % lb. 20c, % lb. 30o, lb. 6O0. 
LADY FIITQ-ER— A long, slender, straight and smooth white radish that is popnlar for summer use. The flesh is white, tender, crisp and 
0/ excellent quality. The skin sometimes tURvs a very light green when exposed to the light. Pkt. 5c, 0». lOo, % lb. SOc, Vi lb. 300, lb. 60c. 
LONO WHITE NAPLES— An early variety. Skin white; flesh fine grained, crisp and of very good flavor. Pkt. 60. o». lOo, % lb. SOo. 
lb. 65o 
Pkt. 
WINTER R/IDISHE/. 
CALIPORNXA MAKMOTH— For winter use this is particularly desirable. It was first introduced into the U. S. by the Chinese la Cali- 
(ornia. It grows about 1 2 to 14 inches in length and from 8 to 4 inches through, tapering regularlv to the tip. The flesh is solid, tender, crisp 
«oii keeps remarkably well through the winter months. Pkt. 5c, oz. lOo, % lb. 80c, % lb. 35o. lb" 60«. 
OHtXESE ROSE, WINTER— This is called by some the Scarlet China Radish. The roots are oblong and rather cylindrical in shape, 
(rfiierally largest at the bottom, hut tapering abruptly to a small tap root. The skin is of a brilliant rose color, flesh white, tender and crisp. 
Pkt 6c, oz. lOo, % lb. 20c, H lb. SOc, lb. 55o. 
BLACK SPAmSH LONG— The roots are oblong, of large size and al^iost perfectly black. It is one of the very hardiest radishes that can 
Krown and valuable for winter use, Pkt- 5o, OZ. lOc, 14 lb. SOc, V4 lb. 30c, lb. 6O0. 
BLACK SPANISH ROUND— Skin black, tkt. 5c, o». lOo, Vt. lb. 20c, V4 lb. SOc, lb. 6O0. 
LONO WHITE RtrSSlAN— Pkt. 5c, oz. lOc, % lb. 20c, lb. 65o. 
MIKED RADISHES— I' or those who desire a nice lot of radishes through the entire season we have made up a mixture including the finest 
VHrieties for early, medium luid late use. Large pkt. 5o, oz. lOc, H lb. 20a, lb. 860, lb. 6O0. 
German — 
Frenc h — Rhubartie. 
Swedish — Rabarber . 
■ o Spanish — Ruibarbo. 
QHI^yyil^ Rhubarb jpives the best results when grown in deep, 
that has been worked to a depth of at least one fO'»t 
Sow in drills one inch deep and thin out the plants to 6 or 8 inches apart 
Transplant plants in the early fall setting them 
about 4. feet apart each way and give a dressing 
of coarse manure each spring. The stalk should 
not be plucked until the second year and the 
plant never allowed to exhaust itself by running 
to seed. As will be noticed we offer carefully 
saved seed, and want to call particular atten- 
tion to ottr Monarch Rhubarb, which is giving 
such splendid results, 
MONARCH— The largest, strongest grow- 
ing and best flavored variety that has ever been 
introduced. Pkt. lOo, oz. SOc, % lb. 91 OO, 
lb. $3.00. 
GsAKD Rapids, Minnbsota. — The packets of 
Rhubarb Reed that I got from you two years 
ago gave me this year 537 fine plant-*?. They ore 
the finest I ever saw, the stalks standing 3Vi feet 
in height, and often six inches In circumference. 
J. W. POOLE. 
LINJBUS— Large, tender and very fine. Pkt. 60, oz. 25c Vi lb. 75o, lb $2.60. 
VICTORIA— Large tender, thick stalks, of a red color, excellent quality. Pkt. 5o, oz. 26c, Vi lb. 75o, lb.$2.26. 
RHIIRARR RfinT^ Flrst-class roots at IP1.60 per doz. They are large and will have have to be sent by 
linUOHnD nUulOi express. Purchaser to pay transportation charges. No order accepted for less than 
«nc doxen. 
Prbnch — Salsifis. 
Spanish — Ostra 
Vegetal. 
Sow as early as the ground can be worked In the spring, in drills 12 inches apart, one inch deep, and thin out 
to six inches in a row. Keep them free from weeds. Cultivate the same as for carrots and parsnips. A part o* 
tne crop may be left in the ground until sivrmg, when it will be found fresh and plump. 
LONO WHITE— Pkt. 60, oz. lOo, H lb. 26o, lb. Sl.OO. 
MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND— A large and superior variety. Pkt. 6c,o». lOc. Vjlb. 26o,lb.$1.00. 
I^lgy'g Seeds POStPSid quoted in our Catalogue we prepay postage on all seedswrdered by packet, ounce, quarter pound. 
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pound, pint or quart. On seeds in large quantities, or offered by express or freight, purchaser pays the charges. 
