Radishes — Continued 
WHITE ICICLE. — The finest of the early, pure white varieties. 
Planted in the Spring, the Radishes are ready for pulling in about 
three weeks from sowing the seed. They are long and slender and 
clear pure white, making them very attractive when on sale and on 
the table. It is crisp and tender, both when young and until it attains 
large size, thus remaining in condition for use for considerable time. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; V4 lb., 50c; lb., $1.75. 
WHITE STRASBURG. -One of the most popular and desirable of 
all long white Radishes for second early or Summer crop. Even when 
comparatively small it is fine quality and remains crisp and tender 
much longer than other early varieties. Roots when full grown are 
1 Yz to 3 inches and 5 to o inches long, tapering. 'Pop medium; roots 
smooth, crystal white color, handsome, showy, crisp and tender and es- 
pecially desirable for market or family use. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; *4 lb., 
50c; lb., $1.75. 
Winter Varieties 
Sow in July or August. 
LONG BLACK SPANISH. A long, very hardy Radish. Skin nearly 
black; flesh pure white. Very well known and extensively planted. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; >4 lb., 50c; lb., $1.75. 
ROUND BLACK SPANISH. — A large, turnip-shaped Radish. Skin 
and flesh same as the long variety. Quality about the same. Pkt., 
5c; oz., 20c; >4 lb., 50c; lb., $1.75. 
CELESTIAL-WHITE CHINA.— Roots average 18 in. long, 5 in. in 
diameter; grows mostly above ground; flesh white, crisp and juicy, 
pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; % lb., 50c; lb., $1.75. 
SCARLET CHINA .— 
Very large white winter 
variety. Crisp, white 
flesh; good keeper. Pkt., 
10c; oz., 20c; £4 lb., 50c; 
lb., $1.75. 
Rhubarb 
CULTURE.— Rhubarb 
succeeds best in deep, 
somewhat retentive soil. 
The richer its condition White Icicle 
and the deeper it is 
stirred the better. Sow - 
in drills about an inch deep, and thin out the plants to six inches apart. 
In the fall transplant the young plants into very highly manured and 
deeply stirred soil, setting them four to six feet apart each way, and give 
a dressing of coarse manure every spring. The stalks should not be 
plucked until the second year, and the plant never allowed to exhaust 
itself by running to seed. 
MYATT’S VICTORIA.— The best variety for the South. Pkt., 5c; 
oz., 25c. 
Salsify or Oyster Plant 
When properly cooked, it is a good substitute for oysters in taste 
and flavor, and is very nutritious. A most palatable vegetable; the 
cultivation is precisely the same as directed for Parsnips and Carrots 
Salsify will keep finely through the Winter, in the ground where 
grown, in exactly the same manner as Parsnips. The roots are per- 
fectly hardy; in fact, they are best after the frost has touched them. 
Succeeds best, perhaps, in light, well-enriched soil. If it is nec- 
essary to use manure, it should be very fine and well-rotted. Sow 
early in drills 18 inches apart and cover firmly one inch deep; thin to 
three inches apart in the drills. One ounce of seed will sow fifty 
feet of drill; eight pounds is sufficient to plant an acre. 
MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND. — This is in every way superior 
to the Large White, being larger, stronger growing and less liable to 
branch. Invaluable to market gardeners. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; ]4 lb., 
60c; lb., $2.25. 
Sorrel 
CULTURE. — Sow in drills early in Spring, thin out to 6 or 8 inches 
apart in the row. Commence cutting about, 2 months after planting. 
Sorrel is hardy, will continue to bear for 3 or 4 years. 
LARGE-LEAVED FRENCH. — Cooked like Spinach; a very fine salad 
cooked as greens. Large leaves, mild acid flavor, fine quality. Pkt., 
5c; oz., 25c; % lb., 75c. 
Gourds 
These are desirable in many places where an immense amount of 
vine is wanted quickly. Most sorts are good for 20 to 30 feet in a 
season, and the blooms of some are quite striking and handsome. With 
many sorts the fruit is unique and ornamental and useful. The small 
fancy gourds are excellent toys for children, while the larger gourds 
may be used as dippers, sugar troughs and bowls. 
APPLE SHAPE.— Beautifully striped. 
DIPPER. — Makes an excellent dipper. 
DISHCLOTH, or TOWEL. — Many women prefer dishcloth made of 
this Gourd to anything else, as it is always sweet and clean as long 
as any part of it is left. 
HERCULES CLUB. -Sometimes grows 3 ft. long. 
Packet, 10c. 
Mammoth Sandwich Island 
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