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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., 20c; % lb., 60c; lb., $2.00. 
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 
l ‘/2 to 3 inches and 5 to 6 inches long, tapering. Top medium; roots 
smooth, crystal white color, handsome, showy, crisp and tender and es- 
pecially desirable for market or family use. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; 14 lb.. 
60c; lb., $2.00. 
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. 
Rhubarb 
. CULTURE.— Rhubarb 
succeeds best in deep, 
somewhat retentive soil. 
The richer its condition 
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 
White Icicle 
maiiui rtiiu uecjiiy suircu 
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 run- 
ning 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 ts very nutritious. A most palatable vegetable; the 
cultivatton ts 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 perfectly 
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., 25c; >4 lb., 
60c; lb., $2.00. 
Sorrel 
CULTURE.— Sow in drills early in Spring, thin out to 6 or 8 inches 
apart m 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 
25c; J4 lb., 75c. 
5c; oz., 
Gourds 
Mammoth Sandwich Island 
Ihesc 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 a-nd 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. 
. . D |SHCLOTH, 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. 6 
Packet, 10c. 
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