RADISH — 
Early Scarlet Turnip. Deep scarlet; tender, mild 
and crisp; quick-growing; tops sm&ll. Ounce, 10 cents. 
Za pound, 20 cents. 
Non Plus Ultra. Small and globular; deep, rich red 
color; early and fine forcer. Ounce, 10 cents. Za pound, 20 
cents. 
Erfurt Dark Red. A round red sort, popular with 
market gardeners. Ounce, 10 cents. Za pound, 20 cents. 
Early Scarlet Globe. Round; dark red; early and fine 
forcer. Ounce, 10 cents. Za pound, 20 cents. 
Early Scarlet Turnip, White Tipped, a small, round 
Radish with small tops and of quick growth. Desirable for 
forcing or early outdoor planting. Crisp and tender. Ounce, 
10 cents. Za pound, 20 cents. 
White Box. A most excellent Radish for forcing 
under glass or for growing in the open ground. Its short 
top and rapid growth make it a great favorite with market 
men. and its mild, sweet quality wins the favor of the 
consumer. At St. Louis and elsewhere the market men 
grow it extensively in glass covered frames without heat. 
The frames are sometimes called “boxes.” and hence the 
name of the Radish. Ounce, 10 cents, Za pound, 15 cents. 
Early White Turnip. A very early Radish, of com- 
paratively small size. Shape indicated by its name. Skin 
and flesh pure white. Flavor mild, though not lacking in 
character. Admirable for forcing. Held in high esteem by 
those acquainted with it. Ounce, 10 cents. 14 pound, 15 
cents. 
Early Yellow Turnip. Equally well adapted for forc- 
ing as for summer use. Of rapid growth and fine quality; 
tender, crisp and brittle. Ounce, 10 cents. 14 pound, 15 
cents. 
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Yellow Summer Turnip. Very symmetrical, nearly 
round, with grayish-white skin, covered with a bright yellow 
russeting, thus making it very attractive. The flesh Is firm, 
white and rather pungent. Ounce, 10 cents. Za pound, 15 
cents. 
Round Black Spanish. Roots round, sometimes top 
shaped, three or four inches In diameter; skin black, flesh 
white; very compact and highly flavored. An excellent sort 
for winter, as the roots keep a long time. Ounce, 10 cents. 
Za pound, 15 cents. 
Long Black Spanish. One of the latest as well as 
the hardiest of Radishes; an excellent sort for winter use. 
Roots of medium size, oblong, black and flesh of firm texture. 
Ounce, 10 cents. Za pound, 15 cents. 
Large White Spanish. Root long, retaining the same 
diameter for two-thirds of its length and when full grown 
measuring about 8 inches in length and 2V6 to 3 inches 
in diameter. Skin white, flesh white, solid and pungent, 
though milder than the Black Spanish. Ounce, 10 cents. 
Za pound, 15 cents. 
Rose Colored China. Roots cylindrical, or largest 
at the bottom, tapering abruptly to a small top. Skin very 
smooth and of a bright rose color; flesh firm, crisp, tender 
and quite pungent. Ounce, 10 cents. Za pound, 15 cents. 
Round Scarlet Chinese. This new variety of the China 
Radish is an all seasons red Radish; may be sown at In- 
tervals from spring until autumn. Matures in from six 
to seven weeks, and is much hardier than most other varie- 
ties. Valuable as a winter Radish, as well as for summer. 
Its handsome round shape, rich scarlet color and pure white 
flesh, commend it to all who grow it. Ounce, 10 cents. Za 
pound, 20 cents. 
California White Mammoth. Grown extensively In 
California; 8 to 12 inches long and 2 to 3 inches in diam- 
eter; white, solid and of good quality. A fine winter variety. 
Ounce, 10 cents. Za pound, 15 cents. 
SALSIFY 
Succeeds best in light, well-enriched, mellow soil. Sow 
early In the spring in drills fifteen inches apart, covering 
the seed one inch deep. Thin the plants to stand four 
inches apart in the row. Cultivate the same as Carrots or 
Parsnips. It is hardier than Carrots and can remain in 
the ground all winter. 
Mammoth Sandwich Island. The best sort and the 
only kind we list. It grows uniformly to an extra large 
size — nearly double that of others. The roots are of su- 
perior quality and flavor. It is especially suited for market 
gardeners. Ounce, 10 cents. Za pound, 25 cents. 
PUHPKIN SEED 
Sow the seed as soon as the ground becomes warm, in hills eight to ten feet apart each way, or, in fields 
of Corn about every fourth hill. Plant at the same time as the Corn. Put about six seeds in each hill and thin 
the plants to leave two to the hill. They are affected by the same insect pests as the Cucumber, and the same 
remedies should he used. 
Tennessee Sweet Potato. Medium sized, pear shaped, 
slightly ribbed; color, creamy white, sometimes lightly striped 
with green; flesh, light colored, fine grained, dry and of a 
superior flavor, and when cooked resembling a Sweet Po- 
tato In appearance and taste. A good keeper. Ounce, 10 
cents. 14 pound, 30 cents. 
Japanese Pie. A high-quality Pumpkin of Japanese 
origin. The flesh is very thick, of a rich salmon color, fine 
grained, dry and sweet; seed cavity small; of medium size, 
early, very ' productive and a good keeper. Highly desirable 
as a pie or cooking Pumpkin. Ounce, 10 cents. 14 pound, 
25 cents. 
Small Sugar. Also called Sweet Pumpkin. This is 
the Pumpkin from which the celebrated Yankee Pumpkin 
pie is made. It is small, being about 10 inches in diameter, 
but of best character. It lias a deep orange yellow skin 
and fine grained flesh; handsome and an excellent keeper. 
It is prolific and in every way desirable. It cannot be 
excelled as a table Pumpkin. The average weight is about 
5 pounds. A sure cropper and excellent for marketing, as 
it is of convenient size. Ounce- 15 cents. 14 pound, 25 
cents. 
Large Cheese. Large, round, flattened fruits, with 
creamy-buff skin; averages 2 feet in diameter. An excel- 
lent keeper. It has thick flesh of extra fine quality. Ounce, 
10 cents. 14 pound, 15 cents. 
Mammoth. This Is the very best genuine strain of the 
true Mammoth Pumpkin. Fruits grow to enormous size, 
sometimes reaching 2 feet or more in diameter, and from 
100 to 200 pounds in weight. Salmon-orange skin, very thick 
bright yellow flesh, which is fine grained, tender, and of 
excellent quality for pies. Ounce, 10 cents. 14 pound, 25 
cents. 
Kentucky Field. A large, round, slightly ribbed, soft 
shell, salmon colored Pumpkin that is very productive and 
excellent for stock. This variety is a standard sort every- 
where. and is also often grown for exhibition purposes. Stock 
greatly relish this variety. Ounce, 10 cents. 14 pound, 15 
cents. 
Connecticut Field. A large, yellow variety with a 
hard shell. Excellent for stock feeding. The hardiest of all 
Pumpkins and enormously productive. Ounce, 10 cents. 14 
pound, 15 cents. 
Large Yellow Field. A good stock variety, planted 
chiefly among corn; one of the largest and most attractive 
Pumpkins grown. Ounce, 10 cents. 14 pound, 15 cents. 
Special Prices for. Larger Quantities, 
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large CHEESE. 
