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DIGGS & BEADLES SEED CO., INC., RICHMOND, VIRGINIA 
EARLY RED TURNIP 
EARLY SCARLET 
SALSIFY 
NORFOLK SPINACH 
Radish—Continued 
smooth skin and small tops. Makes quick growth and a ; 
favorite variety for the home garden for early outdoor plant¬ 
ing. Oz. 10c; 34 lb. 20c; lb. 65c, postpaid. 
CRIMSON GIANT —A second early Radish, which grows about 
twice the size of the Scarlet Globe, but of a brighter crim¬ 
son color. Oz. 10c; 34 lb. 25c; lb. 65c, postpaid. 
SPARKLER WHITE TIPPED— A very early Radish, very 
popular for home use and market, bright red with white tip. 
Oz. 10c; 34 lb- 20 c; lb. 65c, postpaid. 
LONG BRIGHT SCARLET —A quick growing variety, being 
ready for use in about 3 weeks after sowing. On account of 
its exceptional brittleness is sometimes called “glass radish.” 
Is firm and crisp, has short tops and remains a long time in 
condition. Oz. 10c; 34 lb. 20 c; lb. 65c, postpaid. 
WHITE SUMMER STRASBURG— This is a very desirable 
early Summer variety, of an oblong tapering shape, and of 
pure white color; is exceedingly crisp and tender. It forms 
its roots very quickly and can be sown throughout the Sum¬ 
mer, and will remain in condition for use much longer than 
the early Spring varieties. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 34 lb. 25c; lb. 65c. ; 
LONG WHITE ICICLE— The earliest variety of this class, 
being of more rapid growth than any long white Radish. Is 
quite brittle with delicate tapering root, well suggested by 
its name. Oz. 10c; 34 lb. 25c; lb. 65c, postpaid. 
LONG BLACK SPANISH —One of the latest and hardiest 
long Radishes, especially adapted for Winter use. Thick, 
almost black, with white flesh of firm texture. Oz. 10c; 34 
lb. 25c; lb. 65c. 
ROSE CHINA WINTER—Probably the best Radish for win¬ 
ter use. The skin is deep rose color. The flesh pure white 
and firm. Grows to a rather large size, has smooth roots 
and keeps splendidly. Oz. 10c; 34 lb. 25c; lb. 75c, postpaid. 
SALSIFY 
CULTURE —Sow from March to July in drills 18 inches 
apart, covering the seed one inch, and thin the plants to 4 or \ 
6 inches and cultivate often. Salsify thrives best in a deep, 
rich, fine, mellow, loamy soil, previously enriched for some 
other crop, as applying fresh or coarse manure has tendency 
to induce ill-shaped, rough or sprangling side roots or fork- ! 
ing, though an application of liquid manure in dry weather ! 
will be beneficial. The roots are perfectly hardy and may be : 
left in open ground all winter, but should be taken up before 
growth starts in the Spring. One ounce sows 50 feet of row, 
8 lbs. to the acre. 
MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND— This is decidedly the 
best Salsify, being a vigorous grower and far superior to all 
other varieties. The long, white tapering roots are very 
large, smooth and well shaped and of a delicate oyster-like 
flavor. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 34 lb. 50c; lb. $1.85, postpaid. 
SPINACH 
CULTURE —For early summer use, sow as early in the 
Spring as the ground can be worked and for later use until 
April, after which time it runs to seed, except the New Zealand, 
which is a Summer variety. For Winter and Spring use, sow j 
from August to the middle of November. Spinach should be 
grown only in good soil, well fertilized, as it does not thrive 
on poor land. It is best to sow in drills about 18 inches apart, 
covering the seed about 1 inch, and plants thinned to 4 or 6 
inches. Spinach seed is rather delicate and it is sometimes 
difficult to get a good stand unless weather conditions are fav¬ 
orable. Two ounces of seed will sow 100 feet of row, 20 lbs. 
to the acre. 
NORFOLK SAVOY OR BLOOMSDALE— The standard 
Spinach for the South. Is suitable for both Spring and 
Autumn sowing. Is early, very hardy, withstanding the Win¬ 
ter, and grows rapidly; leaves are of the darkest green, 
curled to perfection, and retains its crispness long after being 
cut; or delicate flavor, nutritious and digestible. Pkt. 5c; 34 
lb. 10c. Not prepaid, lb. 25c; 10 lbs. $2.00; 25 lbs. $5.00; 100 
lbs. $18.00. By mail add 10 c lb. 
NEW ZEALAND —This is strictly a Summer Spinach and 
