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Radishes 
Radishes are very easy to grow. A vegetable which is found in every garden. Ground 
should be very fine. Plant % inch deep, rows 8 to 12 inches apart. In order to keep 
a continuous supply replantings should be made. 1 oz. plants 100 ft. row. 10 to 12 lbs. 
per acre. 
CRIMSON GIANT. Home gardeners desiring 
a radish of more than two bites will find it 
in this variety. Crimson roots, largest of 
early round radish. Flesh crisp. Remains 
in perfect condition for several days. Oz. 
10c; *4 lb. 25c; lb. 70c. 
EARLY SCARLET GLOBE. A bright car¬ 
mine red color. Oval shape, thread like 
tap roots. One of the most desirable table 
radishes. 25 to 30 days. Oz. 10c; *4 lb. 
25c; lb. 75c. 
FRENCH BREAKFAST. Excellent home 
and market garden sort. Suitable for 
forcing. Has slender tap root. Oz. 10c; 
*4 lb. 25c; lb. 75c. 
ICICLE. Clear white roots growing to 
length of 6 inches. Undoubtedly the most 
crisp and tender of all table radishes, and 
are especially mild. Favorite home and 
garden variety for many years. Oz. 10c; 
Y* lb. 25c; lb. 65c. 
French Breakfast 
SCARLET TURNIP WHITE TIPPED. One 
of the very best early varieties. Taste as 
good as they look. Rich crimson red with 
lower part snow white. Oz. 10c; Y\ lb. 25c; 
lb. 65c. 
SPARKLER. Similar to Early Scarlet or 
White Tipped but more pronounced white 
area. Small roots, globe shape, crisp and 
splendid in quality, until fairly large. 25 
days. Oz. 10c; *4 lb. 15c; lb. 65c. 
WHITE STRASBURG. One of 
the best summer varieties 
for home and market garden. 
Roots 5 inches long, 1% to 2 
inches in diameter. Flesh 
firm and crisp. Mild flavor. 
40 days. Oz. 10c; *4 lb. 25c; 
lb. 90c. 
Winter Varieties 
Scarlet White Tip 
White Icicle 
This is really a long growing radish. The early varieties should be 
sown midsummer for fall and winter use. Store in cool place. 
CHINESE ROSE OR SCARLET CHINA. Deep rose color, 4 inches to 5 
inches long, broader at the base. Stub root. Small tap root. Flesh is 
white, fine grained, and crisp. Oz. 10c; % lb. 25c; lb. 75c. 
LONG BLACK SPANISH. Splendid keeper. Root 8 to 9 inches long, 2 to 
2% inches in diameter. Skin somewhat rough. Black. Flesh white. 
Very firm and crisp. 55 days. Oz. 10c; l A lb. 25c; lb. 80c. 
Salsify or Vegetable Oyster 
The roots of Salsify are delicious, appetizing and nutritious. Sow early 
grows quite deep. Give similar culture recommended for parsnip. I er- 
fectly hardy and may remain out all winter. Ounce sows 100 hills. 
MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND. This variety is large and strong grow¬ 
ing. Has long smooth tapering white roots, less likely to branch than 
those of other sorts. Oz. 10c; *4 lb. 30c; lb. $1.00. 
Spinach 
In recent years people have learned how 
to cook spinach properly and find it is very 
appetizing. It is a very important source ot 
vitamins and included in nearly all health 
menus. Breeders have succeeded in produc¬ 
ing a larger leaved variety, more succulent 
and remaining in condition much longer 
time. Sow in rows 16 to 20 inches apart, thin 
down to 5 inches. In cooking use only the 
water which clings to the leaves after it has 
been washed thoroughly and keep tightly 
covered. Cook only a short time and do not 
let stand before serving. Ounce to 100 ft. 
row, 8 lbs. to acre. 
GIANT THICK LEAF. Produces the larg¬ 
est spinach under cultivation. Grows 
rapidly and remains in good condition a 
long time. Leaves are large, slightly 
crumpled, succulent and tender. Excel¬ 
lent home garden spinach. Oz. 5c; Y± lb. 
10c; lb. 25c. 
KING OF DENMARK. Intermediate between 
the smooth leaved and blistered type. 
Leaves, large, medium, dark green in 
color. Low growing and quickly produc¬ 
ing a heavy crop. Remains in condition 
one to two weeks. Oz. 5c; *4 lb. 15c; lb. 50c. 
