SEEDS—'TREES—ROSES—SHRUBS—BULBS—EVERGREENS. ETC., SHENANDOAH, IA. 
RADISHES 
One Ounce Will Sow 100 Feet of Drill 
Culture. As early in spring as soil can be 
worked sow any early round or olive-shaped 
varieties in rows one-half inch deep, one foot to 
18 inches between rows. Sow thinly; if seed¬ 
lings appear closer than one inch apart, thin 
out. Hoe frequently to encourage rapid growth. 
Winter varieties should be pulled after light 
frost and stored like beets. Both Summer and 
Winter radishes should be thinned to 4 to 6 
inches apart. After middle of May do not sow 
flat, round and olive-shaped spring kinds; but 
sow White Icicle and Long Scarlet as these re¬ 
sist hot weather. About July 1st, sow Winter 
varieties. 
May’s Early Round and Oval 
Varieties 
★ 640 — EARLY BIRD. (25 days.) One of the 
earliest Radishes; of rich color; perfect 
shape and good quality. Rich scarlet color. 
Flesh white, crisp, juicy and mild; globe 
shape. (Pictured in color on page 43.) Pkt., 
5c; oz., 15c; Vi lb., 30c; lb., 80c, postpaid. 
642—NEW CRIMSON GIANT. (28 days.) A new 
early Radish of good size and suitable for 
forcing or for early planting outdoors. Flesh 
is purest white, mild in flavor, firm and crisp, 
remaining in edible condition longer than 
other sorts. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; Vi lb., 25c; lb., 
60c, postpaid. 
644—FRENCH BREAKFAST. (25 days.) A fav¬ 
orite with all. I think this is one of the best 
Radishes that grow. Just right for small, 
crisp table Radishes. Is of quick growth, 
oblong in shape, thicker toward the bottom, 
and beautiful scarlet color with white tip. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; !4 lb., 25c; lb., 60c, postpaid. 
646 — EARLY SCARLET TURNIP. (25 days.) 
Round, red, turnip-shape with small top; early 
variety with rich color. Crisp and brittle. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 25c; lb.. 60c, postpaid. 
648 — TWENTY DAY. Quickest maturing of all 
Radishes. Roots are half-long, oval-shaped, 
scarlet-red; only a few small leaves. On ac¬ 
count of its earliness, very tender, tasteful 
and solid. Sure yielder. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10 c; 
Vi lb., 25c; lb., 60c, postpaid. 
658—EARLY SCARLET TURNIP, WHITE TIP. 
(26 days.) Bright red with a pure white tip; 
flesh white, crisp and of good flavor. Pkt., 5c; 
oz., 10c; Vi lb., 25c; lb., 60c, postpaid. 
652—HAILSTONE. Here is a fine, early, 
round, white radish for the early gardens. 
Its flesh is firm, crisp, juicy, fine grained 
and tender. I want everyone of you to try 
a package of this new Hailstone in your 
garden this spring. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 
Vi lb., 30c; lb., 80c, postpaid. 
White Icicle 
New Crimson. Giant 
650—YELLOW RADISH. Something new in 
the radish line. A medium large yellow 
globe variety. Crisp, sweet and tender. 
Grows rapidly and stands the summer 
heat. Try this one. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 
Vi lb., 30c; lb., 80c, postpaid. 
Early Long Radishes 
654—WHITE ICICLE. Extra early, long, white 
Radish. Slender, white roots, mild and crisp, 
and grow to large size. One of the best vari¬ 
eties for home garden. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; Vi 
lb., 25c; lb., 60c, postpaid. 
656—EARLY LONG SCARLET SHORT TOP. 
(27 days.) Grows 6 to 7 inches long; bright 
scarlet; very brittle and crisp; a rapid grower. 
Pkt., Ec; oz., 10c; Vi lb., 25c; lb., 60c, postpaid. 
Summer Varieties 
660—LONG WHITE VIENNA. Good sort for 
main crop. Ready for table in 29 days. Both 
skin and flesh are white. Crisp, brittle and a 
rapid grower; longer roots than Icicle and 
tops are also larger. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 
Vi lb., 25c; lb., 60c, postpaid. 
662—WHITE STRASBURG. Shape tapering, 
skin and flesh both white, excellent Summer 
variety. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; Vi lb., 25c; lb., 60c, 
postpaid. 
Long Keeping Winter Radishes 
666—CALIFORNIA MAMMOTH WHITE. Very 
large and one of the best of the Winter vari¬ 
eties. Pure white; flesh tender, crisp and 
mild. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; Vi lb., 25c; lb., 60c, 
postpaid. 
668—CHINA ROSE. Grows larger than the 
Spanish variety; rose color; flesh white; mild 
for Winter Radish; very fine when cooked. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; Vi lb., 25c; lb., 60c, postpaid. 
670—LONG BLACK SPANISH. The best keeper 
of all. Skin black, flesh white. Grows quite 
long, somewhat sharp in taste. Pkt., 5c; oz., 
10c; Vi lb., 25c; lb., 60c, postpaid. 
672—ROUND BLACK SPANISH. Globe shape, 
3 to 4 inches in diameter; skin black, flesh 
white. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; Vi lb., 25c; lb., 60c, 
postpaid. 
Early Scarlet Turnip, 
White Tip 
674-All Summer Mixture 
This mixture consists of a number of my 
leading varieties. It will assure you plenty 
of radishes throughout the season. Give 
them plenty of room. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 
Vi lb., 15c; lb., 40c, postpaid. 
SPINACH 
One ounce will sow about I DO feet of 
drill; IO pound* per acre 
Culture. Sow in March or April in drills an 
inch deep and 14 inches apart. Again in August 
or September. Sow in rows one foot apart and 
one inch deep. 
★ 685—NEW ZEALAND SPINACH. All-sum¬ 
mer variety. Hardy, vigorous growing; en¬ 
joys hot dry weather and poor soil. Leaves 
are dark green, thick and tender. The more 
you pick the more it grows; Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 
King of Denmark Spinach Vi lb., 25c; lb., 75c, postpaid. 
680—MUSTARD SPINACH. Also called Tender Green. A quick growing 
type. The leaves are oblong, broad, fairly smooth with light green center 
ribs. Slow to seed and resists heat and drouth. This is a mighty fine green, 
combining the flavors of mustard and spinach, and I 
know you’ll like it. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c Vi lb., 35c; lb., 90c, 
postpaid. 
682—BLOOMSDALS. The earliest variety and one of the 
best to plant in Autumn for early Spring use. Leaves 
are curled like those of Savoy cabbage. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 
Vi lb., 15c; lb., 45c, postpaid. 
684—KING OF DENMARK. Strong, vigorous plants that 
bear an abundance of large, dark green, crumpled leaves. 
An especially good variety for the small garden. Ideal 
for Spring sowing as plants are very slow to run to 
seed. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; Vi lb., 15c; lb., 45c, postpaid. 
Salsify or Vegetable Oyster 
One ounce will sow about 50 feet of drill 
Culture. Sow early in Spring, in drills 12 in. apart and 
one inch deep, thin out young plants to 6 inches. Roots 
will be ready in October, when a supply should be taken 
up and stored like carrots. Will suffer no injury left in 
ground until Spring. Long, smooth, white roots when 
cooked, have flavor like oysters. 
690—MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND. Tender and de¬ 
licious. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; Vi lb., 50c; lh., $1.50, postpaid. 
Tobacco 
One ounce will sow about 25 square feet and will 
produce enough plants for one acre 
Culture. Sow under glass during February. In 
early June plant out 3 feet apart each way. 
706—HAVANA. Well known large-leaf variety, 
especially good for the manufacture of cigars. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 35c; Vi lb., $1.00, postpaid. 
705—WHITE BURLEY. A number of my friends 
have been asking for this variety. A heavy yielder 
with rich, broad leaves. Easy to cure, desirable 
for cut or plug tobacco. Pkt., 5c; oz., 35c; 
Vi lb., $1.00, postpaid. 
Salsify or 
Vegetable Oyster 
17with Your Garden 
" * , r I Seed 0rders 
“ORANGE KING,” the splendid orange saf¬ 
fron gladiolus. The freest flowering gladiolus. 
ALSO The new All-American Flower Selec¬ 
tion—Annual Canterbury Bells. See page 4 4 for 
colored picture. 
5 bulbs FREE (value 30c) with your $ 1.50 
garden and flower seed order. 
5 bulbs and 1 packet of the New Annual 
Canterbury Bells (value 25c) FREE with your 
$2.00 garden seed order. 
10 bulbs and Canterbury Bells FREE with 
your $2.50 garden and flower seed order. 
Order Early and qet these free gifts. 
“VERY MUCH PLEASED” 
“Dear Mr. May: I ordered my garden seeds from 
you last year and was very much pleased with 
them. We had our summer's living and canned 
over 300 quarts out of my garden; also gave 
away 2 bushels of Wax Beans. I sure want to 
tell you how well the seed grew. W. E. Jefferey 
Nebraska City, Nebraska.” 
All Vegetable Seeds Postpaid 
Vegetables marked ★ are illustrated in color on pages 43-44. 
