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bunching - and for early market, but until I can find something better, I shall net 
plant anything except the Scarlet Globe hereafter. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; quarter 
pound 20c: pound 50c: 
ALLEN’S "WHITE TIP SCARLET TURNIP.—The illustration will give an 
idea of the shape of this attractive radish; the color is scarlet and white, as indi¬ 
cated by its pleasing name. It is extremely quick to mature, being ready for the 
table in seventeen to twenty days from rime of sowing seed; is invaluable for 
planting under glass as well as for growth in the open air; the skin is very 
smooth, and its clear colors give it an appetizing appearance on the trble; its 
flavor is excellent and its quality high in ali respects, Market gardeners find it 
a quick selling sort at good prices ; for the private home garden it is no less sat® 
.sfactory. Pkt. 5c; oz, 10c; quarter pound 20c; pound 50c. 
ALLEN’S EARLY DARK RED.—This radish is a great favorite with mar¬ 
ket gardeners on account of its size and attractive appearance. Market garden¬ 
ers as well as private gardeners who have not tried this variety will find it to 
give entire satisfaction, either in point of profit or its general good qualities’; its 
beautiful color is implied in its name. It makes very rapid 
growth and is one of the sweetest and tenderest radishes in 
the whole list. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; quarter pound 25c; pound 
60c. 
SCARLET OLIVE SHAPED.—This highly desirable early 
radish has the same quick growth and attractive rich carmine 
color as Allen’s Dark Red, differing from that sort only in 
shape, and resembling an olive instead of Allen’s Early Dark 
Red. It is a very desirable table variety, and is in all respects 
a desirable variety for home use or market. When placed 
upon a plate or when bunched, it has a beautiful appearance 
and finds ready sale. Flesh is white, crisp and of mild flavor; 
the deep rich color of the radish and its symmetrical form 
give it especial value for the market. Packet 5c; ounce 10c; 
quarter pound 20c; pound 50c. 
Early Scarlet Globe Radish. 
CHARTIERS.—A long, smooth radish; red above, and 
shading to a clean white at the tip, as shown in the illustra¬ 
tion; large, but both brittle and tender; widely popular. This 
radish makes the finest appearance on the market stall, and 
for this reason is grown extensively by market gardeners. 
Pkt. 5c; ouunce 10c; quarter pound 20c; pound 50c. 
WHITE CHARTIERS, or WHITE STRASBURG.—Simi- 
ilar in shape and possessing the same good qualities as the 
above, but the color is pure white. I predict a great demand 
for this class of radish. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; quar. lb. 20c; lb. 50c. 
ALLEN’S SNOWBALL. —This white, turnip-shape, 
globe-shape radish is the foremost of its class in the 
Philadelphia markets. It seems to be constantly im¬ 
proving in character under high culture and careful 
selection. For growing under glass it is most excellent. 
Its short top a id round growth make it a great favorite 
with market men, and its mild, sweet quality wins the 
favor of the consumer. This variety will always sell 
where a white variety is wanted, and as to earlmess I 
may say that it is often ready to pull before the leaves 
are fully grown, thus economizing valued space under 
the sashes. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; quarter pound 25c; pound 50c. 
SQUASHES. 
GOLDEN SUMMER XROOKED NECK. 
GOLDEN SUMMER CROOKED 
NECK.—This is one of the best of 
the summer squashes; it is of dwarf 
bushy habit and very productive; 
the skin is yellow, the shape is 
shown in the illustration ; the flesh 
is a green yellowish color and is dry 
and of most agreeable flavor. It is, 
in fact, the most highly esteemed 
of all the summer varieties, I par¬ 
ticularly recommend my select 
strain to the attention of the mar¬ 
ket gardeners. Those who used it 
last season speak in the highest 
praise of its good qualities. Pkt. 5c; 
oz. loc; quarter pound 20c; pound 
60c. 
YELLOW BUSH OR GOLDEN CUSTARD. —This excellent 
variety is sometimes called Mammoth Yellow Bush on account 
of its great size. The color is a rich golden yellow, as indicated 
by the name; its table quality is excellent: it is the largest of 
the scallop sort, sometimes attaining a diameter of one and one- 
half to two feet. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; quarter lb. 25c; lb. 80c. 
TRUE HUBBARD.—The most largely grown as a late sort. 
It is of large size, often weighing from 10 to 25 pounds; color 
bluish green, occasionally marked with brownish orange or yel¬ 
low; flesh fine grain, dry and excellent flavor. Tt can be used 
from September until May. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; qr. lb. 25c; lb. 80c. 
GOLDEN HUBBARD. —A new and valuable squash, a sport of 
the old Hubbard. It has shape and virtues of its parent, but it 
is earlier and more productive; the color of th<-.skin is very 
pleasing, being deep yellow or orange red : flesh richer in color 
than the Hubbard and of equal quality; fine grain and sweet; 
cooks dry and is a perfect table squash for making into pies, 
A splendid keeper. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; quarter lb. 25c; lb. 80c. 
BOSTON HARROW.—This is an excellent pie squash and a 
good keeping variety, notwithstanding the skin is thin; form is 
oval and color a bright orange ; flesh yellow, rich and sweet. 
This is a widely popular squash for autumn and winter use. 
Pkt. 6c; ounce 10c; quarter pound 25c; pound 80c, 
SRiNAGH 
GIANT CRUriPLE or SAVOY LEAF.—An exceedingly 
popular variety; very hardy and stands shipment well; 
one of the best market varieties; productive, hardy, ten¬ 
der and well flavored. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; qr. 1 b. I5c; lb. 85c. 
VICTORIA.—This variety is an acquisition to the list 
of spinach. It matures later than other varieties, but is 
of remarkably fine texture; of the deepest green, heavily 
crimped, thick, fleshy leaves; deep red stems. It is now 
grown extensively by truckers for market who would 
not be without this variety. Pkt. oc; ounce 10c; quarter 
pound 15c; pound 85c. 
NEW ROUND THICK=LEAVED NORFOLK.-The best 
for fall sowing as well as early spring ; of a handsome 
dark green color, producing more curled, thick leaves 
than any other; it is a heavy yielder and remains firm 
and bright a long time after gathering. The best and 
most profitable variety to grow. Packet 5c; ounce 10c; 
quarter pound 15c; pound 35c. 
