ACORN BRAND GARDEN SEEDS 
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RADISHES SPINACH 
Radishes grow very quickly and if not supplied with 
sufficient moisture are likely to be pithy. Sow seed V 2 inch 
deep in the early spring in rows 12 to 18 inches apart, and 
the more fertile the soil the faster they will grow. For a 
succession, sow every ten days throughout the season and 
stir the soil sufficiently to keep out weeds. 
CRIMSON GIANT— Although twice the size of other 
forcing sorts, this does not get pithy or hollow; the skin 
is crimson, flesh is white. Sow thinly to permit root 
growth. Crisp and mild. 
EARLY SCARLET GLOBE —Splendid for hot-bed. Ma¬ 
tures quickly, small growth of tops, and are solid and 
crisp; uniform in shape, and bright scarlet. Crisp and mild. 
EARLY SCARLET TURNIP —Round, bright red radish. 
May be planted any time during the season, save perhaps 
for a few weeks in mid-summer. Fine quality. 
FRENCH BREAKFAST —Popular type of the olive 
shaped. The carmine, white-tipped roots must be used im¬ 
mediately after they have developed to enjoy their best 
flavor. Crisp and mild. 
ICICLE —The earliest of the long white, roots about five 
inches long. One of the most desirable varieties for sum¬ 
mer planting. Very mild. 
LONG SCARLEt SHORT TOP— Best early long red 
radish for home garden. 6 inches long with upper third of 
root above ground. Fine flavor. 
SAXA —The earliest known and an excellent forcing vari¬ 
ety for the garden. Round as a ball, with a very small top, 
distinctive bright scarlet. 
SCARLET TURNIP WHITE TIP— For very early plant¬ 
ings. Is bright scarlet, except for the tip which is pure 
white. Flesh excellent; very mild. 
SPARKLER —Produces uniform size round radishes. The 
upper half is bright scarlet, bottom half is pure white. 
Meat pure white, juicy, and crisp. 
WHITE STRASBURG —A good sized long tapering pure 
white summer radish of mildly, pungent flavor. 
Radish—oz., 10c; Va lb., 30c 
Winter Varieties 
These grow to large size and keep well for winter and 
spring use. Sow the seed from the middle of June until 
the middle of September. Store in a cold place. 
CHINA ROSE —4 or 5 inches long, deep rose color, with 
pure white flesh with an agreeable pungent flavor. Good 
keeper. 
LONG BLACK SPANISH —Cylindrical in shape, about 
8 inches long and 3' inches in diameter. Crisp and pungent. 
ROUND BLACK SPANISH —The black, white-fleshed 
roots are practically round, about 3 to 4 inches in 
diameter. Exceptionally good for storing. Firm and 
pungent. 
WHITE CHINESE OR NEW CELESTIAL —One of the 
largest of the winter radishes, being 12 to 15 inches long 
and 5 inches in diameter when well grown. Less pungent 
than other sorts. 
Winter Radish—oz., 15^; Va lb., 45^ 
RHUBARB 
Rhubarb plants grown from seed will not all come true, 
but the undesirable plants can be discarded. They are 
quickly and easily grown. Sow seed in rows an inch deep, 
and thin plants to 6 inches apart. In the fall transplant to 
a permanent location, setting plants 3 to 4 feet apart. The 
stalks should not be used the first year. 
VICTORIA —A very* large, thick red-stalked, late variety 
of fine quality. 
Those who desire to plant rhubarb roots can do so in 
the spring and have delicious stalks the following spring. 
Ask us for prices. 
Rhubarb—oz., 20tf; Va lb., 55^ 
Spinach ranks with Lettuce and Chard as the tonics 
of the garden. For early summer use, sow early in the 
spring in a good, well-fertilized soil, in drills an inch deep, 
and l x / 2 to 2 feet between rows. For winter and spring use, 
sow in October. Requires, but little cultivation. Matures in 
about 40 days. 
BLOOMSDALE SAVOY LEAVED —A very early variety, 
particularly well adapted for fall planting for early spring 
use. Frequent succession plantings should be made, 
as it goes quickly to seed. The plant is good sized and 
hardy, the curly dark green leaves are tender and deli¬ 
cious. 
KING OF DENMARK— The long season plant, vigorous 
and spreading; leaves large, rounded, crumpled and blis¬ 
tered; deep green. 
LONG STANDING —Comes quickly to maturity and re¬ 
mains in condition for use much longer than other sorts. 
The leaves are thick and very dark, rich green. 
NEW ZEALAND —This is entirely different from any 
other, as it is available during the hottest months of the 
year sending out fresh growth after being cut continu¬ 
ously up until frost. Stems and leaves are thick, fleshy, 
tender and succulent. 
Spinach—oz., 10^; Va lb., 25^ 
SQUASH 
Summer varieties come into use early in the summer, 
but as they are tender the seed must not be sown until 
after danger of frost is past. The seed should be planted 
in hills 4 feet apart. The winter varieties should not 
be planted until the early part of June. The fruit will 
not mature until late in the fall, and, having a very firm, 
hard shell, keeps well, and with a little care squashes can 
be had all winter and until late in the spring. Plant 
in hills from 6 to 8, feet apart, using 2 or 3 seeds to the 
hill. 
BANANA— (W inter) —One of the finest winter squash, of 
a sweet potato quality, free from stringiness, 12 inches 
long, 6 inches in diameter, tapering at either end. 
BOSTON MARROW —(Winter)—A good medium sized, 
of oval shape, with a thin orange skin. The flesh is very 
tender and tine grained. Is highly prized for pies and can¬ 
ning. 
DELICIOUS —(Winter)—Fruit heart shaped, dark green, 
faintly mottled. Flesh is bright yellow, thick, firm and fine 
grained; richly flavored. Weighs 8 to 10 pounds. 
EARLY WHITE BUSH OR PATTY PAN— (Summer)— 
Matures early and will bear throughout the season, if the 
fruits are kept gathered. The skin is clear white, the flesh 
thick and of delightful flavor. 
EARLY YELLOW BUSH— (Summer)—Like the White 
Bush, has yellow flesh. Produces far superior squash to the 
common Summer Crookneck. 
HUBBARD —(Winter)—The vines are vigorous and very 
productive. The fruits are large, heavy and moderately 
warted, with a very hard shell. The skin is uniformly dark 
green. The flesh is bright orange yellow, fine grained, dry 
and richly flavored. 
YELLOW SUMMER CROOKNECK — (Summer) — The 
bushy plant is very productive of attractive fruits, weigh¬ 
ing about 2 pounds. The skin is warted of bright yellow 
color; the flesh is pale cream, firm and tender. 
Squash, Summer—oz., 10c; Va lb., 35^ 
Squash, Winter—oz., 15£; Va lb., 45^ 
