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Germain Seed Company, 326-330 South Main St., Los Angeles, Cal. 
RADISH. WHITE ICICLE. 
RADISHES, Continued 
Illxick Spanish Winter, Round. Similar to the 
above except in form. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 
lb. 60 cts. 
California Mammoth White. A winter sort in¬ 
troduced into California by the Chinese; 8 to 
12 inches long and 2 inches in diameter; flesh 
white, firm and of excellent flavor. Pkt. 5 
cts., oz. 10 cts., lb. 60 cts. 
China Rose Winter. Medium size, oblong, of 
a bright rose color; one of the best varieties 
for winter use. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., lb. 
60 cts. 
Mixed Radishes. Supply a nice assortment for 
the table; of all colors and sizes. Pkt. 5 cts., 
oz. 10 cts., lb. 50 cts. 
HORSE-RADISH ROOTS 
No garden should be without this pungent 
vegetable. Cut the roots into small pieces, sav¬ 
ing the eyes, and plant in rows 18 inches apart 
and 2 feet between the rows. Doz. 15 cts., 
100 $ 1 . 
RHUBARB, or PIE PLANT 
Ruibarbo Rhabarber Rhubarbe 
Sow the seed early in the spring in drills 18 
plants to 6 inches apart and keep them free 
remove to prepared beds and place 4 feet 
apply manure every fall. 
New Crimson Winter. This splendid acquisition 
was introduced by Luther Burbank a few sea¬ 
sons ago, and so popular has it been with the 
public that it is almost impossible to supply 
the demand. It is six months earlier than the 
earliest varieties, and, what is more, it is ever- 
bearing and can be made to bear when there Is 
no other Rhubarb in the market. The stalks 
are of medium size and entirely stringless, of 
Monarch, or Giant. Superior variety of 
large size. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., lb. 
$1.50. 
Hliulinrh Roots. Large clumps. Each 
10 cts., doz. $1, postage extra. 
ROSELLE 
Hibiscus Rossella Subdorifa 
The plants grow from 3 to 6 feet 
high and bear an abundance of hand¬ 
some flowers, followed by fruit enclosed 
in a thick, fleshy calyx, from which 
is made an excellent jelly resembling, 
but an improvement upon, that made 
from black currants. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 
50 cts. 
Salsify, or Vegetable Oyster 
Ostion Vegetal Haferwurzel Salsifis 
Cultivate the same as parsnips. 
Long White. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 
lb. $1. 
Sandwich Islxind. Of enormous size, 
very tender and delicious. Pkt. 5 cts., 
oz. 15 cts., lb. $1.25. 
deep; thin the 
When the plants are one year old, 
Do not cut until the second year; 
a clear crimson color and of the best quality. 
It is much sweeter than the older sorts and 
requires less sugar in cooking. Admirably 
adapted for the market-gardener for shipping 
to the eastern markets or the home garden. 
Pkt. 10 cts., y 4 oz. 25 cts., oz. 75 cts., lb. $10. 
Strong roots that will bear this season, 25 
cts. to 35 cts., according to size. 
inches apart and cover 1 inch 
from weeds! 
SPINACH 
Espinaca Spinat Epinard 
For summer use sow early in spring, in drills 1 foot apart, and thin the plants 5 inches from 
each other in the row. For winter and spring use, sow in September. One ounce of seed will 
sow about 50 foot of row. 
Rloomsdale, or Savoy-leaved. The earliest of all the varieties, 
and one of the best for autumn planting for early spring use. 
The leaf of this sort is wrinkled in the same manner as the 
Savoy cabbage. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., lb. 35 cts. 
Round, or Summer. For early spring planting; leaves large, 
thick and compact. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., lb. 35 cts. 
Long-standing. Remains a long time before running to seed. 
Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., lb. 35 cts. 
New Zealand. Abundant producer throughout the summer; 
transplant 3 feet apart each way. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., lb. 
60 cts. 
Priekly or Fall. Very hardy; used for fall planting; long, thin 
leaves. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., lb. 35 cts. 
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