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Germain Seed Company, 326-330 South Main St., Los Angeles, Cal 
WHITE STRASBURG RADISHES (See page 19) 
RADISHES, continued 
California Mammoth White. A winter sort introduced 
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.' 
Ch ina 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. 
SWIixed 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, saving the eyes, and 
plant in rows 18 inches apart and 2 feet between the 
rows. Doz. 15 cts., 100 $1. 
RHUBARB, or PIE PLANT 
Ruibakbo ^abarber Ehubarbe 
Sow the seed early in the spring in drills 18 inches 
apart and cover 1 inch deep; thin the plants to 6 inches 
apart and keep them free from weeds. When the plants 
are one year old, remove to prepared beds and place 4 
feet apart each way. Do not cut until the second year; 
apply manure every fall. 
Blew Crimson Winter. 
NEW CRTMSON WINTER 
RHUBARB 
This splendid acquisition was 
introduced by Luther Burbank 
a few seasons ago, and 
so popular has it been with the 
public that it is almost impos¬ 
sible 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 mar¬ 
ket. The stalks are of medium 
size and entirely stringless, of 
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 mar¬ 
ket-gardener for shipping to 
the eastern markets, or the home 
garden. Pkt. 10 cts., % oz. 25 
cts., oz. 75 cts., lb. $10. Strong 
roots that will bear this season, 
25 cts. to 50 cts., according to 
size. 
Rflonarch, or Giant. Supe¬ 
rior variety of large size. 
Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., lb. 
$1.50. 
Victoria. Very large; fine 
for cooking; cultivated 
largely by market-garden¬ 
ers for main crop late in 
the season. Pkt. 5 cts., 
oz. 15 cts., lb. $1.50. 
Rhubarb Roots. Large 
clumps of either variety, 
each 10 cts., doz. $1. Post¬ 
age extra. 
ROSELLE 
Hibiscus ^offelta 
Subdorifa 
The plants grow from 3 
to 6 feet high and bear an 
abundance of handsome 
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 cur¬ 
rants. It also makes a fine 
sauce when stewed like cran¬ 
berries. The seed should be 
sown in February on bottom 
heat and treated like the 
eggplant. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 
50 cts. 
SANDWICH ISLAND SALSIFY 
SALSIFY, or Vegetable Oyster 
Ostion Vegetal §aferftmrgel Salsifis 
Cultivate the same as parsnips. 
Long White. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., lb. $1. 
Sandwich island. Of enormous size, very tender and 
delicious. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., lb. $1.25. 
SPINACH 
Espinaca @£irtat 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 feet of row. 
Bioomsdale, 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. 5c., oz. 10c., lb. 35c. 
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; transplants feet apart each way. Pkt. 5 cts., 
oz. 10 cts., lb. 60 cts. 
Prickly, or Fall. Very hardy; used for fall planting; 
long, thin leaves. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., lb. 35 cts. 
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