Improved Chartier or 
Shepherd Radish. 
Although this Rad¬ 
ish has been grown 
for some years by 
market gardeners in 
Western Pennsylva¬ 
nia as the Chartier , 
and in Indiana as the 
Shepherd Radish , it 
was only brought 
prominently to the 
notice of the general 
public three years ago. 
The roots grow to a 
large size, about two- 
thirds of the length 
being of a crimson- 
rose color, shading off 
lighter until, at the 
bottom, they become 
pure white. They are 
of quick growth, very 
tender, and remain of 
good quality, fit for 
table use, a very long 
time. It is undoubt¬ 
edly one of the very 
best “all seasons r ’ 
radishes for open gar¬ 
den culture; it is 
ready for use or market nearly as early as the Long 
Scarlet, and keeps crisp and tender for two months, not 
becoming stringy when large, as do most other 
radishes. Our field of these Radishes, growing for 
seed the past season, was much admired, as even 
mammoth specimens, upon being pulled, were found 
solid and tender. Large packet, 1500 seeds, 10 cents; 
three for 25 cents. 
Siberian Cucumber. 
Absolutely the earliest Cucumber known. A start¬ 
ling surprise for market gardeners; nothing like it 
ever seen in a cucumber. Think of it—cucumbers 
five inches long, grown in the open ground from the 
seed in fifty-five days. In our trial ground tests the 
past season, the seed was planted May 24th, same 
time as forty-eight other varieties. On July 18th it 
was the only cucumber with fruit set, and on this 
date had cucumbers five inches long. It is also a 
splendid free-bearing variety, and for early forcing 
purposes or for slicing it is the most valuable addition 
ever made to our list of Cucumbers. Market garden¬ 
ers and those who wish the earliest variety (and 
when we say the earliest, we think the truth well 
told is enough) will find in our “ New Siberian ’* 
something that will fill the bill. The size of this 
new Cucumber is medium, and what a critical 
gardener would call just right. Always grows 
straight and smooth. Flesh extraordinarily tender 
and smooth. Take our word for It and include a 
packet of “Siberian" in your order. Large-size 
packet, 300 seeds, 5 c.; 
King Humbert Tomato. 
New Giant Pascal Celery. 
As shown in the illustration, this Tomato some¬ 
what resembles a large plum in shape ; in size it is 2 
to 2% inches long, by V/ 2 to 2 inches wide. It 
matures very early and is very prolific, growing in 
clusters of six to nine fruits. The fruit is of a beauti¬ 
ful rich scarlet color, very smooth and glossy, while 
it is so very heavy and solid that the Tomatoes will 
keep in fine condition for over a week. It has very 
few seeds. In flavor this variety is quite distinct— 
the Tomatoes being of a rich, fruity, apple flavor— 
and the originator in Italy, speaking of the good 
quality stewed, said they make “good applesauce." 
Per packet, 10 cents; 3 packets for 25 cents. 
The illustration 
shows its handsome 
appearance, surpassing 
all other varieties in 
this respect; the stalks 
are remarkably large , 
thick, solid and entirely 
stringless. It is the 
largest celery grown as 
regards width and 
thickness of stalks. 
When fully grown the 
outer stalks average 2 
inches wide and are 
nearly as thick as a 
man’s finger. The im¬ 
mense stalks can be 
sliced lengthwise and 
are always very crisp 
and brittle, snapping 
like glass. Unlike most 
other celeries, it never 
becomes watery, and 
can be eaten when 
quite small. It is a 
very vigorous grower; the outer stalks are green but 
the heart is a rich bright yellow, even without blanch¬ 
ing. It blanches very easily, requiring only ten to 
fifteen days' earthing-up, when 'the outer stalks present 
a beautiful clear white appearance. It is tne best 
keeper of all celeries, and is, without doubt, the 
Celery for January and February use. Packet, 10 
cents ; 3 for 25 cents. 
Sugar Trough Gourd. 
These gourds are useful 
for many household pur¬ 
poses, such as buckets, 
baskets, nest boxes, soap 
and salt dishes, and for 
storing the winter’s lard. 
They grow to hold from 
four to ten gallons each, 
have thick, hard shells, 
very light and durable, 
having been kept in use as 
long as ten years. Per 
packet, 10 cents. 
