GERMAIN’S 
^VEGETABLE SEEDS 
SCARLET TURNIP, WHITE TIP. 
RADISHES — Continued 
Black 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 Chines'e; 8 to 
12 inches long and 2 inches in diameter; flesh 
white, firm and of excellent flavor. Pkt. 5 
cts., oz. 10 cts.. lb. SO 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. 75 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 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, re¬ 
move to prepared beds and place 4 feet apart each way. Do not cut until the second year; 
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 string- 
I 
Monarch, or Giant. Superior variety of 
large size. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., 
lb. $1.50. 
Rhubarb 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 fiQwers, followed by fruit en¬ 
closed in a thick, fleshy calyx, from 
which is made an excellent jelly resem¬ 
bling, 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 Island. Of enormous size, 
very tender and delicious. Pkt. 5 
cts., oz. 15 cts., lb. $1.25. 
less, of a clear crimson color and of the best 
quality. It is much sweeter than the older 
sorts and requires less sugar in cooking. Ad¬ 
mirably adapted for the market gardener for 
shipping to the eastern markets or the home 
garden. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 60 cts., lb. $6. Strong 
roots that will bear this season, 25 cts. to 35 
cts., according to size. 
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. 
SPINACH, PRICKLY 
Bloomsdalc, 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. 30 cts. 
Round, or Summer. For early spring planting; leaves large, 
thick and compact. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., lb. 30 cts. 
Long-standing. Remains a long time before running to seed. 
Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., lb. 30 cts. 
New Zealand. Abundant producer throughout the summer; 
transplant 3 feet apart each way. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., lb. 
$ 1 . 00 . 
Prickly or Fall. Very hardy; used for fall planting; long, thin 
leaves. Pkt. 5 cts.. oz. 10 cts., lb. 30 cts. 
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