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Select Vegetable Seeds 
ROCK’S—Kansas City, Mo. 
FRENCH BREAKFAST RADISHES 
RADISHES 
1 ounce will sow 100 feet of drill, 8 to 10 pounds 
to the acre. 
Culture—The soil for radishes should be thoroughly 
pulverized, as their tender and mild qualities depend 
much upon their rapid growth. For early use, sow in 
hotbeds in March and in the open air as soon as the 
ground can be worked. For a succession, at intervals of 
ten or twelve days. The winter varieties should be sown 
in August, lifted before severe frost and stored in the 
cool cellar. Sow in drills 12 to 18 inches apart and cover 
lightly; thin out while small to 3 inches apart. 
RHUBARB 
1 ounce will sow 25 feet of drill, 3 V 2 pounds per acre. 
Culture—Sow seed in a cold frame about the first of 
March, in drills 4 inches apart. Transplant to a rich 
soil and set in rows 12 inches apart each way. Trans¬ 
plant again early in next spring to permanent location, 
setting roots 4 feet apart each way in rich soil. Rhu¬ 
barb is ready for use the second year from seed. 
9375 MYATT’S LINNAEUS GIANT. An early variety, 
immense stalk and very tender. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 
*4 lb., 45c. 
SPINACH 
1 ounce will sow 100 feet of drill, 10-12 pounds per acre. 
Culture—Most popular of plants for greens. Plant 
seed in rich ground, in rows 12 to 14 inches apart, and 
cover 1 inch deep. Thin to about 6 inches apart. Cut 
before hot weather, when young and tender. For early 
spring plants, sow seed in August or September and pro¬ 
tect with a light covering of leaves or straw. Spring 
planting should be made as early as the ground can be 
worked, and, for succession, until May 1st. To produce 
large leaves and luxuriant growth, good soil is necessary. 
9435 KING OF DENMAlRK. The best long standing 
Spinach, remaining two weeks longer than others be¬ 
fore bolting to seed. Large spreading leaves, crumpled 
and blistered. Of most vigorous habit. Delicious fla¬ 
vor. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; *4 lb., 35c; lb., 90c. 
9440 LONG SEASON. Plant makes a flat rosette with 
very dark green, crumpled, broad and pointed leaves. 
An excellent long-standing variety. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 
*4 lb., 35c; lb., 90c. 
9445 NEW ZEALAND. Entirely distinct from the true 
Spinach; plant tall and spreading with numerous side 
shoots; leaves medium green, pointed; grows well in 
hot weather and under adverse conditions. Pkt., 10c; 
oz., 15c; (4 lb., 35c; lb., 90c. 
ROUND and OLIVE-SHAPED VARIETIES 
9335 SCARLET GLOBE. We have an exceptionally fine 
stock of this superb variety. It is one of the earliest 
of the forcing radishes and does equally well outside; 
roots are of good size, globe-shaped and with a very 
small top; always crisp and tender; color a bright scar¬ 
let. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; % lb., 60c; lb., $1.90. 
9295 CRIMSON GIANT. An excellent, large sort, de¬ 
veloping roots of a bright, crimson color; the flesh 
remains solid, crisp and juicy; of the mildest flavor. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; % lb., 60c; lb., $2.00. 
9300 ROCK’S EARLIEST FORCING. Undoubtedly the 
earliest of the forcing radishes, and equally valuable 
for outdoor planting. Round, bright scarlet roots, with 
the smallest possible top. Even better than our Scar¬ 
let Globe. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; *4 lb., 75c. 
9315 FRENCH BREAKFAST. A medium-sized radish, 
olive-shaped, small top, of quick growth, very crisp 
and tender, of a beautiful scarlet color, with small 
white tips. Splendid for the table on account of its 
attractive color and fine quality. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; *4 
lb., 50c; lb., $1.50. 
LONG VARIETIES 
9340 WHITE ICICLE. The roots are perfectly white in 
color, long, slender and tapering in shape. The flesh is 
crisp, tender, mild in flavor and of exceptionally fine 
quality. Admirably adapted for growing under glass 
as well as in the open ground. The earliest of the long 
white sorts. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; *4 lb., 45c; lb., $1.50. 
9290 CINCINNATI MARKET (The Glass). A long radish 
of light pink color, white tipped, of uniform size. The 
flesh is transparent white, always crisp, brittle, and of 
mild flavor, even if grown to a large size. Largely 
grown for the market, especially in the South. Roots 
6 to 7 inches long, with small tops. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 
*4 lb., 45c; lb., $1.50. 
FALL or WINTER VARIETIES 
9320 LONG BLACK SPANISH. One of the latest and 
hardiest varieties for winter use; roots 8 to 9 inches 
long, 2 to 3 inches in diameter and nearly black in 
color. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; % lb., 50c; lb., $1.75. 
9330 ROUND BLACK SPANISH. Roots are round, 3 to 4 
inches in diameter; skin almost black, flesh white, crisp 
and pungent. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; *4 lb., 50c; lb., $1.75. 
9325 ROSE CHINA WINTER (Scarlet China). One of 
the very best winter sorts; stump-rooted or blunt at 
both ends; skin smooth and bright, deep rose color; 
flesh white, crisp and pungent: the roots grow 4 to 5 
inches long and 2 inches thick. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 
14 lb.. 50c; lb., $1.75. 
SALSIFY 
1 ounce for 50 feet of drill, 9 pounds per acre. 
Culture—Sow in drills 12 to 18 inches apart, 1 inch 
deep. After plants are up 3 inches high, thin to 5 inches 
apart in the row. Cultivate about the same as for 
carrots. The roots will carry though the winter if left 
standing in rows. This vegetable can be served in a 
number of different ways, as soups, or fried or mashed 
like potatoes or turnips. You should grow this excellent 
vegetable in your garden. 
9410 MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND. The largest and 
most profitable Salsify under cultivation. Roots heavy, 
of agreeable flavor, white in color and a satisfactory 
sort in every way. Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; % lb., 85c; lb., 
$3.00. 
SQUASH 
1 ounce will plant 25 hills, 3 to 4 pounds per acre. 
Culture—The general principles of culture are the 
same as for cucumbers and melons. The summer varie¬ 
ties should be planted 4 feet apart each way and the 
winter sorts 6 feet. Four plants are sufficient for a hill. 
Care should be taken not to break the stems from the 
squashes intended for winter use, as the slightest injury 
will increase the liability to decay. 
SUMMER VARIETIES 
9490 MAMMOTH WHITE BUSH SCALLOP. A mammoth 
variety of unusually good quality, often growing 12 
inches in diameter, somewhat warted and of a clear, 
waxy white color. Excellent flavor and very produc¬ 
tive. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; *4 lb., 60c; lb., $1.95. 
9477 GIANT SUMMER CROOKNECK (Bush). One of 
the earliest summer varieties; fruits often 2 to 2(4 feet 
long, very warty and deep orange in color. Pkt., 10c; 
oz., 20c; i/4 lb., 60c; lb., $1.95. 
9475 ENGLISH MARROW (Bush). An English variety 
for summer and fall use; grows about 9 inches long 
and perfect oblong in form: shell pale yellow; flesh 
white. Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; 14 lb., 85c. 
WINTER VARIETIES 
9480 GOLDEN HUBBARD. An excellent, very early va¬ 
riety; the shell moderately warty, hard, strong and of 
a rich orange-red color, with occasional creamy stripes 
running toward the blossom end, and deep green on 
button; flesh deep orange, dry and of best quality; an 
excellent keeper. We highly recommend this variety. 
Pkt,, 10c; oz., 20c; % lb., 60c; lb., $1.95. 
