Radish °" r 
CULTURE. Tie soil for radishes should be 
very rich, light and mellow, well broken by lit 
ging, as their tender and mild dualities inn-r ■! 
much upon their rapid growth. For very early 
use. sow in gentle hotbeds in February, and in 
open air as soon as the ground can be worked; 
then at intervals of ten or twelve days, for a suc¬ 
cession as long as they may be wanted. The win¬ 
ter varieties should be sown in August, lifted 
before severe frost, and stored in the cellar. 
Sow in drills 1 foot apart and cover lightly; 
thin out while small to 3 inches apart. Hoe 
often. 
Vick’s Early Scarlet Globe. One of the best, both 
for forcing as well as open culture. Early, 
crisp and tender. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; y 4 lb. 30c; 
1 lb. 85c. 
French Breakfast. Pink with white tip. Olive 
shaped. One of the earliest and best. Pkt. 5c; 
oz. lOc. y 4 lb. 25c; 1 lb. 75c. 
Rosy Gem. Round, red with white tip. Very 
early. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; y 4 lb. 25c; lb. 75c. 
Sparkler. Similar to above except that it gets 
larger. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; y 4 lb. 25c; lb. 75c. 
Icicle. The king of all long radishes. Always 
tender, crisp and mild. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; y 4 lb. 
25c; 1 lb. 75c. 
Simpson’s Glass. Long, light pink type with 
transparent white flesh. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; y 4 
lb. 25c; 1 lb. 75c. 
Long Brightest Scarlet. The handsomest radish 
grown. Scarlet above and white below. Pkt. 
5c; oz. 10c; 14 lb. 25c; 1 lb. 75c. 
China Rose Winter. Flesh firm and white; will 
keep all winter. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; y 4 lb. 30c; 
1 lb. 85c. 
Long Black Spanish Winter. Black skinned with 
white flesh. Gets to enormous size. Pkt. 5c; 
oz. lOc; y 4 lb. 30c; 1 lb. 85c. 
Round Black Spanish. Globe shaped roots with 
black skin. Pkt. 5c; oz. lOc; y 4 lb. 25c; 1 lb. 
85c. 
Icicle Radishes 
Rhubarb or Salsify or Oyster Plant 
Pie Plant 
Linneus Giant. For market 
gardeners the best. Pkt. 5c; 
oz. 15c; y 4 lb. 45c; lb. $1.30. 
Strawberry. By far the sweet¬ 
est, though small in size. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; y 4 lb. 45c; 
lb. $1.30. 
Rhubarb Roots, 2 for 25c; $1.25 
doz. Postpaid. 
CULTURE. The oyster plant succeeds best in some 
light, well-enriched soil which previous to sowing the 
seeds should be stirred to the depth of 18 inches. Sow 
early in the spring in drills 15 inches apart; cover the 
seeds with fine soil 1 inch deep. One ounce for 60 feet 
of drill; 7 pounds to one acre. 
Mammoth Sandwich Island. This splendid variety grows 
to fully double the size of the old sort; is of superior 
quality and delicate flavor. The Oyster Plant is one 
of the most nutritious and delicious vegetables and 
should be more generally cultivated for winter use 
when the supply of really good vegetables is limited. 
No market gardener should fail to grow it. It is a 
paying proposition. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; y 4 lb. 65c; lb. $2.00. 
Spinach 
One ounce will sow 50 feet of drill; 12 to 16 pounds to acre 
CULTURE. This is a very important crop in our market gardens, and is one of the 
most easily managed of all vegetables, requiring but Jittle culture, and may be had fit for 
use the entire season. The main crop is sown in September. It is sometimes covered up 
in exposed places with straw or salt hay during winter, which prevents it from being cut 
by frost; but in sheltered fields there is no necessity for covering. For summer use it may 
be sown at intervals of two to three weeks from April to August. Spinach is best devel¬ 
oped and most tender and succulent when grown in rich soil. 
Long Standing. The best for spring sowing. Round Summer. This variety is generally 
Stands a long time before shooting to 
seed. Large thick leaves, excellent for 
greens. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; y 4 lb. 15c; lb. 40c. 
New Zealand. Makes a luxuriant growth all 
summer. In appearance entirely distinct 
from other spinach. Its quality is very 
desirable and tender. Soak the seed in 
warm water before planting. Pkt. 5c; oz. 
10c; y 4 lb. 25c; lb. 75c. 
preferred for early growing and is popu¬ 
lar with market gardeners. Leaves thick 
and fleshy. Not quite as hardy as the 
prickly, but stands winter well. Pkt. 5c; 
oz. ipc; y 4 lb. 25c; lb. 60c. 
Monstrous Leaved Vlroflay. Quick, strong 
growth; much used by New York truck¬ 
ers. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; y 4 lb. 20c; lb. 60c. 
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