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The Blue Book of Gardening 
Rhubarb 
Rhubarb when grown in good, rich soil, will 
produce enormous stalks in great profusion, 
especially during the first two years. When 
the plants are two years old, it is advisable to 
dig them up, separate them and reset them 
in another part of the garden, using soil that 
has been fertilized at least six months in ad¬ 
vance. 
PANAMA RHUBARB. Average stem is 1 Vi 
feet long and weighs Va lb. This splendid 
Rhubarb sends up its stalks very early, like 
the Crimson Winter from which it is de¬ 
rived. The stalks are double the size of 
the Crimson Winter, which they otherwise 
resemble. Roots, 35c each; dozen, $3.50. 
CRIMSON WINTER. A variety of fine 
flavor. Produces small, crimson stems very 
early in winter and spring and continues 
bearing till late. Per package, 15c; oz., 
$1.50; Va lb., $5; lb., $15. 
STRAWBERRY RHUBARB. Roots only. 
20c each; dozen, $2.00. 
WAGNER’S GIANT or CRIMSON WIN¬ 
TER. An older variety of good marketing 
quality. Per package, 15c; oz., $1.50; Va 
lb., $5.00; lb., $15.00. Large two year old 
roots, 20c each. 
Radisb 
Sow almost all the year round, broadcast 
in beds, or in drills 12 inches apart; thin out 
by using the largest ones which seem of suffi¬ 
cient size for table use. Keep well watered 
and if grown in summer select a shady spot. 
CHARTIER. A very long variety and larger 
in diameter and general size than Long 
Scarlet. Color bright rose with lighter 
colored tip. Per package, 5c; oz., 20c; Va 
lb., $1.25. 
CHINESE ROSE WINTER. A bright scar¬ 
let winter variety. About 4 inches long and 
stump rooted. Per package, 5c; oz., 20c; 
Va lb., 60c; lb., $1.75. 
CHINESE WHITE WINTER or CELES¬ 
TIAL (California Mammoth White Winter). 
The well known and popular winter variety. 
Clear white, about 4 inches long and half 
stump rooted. Keeps firm and crisp until it 
runs to seed. Is a good cooking variety, 
and when cooked the flavor resembles tur¬ 
nip. Per package, 5c; oz., 20c; Va lb., 45c; 
lb., $1.25. 
Early Scarlet Turnip Radish 
CRIMSON GIANT FORCING. The best 
large solid radish; very crisp. The roots 
are top shaped, 1 inches in diameter, and 
remain solid. Superb sort for every gar¬ 
den. Per package, 5c; oz., 20c; lb., 45c; 
lb., $1.25. 
EARLY SCARLET TURNIP. A valuable 
variety for forcing or outdoor culture. Is a 
small, turnip shaped variety and in color 
entirely crimson. Per package, 5c; oz., 
20c; Va lb., 50c; lb., $1.00. 
EARLY SCARLET GLOBE. A popular 
forcing variety, owing to its very quick 
growth and fine, bright scarlet color. Shape 
a trifle oblong. Per package, 5c; oz., 20c; 
Va lb., 45c; lb., $1.25. 
FRENCH BREAKFAST. Color bright rose, 
with bottom of root and the tail pure white, 
about 2 inches long. A very attractive 
variety. Per package, 5c; oz., 20c; Va lb., 
45c; lb., $1.25. 
ICICLE. A handsome white variety, about 
5 inches long, with sloping top and pointed 
root. Quick growing, brittle and mild in 
flavor. Icicle is early and very desirable 
for a home garden. Per package, 5c; oz., 
20c; Va lb., 45c; lb., $1.25. 
LONG BLACK SPANISH. A winter variety 
with almost black skin and white flesh. 
Roots about 6 inches long. Per package, 
5c: oz., 20c; Va lb., 50c; lb., $1.50. 
Crimson Giant Radish 
HALF LONG. The variety most largely 
used by gardeners in California. It is about 
3 inches long, with tapering root and 
sloping top. Color carmine. Quick grow¬ 
ing, hardy. Remains solid longer than most 
other varieties. Per package, 5c; oz., 20c; 
Va lb., 45c; lb., $1.25. 
LONG SCARLET. The best known and 
most popular long variety. Color bright 
carmine and flesh brittle and firm. About 
6 inches long, the top growing out of the 
ground about 1 inch. Per package, 5c; 
oz., 20c; Va lb., 45c; lb., $1.25. 
LONG WHITE JAPANESE. A new winter 
variety, growing frequently 2 feet long and 
about 3 inches in diameter. Skin white, 
flesh solid and tender, very pungent. Seed 
imported from Japan. Worthy of a trial. 
Per package, 5c; oz., 30c; % lb., $1; 
lb., $3. 
See SPECIAL OFFERS—Pages 61 and 62 
SCARLET TURNIP WHITE TIPPED or 
ROSY GEM. One of the most popular 
and attractive short varieties. It is globe 
shaped, bright rose carmine with bottom 
and tip clear white. Stems and leaves 
small. Very valuable for forcing as well 
as for the garden and market. Per pack¬ 
age, 5c; oz., 20c; Va lb., 45c; lb., $1.25. 
WHITE VIENNA or LADY FINGER. Per 
package, 5c; oz., 20c; Va lb.. 60c; lb., $1.75. 
Spinach 
An easily grown plant, the seed of which 
may be planted in the fall to secure better 
spinach early in the spring or even through¬ 
out the winter. The better and richer the 
soil, the larger and more tender the leaves 
will be. As a field crop for the market gar¬ 
den use 8 pounds of seed per acre; for the 
home garden use one ounce for 100 feet of 
row. 
BLOOMSDALE SAVOY. The variety most 
generally used in the East and especially 
throughout the South for shipping. Leaves 
large, round and thick, very much savoyed 
and rich deep green. One of the earliest 
varieties. Seed round. Per package, 5c; 
Va lb., 25c; lb., 60c. 
LONG STANDING. A deep green variety 
with rather elongated smooth leaves. Seed 
round. Stands a long time without running 
to seed, even in hot weather. Per package, 
5c; Va lb., 30c; lb., 85c. 
NEW ZEALAND. A plant with thick, fleshy 
texture and soft crystalline leaves. Is not 
like the ordinary spinach in appearance, and 
will stand heat well. Per package, 5c; Va 
lb., 75c; lb., $2.25. 
PRICKLY. The variety commonly used lor 
market in California. Is very hardy and 
easily grown; bears large, smooth leaves, 
which are shaped like an arrow point. A 
fine winter and spring variety. Per pack¬ 
age, 5c; Va lb., 25c; lb., 75c. 
ROUND, THICK LEAVED. A large leaved, 
bright green variety. Leaves rather smooth 
and rounded at the top. A good variety 
for late spring and summer. Seed round. 
Per package, 5c; Va lb., 25c; lb., 75c. 
Salsify or Vegetable Oyster 
Sow in deep, rich loam, in drills twelve 
inches apart; thin out to three or four inches. 
Its culture is the same as that recommended 
for carrots. 
MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND. Pro¬ 
duces a large crop of long, smooth roots. 
Per package, 5c; oz., 25c; lb., $2.50. 
Squash 
Prepare the soil and sow the same as for 
cucumbers and melons. Sow the bush va¬ 
rieties in hills four feet apart; the running 
varieties eight feet apart. 
EARLY WHITE BUSH SCALLOPED. The 
best early variety for our climate; very 
productive and excellent for the market. 
Round, flat with scalloped edges; skin white 
and flesh of excellent flavor. Per package, 
5c; oz., 15c; lb., $1.25. 
WINTER CROOK-NECK. A fine variety for 
pies. Per package, 5c; oz., 15c; lb., $1.00. 
YELLOW CROOK-NECK, SUMMER. Skin 
yellow, thin, hard and warty. A very early, 
prolific variety with curved neck. Per pack¬ 
age, 5c; oz., 15c; lb., $1.50. 
BOSTON MARROW. A late variety, mot¬ 
tled ; deep orange and cream colored. Very 
productive and a good keeper. Per pack¬ 
age, 5c; oz., 15c; lb., 80c. 
SIBLEY or PIKE’S PEAK. A distinct 
variety. Considered by many superior to 
the Hubbard. Per package, 5c; oz., 20c; 
lb., $2. 
FORDHOOK. Fruit oblong in form and 
about 10 inches long; slightly ridged, yel¬ 
lowish skin. The flesh is very thick and 
light straw color, and the vines are very 
strong and vigorous; often used for cover¬ 
ing fences; a very desirable variety of 
squash. Per package, 5c; oz., 15c; lb., 
$1.25. 
