VARIETAL DESCRIPTIONS OF VEGETABLES 
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RADISH—Continued Season. 
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ST. LOUIS WHITE SUMMER READY 40 
A very desirable radish, similar to Strassburg, but longer and more cylindrical. Holds its 
firm, crisp stage through the hot summer weather. 
SHAPE —5 to 6 inches long/ flesh, white and crisp,- a rather mild, pungent flavor. 
COLOR —Entirely white. 
STRASSBURG WHITE SUMMER REALM 40 
An excellent, well-known summer radish that is so adapted to growing in hot weather 
that it retains its mild pungent flavor and crisp qualities over a long period. Considered as 
the standard summer radish for home and market gardens. 
SHAPE —5 inches long, broad shoulder which tapers away, smooth,- of fine-textured, 
firm, crisp flesh. 
COLOR —Entirely white. 
YELLOW SUMMER TURNIP or GLOBE REBEL 38 
A novel, summer variety that is well adapted to hot weather conditions. 
SHAPE —Large, round, nice appearing, crisp,- holds market conditions for long time 
during hot weather. 
COLOR —Entirely yellow. 
WINTER VARIETIES 
CALIFORNIA WHITE MAMMOTH REBUT 58 
A fine, late, fall variety,- a decidedly heavy favorite among gardeners for summer and fall 
market. The largest of the American varieties. 
SHAPE —7 to 8 inches long, 2 to 3 inches in diameter, tops large, solid white flesh, 
mildly pungent. 
COLOR —Entirely pure white. 
LONG BLACK SPANISH REEVE 55 
Desirable for a winter radish as it is a splendid keeper. 
SHAPE —8 to 9 inches long, inches in diameter, rather rough skin, somewhat 
tapering,- flesh, white, crisp, solid, and pungent. 
COLOR —Entirely purplish black. 
ROUND BLACK SPANISH REFIT 55 
Another excellent keeping radish but with large round roots. Freguently sliced and served 
with beer. 
SHAPE —Globular to round, 3}4, to 4 inches in diameter,- flesh, white, solid, crisp, and 
pungent flavor. 
COLOR —Entirely black. 
CHINESE ROSE WINTER or ROSE CHINA REGAL 50 
The most popular winter variety. A very handsome and dependable radish, easy to grow, 
and excellent for bunching or winter storage. 
SHAPE —6 to 7 inches long, 2 inches at shoulder and becoming larger at the base, 
blunt, smooth,- flesh, white, crisp, and pungent. 
COLOR —Deep rose. 
RHUBARB 
Rheum Rhaponticum 
VICTORIA REINS 
The standard main crop variety. This is an exceptionally fine type, producing a great 
many long, thick, tender stalks, crimson in color, shading to green, of a delicious, pleasant, 
tart flavor. 
SALSIFY 
Tragopogon porrifolius 
MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND SCULE 
The best vegetable oyster. It produces large, vigorous growing, uniform, smooth, high 
quality, creamy white roots.This is the standard variety for the home and market gardeners, 
and shippers. A good winter keeper. 
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