POPULAR VEGETABLE SEEDS 
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NEW CELESTIAL—AN ALL-SEASONS WHITE RADISTI. 
New Celestial, or White Chinese 
Has been grown for a few years past by California gnr- 
'deners, who obtained it direct from China. It should not be 
sown until summer, June or July, and is ready for use when 
three inches long:, and continues until nearly six inches long. 
It also makes one of the best winter radishes from seed sown 
in August. Flesh firm, solid, crisp, pure white and never 
woodv. Pkt., 5c.: oz., 10c.; M lb., 25c*.; lb., 85e. 
NEW HOUND SCAKLET CHINA. An all-seasons 
red radish. See Novelties, page 11. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; 
lb., 35c.; lb., $1.25. 
■Radish - Winter Varieties 
CHINA K O S E 
4VINTER. One of the 
best winter varieties, 
bright rose-colored : 
flesh white, firm and of 
superior quality. Pkt., 
5c.; oz., 10c.; % lb., 25c.; 
lb., 75c. 
HALF LONG 
BLACK SPANISH. 
New. See Novelties, 
page 11. Pkt., 5c.; oz , 
10c.; 1 41b.,30c.;lb.,S1.00. 
ItOUNI) BLACK 
SPANISH. A line 
globe-shaped radish, 
very popular with the 
Germans, known ns 
JicHig; good quality. 
Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; A 
lb., 20c.; lb., 65o. 
Long Black 
Spanish. A large 
winter variety • one of 
the hardiest, with dark 
green leaves, firm in 
texture; keeping until 
spring. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 
10c.: V A lb., 20c.; lb.,G5e. 
C A LIFO UNI A 
MA3IMOTH WHITE 
Winter variety, grow¬ 
ing twelve inches long; 
white-fleshed, firm and 
of excellent quality. 
It is the largest grown, 
called by some Mam¬ 
moth Russian. Pkt., 
5c.; oz., 10c.: \\ lb., 
2oe.: lb., 75c. 
LARGE WHITE 
SPANISH WINTER. 
Roots,when full grown, 
measuring seven or eight inches in length, and about three 
inches in diameter. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; X A lb. f 20c.; lb., 65c. 
Rhubarb (Pie Plant) 
One ounce will produce about one thousand plants. 
Large Victoria. An excellent cooking variety. Pkt., 
5c.; oz., 15c.; % lb.. 10c.; lb., $1 -10. 
Rhubarb Roots. EXTRA EARLY, or STRAW¬ 
BERRY and LARGE VICTORIA. Each, per large 
root, 15c.; doz., $1.00 ; 100, $1.50, by express; bv mail, post¬ 
paid, 2oc. each, or $2.00 per doz. 
Sorrel 
Large-Leaved Frc?nch. Cultivated for its acidity, 
much used in salads. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; 1 ^ lb.,30c.; lb., $ 1.00. 
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Salsify (Oyster Plant) 
One ounce will sow 
about sixty feot of drill. 
Salsify is a most nu¬ 
tritious a n d delicious 
vegetable aud is one of 
the crops that should bo 
more generally culti¬ 
vated on the farm for 
winter use and sale, as it 
can ho grown just as 
cheaply as carrots, pars¬ 
nips, etc., anti commands 
higher prices in the mar¬ 
kets. To this class of 
vegetables, which put 
money in the farmer’s 
pocket, our new hook, 
“ F a v m Gardening,** 
calls particular attention. 
SANDWICH ISLAND 
This Salsify grows 
fully double the size of 
the old Long White. The 
root is pure white, much 
heavier and thicker 
throughout, and not¬ 
withstanding their enor¬ 
mous size, are much 
superior in quality. Pkt., 
5c.; oz., 15c.; X A lb., *10c.; 
lb., SI.-10. 
Scor z onora, or 
Black Salsify. Pkt., 5c.; 
oz., 15c.; lb., $1 25. 
SANDWICH ISLAND NALHIKY. 
Spinach 
One ounce will sow one hundred feet of drill. Twelve 
pounds will sow one acre. 
PLANTS, WITH HOOTS, OK PARISIAN LONG STANDING. 
New Spinach—Parisian Long Standing 
This new French Spinach surpasses all others in its broad 
anil heavy dark green leaven, which have the H ue Savoy 
appearance. Jt will aland fully two weeks longer than any 
other variety without running to need, making it by far lliu 
most valuable for spring planting. For wintering over it 
him proven hardier than the famous American Savoy or 
BlooiiiHclule. Pkt., 5e.; oz., 10e.; 14 lb., 15c.; 11)., 50c,, post 
paid ; II)., 10c.; 10 lbs. and over, 35c. per lb., by ex prom. 
ENKHUIZKN f.OXt! STANDING SPINACH. Pop¬ 
ular for Spring rowing. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; ]\ lb., 15a; lb., 
10a, postpaid : 10 lbs. and over, 25c. per lb., by express. 
AMERICAN ROUND-SEEDED 8A v, OY, or 
Rf.OOMSDA I.K. Our Celebrated Philadelphia Stock. 
Popular for fall sowing. Pkt., 5c.: oz., 10c.; ’4 lb.. I5c.; 11)., 
40a, postpaid ; 10 lbs. and over, 25c. per II).. by express. 
NEW VICTORIA. Leaves very dark green. Pkt., 
5c ■ oz lOe ; ll> . 15o.: II).. 40c.; 5 lbs. and over, 23c. per lb. 
’ NEW ZEALAND SPINACH. (Tclrnymia Rrpmua.) 
Sow in May. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; M lb., 30c.; lb., 81.00. 
