CATALOGUE OF VEGETABLE SEEDS. 
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RHUBARB. 
German, Rhabarber. — French, Rhnbarbe. — Spanish, Rutbarbo Bast a*do. 
{Forprice of Rhubarb Roots , see Vegetable Plants.) 
Sow early in the spring, in drills a foot apart, thinning out to about the same distance apart in the rows 
when a few inches high. In fall, or the following spring, transplant into deep, rich soil about three feet apart 
each way. If propagated by dividing the roots, it may be done either in fall or spring, planting it at the same 
distance apart as given above. 
Pkt. Oz. Lb. 
Linnaeus, early, large, and tender. . .10 .25 $3.00 
Victoria, very large, later than Linnaeus . 10 .25 3.00 
RADISH. 
German, Rettig , Radieschen. — French, Radis , Rave y Petit Rave. —Spanish, Rabano. 
Radishes require a light, rich, sandy loam; heavy or clayey soils not only delay their maturity, but pro¬ 
duce crops much inferior, both in appearance and especially in flavor. For a constant supply, sow from the 
middle of March until September, at intervals of two or three weeks. For an early supply they may be sown in 
a hot-bed in February. For winter Radishes, sow the seed about beginning of July, and keep the roots during 
winter in a cool cellar, covered with earth. They should be placed in cold water an hour or so before using. 
/ oz. of seed zvill sow 100 feet drill ,* 10 lbs. per acre. 
Long Scarlet Short-Top, bright scarlet, crisp 
French Breakfast, a variety of quick growth 
The Startle, a half long variety, fine for forcing, 
Olive-Spades Scarlet, an early sort 
Rosy Gem, globe-shaped, upper portion scarlet, 
shading into white at the tip . 
White Tipped Scarlet Turnip, an early variety 
of medium size, crisp and tender 
Scarlet Turnip, one of the best for summer use . 
White Turnip, excellent for summer use . 
Rose China Winter, bright rose color, grows to 
a large size, quality excellent .... 
Long Black Winter, an exceedingly fine winter 
variety ........ 
Round Black Winter, like the preceding, except 
in shape ........ 
Pkt. 
Oz. 
Lb 
•05 
.IO 
$0.75 
•05 
.IO 
•75 
•05 
.IO 
1.00 
•05 
.IO 
•75 
•05 
.IO 
1.00 
•05 
. IO 
•75 
•05 
.IO 
•75 
•05 
.IO 
•75 
•05 
. IO 
•75 
•05 
.10 
•75 
05 
.10 
•75 
SALSIFY, or OYSTER PLANT. 
German, Boksbart. — French, Salsifis. —Spanish, Ostra Vegetal. 
The demand for Salsify is increasing from year to year, as its delicious qualities are becoming known. It 
is used stewed, boiled, or fried, 
and sometimes as a salad sliced 
raw in vinegar with salt and pep¬ 
per. When cooked it has an oyster 
flavor, and is commonly called 
“ vegetable oyster.” Cultivate and 
start same as Parsnip. One ounce 
will sow fifty feet of drill. 
Pkt. Oz. Lb. 
Breck’s Improved, roots of medium size, white and smooth ....... .05 .15 $1.50 
Mammoth Sandwich Island, twice as large as the preceding, and of fine quality . . . .05 .15 1.50 
SPINACH. 
German, Spinal. — French, fipinard. — Spanish, Bsptnaca 
Spinach likes a rich soil, and should be sown ior a main crop 
in August or September. When cold weather sets in, it should be 
protected from frost by covering it with straw and brush. For summer 
use sow at intervals of two or three weeks from April to August. One 
ounce will sow fifty feet of drill , twelve pounds per 
Round Thick Leaf, one of the best .... 
Long Standing, does not readily run to seed . 
Savoy Leaf, an extra good “ carrier ”... 
Prickly or Winter, hardy . . . • • • 
New Zealand ( Tclragonia expansa), a distinct 
spreading planl, producing an abundant supply 
of greens all summer; should be started in a hot¬ 
bed, and transplanted when the ground is warm ; 
set three feet apart each way 
See Special Offers on third page of cover 
acre. 
Pkt. 
Oz. 
Lb. 
•05 
.10 
$0.30 
•05 
. IO 
•30 
•05 
.10 
•30 
•05 
.10 
•30 
•05 
•15 
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