Sedalia, Missouri 
‘±Sure SeedsL 
Salsify 
Salsify 
(Vegetable Oyster) 
Sow early in spring 
in drills 15 inches 
apart, and thin to 2 
inches apart. Cultivate 
like carrots or pars¬ 
nips. 
MAMMOTH SAND¬ 
WICH ISLAND. The 
roots grow to double the 
size of the old sort, are 
very smooth, of superior 
quality. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 
i/ 4 lb., 50c; lb., £1.50. 
Vick's Scarlet Globe Radishes 
FRENCH BREAKFAST. Bright 
red, tipped with white. Oblong 
in shape. 
Winter Varieties 
LONG BLACK SPANISH. Very 
hardy and a good keeper; sow 
with your turnips. 
CHINESE ROSE WINTER. 
Very smooth, bright rose color; 
large. 
CALIFORNIA WHITE MAM¬ 
MOTH. 8 to 12 inches long, 
and about 2/2 inches thick, 
solid. 
MIXED WINTER RADISHES. 
A mixture of the best fall and 
winter varieties; sow broadcast 
with turnips; sure to please. 
Archias’ Radishes 
Radishes must be grown quickly in rich, loose soil, and 
gathered before reaching full size to prevent becoming soft 
and pithy. Frequent plantings should be made for succes¬ 
sion, to insure a supply of fresh, tender Radishes for table 
use at all times. 
Early Turnip-Shaped Varieties 
Large pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; M lb., 25c; lb., 65c. 
COOPER’S SPARKLER (Scarlet Turnip White Tip). 
Very crisp; good quality. 
EARLY SCARLET GLOBE. Particularly adapted to forc¬ 
ing. It has a very small top, and will bear close planting. 
ARCHIAS’ CRIMSON GIANT GLOBE. Best Radish 
for forcing in the greenhouse or outdoors. 
MIXED EARLY TURNIP RADISH SEED. A select 
mixture of the most desirable Turnip sorts. 
Long Radishes - Spring and Summer 
LONG SCARLET, SHORT 
TOP. The standard long varie¬ 
ty for market and home. 
NEW BRIGHTEST LONG 
SCARLET. Fiery scarlet, tip¬ 
ped white; early. 
WHITE VIENNA or LADY 
FINGER. Pure white, long fine 
grain, tender. 
CHARTIER or SHEPHERD. 
Does not become pithy or hol¬ 
low. 
ARCHIAS’ LONG WHITE 
ICICLE. About six inches in 
length. Matures in 20 to 28 
days. 
New Zealand Spinach 
WHITE STRASBURG. Oblong, 
tapering shape; firm, brittle and 
tender. Best variety for sum¬ 
mer use. 
Rhubarb or Pieplant 
Highly esteemed for pies, tarts, jelly and marmalade. 
Sow in drills 1 foot apart early in spring. In the fall or 
next spring transplant 3 feet apart in deeply dug, rich 
soil. 
ARCHIAS’ MAMMOTH VICTORIA. Largest, most 
productive variety. 
Large pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 14 lb., 50c. 
RHUBARB ROOTS. Set in spring, they will fur¬ 
nish leaf stalks the following season. 
Large roots, 2 for 25c; doz., $1.00, by mail, post¬ 
paid. By express, not prepaid, 25 for $2.00; 100 
for $5.95. 
SPINACH 
Should be planted in very rich ground, the richer the better. For 
early spring use sow early in autumn and protect the plants with a light 
covering of leaves or straw. In the South Spinach can be grown without 
covering. 
It requires about 20 pounds to sow an acre broadcast; 5 to 8 pounds per 
acre in drills; 1 ounce to 30 or 35 feet of drill. 
BLOOMSDALE RESELECTED. The large leaves are very thick, dark 
green and curled. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; M lb., 15c; lb., 50c; 5 lbs., $2.25. 
LONG STANDING BLOOMSDALE. An improved strain of excel¬ 
lent quality; a favorite with the market gardeners. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; M lb., 15c; lb., 50c. 
NEW ZEALAND. Prickley seeded. Oz., 10c; M lb., 20c; lb., 60c. 
TENDERGREEN or MUSTARD SPINACH. See Mustard. 
Archias’ Best Squashes 
Acknowledged the Cream of the Squash Family 
CULTURE. About the same as melons. Seed should not be planted until warm 
weather. For summer Squashes 4 ounces to 100 hills; winter sorts, 8 ounces. Use Slug 
Shot for the bugs. 
EARLY WHITE BUSH SCALLOPED. Light cream color. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 1/4 lb., 25c; lb., 85c. 
GOLDEN SUMMER CROOKNECK. Early, warty, yellow variety of good quality. 
Pkt.. 5c; oz.. 10c; 1/4 lb.. 25c; lb.. 85c. 
MAMMOTH CHILI. Largest of all Squashes. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 1/4 lb., 35c; lb.. £1.00. 
TABLE QUEEN or DES MOINES ACORN. .. 41 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; % lb., 45c; lb., £1.25. 
COCOZELLE or ITALIAN VEGETABLE MARROW. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; V 4 lb., 45c; lb.. £1.25. 
NEW GIANT STRAIGHTNECK. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; V 4 lb., 25c; lb., 85c. 
HUBBARD (Chicago Warted). For fall and winter use. 
Pkt.. 5c; oz.. 10c; V 4 lb., 25c; lb., 85c. 
BANANA. Excellent winter Squash. Flesh deep yellow, fine grained and sweet. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; V 4 lb., 35c. 
Hubbard 
Squash 
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