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HARRIS’ RURAL ANNUAL FOR 1897. 
RADISHES. 
Do not fall to sow a good bod of Radishes. They are appetising, 
attractive and healthy, and so easily grown that everyone can raise them 
without any trouble. 
CULTURE.—For very early use how in hot-bed in rows 2 to 3 inches 
apart, b or summer use sow in the open ground 12 to 15 inches apart, 
dropping one or two seeds to the inch. If sown in August they will be 
excellent for fall use. An ounce of seed will sow 100 feet of row. 
FELTON'S IMPROVED WHITE BOX RADISH. 
FELTON'S IMPROVED WHITE BOX RADISH. 
A magnified)!/, largo, rapid-growing white radish. Very handsome 
and attractive In appearance, solid and of best quality, It Is the hail white 
rail Ink for forcing or outdoor culture. It Is so largo and handsome that It 
brings the highest price In market. Lh.OOo.,% lb, 26c., o/., 12c., pkt. Cc. 
EARLIEST SCARLET WHITE TIPPED FORCING RADISH. 
'rids Is the carUcut 
Radish, Wo have 
grown Radishes of 
marketable sl/.o in is 
(UtyH from the tlmo of 
sowing tlio seed. The 
Radishes are bright 
rod with pure whlto 
tip, and very small 
tops, and arc beau lie*. 
Wo lmvoan extra lino 
strain of this seed. 
Tib. 00 c., y\b. 2l5o., oz. 
EARLIEST SCARLET WHITE TIPPED FORCING RADISH. 10c., pkt. Be. 
Earliest 8oarlot Forcing The same as above, except It 1ms not tho 
while tip, Heed the Muitio prlco. 
EARLY SCARLET GLOBE SHORT-TOP RADISH. 
A very early forcing radish of the jlnent quallt]/, bolng perfectly solid, 
crisp and of mild flavor. Will form handsome dark rod, globe-shaped 
radishes In 2(1 days from sowing tho Hood. One of the best for forcing and 
out-door culture. Lb. $1.00, lb,80o.,o/„ I2e„ pkt. Be. 
Prlco of tho following; Standard Varieties; 
Lb. 006;, U 4 lb. for., oz. Sc., pkt, fic. 
Wood’s Early Frame Tho best fmq; radish for forcing. 
Long Scarlet Short-Top -Grows 0 to 8 laches long; Is straight, smooth 
and bright scarlet, and of best quality. 
CH ARTIER Tho/Jmvd long radish. Larger around than above and not 
quite so long Smooth, straight, bright red with white tip; very hand¬ 
some and or line quality; remains for a long time without gelling 
stringy. 
Scarlet Turnip White Tip— A very attractive little radish. Very early. 
French Breakfast -Olive-shaped with white tip. Crisp and tender 
Rose, Olive-Shaped -Early handsome, and of the best quality. 
Round Red, or Scarlet Turnip— Early, dark red, crisp and tender. 
Round White Turnip— Same as above except in color. 
White Strasburg— The best long white radish for summer use Will 
remain crisp and tender even when very large. 
WINTER RADISHES. 
CULTURE—Sow in July or August in rows 15 to 
30 inches apart and thin to 3 inches apart in the rows. 
! Store for winter in sand in the cellar or in pits like 
turnips, They will keep fresh and crisp all winter 
and often bring very profitable prices in market. 
CHINESE ROSE— One of the very best varieties. 
Roots 5 inches long and 2 inches in diameter, 
bright rose color, flesh white, crisp and of mild, 
delicate flavor. Lb. 75c., y lb. 25c., oz. 10c., pkt.5c. 
California Mammoth White— Very large, pure 
white, root3 long, straight and smooth. Lb. 75c., 
% lb. 25c., oz. 10c., pkt. 5c. 
Long Black Spanish— Along, smooth radish, nearly 
the same size 'at the bottom as the top, and of a 
d irk brown color, nearly black. Flesh white and 
solid. Popular in market. Lb. 60c., y lb. 18c., 
oz. 8c., pkt. 5c. 
Black Spanish Turnip -Similar to above except in CHINESE ROSE, 
shape, which is short and round like a turnip. Lb. COe., % lb. 18c., 
oz. 8c., pkt. 5c. 
SPINACH. 
CULTURE.—For summer use the seed should be sown as early as 
possible in the spiing in rows 15 inches apart, dropping two or three seeds 
to the incli of row. When up, thin the plants to three or four inches apart. 
The ground should be rich, and a dressing of two or three pounds of nitrate 
of soda per square rod will have a wonderful effect on the growth of the 
spinach. For early spring use the seed should be sown in September, and 
the plants given a slight covering of straw or leaves tefore winter sets in. 
Norfolk Savoy-Leav¬ 
ed— (also cal led 
“ Rloomsdale ”)— A 
very handsome va¬ 
riety, with curled or 
blistered leaves like 
a Savoy cabbage; 
quality the very 
best. Lb. 31c., y lb. 
15c., oz. 8c., pkt. 5c. 
Long-Standing— One 
of tho best varieties 
to sow in the eprlny, 
as It remains longer NORFOLK SAVOY-LEAVED, 
without going to seed than any other. Leaves large, thin, and of fine 
quality. Lb. 36c., y lb. 15c., oz., 8c , pkt. Sc. 
LARGE THICK LEAF VIROFLAY — Very Larue , thick leaves or 
unsurpassed quality. Very slow to go to seed, and on that account 
valuable for spring sowing. It is also perfectly hardy and can be sown 
In tho full to advantage, Lb. 35c., % lb. 15c., oz. 8c., pkt 5c 
Round, or Summer-Thick leaves of good quality. It is perfectly hardy 
and can bo sown in the fall. Lb. 30c., y lb. 15c.. oz 8c , pkt 5c/ 
Prickly, or Winter— Prickly seed; leaves smooth and very hardy. 
Lb. 30c., lb. 15e., oz. 8c., pkt. Be. 
NEW ZEALAND SPINACH. 
This Is not a true spinach, but a plant that can be used for the same 
purpose. Produces an abundance of leaves and stems a foot or more in 
length. Will grow during hot, dry weather when other spinach would be 
useless, continuing to furnish nice “ greens ” all summer. The leaves and 
Kleins are tender and of excellent flavor. Sow the seed in May in /ows 
30 inches apart. Lb. $1.00, y lb. 30c., oz. 10c., pkt. 5c. 
oAivoLr Y , UK VHUh 1 ABLE OYSTER. 
Salsify Is as easily grown as parsnips, and is more delicate and fine 
flavored, much resembling oysters in this respect. It is used in the fall and 
winter and early spring when there are few other vegetables, and will be 
very welcome on every table. Do not think of omitting it from your garden 
OULTUHE.-Sow in the spring as soon as tho land is in good condition 
In rows twenty inches apart. The seed can be drilled hi S. ti.S S- 
l’ianet Jr. Drill. Thin the plants to three inches apart in the rows This 
should be done as soon as the plants come up, for If left till laterthev are 
very hard to pull. The land should be made rich with manure or fertS 
Izers. A deep,sandy loam Is best. UI1 1UU1 
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