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Long Varieties 
298 CINCINNATI MARKET. A popular sort in this section and has 
long been a favorite with market gardeners. It is brilliant crimson 
with white slightly tinged flesh, exceedingly sweet and tender. Grows 
6 to 7 inches in length, straight and smooth and does not become 
hollow and pithy until very old. A fine sort for either market or 
home use. 
Fkt., 5c; oz., 10c; W lb., 25c; 1 lb., 75c. 
299 LONG SCARLET SHORT TOP. An old standard sort, excellent 
for home garden or market. Tops short and small. Roots smooth, 
tender, uniform shape; attractive bright red color. 
Fkt., 5c; oz., 10c; y A lb., 25c; 1 lb., 75c. 
300 LONG WHITE ICICLE. The earliest of the long white varieties 
which is popular for forcing and earliest outdoor or early summer 
crop. It is productive and of excellent quality, crisp and tender. Roots 
are usually 5 to 6 inches long and about % inch in diameter with 
small tops. 
Fkt., 5c; oz., 10c; V4 lb., 25c; 1 lb., 75c. 
301 WHITE STRASBURG. One of the most popular and desirable 
of all long, white radishes. Even when small it is fine quality; remains 
crisp and tender much longer than other varieties. Roots ly? to 3 
inches thick, 6 to 6 inches long, tapering. Tops medium; roots smooth, 
crystal white; handsome, showy, crisp and tender; desirable for market 
or family use. 
Fkt., 5c; oz., 10c; *4 lb., 30c; 1 lb., 80c. 
Fall Radishes 
302 LONG BLACK SPANISH. A favorite late sort, producing long, 
thick, almost black roots, with white flesh of fine texture. Decidedly 
pungent but well flavored. Roots are usually 7 to 9 inches long, 2 to 
3 inches in diameter and it is one of the best of the long sorts and 
especially adapted for winter use. 
Fkt., 5c; oz., 15c; y 4 lb., 35c; 1 lb., $1.00. 
303 ROSE CHINA WINTER. A popular sort producing cylindrical 
roots, stub-rooted, blunt at both ends. Is bright, deep rose color shad¬ 
ing to white. Skin smooth, flesh white, crisp, tender and pungent. 
Roots usually 4 to 5 inches long, 1% to 2 inches in diameter. Splendid 
for fall and winter. Fkt., 5c; oz., 15c; *4 lb., 35c; 1 lb., $1.00. 
304 WHITE CHINESE or CELESTIAL. A large stump-rooted rad¬ 
ish with white skin and flesh. Can be sown from July 1 to August 15, 
and will keep in prime condition a long time; mild in flavor, brittle and 
never woody. Fine for market gardeners. 
Fkt., 5c; oz., 15c; V4 lb., 35c; 1 lb., $1.00. 
305 CALIFORNIA MAMMOTH WHITE WINTER. A giant fall 
and winter variety. Roots from 9 to 12 inches long and 2 to 3 inches 
through, tapering regularly to the tips, smooth and cylindrical in form ; 
skin and flesh white, tender and crisp. 
Fkt., 5c; oz., 15c; V4 lb., 35c; 1 lb., $1.00. 
306 ROUND BLACK SPANISH. Roots globe-shaped; 3y 2 to 4 inches 
in diameter; skin somewhat roughened, black ; flesh white, firm, crisp, 
and pungent. Fkt., 5c; oz., 15c; V4 lb., 35c; 1 lb., $1.00. 
SALBEI (Ger.) SAGE SALVIA (It.) 
307 BROAD LEAF. An ornamental gray-leaved plant with blue flow¬ 
ers. Pick the leaves when half grown, dry, and powder them. An old 
favorite for flavoring meat and poultry dressings. Sow in the open 
ground. Thin plants to 6 inches apart. Fkt., 10c; oz., 35c. 
SALSIFY 
Cincinnati Market Radish 
HAFERWURZEL (Ger.) SASSEFRICA (It.) 
Often called “Oyster Plant” and is easily grown. A 
desirable winter vegetable which should be more extensively 
used throughout the Central States. Roots are palatable 
and can be served boiled or as fritters. 
Culture —Sow in April in rows 18 inches apart, thin¬ 
ning out to 4 to 6 inches. Cultivate deeply and often. It is 
hardy and will remain out all winter, but if desired can be 
dug before winter and stored in earth or sand to keep it 
from wilting. 
One ounce sows 75 ft.: 6 to 8 lbs. per acre. 
309 MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND. The best 
sort, which is much larger and a great improvement 
over the old-fashioned long sort. 
Fkt., 10c; oz., 25c; *4 lb., 65c. 
King of Denmark Spinach 
SFINAT (Ger.) 
SPINACH 
SPINACE (It.) 
Has long been one of the most popular of all greens and in some sections is grown in 
enormous quantities. In this locality Spinach is sown broadcast in March or April for 
early crop and from July to September for fall and winter crop at the rate of about 
10 to 15 lbs. per acre. It can also be sown in drills 12 to 15 inches apart and cultivated. 
One ounce sows 50 ft. of drill. 15 pounds per acre in drills. 20 pounds per acre, broad¬ 
cast. One-half pound is sufficient for a medium garden. 
310 KING OF DENMARK. This variety is superior to all others for spring plant¬ 
ing, under the same circumstances, in the matter of standing a longer time before 
going to seed. Has an abundance of dark green leaves of large size and very much 
crumpled and of fine quality. It is fit for use in thirty days from sowing and remains 
in good condition fully 2 weeks after other varieties have started seed-stalks. 
Fkt., 5c; V A lb., 15c; l lb., 40c. 
311 BLOOMSDALE SAVOY RESELECTED. A very early sort especially desirable 
for fall use. Plant is upright, having glossy, thick, crumpled, pointed, green leaves. 
A favorite sort for market gardeners and truckers. 
Fkt., 5c; *4 lb., 15c; 1 lb., 40c. 
312 ROUND THICK LEAF. One of the best sorts for spring sowing as it is some¬ 
what slower to go to seed than Bloomsdale. Plant upright, vigorous ; leaves large, 
thick, fresh bright green color. 
Fkt., 5c; V4 lb., 15c; l lb., 40c. 
313 BLIGHT-RESISTANT SAVOY. A blight-resistant strain of the Savoy-Leaved 
Spinach developed at the Virginia Experiment Station, making it possible to grow 
Spinach successfully on infected soil. 
Fkt., 5c; H lb., 15c; 1 lb., 40c. 
314 NEW ZEALAND. An especially desirable sort for summer use as it thrives dur¬ 
ing hot weather in any soil, rich or poor. It has tender shoots of good quality which 
may be cut throughout the summer. Plant becomes very large and spreading; leaves 
small, broad and pointed. Plant 3 or 4 seeds in hills 2 ft. apart each way. Germina¬ 
tion will be hastened by soaking in warm water 24 hours before planting. 
Fkt., 5c; oz., 10c; *4 lb., 25c; 1 lb., 50c. 
