Crisp and Delicious 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 
succession, to insure a supply of fresh, tender Radishes for table use at all times. 
All varieties, large pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; M lb., 25c; lb., 65c. 
Early Turnip-Shaped 
Varieties 
COOPER’S SPARKLER (Scarlet Turnip White 
Tip). Very crisp; good quality. 
EARLY SCARLET GLOBE. Particularly adapted 
to forcing. It has a very small top, and will 
bear close planting. 
ARCHIAS’ CRIMSON GIANT GLOBE. Best 
Radish for forcing in the greenhouse or out¬ 
doors. 
MIXED EARLY 
TURNIP 
RADISH 
SEED. A se¬ 
lect mixture 
of the most 
desirable Tur¬ 
nip sorts. 
Long Radishes 
Spring and Summer 
ARCHIAS’ LONG WHITE ICICLE. About six 
inches in length. Matures in 20 to 28 days. 
LONG SCARLET, SHORT TOP. The standard 
long variety for market and home. 
NEW BRIGHTEST LONG SCARLET. Fiery 
scarlet, tipped white; early. 
WHITE VIENNA or LADY FINGER. Pure 
white, long fine grain, tender. 
CHARTIER or SHEPHERD. Does not become 
pithy or hollow. 
WHITE STRASBURG. Oblong, tapering shape; 
firm, brittle and tender. Best variety for sum¬ 
mer use. 
FRENCH BREAKFAST. Bright red, tipped with 
white. Oblong in shape. 
Winter Radishes 
LONG BLACK SPANISH. 
Very hardy and a good 
keeper; sow with your 
turnips. 
CHINESE ROSE WIN- 
TER. Very smooth, 
bright rose color; large. 
CALIFORNIA WHITE 
MAMMOTH. 8 to 12 
inches long, and about 
2Vi inches thick, solid. 
MIXED WINTER RAD¬ 
ISHES. A mixture of the 
best fall and winter va¬ 
rieties; sow broadcast 
with turnips; sure to 
please. 
Spinach, 
Bloomsdale 
White Icicle 
Archias’ Finest 
Squashes 
Acknowledged the Cream of the 
Squash Family 
Spinach 
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; M lb., 25c; lb., 85c. 
GOLDEN SUMMER CROOKNECK. Early, warty, yellow 
variety of good quality. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; M lb., 25c; lb., 85c. 
All varieties, large pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; M lb., 15c; lb., 50c; 
5 lbs., $2.25. 
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 lbs. to sow an acre broadcast; 5 
to 8 lbs. per acre in drills; 1 oz. to 30 or 35 ft. of dirll. 
BLOOMSDALE RESELECTED. The large leaves 
are very thick, dark green and curled. 
LONG STANDING BLOOMSDALE. An improv¬ 
ed strain of excellent quality; a favorite with the 
market gardeners. 
NEW ZEALAND. Prickly seeded. 
TENDERGREEN or MUSTARD SPINACH. See 
Mustard. 
MAMMOTH CHILI. Largest of all 
Squashes. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; M lb., 
35c; lb., $1.00. 
TABLE QUEEN or DES MOINES 
ACORN. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; M lb., 
45c; lb., $1.25. 
COCOZEELLE or ITALIAN VEGE¬ 
TABLE MARROW. Pkt., 5c; oz., 
15c; M lb., 45c; lb., $1.25. 
NEW GIANT STRAIGHTNECK. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; M lb., 25c; 
lb., 85c. 
HUBBARD (Chicago Warted). For 
fall and winter use. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 
H lb., 25c; lb., 85c. 
BANANA. Excellent winter Squash. 
Flesh deep yellow, fine grained and 
sweet. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; M lb., 35c. 
Rhubarb 
or Pieplant 
Highly esteemed for 
pies, tarts, jelly and mar¬ 
malade. 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; M lb., 50c. 
RHUBARB ROOTS. See 
page 3. 
Radish, Early Scarlet Globe 
SALSIFY - Vegetable Oyster 
Sow early in spring in drills 
15 inches apart, and thin to 2 
inches apart. Cultivate like 
carrots or parsnips. 
MAMMOTH SANDWICH 
ISLAND. The roots grow to 
double, the size of the old 
sort, are very 
smooth, of superior 
quality. Pkt., 10c; 
oz., 20c; V4 lb., 
50c; lb., $1.50. 
For Fresh, Tender 
RADISHES 
Sow Seeds Every 
2 Weeks During 
Season 
Table Queen or Acorn 
