Vegetable Seeds 
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RADISH 
Radishes thrive best in a light, rich, mellow soil, and to 
bring out their mild qualities they must make a quick and 
tender growth. Sow early in spring and well into summer 
for succession, in well-manured, deeply dug and finely raked 
soil; if not well stimulated into a rapid growth, they become 
fibrous and tough; sow in drills 10 inches apart and inch 
deep, and thin to 2 inches in the rows. Sow at intervals of 
two or three weeks until September for a succession. They 
i mature in 25 to 40 days. One ounce will sow 100 feet of row. 
Early Spring and Summer Varieties 
CRIMSON GIANT—This variety is suitable for forcing or 
I for early planting out of doors. A round radish of large 
size and remaining in good condition for a long time. Pkt., 
10c; oz., 20c; 14 lb., 45c; lb., $1.25. 
EARLY SCARLET TURNIP—A valuable variety for forc¬ 
ing or outdoor culture. Is a small, turnip-shaped variety; 
and in color entirely crimson. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 14 lb., 30c; 
lb., 85c. 
EARLY SCAJRLET GLOBE—A popular forcing variety ow¬ 
ing to its very quick growth and fine, bright scarlet color. 
Shape, a trifle oblong. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 14 lb., 30c; lb., 
85c. 
SCARLET TURNIP WHITE TIPPED, or ROSY GEM— 
One of the most popular varieties. It is globe-shaped, 
bright rose-carmine with bottom and tip clear white. Very 
valuable for forcing as well as for the home garden and 
market. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 14 lb-, 30c; lb., 85c. 
FRENCH BREAKFAST — Scarlet, with white tip; shape 
nearly oval; good for forcing or summer sowing. Pkt., 10c; 
oz., 15c; 14 lb., 30c; lb., 85c. 
Early Scarlet Turnip Radish 
ROUND BLACK SPANISH—This is a large, black-skinned 
radish; flesh white and firm, and of a peculiarly rich, de¬ 
licious flavor. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 14 lb., 35c; lb., $1.00. 
ICICLE—A delicious and attractive white variety, about 5 
inches long, with sloping top and pointed root. Quick grow¬ 
ing, brittle and mild in flavor. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 14 lb-, 30c; 
lb., 85c. 
LONG SCARLET (short top)—The best known and most 
popular long variety. Color bright carmine, and flesh brit¬ 
tle and firm. About 6 inches long, the top growing out of 
the ground about 1 inch. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 14 lb., 30c; 
lb., 85c. 
Fall and Winter Varieties 
Sow winter varieties in July and August as they make 
their best growth in autumn; before using put in cold water, 
which adds to their freshness. 
SALSIFY 
Vegetable Oyster 
The soil should be rich and well worked to a depth of at 
least 18 inches. Sow in drills 15 inches apart, covering the 
seeds with fine soil J4 Inch in depth. When the plants are 
strong enough, thin them out to about 3 inches apart. The 
seed may be sown from February to September and will ma¬ 
ture in 150 days. One ounce will sow 50 feet of row. 
MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND—An entirely distinct 
variety of this vegetable. It is considered very nutritious 
and wholesome when properly cooked, with a flavor like 
that of oysters. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; 14 lb., 65c; lb., $2.00. 
CHINESE ROSE WINTER (Scarlet China)—One of the 
very best for fall and winter use, and popular with market 
gardeners; bright rose color; flesh white and firm, of su¬ 
perior quality. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 14 lb-, 35c; lb., $1.00. 
CALIFORNIA MAMMOTH WHITE WINTER, or CHI¬ 
NESE WHITE WINTER—Is really a Chinese radish, 
grown by the Chinese in California; 8 to 12 inches long, 
and from 2 to 3 inches in diameter; solid and of good flavor; 
white in color and exceeding crisp and tender. Pkt., 10c; 
oz., 15c; 14 lb-, 35c; lb., $1.00. 
SORREL 
The large leaves, when cooked like Spinach, make a very 
palatable vegetable. In California it grows luxuriantly, 
spreads rapidly from the root, and becomes an obnoxious 
weed unless given attention. A confined location in the garden 
is therefore recommended. 
LARGE LEAVED FRENCH—The variety having the larg¬ 
est leaves and therefore the most desirable. Pkt., 10c; oz., 
20c; y A lb., 65c; 1 lb., $2.00. 
