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OLDS & WHIPPLE, INC., HARTFORD, CONN. 
Radish 
For early use sow in 
spring as soon as ground 
can be worked. Sow in 
drills six to ten inches 
apart and thin out to one 
inch apart in the rows, 
as the roots are more 
tender and brittle when 
grown quickly, a rich 
light soil is preferred. 
For a succession sow 
every two weeks. One 
ounce will sow 100 feet 
of drill; eight pounds for 
an acre. 
Quantity discount 5 lbs. or more 10c lb. 
Early Deep Scarlet—One of the very earliest 
round forcing varieties. Bright scarlet skin, 
white crispy flesh. 
Oz. 10c lb. 25c 1 lb. 75c 
Early Scarlet Turnip—A standard early 
round sort. Red with small white tip. Crisp 
and mild. Popular for forcing or outdoor 
culture. 
Pkt. 5c Oz. 10c 14 lb. 25c 1 lb. 75c 
Early Scarlet Globe—Equally valuable for 
outdoor planting or forcing under glass. Globe 
shaped. Skin bright scarlet. Flesh white, 
tender and fine quality. 
Oz. 10c 14 lb. 25c 1 lb. 65c 
French Breakfast—An early rich scarlet 
white tipped, oblong variety. Develops best 
under glass, but does well in outdoor culture. 
Oz. 10c 14 lb. 25c 1 lb. 75c 
Giant White Stuttgart—A popular summer 
and fall variety. Smooth, white top shaped 
roots 3 to 4 inches in diameter. 
Oz. 10c 14 lb. 25c 1 lb. 85c 
Rose China—A popular winter sort. Roots 
4 to 5 inches long, 2 inches in diameter at 
shoulder. Skin is deep rose red color. Flesh 
white, firm and pungent. 
Pkt. 5c Oz. 10c 14 lb. 30c 1 lb. $1.00 
Round Black Spanish—A round winter vari¬ 
ety somewhat top-shaped, 3 to 4 inches in 
diameter. Skin black, flesh white. An excel¬ 
lent keeper. 
Oz. 10c 14 lb. 30c 1 lb. $1.00 
Long Black Spanish—One of the best keep¬ 
ing winter varieties. Roots 7 to 9 inches long, 
2 to 214 inches in diameter. Skin very dark 
purple, almost black, somewhat wrinkled. Flesh 
is white, solid and pungent. 
Oz. 10c 14 lb. .30c 1 lb. $1.00 
Long White Icicle—Pure white roots, 5 to 
514 inches long and 1 inch thick, tapering at 
the tip. Suitable for forcing or outdoor cul¬ 
ture. Mild flavor. 
Oz. 10c 14 lb. 25c ' 1 lb. 80c 
White Turnip—The earliest white variety. 
Small turnip shaped roots. Clear white 
throughout. Tender. 
Oz. 10c 14 lb. 25c 1 lb. 75c 
Rhubarb 
Propogate from roots in richly prepared soil. 
Plants should be set five feet apart. 
Victoria Giant—A very prolific sort with 
straight stalks of crimson color and delicious 
flavor. Excellent for pies, preserving, etc. 
25c a root. 
Special price in large quantities. 
Salsify or Vegetable Oyster 
Sow early in spring in light rich soil in drills 
fourteen inches apart and thin out to three 
inches apart in the row. The roots will be 
ready for use in October. When cooked the 
flavor resembles the oyster. 
Sandwich Island Mammoth—This variety 
grows to an unusually large size. Roots 6 to 
8 inches long, IV 2 inches thick, tapering. 
Pkt. 5c Oz. 25c lb. 65c 1 lb. $2.00 
Spinach 
For very early spring use sow in August^ 
for summer use sow in early spring, in drills 
about ten or twelve inches apart, covering the 
seed one inch deep. To obtain a succession sow 
at intervals of two weeks through the season. 
One ounce to 100 feet of drill, 10 pounds to 
one acre. 
Savoy Leaved Reselected—(Dark Green.) A 
popular quick growing variety for spring or 
fall sowing, runs to seed quickly in summer. 
Extra dark thick leaves, finely curled. 
Oz. 10c 1/4 lb. 15c 1/2 lb. 25c 1 lb. 40c 
5 lbs. $1.10 10 lbs. $2.00 
15 lbs. or more at 17c lb. 
Savoy Leaved Long Standing—Improved 
savoy type, best for late spring and summer 
sowing. Only a few days later than reselected 
savoy, it stands a week or more longer before 
going to seed. 
Oz. 10c 1/4 lb. 15c 1/2 lb. 25c 1 lb. 40c 
5 lbs. $1.15 10 lbs. $2.10 
15 lbs. or more at 18c lb. 
Savoy Leaved Blight Resisting—A very 
special strain, developed for blight resistance. 
Vigorous plants and very hardy. Best variety 
for fall planting and to winter over. Runs to 
seed quickly if sown at other seasons. 
Oz. 10c 14 lb. 15c 1/2 lb. 25c 1 lb. 40c 
5 lbs. $1.15 10 lbs. $2.10 
15 lbs. or more at 18c lb. 
Summer Savoy—Quick growing long standing 
dark green savoy type for summer use. 
Oz. 10c lb. 15c V 2 lb. 25c 1 lb. 40c 
5 lbs. $1.15 10 lbs. $2.10 
15 lbs. or more at 19c lb. 
Old Dominion—A cross between Savoy 
Leaved Blight Resisting and King of Denmark. 
New Long Standing variety for summer and 
fall sowing. 
Oz. 10c 1/4 lb. 15c % lb. 25c 1 lb. 40c 
5 lbs. $1.15 10 lbs. $2.10 
15 lbs. or more at 18c lb. 
