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DUTHIE SEED CO. 
Radishes 
One ounce will plant 100 feet of row; ten lb. per acre. 
CUIjTURE—S ow early and often. In good, 
warm loam, especially if quite sandy, summer 
radishes will make a crop in four to six weeks 
from sowing. The soil should be, well prepared 
and fertilizers may be used freely. Ha.ve the 
rows a foot apart, and sow just enough so that 
they will not require thinning. The short turnip- 
rooted sorts are quickest and easiest to grow 
and also good for forcing. 
Early Scarlet White Tipped 
EARLY SCARLET WHITE TIP—One of the fav^ 
orite varieties for the home gardener because of its 
crisp quality and early maturity. A turnip shaped 
radish with scarlet top and white tip. Postpaid. Pkt. 
5c; oz. 10c; ^ Ib. 25c; Ib. 75c. 
WHITE ICICLE—A standard variety for market and 
home use because of its attractive appearance and unb 
form shape. Retains its quality if planted early in the 
season. Postpaid. Pkt. 5c; oz. lOc; ^4 lb. 25c; 54 Ib. 
40c; Ib. 75c. 
LONG SCARLETT—A standard sort for home gar- 
dens, anjl for truckers. Roots smooth, uniform, 5 to 6 
inches long, tapering, with white crisp flesh; color 
dark scarlet; tops small. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 54 Ib. 25c; 
Ib. 75c. Postpaid. 
SCARLET GLOBE—22 Days. One of the earliest 
varieties, having a globe-shaped root, very crisp and 
tender. Postpaid. Pkt 5c; oz. 10c; 54 Ib. 25c; 54 lb 40c; 
lb. 75c. 
SAXA—The earliest forcing sort, slow to run 
to seed, round bright scarlet, very small top. 
Flesh snowy white, crisp and good. Pkt. 5c; ^ 
Ib. 25c; Ib. 75c. 
CRIMSON GIANT —A most remarkable new 
Radish for both the home garden and market 
sale. The roots, even though they grow to the 
enormous size of iy 2 inches in diameter, are 
as crisp as ice if grown quickly. The skin is 
bright scarlet-red and the flesh is pure white. 
The ample and large foliage is a bright healthy 
green. Postpaid. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; Ib. 25c; '/2 
Ib. 40c; Ib. 75c. 
FRENCH BREAKFAST— 22 Days. One of the 
old standard varieties, rather oblong in shape 
and suitable for early use. Postpaid. Pkt. 5c; 
oz. 10c; 14. Ib. 25c; Vz Ib. 40c; Ib. 75c. 
SALSIFY—Oyster Plant 
This plant is grown largely for fall and winter 
use and is highly esteemed for the fine flavor 
of the roots. The popular name. Oyster Plant, 
has been given to Salisfy because the roots have 
an oyster-like flavor. 
SANDWICH ISLAND MAMMOTH— The roots, 
notwithstanding their extra-large size, are of 
excellent quality and delicate in flavor. It is 
a great improvement on the ordinary type, pro¬ 
ducing shorter and better shaped roots with al¬ 
most white flesh and of fine flavor. Easily stored 
for winter. Postpaid. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; 'A Ib. 75c; 
1/2 Ib. $1.30; Ib. $2.10. 
WINTER RADISHES 
These require cool weather at the finish of 
their growing season, though they may be 
started during hot weather. Make your first 
planting the middle of June, a second the mid¬ 
dle of July and a third the middle of August. 
Sow thinly in rows not less than 15 inches apart; 
thin out to stand 6 inches apart. Easily stored 
for winter use. One ounce for 100 feet of row. 
WHITE CHINESE or Celestial—65 Days. An 
outstanding variety, growing to enormous size. 
The white roots are cylindrical and grow 12 
to 15 inches long, with a diameter of 5 inches. 
The flesh is crisp, juicy, and tender. Agreeably 
mild in flavor. A widely grown variety. Very 
productive. Postpaid. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 4 oz. 40c; 
54 lb. 60c; lb. 95c; 2 lb. ^1.65; 5 Ib. ^3.80; 
10 Ib. $6.65. 
ROUND BLACK SPANISH—A winter sort 
with round roots, somewhat top-shaped, 3 to 4 
inches in diameter; skin black, with cracked 
longitudinal lines flesh white, crisp and of strong 
flavor. An excellent keeper. Pkt., 5c; oz. 10c; 
54 lb. 30c; 54 Ib. 50c; Ib. 80c; 5 Ib. $3.50. 
Postpaid. 
RHUBARB 
One ounce will produce about 700 plants 
VICTORIA —A large stalk variety which grows 
rapidly and is very succulent and free from 
fibre. Postpaid. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 4 oz. 60c; Ib. 
$1.90. 
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