RADISH 
1 oz. to 100 ft., 10 to 12 lbs. per acre. 
For an early crop, sow in hotbed in January, February and 
March. As soon as ground is fit to be worked, sow seed in 
the open, in rows 1 foot apart. Pkt. 5c; 1 oz. 10c; 'A lb. 
25c; 1 lb. 75c. 
EARLY SCARLET GLOBE. The earliest of all forcing radishes 
grown for market. Globular, uniform size, bright scarlet, 
white flesh, crisp and tender. 
EARLY SCARLET TURNIP—WHITE TIP. This variety grows 
very quickly and is ready for picking in 25 to 30 days, 
Scarlet in color, turnip shaped, very crisp and of excellent 
flavor. One of the best varieties for the home gardener. 
CRIMSON GIANT. A favorite with home gardeners. Large 
globular root, 1 to 1 1/2 inches in diameter, deep crimson, 
flesh firm. 
FRENCH BREAKFAST. A splendid variety for home use; 
oblong, bright scarlet, white tip. Grows about 1 Vz inches 
long and % inch thick. 
LONG WHITE ICICLE. Long slender roots which remain ten¬ 
der and crisp until grown. Matures early; has small top, 
which permits close planting. 
Winter Varieties 
BLACK SPANISH LONG OR ROUND. A hardy, large rather 
pungent variety for Winter use. Keeps unusually well; is 
8 to 9 inches long and 2 inches thick, slightly tapered. The 
skin is black and flesh white and crisp. Round, about 4 
inches in diameter. 
CHINA ROSE WINTER. A large rose colored variety from the 
Orient. Hardy and rather mild. The flesh is white, and very 
crisp. This variety is broadest at its base and is 4 to 5 
inches long. 
RUTABAGA, Swedish Turnip 
1 oz. to 100 ft., 2 to 4 lbs. per acre. 
The culture is the same as for common Turnip, but if any¬ 
thing, less exacting in care. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; i/j lb. 25c; 
1 lb. 75c. 
IMPROVED AMERICAN PURPLE TOP. The old, popular 
standard sort both for stock feeding and table use. Hesh 
yellow, solid and sweet. Is globe shaped, of large size, of 
fine quality. 
SPINACH 
1 Vz oz. to 100 ft., 10 to 20 lbs. per acre. 
Sow in rows 16 to 20 inches apart and thin to 6 inches 
apart in the row when leaves are an inch wide. In the North, 
seed can be planted as soon as the ground can be prepared. 
In the South, Spinach will Winter over with little or no 
protection. Pkt. 5c; 1 oz. 10c; 1/4 lb. 20c; 1 lb. 50c. 
LONG-STANDING BLOOMSDALE. An early, hardy Spinach 
of attractive appearance. The dark glossy green leaves are 
heavily crumpled and savoyed. It combines all the good 
qualities of the best Savoy strain with remarkable long¬ 
standing properties. Will remain in perfect condition two 
weeks longer than other Savoy strains. Very uniform and 
almost entirely dependable. 
IMPROVED THICK LEAF. The seed of this thick leaved va¬ 
riety produces the largest Spinach. The leaves grow rapidly 
and remain in good condition a long time. The medium 
green leaves are large, rounded, slightly crumpled, succu¬ 
lent, and tender. It is an excellent home garden Spinach. 
NEW ZEALAND. Although not a true Spinach, the leaves 
look like Spinach and are very useful as greens. On soils too 
poor to grow Spinach successfully, the plants thrive and 
produce groups of small fleshy leaves that are tender and 
delicious when cooked. Each branch of the plant produces 
others, so that it goes on providing a continuous supply of 
greens throughout the Summer. 
SALSIFY, Vegetable Oyster 
1 Yz oz. to 100 ft., 7 to 8 lbs. per acre. 
The roots of this vegetable are appetizing and nutritious, 
and the flavor is like that of Oysters. Salsify succeeds best 
in a light, well enriched soil, which should be stirred to a 
good depth. Coarse and fresh manure should be avoided, as 
it will cause the roots to become irregular and branched. 
Sow early and quite deep, giving the general culture recom¬ 
mended for Parsnip. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; I /4 lb. 50c. 
MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND. Large and strong growing 
with long, smooth, white, tapering roots less likely to branch 
than those of other sorts. 
SQUASH 
Vining, 1 oz. to 100 ft., 4 lbs. per acre. 
Bush, 1 oz. to 100 ft., 4 to 6 lbs. per acre. 
Seeds should be planted about the middle of May, in hills 
4 feet apart for bush varieties, and 1 0 feet apart for the 
running sorts. Put 1 2 to 15 seeds in each hill; afterward thin 
out, leaving 3 or 4 of the best plants. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 
1/4 lb. 36c; 1 lb. $1.25. 
ZUCCHINI OR ITALIAN. The favorite Italian Squash. It 
should be eaten when quite young, 4 to 6 inches long. It is 
a delicious Summer variety; do not hesitate to plant it. It 
is very prolific; a few hills will suffice to keep the family 
well supplied the entire Summer. 
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ALL VEGETABLE SEEDS 5c PKT., UNLESS PRICED OTHERWISE 
