RADISH—LONG VARIETIES—Continued 
Cincinnati Market. 
(30 days). An improved strain of Long 
Scarlet, often called the Glass Radish 
on account of its brittleness. It grows from 5 to 6 inches in length 
and the skin is bright scarlet. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 20 c; lb., 65c, 
postpaid. 
Whif <3 ^fmcKiirn days). A desirable white Radish for 
VY line .jirusuury. g^rly summer with slightly pungent flesh. 
The roots grow 5 inches long; lYz inches at the shoulder, tapering 
to a point. Keeps in marketable condition longer than most vari¬ 
eties., Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; ^ lb., 35c; lb., 75c, postpaid. 
SALSIFY or VEGETABLE 
OYSTER 
Two ounces will plant a row 100 
feet long; 6 to 8 lbs. for an acre. 
Culture: Salsify does best in a rich, light soil. Sow three-fourths 
of an inch deep from April until July in drills 2 feet apart, and 
when the plants are 1 inch high, thin to 4 to 6 inches in the row. 
The roots are hardy, and late sowings may be left in the ground 
all winter. 
WINTER KEEPING VARIETIES Mammoth Sandwich Island. ^^atiy^^improvS^^s^rS 
Celestial. 
(50 days). An all-seasons variety but particularly 
adapted for winter use. The large white roots are 
slightly oval with blunt base and average 7 inches long and 2(4 
inches at the shoulder. The flesh is mildly pungent. Pkt., 10c; oz., 
15c; ^ lb., 35c; lb., 75c, postpaid. 
Of delicate, although distinct flavor that can be prepared so as to 
be hardly distinguished from real oysters. The roots are well 
shaped, smooth, with dull white skin, 8 inches long, 2 inches at 
shoulder, tapering. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; V4 lb., 45c; lb., $1.50, postpaid. 
SWISS CHARD 
or Spinach Beet 
Mammoth 
Salsify 
Giant Dark Green Swiss Chard 
Two ounces will plant a row 100 feet long; 5 to 8 lbs. for an acre. 
Culture: It is cultivated like Beets except that the plants should be left 10 to 12 inches 
apart in the row and kept thoroughly cultivated. Swiss Chard is only grown for the 
leaves, the midrib of which is usually cooked like Asparagus, but the rest of the leaf 
is used for “greens,” which is of the same delicate flavor as Spinach. 
fiifint Dnrlf ^nrppil days). We consider this the best variety. The midrib 
V 3 IUnr L/UIK. V3rt;i;;il. Jg 2 inches wide, and the thick dark green leaves are beau¬ 
tifully savoyed and of good quality. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ^ lb., 25c; lb., 75c, postpaid. 
VDGDTABI.D MAKBOW (See Squash). 
(Salvia Officinalis). A hardy perennial, the leaves of which 
are plucked about the time flower stalks are forming, then 
spread in a dark room and dried as quickly as possible. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c. 
Spring Sprouts, (see smooth kale, page i6) 
SAGE 
BrnnrI Lpnf green leaves, resembling spinach, only 
uiuuu i-cui. gQ Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; M lb., 40c; 
lb., $1.50, postpaid. 
ChineSG Rosp days). An old variety of splendid quality, 
Vrf CSC rvusc. bright carmine skin and crisp, pungent 
flesh. The roots are cylindrical, slightly larger at the lower end, 
and average 5 inches in length, and 2 inches in diameter. Pkt., 10c; 
oz., 15c; ^ lb., 35c; lb., 75c, postpaid. 
(50 days). This slightly top-shaped 
Radish grows 3 inches long and 4 
inches in diameter; has black skin, and very pungent white flesh. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; ^4 lb., 35c; lb., 75c, postpaid. 
Long Black Spanish. 
(55 days). The roots of this variety 
are cylindrical, slightly tapered at 
tip; grow 8 inches long, and are 214 inches in diameter; has black 
skin, and pungent, white flesh. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 14 lb., 35c; lb., 
75c, postpaid. 
The cost of seed is the smallest item in the produc¬ 
tion of crops—therefore plant Tait’s THOROBRED 
SEED. "Best by Test for Over 65 Years” 
SORREL 
One ounce will plant a row 100 
feet long; II 4 to 2 lbs. for an acre. 
Culture: Sow one-fourth inch deep in 
March or April, in rows 18 inches apart, 
thinning from 4 to 6 inches. No special 
cultivation is required, as the plant is 
very hardy, but keep the flower stalks 
cut out as they appear. 
Narrow Leave(J. 
(60 days). Avery 
wholesome salad, 
the taste for which is readily acquired. 
Many who do not care for Sorrel as a 
dish will be delighted with the combina¬ 
tion of Spinach and Sorrel, the peculiar 
acid of which greatly improves the Spin¬ 
ach. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; % lb., 40c; lb., 
$1.50, postpaid. 
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