V egetable Seeds 
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Radish, Scarlet Turnip W hite Tip 
SPINACH 
Select very rich, well-drained soil, sow in drills 1 foot 
apart and Yl inch deep. For spring and summer use make the 
first sowing early in spring and continue at intervals of two 
or three weeks, until the middle of June; sow in August and 
September for winter and early spring use; will mature in 
about 45 days. One ounce will sow 100 feet of row. 
BLOOMSDALE (Long Standing)—The thick, dark green 
leaves are curled and crinkled. Remains a long time in 
condition for use without bolting to seed even in dry 
weather. Pkt., 10c; Ya lb., 20c; Yl lb., 30c; lb., 50c. 
KING OF DENMARK — The numerous leaves are extra 
large, broad and rounded, exceedingly bushy, slightly 
crumpled and of a dark green color. Stands a long time 
before the plants bolt to seed. Pkt., 10c; Ya lb., 20c; Yl lb., 
30c; lb., 50c. 
PRICKLY SEEDED or FALL—A hardy variety adapted 
for fall planting, but is also very satisfactory for spring 
planting in the home garden. The thick, dark green leaves 
are large and rounded. Pkt., 10c; Ya lb., 20c; Yl lb-, 30c; 
lb., 50c. 
NEW ZEALAND—A plant with thick, fleshy texture and 
soft crystalline leaves. Is not like the ordinary spinach in 
appearance, but it is used in the same way. Sow when the 
ground warms up, soaking the seed in water for 24 hours 
before sowing. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; Ya lb-, 30c; lb., 90c. 
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 Yl 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; Ya lb., 65c; lb., $2.00. 
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 Yl inch 
deep, and thin to 2 inches in the rows. Sow at intervals of 
two or three weeks until September for a succession. They 
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 
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; Ya lb., 35c; lb., $1.00. 
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., 20c; Ya lb., 
35c; lb., $1.00. 
EARLY SCARLET GLOBE—A popular forcing variety ow¬ 
ing to its very quick growth and fine, bright scarlet color. 
Shape, a trifle oblong. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; Ya lb., 35c; lb., 
$1.00. 
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., 20c; Ya lb., 35c; lb., $1.00. 
FRENCH BREAKFAST — Scarlet, with white tip; shape 
nearly oval; good for forcing or summer sowing. Pkt., 10c; 
oz., 20c; Ya lb., 35c; lb., $1.00. 
ICICLE—A delicious and attractive white variety, about 5 
inches long, with sloping top and pointed root. Quick 
growing, brittle and mild in flavor. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 
|4 lb., 35c; lb., $1.00. 
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., 20c; Ya lb., 35c; 
lb., $1.00. 
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. 
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., 20c; Ya 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., 20c; Ya lb., 35c; lb., $1.00. 
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., 20c; Ya lb., 40c; lb., $1.25. 
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 un¬ 
less 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., 
25c; Ya lb., 75c; 1 lb., $2.75. 
