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F. W. BOLGIANO & CO., INC., Washington, D. C. 
RADISH 
Prices Include Postage on Pkts., Ozs., l / 4 Lbs. and Lbs. 
Summer and Autumn Varieties 
RHUBARB 
White Strasburg Radish 
118. White Stras¬ 
burg. (40 days.) Of 
handsome oblong shape, 
tapering beautifully to 
a point. Both skin and 
flesh are pure white, al¬ 
most transparent, very 
tender and of a delight¬ 
ful, pungent taste. It 
can be pulled five weeks 
from time of sowing 
the seed, yet it will 
continue to grow with¬ 
out losing its fine qual¬ 
ity, and remains in a 
tender condition longer 
than any other summer 
sort. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 
15 cts.; l / 4 lb. 20 cts.; 
lb. 65 cts., postpaid. 
Winter Varieties 
The seed should not be sown until about July 1st, and if 
the rows are kept well cultivated the roots continue to make 
growth until early in the fall. 
78. White Chinese, or California Mammoth. 
(60 days.) As solid and juicy as an apple, pure white flesh 
and delicious flavor—a very choice variety. Should be sown in 
June and July, and 
is ready for use 
when 3 ins. long, 
and continues to 
grow until it is 6 
ins. long. A first- 
class winter radish 
and always at- 
tracts favorable 
comment at the 
table or on the 
market stall. Pkt. 
10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; 
*4 lb. 25 cts.; lb. 
75 cts., postpaid. 
190. 
Black 
Long 
Spanish. 
China Rose Radish 
(60 days.) 
One of the latest 
and hardiest rad¬ 
ishes. Pkt. 10 cts.; 
oz. 15 cts.; V4 lb. 
25 cts.; lb. 65 cts., 
postpaid. 
157. China Rose, or Scarlet China. (60 days.) One 
of the most popular fall and winter sorts. Roots about 6 
inches long. Skin smooth and of a bright rose color. Flesh 
very firm and crisp. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; l / 4 lb. 25 cts.; lb, 
65 cts., postpaid. 
One Ounce of Seed Produces 500 Plants 
203. Victoria. Very familiarly known as the Pie Plant. 
The stalk is the portion that is used and is the first vege¬ 
table of the season from the gar¬ 
den; cultivated to a great extent and 
is indispensable wherever it is 
known. Sow the seed early in the 
spring in rows 1 foot apart on rich 
ground; the second year after plant¬ 
ing they can be removed in autumn 
to the permanent spot allotted to 
them; plant the roots 2 feet apart 
each way in ground that is well en¬ 
riched. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; % 
lb. 45 cts.; lb. $1.50, postpaid. Roots, 
$1.00 per dozen—add 25 cts. per 
dozen if sent by mail; $7.50 per 100. 
Express collect. 
RAPE 
57. Dwarf. Essex. A hardy, quick growing, smooth 
leaved variety. While young, it is very sweet and growth 
is so rapid that leaves may be cut in three weeks from seed¬ 
ing. Sow in succession from early Spring through the Fall. 
Oz. 10 cts.; x k lb. 15 cts.; lb. 30 cts., postpaid. 
SALSIFY, or OYSTER PLANT 
One Ounce for 50 Feet of Drill; 10 Pounds to an Acre. 
CULTURE. A fine vegetable, used the same as carrots or, having been 
boiled, made into cakes and fried like oysters, which they resemble in 
flavor. Cultivate the same as carrots and parsnips. It is hardy, can re¬ 
main in the ground all winter for early spring use, but should be taken 
up before it starts growing; take up a supply for use during the winter. 
Succeeds best in a light, well-enriched, mellow soil. Sow early in the 
spring in drills 15 ins. apart, 1 inch deep ; thin to 6 inches in the rows. 
116. Sandwich Island 
Mammoth, (no days.) 
One of the most delicious 
of winter vegetables, and 
also one of the most nu¬ 
tritious; the flavor is sweet 
and highly esteemed. This 
variety, where known, is 
entirely superseding the 
old type, as it produces 
roots nearly double the 
size and weight, and of 
equally good quality. Pkt. 
10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; l / 4 lb. 
35 cts.; lb. $1.25, postpaid. 
291. Bolgiano’s 
Great Giant, (no days.) 
By far the largest, smooth¬ 
est, most tender salsify 
ever sold to the trucker. 
Its delicious flavor and at¬ 
tractive appearance bring 
the buyers and holds their 
trade. It easily outsells 
every other salsify, and 
outyields all other varie¬ 
ties. Truckers who have tried the “Great Giant” say it is 
ideal. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; *4 lb. 50 cts.; lb. $1.50, post¬ 
paid. 
Salsify, or Vegetable Oyster 
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