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PUMPKIN 
One ounce will plant 50 hills 
Plant in May in the Corn field or in the 
garden, in hills 8 to 10 feet apart each way, 
four seeds in a hill. In other respects cultivate 
in the same manner as Melons and Cu¬ 
cumbers. 
Connecticut Field. Grown for feeding 
stock. Pkt. 10c., oz. 20c., J4 lb- 45c., 
lb. $1.25. 
Early Sugar. Sweet and prolific; small yel¬ 
low. Pkt. 10c., oz. 20c., 34 lb. 60c., lb. 
$1.50. 
Large Cheese. The best variety for family 
use. Pkt. 10c., oz. 20c., 34 lb. 60c., lb. 
$1.50. 
King of the Mammoth. Grows very large, 
often weighing 100 lbs. Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., 
34 lb. 75c., lb. $2.00. 
Winter Luxury. The best for pies; color 
golden russet. Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., 34 lb. 
60c., lb. $1.50. 
RADISH 
One ounce will sow about 100 feet of drill 
Radishes thrive best in a light rich, loamy 
soil, which should be well manured and 
deeply dug before sowing the seed. For very 
early use sow during Winter and early 
Spring in hotbeds, which should be kept well 
ventilated. In May they can be sown out¬ 
doors, in rows 8 to 12 inches apart, every 
week or ten days for a succession, up to the 
middle of June. Radishes, to be crisp and 
tender, should make a rapid growth. Sow 
late varieties in July and August for Winter 
use. 
EARLY FORCING VARIETIES 
Billiard Ball (See Novelty page 34). 
Early Scarlet Globe. Of distinct shape; 
color brilliant scarlet; flesh crisp and white; 
excellent for forcing. Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., 
34 lb. 60c., lb. $1.50. 
Early Scarlet Turnip, White-tipped 
A grand forcing variety. Pkt. 10c., 
oz. 25c., 34 lb. 60c., lb. $1.50. 
Extra Early Deep Scarlet Turnip. A 
small, round, deep bright red, with small 
tops; very mild. Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., 
34 lb. 60c., lb. $1.50. 
Giant Crimson. Grows double the size of 
other forcing varieties without getting 
pithy or hollow; color deep crimson; flesh 
pure white. Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., 34 lb. 60c., 
lb. $1.50. 
Sparkler. A brilliant scarlet variety with a 
pronounced white tip and of excellent ap¬ 
pearance. Has a mild, sweet flavor, both 
crisp and solid. Recommended for forcing 
or garden. Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., 34 lb. 60c. 
OLIVE-SHAPED VARIETIES 
French Breakfast. A very rapid growing 
variety; color scarlet, with white tip. A 
valuable Summer sort and a good forcer. 
Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., 34 lb- 60c., lb. $1.50. 
Olive-shaped Scarlet. Very tender, crisp 
and brittle. Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., 34 lb. 60c., 
lb. $1.50. 
TURNIP-SHAPED VARIETIES 
Early Round Dark Red. Shape same as 
Scarlet Turnip, but darker in color. Pkt. 
10c., oz. 25c., 34 lb. 60c., lb. $1.50. 
Early Scarlet Turnip. A well-known 
standard variety extensively grown. Pkt. 
10c., oz. 20c., 34 lb. 50c., lb. $1.50. 
Giant White Stuttgart. Large, pure white; 
very firm, crisp and tender. Pkt. 10c., 
oz. 25c., 34 lb. 60c.. lb. $1.50. 
White Summer Turnip. One of the best for 
Summer use; does not get pithy or hollow 
Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., 34 lb. 60c., lb. $1.50.- 
SPINACH, Kina of Denmark 
RADISH— Continued 
LONG VARIETIES 
Icicle. Pure white, of fine flavor; suitable for 
forcing. Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., 34 lb. 60c., 
lb. $1.50. 
Long Scarlet Short Top. Very long and 
crisp; good for frames. Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., 
34 lb. 60c.. lb. $1.50. 
WINTER VARIETIES 
California Mammoth. A very large white 
variety. Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., 34 lb. 60c., 
lb. $1.50. 
Long Black Spanish. The hardiest and 
best for Winter use. Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., 
34 lb. 60c., lb. $1.50. 
Round Black Spanish. Fine for Winter. 
Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., 34 lb. 60c., lb. $1.50. 
Scarlet Chinese. Very handsome and dis¬ 
tinct and keeps well. Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., 
34 lb. 60c., lb. $1.50. 
RHUBARB 
One ounce will produce 1000 plants 
Sow early in April in drills 18 inches apart 
and thin out to 6 inches. In the Fall or fol¬ 
lowing Spring, transplant the roots into deep, 
rich soil, 3 feet apart each way. 
Victoria (Seed). Very large late; the best for 
cooking. Pkt. 10c., oz. 35c., 34 lb. $1.25. 
RHUBARB ROOTS 
Victoria (Strawberry). Extra strong roots, 
$2.50 per doz., $14.00 per 100. Selected 
clumps, $3.50 per doz., $18.00 per 100. 
MacDonald. New crimson strain. {See Nov¬ 
elty section for further description, page 34). 
Strong divisions, $5.00 per doz., $35.00 per 
100. 
SALSIFY 
(Oyster Plant) 
One ounce will sow 50 feet of drill 
Sow early in Spring, in drills 15 inches apart 
and 1 inch deep, thinning out the young 
plants to 6 inches. The roots are used same 
as Carrots. Salsify is very hardy and can be 
left in the ground until Spring. 
Mammoth Sandwich Island. Resembles 
Parsnip; very mild. Pkt. 10c., oz. 35c., 
34 lb. $1.00. 
SCORZONERA 
(Black Salsify) 
Same as above, but roots are black. 
Pkt. 15c., oz. 50c., 34 lb. $1.50. 
SEA KALE 
One ounce will produce 300 plants 
Cultivated for its blanched shoots which 
are cooked same as Asparagus. Pkt. 20c., 
oz. 75c. 
SORREL 
One ounce will sow 100 feet of drill 
Valuable for its acid properties; mixed with 
salads. Sow in shallow drills 12 inches apart, 
and thin out the young plants to 6 inches. 
Large-leaved French. The standard sort. 
Pkt. 15c., oz. 35c., 34 lb. $1.00. 
SPINACH 
One ounce will sow 100 feet of drill 
Sow early in Spring, in drills 1 foot apart 
and 1 inch deep every two weeks for a suc¬ 
cession. For Fall use sow in August, and for 
Winter crop in September. Sow New Zea¬ 
land in hills 2 feet apart each way, three or 
four seeds in a hill. 
Blight-resistant Savoy. For Fall sowing 
only; desirable for planting in infested soil. 
Leaves smoother than other Savoy strains. 
Pkt. 15c., oz. 40c., 34 lb. $1.80. 
Bloomsdale Savoy-leaved. Dark green 
foliage, curled and wrinkled; very tender 
and of fine flavor. Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., 
34 lb. 60c., lb. $1.50. 
King of Denmark. This new Spinach forms 
large, compact tufts, leaves are crumped, 
and of a glossy, dark green color. Stands 
hot weather better than any other variety, 
being very slow to run to seed. Pkt. 10c., 
oz. 30c., 34 lb. 70c., lb. $1.80. 
Large-leaved Viroflay (Thick-leaved). Very 
large, thick, dark green leaves; a splendid 
sort for Fall or Spring sowing. Pkt. 10c., 
oz. 30c., 34 lb. 70c., lb. $1.80. 
Long-Standing. Dark green; leaves large 
and thick; best for Spring growing. Pkt. 
10c., oz. 30c., 34 lb. 70c., lb. $1.80. 
New Zealand. The best for Summer use; 
grows 134 ft. high and is very prolific; 
valuable for hot climates. Pkt. 10c., oz. 
40c., 34 lb. 80c., lb. $2.50. 
Prickly, or Winter. Very hardy, highly 
recommended for Fall sowing. Pkt. 10c., 
oz. 30c., 34 lb. 70c., lb. $1.80. 
Summer Savoy. Best of this type for Sum¬ 
mer sowing. Resists heat standing up well 
under adverse conditions. Dark green, 
attractive foliage. Pkt. 15c., oz. 40c., 34 
lb. 70c., lb. $1.80. 
Victoria. A fine variety for Spring or Fall 
sowing; leaves very large and of the deep¬ 
est dark green color. Pkt. 10c., oz. 30c., 
34 lb. 70c., lb. $1.80. 
Perpetual Summer. A valuable variety, 
producing large, green leaves close to the 
ground. Immediately one gathering has 
been made, fresh leaves appear, and a con¬ 
stant supply of Spinach is kept up through¬ 
out the entire Summer and Fall, long after 
ordinary sorts are exhausted. Pkt. 10c., 
oz. 45c., 34 lb. $1.00, lb. $3.00. 
SWISS CHARD 
Or SPINACH BEET 
This Beet produces leaves only, which are 
used for greens. Cultivate same as Spinach, 
sowing the seed early in Spring, in drills 
134 feet apart and 1 inch deep. 
Giant Lucullus. This variety is an improve¬ 
ment over the older sort. The leaves are 
large and crinkled, of a dark green color, 
pure white ribs which can be used like 
Asparagus. Pkt. 10c., oz. 30c., 34 lb. 85c., 
lb. $2.25. 
Common. Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., 34 lb. 75c. 
lb. $2.00. 
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