BOISE, IDAHO 

RADISHES—Continued 
Long Bright Scarlet. Extra early, the roots being ready for 
use about 25 days after sowing; very bright color. It is very 
slightly tipped with white, and the flesh is crisp and tender. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; %4 Ib. 35c; Ib. 85c. 
White Icicle. Entirely distinct, long, slender, pure white. Very 
early, much the earliest and finest long white. In the open 
ground the roots continue brittle, crisp and mild, until they 
are fully as large as those of Long Bright Scarlet. Pkt. 5c; 
oz. 15c; %4 Ib. 35e; Ib. 85c. 
Chinese White or “Celestial’’. This is the large white radish. 
It keeps well in winter and is usually crisp and not strong. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 14 Ib. 35e; Ib. 85c. 
Stuttgart. A large winter variety, splendid keeper, brittle and 
fine eating. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; Ib. 80c. 
Long Black Spanish. It is the favorite winter radish for this 
part of the country. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 14 Ib. 30c; Ib. $1.00. 
China Rose. It is a half long shape, pink color, flesh solid. 
Keeps well. It should be sown during August. Pkt. 5c¢; oz. 15¢; 
14 Ib. 25e; Ib. 90c. 
SALSIFY or OYSTER PLANT 
CULTURE—tThe oyster plant succeeds best in light, well 
enriched, mellow soil which, previous to sowing the seeds, 
should be well stirred to a depth of 18 inches. Sow early in 
the spring, in drills 15 inches apart; cover the seed with fine 
~ soil 1 inch deep. One ounce for 60 feet of drill; 7 pounds to 
one acre. 
Mammoth Sandwich Island. This variety grows fully double 
the size of the common sort, and is of superior quality. It is 
pure white in color and is invaluable to market gardeners. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; %4 Ib. 75c; Ib. $2.50. 

SQUASH 
CULTURE—Sow about the middle of spring, in hills, the 
early sort about 4 feet apart, and the late varieties 6 to 8 feet. 
Drop enough seeds to be thinned to 3 plants ina hill. The hills 
should be highly manured and prepared in a similar manner 
as those for cucumbers. One ounce to 40 hills for small sorts; 
large varieties, 1 oz. for 30 hills. 
Five pounds of one variety, not prepaid, at 10c less per 
pound. Four or five pounds to an acre. 
Early White Bush. The earliest to mature; very productive; 
light cream colored. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15e; ¥ Ib. 30c; Ib. 90c. 
Fordhook. One of the hardiest, flesh thick, small seed cavity, 
and a good keeper. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; %4 Ib. 40c; lb. $1.00. 
Sibleys. One of the best for shipping, owing to the hardiness 
of the shell. Flesh is solid and thick, of a bright orange color 
and of choice quality. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; %4 Ib. 40c; lb. $1.00. 
Banana Squash. The large whitish green fruits measure 2 to 3 
feet in length and are quite thick. Fine-grained mealy flesh. 
Hard to beat. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; Ib. $1.25. 
PEPPER AND SWEET POTATO PLANTS IN ANY QUANTITY 15 
Mammoth Chili. Size enormous, often’ weighing 100 lbs. or 
more, very profitable for stock feeding. Remarkably produc- 
tive. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; %4 Ib. 30c; Ib. $1.00. 
Mammoth Summer Crookneck~- It is the best. summer squash. 
It is twice as large as the ordinary form of Crookneck, far 
more productive variety, and several days earlier. Pkt. 5c; 
oz. 15c; %4 Ib. 30e; Ib. 90c. 
Vegetable Marrow. A favorite English sort, early, skin green- 
ish-white; flesh white, soft and rich flavor, quite distinct from 
other sorts. Pkt. 5¢; oz. 15¢; %4 Ib. 40c; Ib. $1.25. 
Golden Hubbard. This is a very distinct sort of the shape and 
general character of the Hubbard, but smaller, earlier to 
mature, and of rich, orange-red color, instead of the olive-green 
of the old Hubbard. One of the best fall and winter varieties. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 15¢; %4 Ib. 45e; Ib. $1.25. 
“The Delicious” Squash. The squashes, weighing from 5 to 10 
Ibs., vary both in color and form, but are uniformly delicious 
in flavor and splendid winter keepers. The dark orange flesh 
e ero thick and fine grained. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; %4 Ib. 50c; 
Warty Hubbard. This is one of the best in quality of all winter 
sorts. The flesh is dry and sweet. Shell very dark green and 
hard, which insures long keeping qualities. It is considered 
an improvement over the old type Hubbard on account of its 
warted skin. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; %4 Ib. 40c; Ib. $1.25. 
Acorn or Table Queen. Of small size, about 7 inches long and 
3 inches thick. Ridged and scalloped, turning from deep green 
to bright orange. Early, prolific and tasty. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 
1% Ib. 50c; Ib. $1.50. 
Utah Field. This is the ‘Jumbo” of the squash family. It is 
an extra fruited sort, quite distinct in form and appearance. 
The fruits frequently attain more than 100 pounds in weight. 
Flesh firm and solid, of beautiful orange yellow, and excellent 
quality. Decidedly the best field variety grown. Pkt. 5e; 
oz. 15¢e; %4 Ib. 30c; Ib. 75c. 
RHUBARB 
CULTURE—Rhubarb succeeds best in deep, somewhat re- 
tentive soil. The richer its condition and the deeper it is 
stirred the better. Sow in drills an inch deep and thin out the 
plants to 12 inches apart. The following spring transplant into 
place; set the plants from 4 to 5 feet each way. One ounce 
produces from 400 to 500 plants. 
Paragon. A good variety. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15¢c; %4 Ib. 45c; Ib. $1.50. 
Victoria. Very large, later than Linnaeus. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15¢; 
% Ib. 45e; Ib. $1.50. 
Rhubarb Roots. 3 for 25c; 6 for 50c; 12 for $1.00, prepaid. If 
not prepaid, 75c per doz.; $5.00 per 100. 
TOBACCO 
CULTURE—Tobacco in this part of the country should be 
started in hotbed in March and treated the same as tomato. 
Havana. Pure Cuban grown seed. When grown in this coun- 
try, commands a high price as cigar stock. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c. 
Connecticut Seed Leaf. Best adapted to the climate of the 
middle and northern states, as it is more hardy and endures 
the cold better than the tender varieties grown in the South. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 40c. 

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