Radishes— Crit and Tender 
One ounce will sow 100 feet of drill, 9 to 10 pounds per acre. 

Culture—Quick growth is the secret of success. A light, rich soil 
is required. Sow the seed as early in the spring as the ground can be 
worked, and every two weeks thereafter throughout the season for 
succession. Sow round and globe varieties for first crop as they grow 
faster than the long types and soon turn pithy, so must be harvested 
promptly. Long types grow more slowly and endure the heat better. 
e ° 530. EARLY SAXA— 
& Rind Radish (22 days.) One of the earli- 
est radishes, and slow to run 
to seed. Tops small, roots 
round and bright scarlet. <A 
good forcing sort and for 


524. EARLY Early Bird => 
BIRD — Most first outdoor planting. Sept Ready to pull 
Profitable Early 5c, oz. 10c, 1% 2) 25c; . . ‘ 
Market Variety. in 16-20 Days! 
Ready to pull 
in” D6%fo7 "20 
days. Color: 
rich _— searlet; 
flesh, snow- 
white, crisp, 
juicy and mild; 
shape, slightly 
elongated globe. 
It costs twice 
85c, prepaid. 
531. FIRECRACKER— (22 days.) Dis- 
tinct in type, this radish is long and slender, 
vivid searlet in color png, although very, early, 
it remains crisp and tender muc onger than 3 E 
other early sorts, Pkt, 10c, oz. 20c, %4 Ib. 50e, Winter Redishes 
prepaid. (Seed supply very short.) 
NOTE—This may be your last opportunity 
to secure seed of Firecracker Radish, as it is 
grown in Europe and due to the war, we are 
Sow in early July and allow to develop 
during the fall months. Dig before frost 
and store in a cool place. 
as much to pete unable to replenish our stocks, rn 
a arly Bi 5 - 
Radi eh Good, fot in color, stake 10 tyne gerne sear. MOT HOAGIFORNIA WHITE  MAM- 
Hecaniscimnite mid let in color; globe to olive shaped, this radish inches tthick-?« pe 1 nd thicke txt pe . 
grown from matures early, but remains in edible condition Sal Flesh: phases wi ge aie oy we Pict 
f rans planted a long time before becoming pithy. Pkt. 10c, Be Ox 10c, Y, ls one Tie 850 aoe aia ; 
Pacteadanietine oz. 15c, % Ib, 35c, Ib. $1.25, prepaid. my oe ee eee 
: i 558. ROSE CHINA—(52 days.) Roots: 
bsolut i- - : : : 4 
farnisy Fe tg Bre of type. Pkt. 10c, oz. 535. IMPROVED EARLY SCARLET 6 inches long, 2 inches thick, cylindrical, but 
° GLOBE—(24 days.) Very early crisp, mild thicker at lower end; blunt, smooth bright 
15¢, 4 Ib. 35e, Ib. $1.10, prepaid. and tender. Bright scarlet’ in color, of uni- rose-red in color. Flesh: white, very firm ad 
form globe shape. One of the best for forcing pungent. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, %4 Ib. 25e, Ib. 85c, 
See Color Illustration on Front Cover. and outdoor planting. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % Ib. prepaid. VE : 
25¢, 1b. 85c, prepaid. 559. LONG BLACK SPANISH—<(58 
525. EARLY SCARLET TURNIP— 538. FRENCH BREAKFAST — (25 days.) Roots: 9 inches long, 2% inches thick; 
(26 days.) Scarlet-red, flesh crisp and tender. days.) A splendid variety for home use, cylindrical, slightly tapered at tip; skin blaek 
Roots quickly grow to an inch in diameter, oblong, blunt, about 2 inches long, it is rich and wrinkled. Flesh: white, solid, pungent. 
turnip-shaped, Excellent for early planting. Searlet in color, with a white tip. Flesh is Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 4% lb. 25c, Ib. 85c, prepaid. 
Pkt. 5c, oz, 10c, %4 Ib. 25c, Ib. 85c, prepaid. solid, crisp and sweet. Pkt. 8c, oz. 12c, Y%, Ib. . 
girs ag. 542. MIXED RADISHES — This mi 
. ca 1s MI1x- 
526. EARLY SCARLET TURNIP 540. CRIMSON GIANT — (28 days.) ture contains Karly, Midseason and Late varie. 
WHITE TIP—(26 days.) A table dainty, Largest of all the early round radishes, of fine ties. It will provide an interesting assortment 
crisp, tender and sweet. It is turnip-shaped, mild quality, it remains in perfect condition for the table throughout the season, Pkt. 5c, 
bright scarlet with a white tip, appealing to until an inch in diameter. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, V4 oz. 10c, %4 lb. 20c, lb. 70c, prepaid, 
the eye and palate. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 14, 1b, . 1b. 25c, Ib. 85c, prepaid. 
25c, lb, 85c, prepaid. 





546. WHITE ICICLE——-(25 days.) The 
bende among the Jone, white radishes, Pure 
529. SPARKLER—(26 days.) Similar white, very crisp and brittle, it remains mild 
to Scarlet Turnip White Tip, but with a larger ne or maturity. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % Ib, 
white area. Roots round and smooth, quality 25c, lb. 85c, prepaid. 
excellent. Very popular with market gardeners. 
Pkt. 10c, oz. 15c, 4 Ib. 35c, lb. $1.25, prepaid. 
One ounce plants 100 foot row. 
Of 



CULTURE—Succeeds best on rich, well 
drained soil. Sow early in spring, one 
inch deep, in rows 12 to 15 inches apart. 
For succession sow every two weeks until 
June. 
: | 
2 er s . Be 
584. KING OF DENMARK SPIN- 
ACH (45 days.) Highly desirable for can. Phe small fleshy leaves of NEW ZEALAND SPINACH 
ning and for market gardens. Large, spreading are tender and delicious when cooked. 
plants carry broad, rounded, very dark green 
leaves which are somewhat crumpled, Excel- 589. NEW ZEALAND—(70 days.) Na- 
lent for spring planting as it is slow to go to tive of New Zealand—quite distinct from other 
seed. Very hardy and of good quality, Pkt. varieties of Spinach, it thrives in hot dry 
8c, oz. 15¢e, % Ib. 40c, Ib. $1.25, prepaid. weather. The large spreading plants have 
585. TENDERGREEN MUSTARD “all, thick, pointed deep green leaves, which 
SPINACH—An Oriental type of mustard can be picked throughout the season until 
and not a true spinach. Grown for greens. heavy frost. Soak seed in warm water for 
It is a very desirable, quick growing, tender several hours before planting. Pkt. 8c, oz. 15¢, 
variety with long, broad, smooth leaves and 74 Ib, 45c, lb. $1.35, prepaid. 
white mid-ribs. The leaves are usually ready 
for cutting in 3 to 4 weeks. Dry weather wiil 586. BLOOMSDALE SAVOY 
not injure the crop. The flavor of this new LEAVED—(39 days.) A very early, vig- 
vegetable resembles spinach with a very mild orous variety, desirable for home gardens, for 
mustard taste. The best summer green. Pkt. shipping to distant markets and for canning. 
5c, 0z. 10c, % 1b. 30c, Ib. $1.00, postpaid. Plants erect in growth, hardy and attractive. 
by ' 4 Leaves large, crumpled, somewhat blistered; 
For Spinach Beet see Swiss Chard, page 6. ac glossy green. Seeds fairly early. Pkt. 









Icicle remains crisp and mild long after 
maturity. 
5c, 02. 10c, % 1b. 35c, Ib. $1.15, prepaid. 
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