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Scarlet Turnip White-tipped Radishes 
RHUBARB 
RuuBarBE (Fr.) RHABARBER (Ger.) 
RABARBARO (Ital.) 
One ounce will sow 125-foot row 
Seed should be sown early in the spring, 
in shallow drills 1 foot apart; thin out to 
stand 4 to 5 inches apart in the row. In the 
fall or following spring, the roots should be 
transplanted into permanent beds and placed 
3 feet apart each way; the year following that, 
or two years after sowing the seed, the 
Rhubarb may be used. Roots may be planted 
in the spring up to May 15. 
Victoria. Immense [ong stalks of a cherry- 
red color. Pkt. 10c.; oz. 20c.; 14Ib. 60c. 
Rhubarb Roots 
Ready April 1 for spring planting; Oct. 15 
for fall planting 
MacDonald’s. A new variety of great merit. 
Fine for market or for home-gardens. 
Doz. $3.00; 100, $22.00. 
Victoria. 3 for 50c.; doz. $1.50; 100, $10.00. 
SAGE 
Holt’s Mammoth. Herb used in flavoring. 
Pkt. 20c.; large pkt. 35c.; oz. 75c. Pot- 
grown plants, ready in April, each 25c.; 
doz. $2.50. 
SORREL 
OsEILLE (Fr.) SAUERAMPFER (Ger.) 
AceErTosa (Ital.) 
Broad-leaved French. Used as a spinach 
dressing, also as a salad; has an acid flavor. 
w seed in the spring in good light soil in 
shallow drills 1 foot apart; thm out to 
4 inches apart in the row. The seed-stalks 
should be cut off when they appear. Pkt. 
20c.; oz. 35c.; oz. 60c.; Mlb. $1.85. 
You are “healthy, wealthy and wise” in your own garden 
MICHELL’S PUMPKINS 
Portiron (Fr.) 
Kursis (Ger.) 
Zucca (Ital.) 
One ounce will sow 25 to 50 hills; 4 to 5 pounds, an acre 
NOTE—AIll seeds on this page sent postpaid at quoted prices 
Plant any time after the ground has 
become permanently warm, about 4 seeds to 
the hill, the latter to be about 8 feet apart 
each way. To obtain strong vines, they may 
be pinched back somewhat, and if large 
specimens are desired, leave but one or two 
Pumpkins on a vine. Do not plant near 
other vine crops, as they may hybridize the 
latter and spoil the taste. Seed can be plauted 
among corn after the last working. 
Connecticut or Common Field. Almost 
round light yellow fruits produced in great 
abundance; flesh coarse and suitable only 
for stock-feeding. Pkt. 10c.; oz. 20c.; 
Yb. 50c.; Ib. $1.15. 
Japanese Pie. A crook-necked deep green 
variety with darker stripes which turn to a 
rich golden yellow. Fruit sets and matures 
early. Pkt. 10c.; oz. 20c.; M4Ib. 50c.; Ib. 
iho 5% 
. King of the Mammoths. Enormous insize. 
Orange-salmon skin; bright yellow flesh, 
fine-grained and of excellent quality for 
pies. Pkt. 10c.; oz. 20c.; Mlb. 50c.; Ib. 
$1.50. 

Large Cheese. A large, flat-ribbed buff- 
yellow fruit with flesh of fine quality. An 
enormous producer, ideal for market, 
home-garden, and canning purposes. Pkt. 
10c.; oz. 15c.; Yb. 40c.; Ib. $1.00. 
Mammoth Cushaw or Golden Croock- 
meck. Meaty variety suitable for pies or 
for stock-feeding purposes. Tender, golden 
eyes Pkt. 10c.; oz. 20c.; lb. 45c.; 
. $1.45. 
Tennessee Sweet Potato. An oblong, me- 
dium-sized fruit with a very light buff- 
yellow skin. It is delicious for pies, while 
for cooking for table use it is dry and 
tasty. Pkt. 10c.; oz. 20c.; 4b. 50c.; 
Ib. $1.30. 
Winter Luxury. Known as the New Eng- 
land pie Pumpkin. The skin Is a russet- 
yellow, while the flesh is golden orange 
when ripe. Pkt. 10c.; oz. 20c.; M4Ib. 50c.; 
Ib. $1.40. 
Pumpkin Seed for medicinal purposes, 75c. 
per Ib. 
MICHELL’S SELECT RADISH SEED 
Rapis (Fr.) 
Rapres (Ger.) 
RAVANELLI (Ital.) 
One ounce will sow 75 feet of row; 8 to 10 pounds, an acre 
Radishes should be sown in good rich ground, where they can make rapid growth, for then 
only do they produce the best results. 
Early sowings can be made as soon as frost is out of 
the ground. The winter Radishes are sown in July and are developed by autumn, at which 
time they may be taken up and stored in a cool cellar and covered with sand. 
Early Varieties 
Cavalier. A very fine greenhouse stock of 
Scarlet Globe type. Roots are deep globe 
shape, bright scarlet, thin taproot and a 
uniform bulber. Flesh firm and crisp stays 
in eating condition longer than similar 
types. Top short but long enoughfor bunch- 
ing. Pkt. 10e.; oz. 40c.; 4lb. $1.00; Ib. $3.00. 
Crimson Giant. Early, large, globe-shaped 
Radish with crisp, solid flesh that remains 
a long time without getting pithy. Pkt. 
10c.; oz. 25c.; %4Ib. 80c.; Ib. $2.00. 
Early Deep Scarlet Globe (Michell’s 
Strain). A _ special strain from trans- 
planted roots. Uniform in shape, color, and 
size; short tops. One of the best. Pkt. 10c.; 
oz. 30c.; Ib. 90c.; Ib. $2.50. 
Early Scarlet or Cardinal Globe. For out- 
side sowing. The vivid scarlet color and 
oval shape are perfect. Pkt. 10c.; oz. 25c.; 
lb. 75c.; Ib. $1.90. 
Early Scarlet Globe (Short-Top). Special 
Forcing. A popular variety for hotbed or 
greenhouse; also valuable for outdoor 
planting. Very early, crisp, and mild. Pkt. 
10c.; oz. 30c.; 14Ib. 90c.; Ib. $2.50. 
French Breakfast. Rapid grower. Oblong, 
mild and tender; scarlet, tipped with white. 
Good for open ground or forcing. Pkt. 
10c.; oz. 20c.; MY%Ib. 60c.; Ib. $1.55. 
Icicle. An excellent white variety; grows 
3% to 4 inches Jong in 22 days. Valuable 
for forcing and for open ground. Pkt. 10c.; 
oz. 20c.; 141b.60c.; Ib. $1.55. 
Long Scarlet Short-Top. A long, bright 
scarlet variety with small top. Pkt. 10c.; 
oz. 20c.; 4Ib. 60c.; Ib. $1.55. 

Early Varieties, continued 
Michell’s 25-Day. A crisp table variety. 
Round; smooth, brilliant red skim; mild 
flavor. A quick grower. Pkt. 10c.; oz. 25c.; 
lb. 75c.; Ib. $1.90. 
Philadelphia White Box. A selection of the 
old White Box Radish. It has more perfect 
form, produces shorter tops, and does not 
have a tendency to grow lIong. Pkt. 10c.; 
oz. 20c.; Mlb. 60c.; Ib. $1.45. 
Round Red or Button. Extra early. Excel- 
lent for hotbed or garden culture. Flesh 
white, mild, and tender. Pkt. 10c.; oz. 20c.; 
lb. 60c.; Ib. $1.50. 
Scarlet Turnip, White-tipped. Fine early 
scarlet variety with white tip. Pkt. 10c.; 
oz. 20c.; YIb. 60c.; Ib. $1.50. 
Summer and Winter Varieties 
Celestial or White Chinese. Large; pure 
white; excellent keeper. Pkt. 10c.; oz. 20c.; 
Yb. 60c.; Ib. $1.50. 
China Rose. One of the best for winter use. 
Half-long in shape with a scarlet, blunt tip; 
flesh firm. Pkt. 10c.; oz. 20c.; M4Ib. 60c.; 
Ib. $1.50. 
Long Black Spanish. Large; skin black; 
flesh white, very firm. Pkt. 10c.; oz. 20c.; 
lb. 60c.; Ib. $1.50. 
Round Black Spanish. Large; thick black 
skin; pure white flesh. Pkt. 10c.; oz. 20c.; 
lb. 60c.; Ib. $1.50. 
White Strasburg. Oblong; pure white, 
mild flavor. An excellent variety for 
summer use. Pkt. 10c.; oz. 20c.; 14lb. 60c.; 
Ib. $1.50. 
SALSIFY - Oyster Plant 
SatsiFis (Fr.) 
HaFrerR WurzeEt (Ger.) 
SausEFIA (Ital.) 
One ounce will sow about 50 feet of drill; 10 pounds, an acre 
Sow in early spring, in drills 15 mches apart and 1 to 2 inches deep; when about 4 
inches high, thin to 3 inches apart. Soil should be deep and mellow in order that the 
root may grow straight down. Store same as carrots for winter use, or they can be left in 
the ground until spring. 

Mammoth Sandwich Island. Enormous; very tender and delicious. Pkt. 10c.; 
PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGES oz. 30c.; 4b. 80c.; Ib. $2.35. 
HENRY F. MICHELL CO., 516 AND 518 MARKET ST., PHILADELPHIA, PA. 51 
