Radishes — Crisp and Tender 
One ounce will sow 100 feet of drill, 9 to 10 pounds per acre. 
Culture—Quick growth is the secret of success. 
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 
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. 
succession. 
Early Red Robin Radish 
524. EARLY 
RED ROBIN— 
Profitable Early 
Market Variety. 


Ready to pull 
in 16 to 720 
days. Color: 
rich = scarlet; 
flesh, snow- 
white, crisp, 
juicy and mild; Cf 
shape, slightly 
' elongated globe. ° 
It costs twice 
as much to pro- 
duce Early Bird 
Radish Seed, 
- because it is 
grown oe uv 
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roots, insuring WW AVean Pe 
absolute uniformity and trueness of type. Pkt. 
10c, oz. 15c, Y% lb. 35c, lb. $1.25, prepaid. 
525. EARLY SCARLET TURNIP— 
(26 days.) Scarlet-red, flesh crisp and tender. 
Roots quickly grow to an inch in diameter, 
turnip-shaped. Excellent for early planting. 
Pkt. 5c, oz, 10c, 4% 1b. 30c, lb. $1.10, prepaid. 

526. EARLY SCARLET TURNIP 
WHITE TIP—-(26 days.) A table dainty, 
crisp, tender and sweet. It is turnip-shaped, 
bright scarlet with a white tip, appealing to 
the eye and palate. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % Ib. 
30c, lb. $1.10, prepaid. 
529. SPARKLER—(26 days.) Similar 
to Scarlet Turnip White Tip, but with a larger 
white area. Roots round and smooth, quality 
excellent. Very popular with market gardeners. 
Pkt. 8c, 0z. 15c, 4% Ib. 35c, Ib. $1.20, prepaid. 

Icicle remains crisp and mild long after 
maturity. 
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A light, rich soil 
is 
530. EARLY SAXA— 
(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 
first outdoor planting. Pkt. 
10c, oz. 15¢, Y% lb. 35c, Ib. 
$1.20, prepaid, 
531. FIRECRACKER—(22 days.) Dis- 
tinct in type, this radish is long and slender, 
vivid scarlet in color and although very early, 
it remains crisp and tender much longer than 
other early sorts. Seed of this variety was 
formerly imported, but we have succeeded in 
growing our own seed. Pkt. 10c, oz, 20c, % 
Ib. 50c, lb. $1.50, prepaid. 
For Color Illustration of Firecracker Radish see 
Inside Back Cover. 
534. COMET—(24 days.) Bright scar- 
let in color; globe to olive shaped, this radish 
matures early, but remains in edible condition 
a long time before becoming pithy. Pkt. 10c, 
oz. 15c, Y% Ib. 35c, Ib. $1.20, prepaid. 
535. IMPROVED EARLY SCARLET 
GLOBE—(24 days.) Very early crisp, mild 
and tender. Bright scarlet in color, of uni- 
form globe shape. One of the best for forcing 
and outdoor planting. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1% Ib. 
30c, lb. $1.10, prepaid. 
538. FRENCH BREAKFAST — (25 
days.) A splendid variety for home use, 
oblong, blunt, about 2 inches long, it is rich 
scarlet in color, with a white tip. Flesh is 
solid, crisp and sweet. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10e, Y, Ib, 
30c, lb, $1.10, prepaid. 
540. CRIMSON GIANT — (28 days.) 
Largest of all the early round radishes, of fine 
mild quality, it remains in perfect condition 
until an inch in diameter. Pkt. 8c, oz. 15ce, 4 
Ib. 35c, Ib, $1.20, prepaid. 
546. WHITE ICICLE—(25 days.) The 
leader among the long white radishes. Pure 
white, very crisp and brittle, it remains mild 
long after maturity. Pkt. 5ce, oz. 10c, 1%, Ib. 
30c, lb. $1.10, prepaid. 
Spinach 
for Healthful Greens 
One ounce plants 100 foot row. 
Early 

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. 
584. KING OF DENMARK SPIN- 
ACH——(45 days.) Highly desirable for can- 
ning and for market gardens. Large, spreading 
plants carry broad, rounded, very dark green 
leaves which are somewhat crumpled. Excel- 
lent for spring planting as it is slow to go to 
seed. Very hardy and of good quality. Pkt. 
8c, oz. 15¢, % Ib. 40c, lb. $1.25, prepaid. 
585. TENDERGREEN MUSTARD 
SPINACH—An Oriental type of mustard 
and not a true spinach. Grown for greens. 
It is a very desirable, quick growing, tender 
variety with long, broad, smooth leaves and 
white mid-ribs. The leaves are usually ready 
for cutting in 3 to 4 weeks. Dry weather will 
not injure the crop. The flavor of this new 
vegetable resembles spinach with a very mild 
mustard taste. The best summer green. Pkt, 
8c, oz. 15c, Y4 Ib, 40c, Ib. $1.25, postpaid. 
For Spinach Beet see Swiss Chard, page 6. 

Red Robin=> . 
Ready to pull 
in 16-20 Days! 




Winter Radishes 
Sow in early July and 
during the fall months. 
and store in a cool place. 
555. CALIFORNIA WHITE MAM- 
MOTH—-(60 days.) Roots: 8 inches long, 2 
inches thick; cylindrical and thickest at lower 
end. Flesh: white, crisp and not pungent. Pkt. 
5c, oz, 10c, 4% Ib. 30c, Ib. $1.10, postpaid. 
558. ROSE CHINA—(52 days.) Roots: 
6 inches long, 2 inches thick, cylindrical, but 
thicker at lower end; blunt, smooth, bright 
rose-red in color, Flesh: white, very firm and 
pungent. Pkt, 5c, 0z. 10c, Y%4 Ib. 30c, Ib. $1.10, 
prepaid. 
559. LONG BLACK SPANISH—(58 
days.) Roots: 9 inches long, 2% inches thick; 
cylindrical, slightly tapered at tip; skin black 
and wrinkled. Flesh: white, solid, pungent. 
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 4% 1b. 30c, 1b. $1.10, prepaid. 
allow to develop 
Dig before frost 

542. MIXED RADISHES — This mix- 
ture contains Early, Midseason and Late varie- 
ties. It will provide an interesting assortment 
for the table throughout the season. Pkt. Be, 
oz. 10c, 1% Ib. 25c, lb. 95c, prepaid, 
whe 








The small fleshy leaves of NEW ZEALAND SPINACH 
are tender and delicious when cooked. 
589. NEW ZEALAND—(70 days.) Na- 
tive of New Zealand—quite distinct from other 
varieties of Spinach, it thrives in hot dry 
weather. The large spreading plants have 
small, thick, pointed deep green leaves, which 
can be picked throughout the season until 
heavy frost. Soak seed in warm water for 
several hours before planting, Pkt. 10¢, oz. 
25c, Y% 1b. 80c, lb. $2.75, prepaid. 
586. BLOOMSDALE SAVOY 
LEAVED—-(39 days.) A very early, vig- 
orous variety, desirable for home gardens, for 
shipping to distant markets and for canning. 
Plants erect in growth, hardy and attractive. 
Leaves large, crumpled, somewhat blistered; 
dark glossy green. Seeds fairly early. Pkt 
5e, oz. 10c, %4 Ib. 30c, Ib. $1.00, prepaid. 
Vegetables are Natural Sources of Vitamins and Minerals—Serve them “Garden Fresh.” 
