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ABEL'S SEED HOUSE 12 N. 9th St., Reading, Pa. 


ABEL'S NEW PEARL ROUND—The Radishes are perfectly 
round, large, snow-white, with very thin tap-root. The tops 
are medium to. short, making them very suitable for out- 
side, under sash, or in greenhouse. Bunched and washed 
they make a most attractive show. I urge you to grow a 
good quantity of them. 
Pk:.7 10c;"oz., 20c3 t/gelb. 50¢r 1bi7$1.25: 5 lb Jots:..$1:20. 
LONG WHITE VIENNA—(LADY FINGER)—Similar to White 
Icicle, but more slender and several days later. Roots sleek, 
tapering; skin whte, with tinge of green on the sloping 
shoulder; flesh white and crisp. Diam., 1"; length, 51/,”— 
61": 29 days. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c;: 1/, Ib., 50c: 1b., $1.25; 5 lb. lots, $1.20. 
WHITE STRASBURG—Large, showy, thick at shoulder, taper- 
ing to a point. Flesh white, firm, mildly pungent. Diam., 1}/2”; 
length, 6”; 39 days. 
Pkt:, lOc; oz., 20c;.1/,-1b., 50cr 1b.; $1.25: 5 Ib: lots, $1.20. 
CHARTIERS—(SHEPERD)—A very attractive sort; bright rose 
color on the upper part, shading to white at the tip; flesh 
white and crisp. Diam., 1”; length, 7”—8”; 35 days. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; ¥/, 1b., 50c; Ib., $1.25: 5 1b. lots, $1.20. 
FRENCH BREAKFAST—Old favorite. Tops medium small. 
Roots thicker towards bottom, scarlet with white tip. Flesh 
white, crisp, excellent quality. Diam., 34”; length, 1/2"; 25 
days. 
Pkt., 10c: oz., 15c:; 14 Ib., 40c; lb., $1.00; 5 lb. lots, 95c. 
CINCINNATI MARKET—Small, short top for home gardens 
and truckers. Roots cylindrical, with tapering end, deep red; 
flesh very white, crisp, mild and tender. Length, 6”—7”; 28 
days. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 1/4, 1b., 50c; lb., $1.25; 5 lb. lots, $1.20. 
CALIFORNIA MAMMOTH WHITE RADISH—An excellent fall 
variety. Roots cylindrical, and thickest at lower end; leaves 
large, light green, flesh white, crisp and not pungent. Diam., 
2"; length, 7”—8”; 60 days. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 1/4 1b., 30: lb391:297) 5 1b. -lots; ol. 20. 
WINTER RADISHES 
CHINESE ROSE—(SCARLET CHINA)—Roots cylindrical, or 
larger at bottom, tapering abruptly to a small tip. Skin very 
smooth and bright rose. Flesh firm, crisp, tender pungent. 
Diam. 134”; length, 8”; 53 days. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 1/4 lb., 50c: lb., $1.25; 5 lb. lots, $1.20. 
LONG BLACK SPANISH—Tops large and heavy. Roots large 
and tapering. Skin black, flesh white. Very firm and pun- 
gent. Diam., 2”; length, 8”; 62 days. 
Pki., 10c; oz., 20c; 1% lb., 50c; 1b., $1.25; 5 lb. lots, $1.20. 
ROUND BLACK SPANISH—Roots round or top shaped. Skin 
black, flesh white, firm crisp, and highly flavored. Good 
keeper. Diam., 4”; length, 4”; 60 days. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c: aed Dee 50c; ibe $1. 25; 5 lb. lots, $1.20. 
WHITE CHINESE—(CELESTIAL)—Roots cylindrical, with 
heavy shoulder; flesh white, crisp, rather mild in flavor. 
Diem: 25"-3" slength, 8 7 -60.days. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c: Vel bi, 00Gb, $1. 25; 5 lb. lots, $1.20. 
RHUBARB 
VICTORIA—A main crop sort, vigorous in growth, with up- 
standing, thick red stalks of excellent quality. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 1/4 lb., 50c. 
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