


524. EARLY RED ROBIN—Profitable 
Early Market Variety. Ready to pull in 16 to 
20 days. Color: rich scarlet; flesh, snow-white, 
crisp, juicy and mild; shape, slightly elon- 
gated globe. It costs twice as much to pro- 
duce Red Robin Radish Seed, because it is 
grown from transplanted roots, insuring abso- 
lute uniformity and trueness of type. Pkt. 10c, 
oz. 15c, Y%- 1b. 35c, Ib. $1.25, prepaid. Not 
prepaid, 5 lbs. at $1.00 per lb. 
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, % lb. 30c, Ib. $1.10, prepaid. 
Not prepaid, 5 lbs. at 90c per lb. 
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. Not prepaid, 5 Ibs. at 
90c per lb, 
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, 1% Ib. 35c, Ib. $1.20, prepaid. 
Not prepaid, 5 lbs. at 95c per lb. 
530. EARLY SAXA—(22 days.) One of 
the earliest radishes, and slow to run to seed. 
Tops small, roots round and bright scarlet. A 
good forcing sort and for first outdoor plant- 
ing. Pkt. 10c,oz.sibc, 44 Ib. 35¢) Ibi $i,20, 
prepaid. Not prepaid, 5 lbs. at 95c per lb. 
White icicle has ee white flesh 
of mild inviting flavor. 

weather and light, rich soil. 

Sou Radishes Early In Spring 
As Soon as the Ground can be Worked 
One ounce will sow 100 feet of drill, 9 to 10 pounds per acre. 
CULTURE—Quick growth makes Radishes crisp 
and tender, and to grow well, they must have cool 
Cover seed % inch. 
To havea continuous supply for the table, sow as 
early in the spring as possible, and at intervals of 
10 days thereafter until May 15th. 
Radishes in fall, three sowings of early varieties 
may be made at weekly intervals, 

To have 
beginning 
NOTE—To control the Radish Maggot, use CARCO.SPRAY, ’ 
Early August 15th. 
Red Robin 
For description and prices see page 8. 
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, \%4 
Ib. 50c, 1b. $1.50, prepaid. Not prepaid, 5 lbs. 
at $1.25 per Ib. (See front 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, % Ib. 35c, lb. $1.20, prepaid. Not 
prepaid, 5 lbs. at 95c per lb, 
S35. 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, Y% 1b. 
30c, Ib. $1.10, prepaid, Not prepaid, 5 lbs. 
at 90c per Ib. 
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. 10c, 14 Ib. 
30c, lb. $1.10, prepaid. Not prepaid, 5 lbs. 
at 90c per lb. 
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. 15¢, 4 
Ib. 35c, Ib, $1.20, prepaid. Not prepaid, 5 Ibs, 
at 95c per lb. 
One ounce plants 100 foot row. 
CULTURE—Succeeds best on rich, well 
drained soil. Sow early in spring, one 
inch deep, in rows 12 to 15 inches apart. 
nos succession sow every two weeks until 
June. 
584. KING OF DENMARK SPIN- 
ACH (45 days.) Highly desirable for 
canning and for market gardens. Large, 
spreading plants carry broad, rounded, 
very dark green leaves which are some- 
what crumpled, 

good quality. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % I 
SPINACH—An Oriental 
and not a-true spinach. 
white mid-ribs. 
not injure the crop. 
mustard taste. 
prepaid, 5 lbs. at 95c per lb. 
For Spinach Beet see Swiss Chard, page 6. 

at Excellent for spring planting 
as it is slow to go to seed. Very hardy and of 
j Z b. 30c, Ib. 
$1.10, prepaid. Not prepaid, 5 lbs, at 80c per Ib. 
585. TENDERGREEN MUSTARD 
type of. mustard 
: Grown fow greens. 
It is a very desirable, quick growing, tender 
variety with long, broad, smooth leaves and 
1 The leaves are usually ready 
for cutting in 3 to 4 weeks. Dry weather wiil 
The flavor of this new 
vegetable resembles spinach with a very mild 
The best summer green. Pkt, 
8c, oz. 15c, 1% 1b, 35¢, lb. $1.20, prepaid. Not 

(25 days.) The a : 
leader among LN PALL 
the long white radishes, Pure white, very crisp 
and brittle, it remains mild long after maturity. 
Pkt. 8c, oz. 15c, 4% Ib. 35c, 1b. $1.20, prepaid. 
Not prepaid, 5 lbs, at 95c per lb. 
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, 5c, 
0z, 10c, 4 lb. 30c, Ib. $1.10, prepaid. Not pre- 
paid, 5 lbs. at 90c per lb. 
Winter Radishes 
Sow in early July and allow to develop 
during the fall months. Dig before frost 
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. 
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. 
Prices of Winter Radishes — Pkt. 5c, 
oz. 10c, 14 |b. 30c, Ib. $1.10, prepaid. 
Not prepaid, 5 lbs. at 90c perlb.  - 





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. 10c, oz. 
25c, 44 lb. 80c, lb. $2.75, prepaid. Not pre- 
paid, 5 lbs. at $2.40 per Ib, 
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. 
5c, 02, 10c, 4% lb. 30c, Ib, $1.00, prepaid. Not 
prepaid, 5 lbs. at 75c¢ per Ib. 
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