Plant Good Seeds or Pay the Penalty 
“Ye Reap What Ye Sow’’ 17 


RADISH 
OULTURE—For early use sow in January in hotbeds, or sow the 
early varieties in Spring as soon as the ground can be worked, in 
light, rich soil, in shallow drills; and for a succession, sow at 
intervals of two weeks until May. From May to August sow the 
Summer varieties, and from August until September sow the 
Winter varieties. One ounce will sow 50 feet of drill; eight to ten 
pounds to the acre. 
COMET—For greenhouse and hotbed forcing, and outdoor planting. 
Early, crisp, mild and tender; rich bright scarlet, globe shaped, very 
uniform. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15e; 14 Ib. 30e; Ib. 90e; 5 Ibs. $4.25. 
SCARLET TURNIP—White Tipped—Beautiful deep scarlet radish 
with a white tip. A general favorite with the market gardener 
and large shipper. The strain we offer is exceptionally fine and 
is true to name. (See cut.) Pkt. 10c; oz 15e; %4 lb. 30ec; Ib. 75e; 
3 Ibs. $3.50. 
SOARLET GLOBE—We have an exceptionally fine stock of this 
superb variety. It is one of the very earliest of the forcing 
radishes and does equally well outside; roots are of fair size, 
globe-shaped and with a very small top; always crisp and tender; 
color a bright scarlet. PRt. 10c; oz 15¢; %4 Ib. 30c;3 Ib. F5e;3 
5 Ibs. $3.50. 
BARLY SCARLET TURNIP—A round, deep scarlet radish, with very 
small top; rich color; crisp and tender flesh. Very desirable for 
early outdoor planting. Pkt. 10ce; oz 15¢e; %4 Ib. 30e; Ib. 75e; 
5 Ibs. $3.50. 
WHITH ICICLE—A handsome long, pure white radish; extremely 
early. Ready to pull 25 days after sowing. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c3 % Ib. 
30c; lb. 75e; 5 Ibs. $3.50. 
OINCINNATI MARKET—One of the handsomest long scarlet radishes 
known; beautiful bright rose color, almost transparent; brittle and 
crisp. Matures in about 25 days from time of planting. Pkt. 10e; 
oz. 15c; % Ih. 30e; Ib. 75e; 5 Ibs. $3.50. 
CRIMSON GIANT—Extremely large, but never pithy. One of the 
best for out-door culture. Top is a little too large for a forcing 
sort; intermediate in season. Pkt. 10e; oz. 15c; %4 lb. 30e3 Ib. 75e;3 SCARLET TURNIP—WHITE TIPPED 
5 lbs. $3.50. 
WHITE STRASBURG—The best of all-Summer radishes. Grows YOU’LL FIND 
about five inches long, about two inches in diameter at the top RED ARROW 
and tapering to a point. Keeps firm and solid longer than any 
other early variety. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; %4 Ib. 30c; Ib. 75e; 5 Ibs. $3.50. - An Effective Non-Poisonous 
Spray for Vegetables 
WINTER VARIETIES 
ROSH CHINA WINTER—Bright rose color; roots grow longer and 
thicker at the bottom than they do at the top. A very desirable 
variety, and a good Keeper. Pkt. 10e; oz. 15¢e; %4 Ib. 35e;3 Ib. $1.00. 
ROUND BLACK SPANISH—An excellent sort for Winter. Skin 
black; flesh white, very compact and highly flavored. Pkt. 10c; 
oz 15e3; \% Ib. 35e;3 Ib. $1.06. 
LONG WHITE SPANISH—A very late radish, with firm, crisp flesh, 
well flavored. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; \%4 Ib. 35c; Ib. $1.00. 
LONG BLACK SPANISH—Roots rather long, thick, almost black, 
with white flesh. Adapted for late planting. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15e; % 
lb. 35ce;3 Ib. $1.00. - 
RHUBARB 
CULTURE—Sow in the Spring, in drills one inch deep, drills to be 
12 inches apart, and thin the plants out to six inches apart. In 
the Fall, or the next Spring, transplant to three feet apart in well 
fertilized ground. One ounce will produce about 500 plants. 
MYATTI’S VICTORIA—Seed. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25ce; %4 Ib. 60c3 Ib. $2.00. 
MYATT’S WICTORIA—Roots. 15e each; $1.25 per dozen; $7.00 per 100. 
SALSIFY or OYSTER PLANT 
When properly cooked it is a good substitute for oysters and is very 
nutritious. A most palatable vegetable. Sow early in rows, 1% 
feet apart and cover firmly 1 inch deep; thin to 3 inches apart in 
the rows. Salsify may remain in the ground through the Winter. 
The roots are perfectly hardy; in fact, they are best after the 
frost has touched them. One ounce of seed will sow 50 feet of 
drill; 8 pounds will plant an acre. ‘ 

MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND—This splendid variety will average WHITE STRASBURG RADISH 
nearly twice the size of other sorts. Grows very uniformly; mild 
- and delicious in flavor. A popular sort with all growers. Pkt. 10e; 
: oz. 30c; % Ib. $1.00; Ib. $3.50, i 

