



TESTED VEGETABLE SEEDS - - Continued 

Scarlet Globe Radish 
RADISHES 
CULTURE—Sow seed as soon as 
ground becomes warm, put out suc- 
cessive plantings every 10 days. in 
rows 10 to 15 inches apart, % inch 
deep, and thin to 1 to 2 inches apart. 
Sow 1 ounce to 100 feet, 8 to 10 
pounds an acre. Winter varieties are 
planted in August for winter use. The 
roots keep well if stored in a cool 
place. 
Chartier, or Shepherd. 
son, tipped with white. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; %4 Ib. 
$1.25. 
Cincinnati Market. Small tops about 
6 inches long. Bright scarlet; deli- 
cate skin. Postpaid: Pkt. 10c; oz. 
15¢c; %4 Ib. 40c; lb. $1.25. 
Early Scarlet Globe. Earliest Radish. 
Beautiful, transparent, round, 
bright red, remarkably crisp. Small 
tops, short leaves. Postpaid: Pkt. 
20c; oz. 15c; % Ib. 25c; lb. 90c. 
Early Scarlet White-tipped Turnip. A 
scarlet variety of handsome shape, 
having a white-tipped root. Post- 
paid: Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; %4 Ib. 25c; 
lb. 90c. 
French Breakfast. <A white-tipped, 
olive-shaped sort, and one of the 
earliest for forcing. Postpaid: Pkt. 
10c; oz. 15c; %4 Ib. 30c; lb. $1.00. 
Giant White Stuttgart. An immense 
Long, crim- 
Postpaid: 
40c; lb. 
white summer Radish. Postpaid: 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; % Ib. 30c; Ib. 
$1.00. 
Long White Icicle, or Lady Finger. 
Early long white variety of slender 
form, tender, crisp, and with deli- 
eate flavor. Fine for forcing. Post- 
paid: Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; %4 Ib. 40c; 
lb. $1.25. 
White Summer Strasburg. Oblong, 
tapering, crisp and tender; both 
flesh and skin pure snow-white. 
Grows very quickly, and can be 
sown throughout the summer. Post- 
paid: Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; %4 Ib. 35c; 
lb. $1.00. 
Long Scarlet Short Top. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; %4 Ib. 
$1.00. 
Postpaid: 
30c; lb. 
Winter Radishes 
Celestial, or White Chi- 
nese. The finest of the 
Chinese varieties, grow- 
ing to a very large size. 
The roots are shaded by 
its heavy foliage, and 
are always crisp and 
mild. Postpaid: Pkt. 10c; 
oz. 15c; % Ib. 50c; lb. 
$1.50. 
Chinese Rose. Half-long, 
pink, solid, mild flesh. 
Sow in August. Post- 
paid: Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 
1% Ib. 50c; lb. $1.50. 
Long Black Spanish. The 
hardiest long Radish, 
especially adapted for 
winter use. Thick, al- 
most black, with white 
flesh of firm texture. 
Postpaid: Pkt. 10c; oz. 
15c; % Ib. 40c; lb. $1.25. 
Round Black Spanish. The 
radish is round, 3 to 4 
inches in diameter. The 
skin is a rich black 
color with very clear 
white flesh. The flavor 
is excellent and the rad- 
ish keeps well. Pkt. 10c; 
oz. 15c; % 1b. 40c; Ih. 
$1.25. 
RHUBARB OR PIE PLANT 
CULTURE—Good plants are easily 
grown in any good garden soil. Sow 
seed thinly in shallow drills, 1 inch 
deep, a foot apart; thin to 4 to 5 
inches. Keep soil loose and free from 
weeds. In fall or spring following, 
transplant to the permanent bed, 
feet apart each way, in deep, warm, 
and very rich soil. Sow 1 ounce to 
100 feet, 3 pounds an acre; 5000 to 
7000 roots an acre. 
Myatt’s Victoria. The most popular 
variety. Comes quite true from 
seed. 
Seed: Postpaid: Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; 
Y% Ib. 85c; lb. $2.75. 
Roots: Extra-large, 2-yr. Each 20c; 
Doz. $2.25. (Mailing weight 2 lbs. 
each; postage extra.) 
SALSIFY (Oyster Plant) 
CULTURE—Sow in early spring, in 
light, rich soil, 4% inch deep, in drills 
14 inches apart, and thin the plants 
to 3 to 4 inches apart. The roots will 
be ready for use in October and will 
sustain no injury by being left in 
the ground during the winter. Sow 
1 ounce to 1000 feet, 8 pounds an 
acre. 
Mammoth Sandwich Island. The most 
popular Salsify in cultivation, 
weight, and productiveness. A 
strong grower with large, long, 
white tapering roots without a ten- 
dency to branch. Postpaid: PEt. 
10c; oz. 40c; % Ib. $1.50; lb. $5.00. 
SPINACH 
CULTURE—For summer use, sow 
early in spring, covering the seed 1 
inch deep, 3 to 6 inches apart, in 
rows 12 to 18 inches apart. Select 
rich soil and manure liberally. <A 
succession may be obtained by sow- 
ing at intervals of two weeks through 
the season. For a very early spring 
crop, sow in September, and protect 
the plants through the winter by top- 
dressing. Sow 1 ounce to 60 feet, 
10 to 12 pounds an acre; broadcast 
20 pounds an acre. 
Rithersons 
Griffith & Sarr? 
U Virgo Drie: 4 
Long-Standing Bloomsdale. Remain 
in condition for use 10 days longer 
than the regular Bloomsdale before 
bolting to seed. Recommended for 
spring sowing. Heavily crumpled, 
dark green foliage. Oz. 15c; %4 Ib. 
20c; lb. 60c. 
New Zealand. Thrives during the 
hottest summer weather and in any 
soil. The tender tips may be cut 
every few days; continues till frost. 
Soak for 24 hours and plant 4 seeds 
in hills 2 feet apart each way. Oz. 
20c; %4 lb. 60c; lb. $2.00. 
Re-selected Bloomsdale Savoy. The 
most popular variety. Very early; 
hardy; curled leaves. Oz. 15c; % 1b. 
20c; lb. 60c. 
Old Dominion. A long-standing strain 
of Blight Resistant Virginia Savoy. 
Best adapted for sowing in late 
fall for an early spring crop. Oz. 
15c; %4 Ib. 20c; lb. 60c. 
Virginia Savoy Blight Resistant. This 
is a blight resistant strain of 
Savoy. Oz. Sot % lb. 20c; lb. 60c. 
UASH 
CULTURE—Plant the bush kinds 
in well-drained ground, enriched with 
rotted manure, in hills 5 feet apart 
each way; the winter kinds 10 to 12 
feet apart each way. One ounce of 
seed for 25 hills; 3 to 4 pounds per 
acre. 
Bush Varieties 
Acorn or Table Queen. Acorn-shaped, 
5 in. long and 4 in. thick;-deeply 
ribbed, dark green skin and light 
orange flesh that cooks dry and 
sweet. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 14 lb. 50c; 
lb. $1.50. 
Cocozelle Bush. Compact growth. 
Fruits are oblong, 12 in. or more 
in length, 4 to 5 in. in diameter. 
Skin dark green, striped. Post- 
paid: PEt. 10c; oz. 20c; % Ib. 50c; 
lb. $1.50. 
Early Prolific Straightneck. 51-55 
days. Improved Giant Straightneck. 
The fruits are 8 to 10 inches long, 
2 to 2% inches in largest diameter. 
It is long, slender, pear-shaped, 
with rounded or abruptly tapered 
tip; smooth or sparsely warted; 
light yellow in the edible stage. 
ys 10c; oz. 20c; % lb. 50c; Ib. 
Early White Bush, or Patty-Pan 
Cymbling. Popular. Squash for 
home use and market. Postpaid: 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; % Ib. 50c; Ib. 
$1.50. 
Green Tint Benning. Very similar to 
White Bush except the fruit has 
an attractive green tint. Very 
popular with market gardeners. 
Postpaid: Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; % Ib. 
50c; lb. $1.50. 
Golden Summer Crookneck. Early, 
best, and richest summer Squash. 
Very productive. A foot long, with 
crooked neck, densely warty. Post- 
paid: Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; % Ib. 50c; 
lb. $1.50. : a 
Running Varieties 
Boston Marrow. In form and size 
similar to Hubbard. Shell bright 
orange; flesh yellow and firm. The 
best for canning or pies. Postpaid: 
Oz. 15c; % lb. 45c; lb. $1.25. 
Golden Hubbard. Similar to Hubbard, 
except that it is smaller, matures 
earlier and is of an orange-red 
color, except for a bit of olive-. 
green on the blossom end. PEt. 10c; 
oz. 20c; % lb. 60c; Ib. $2.00. 
Trne Hubbard. Fruits large, olive- 
shaped, with dark green skin and 
very rich flesh. An excellent keeper 
and of splendid quality. Postpaid: 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; % Ib. 60c; Ib. 
$2.00. 
Blue Hubbard. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; %4 
lb. 60c; lb. $2.00. 
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