26 Underlined Varieties are Those Which We Recommend. 
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RADISHES 
Sow the seed just as early in April as the ground is workable and at intervals of 
about 10 days until hot weather. Resume sowing again from mid-August until 
September 15. Any reasonably good, prepared garden soil will suffice. Plant the 
seeds thinly in rows, one foot apart; cover with not over )4 inch of soil. Later thin 
the plants to stand | inch apart in the rows. 
1 ounce of seed will sow about 50 feet 
6764 Scarlet Globe. 24 days. One of the most delicious and attractive 
Radishes grown. Splendid both for forcing and for the garden. Oval to 
round in shape, intense scarlet in color crisp and mild. 
Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., 14 lb. 75c., Ib. $2.25 
6768 Saxa. 22 days. Undoubtedly the outstanding extra-early forcing 
Radish. Roots are round, bright scarlet, with very small tops. 
Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., 14 lb. 75c., Ib. $2.25 
6772 French Breakfast. 25 days. A great favorite. Bright rose scarlet with 
white tip. Crisp, juicy, mildly pungent and tender. Fine for the home 
garden. Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., 14 lb. 75c., Ib. $2.25 
6778 Long Scarlet Short-Top. 26 days. Attractive, bright scarlet red. 
Flesh is tender, juicy, crisp and of extra fine flavor. A long, slim Radish of 
exceptio.al quality. Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., 14 Ib. 75c., Ib. $2.25 
6794 Long Icicle. 97 days. A most desirable and decorative sort, especially 
popular for garnishing. The tender, juicy and delicately snappy flesh is 
icy white with a translucent and appetizing appearance. 
Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., 14 Ib. 75c., lb. $2.25 
6805 White Giant Stuttgart. 35-40 days. Large, oval; mild 
and tender. For late Summer and Autumn use. 
Pkt. 10c., oz. 35c., 14 1b. $1.00, Ib. $3.00 
6827 Round Black Spanish. 55-60 days. Fine for Winter. 
Pkt. 10c., oz. 30c., 14 Ib. 85c., lb. $2.50 



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SALSIFY ‘ Oyster ment 6764 Radish Scarlet Globe 
The seeds may be sown from April 20 to 
May 20i d 114 feet is KS 
Ehe aced.withinboct dink oh eoumewitee eh SWISS CHARD 
plants are an inch or so high thin out to stand Plant quite early in the Spring (about April 20) and at in- 
2 inches apart in the rows. Salsify requires a tervals, from then until about July 25. A light well prepared 
soil that has been deeply spaded and well soil enriched with old rotted manure is excellent. Sow the seed 
fertilized. thinly in rows and cover with no more than 1/4 inch of soil. 
J wee When the plants are about 2 inches high thin out, so that 
The roots of this vegetable have a distinct the plants stand about 6 inches apart in the rows. Allow 114 
oyster-like flavor, hence the name Oyster feet between the rows. iH 
Plant. They may be stewed, fried or boiled 1 ounce of seed will sow about 75 feet 
and are most delicious. The roots are very 
hardy, like Parsnips, and therefore may be 
left in the ground over Winter. 
6872 Rhubarb Chard. 60 days. This new Chard has the 
same coloring as Rhubarb. The stalks are a bright crim- 
son which extends up through the veins into the dark, 
1 ounce of seed sows 75 feet of drill glossy green. crumpled leaves. Pkt. 15c., oz. 60c. 
6875 Lucullus. A robust grower, attaining a height of 2 to 
6853 Breck’s Improved Long White. 214 feet. The stalks are thick, creamy white and heavily 
Definitely one of the root crops that ribbed. Pkt. 10¢., 0Z..00C., A Ib. 80c., Ib. $2.40 
j should be more widely grown and more | 6883 Fordhook Giant. 55 days. Thick, crinkled dark 
| widely known. Roots of medium size, green leaves with broad, pearly white stems and midribs. 
i i long and smooth. Of excellent quality. Considered by “eel ee ae Mertens Sips: 
¢ = ENT ; Aes : = . o> 5 «s “4 .o Bc - da. 
j g pines we eG eeerns 6885 Dark Green Curled. Husky plants 2 feet or more 
: EY ; = ca ne oe high with very crumpled, rich dark green leaves; white 
72 02 60c., oz. $1.00, 34 Ib. $3.00 | | midribs. Pkt. 10c., oz. 30c., 1% Ib. 80c., lb. $2.40 

6885 Swiss Chard 
Dark Green Curled 
Vegetables 
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