Crisp, Tender RADISHES Pep Up a Meal 
RADISHES 

SMALL SUGAR 
PUMPKINS 
Pumpkins are less sensitive than melons or 
cucumbers to unfavorable conditions of soil 
and weather. Their cultural requirements are 
however, much the same. They are raised 
between hills of corn or in open field, but more 
properly belong to the farm than the garden 
as they oceupy too much room for the ordi- 
nary yard. Wherever room is available a few 
hills of pumpkins should be planted as they 
are peculiar to American cookery and consti- 
tute one of our most nutritious and pleasing 
dishes. 
JAPANESE. Similar to the Cushaw, but the 
skin is a deep green, with dark stripes, 
turning to a rich golden yellow. Fruits 
mature early. The large neck is solid and 
meaty. Flesh deep yellow. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 1% lb., 55c; lb., $1.50. 
WHITE CUSHAW (JONATHAN). A popu- 
lar crookneck with a hard, creamy white 
shell. Fruits 2 feet long, with long, solid, 
meaty neck. Thick flesh of fine quality. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 1, lb., 55c; 1b., $1.50. 
YELLOW CUSHAW. A crookneck variety of 
rich golden color and fine flavor. One of 
the best varieties for home use. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 1% 1lb., 55c; lb., $1.50. 
STRIPED CUSHAW. Skin is striped with 
creamy white bands mottled green. Rich, 
yellow meat, tender, and of fine flavor. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 1% lb., 55c; lb., $1.50. 
GENUINE MAMMOTH JUMBO (KING OF 
THE MAMMOTHS). Fruits grow 2 feet 
or more in diameter, and from 100 to 200 
pounds in weight. Salmon-orange skin; 
very thick, bright yellow flesh, which is fine 
grained, tender, and of excellent quality 
for pies. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 20cs 1% 1b., 60c; 1b., $1.80. 
SMALL SUGAR. Fruits average about 10 
inches in diameter, of excellent keeping 
qualities, flattened or slightly ribbed. Skin 
deep orange-yellow; flesh very sweet. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; % Ib., 55c; 1b., $1.50. 
BIG TOM (IMPROVED LARGE FIELD). 
Vines of strong, vigorous growth and won- 
derfully prolific. Fruits average 15 to 20 
inches in diameter, round or slightly ova) 
in form; reddish orange skin, slightly 
ribbed; rich orange-yellow flesh. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 14 1b., 55c; 1b., $1.50. 
LARGE CHEESE. Our pedigreed strain, ex- 
ceptionally early and uniform is particu- 
larly valuable to market gardeners and 
canners. Fruits very flat, weigh 10 pounds, 
slightly ribbed, cream colored, flesh very 
thick, orange-yellow and of fine quality. 
Length 6 to 8 inches, diameter 12 inches. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; %4 Ib., 55c; Ib., $1.50. 
One ounce of seed will sow 100 feet of drill; 
8 to 10 pounds an acre. 
The culture of radishes is so easy and the 
results so sure that they are probably found 
in more home gardens than any other vege- 
table. The varieties of radish differ so dis- 
tinctly and cover such a wide range of choice 
that the home gardener is able to obtain al- 
most anything he prefers in the way of shape, 
color, size and season. 
The ground for growing radishes should be 
finely prepared and as free as possible of 
small stones and lumps. Plant seed about % 
inch deep in rows 12 to 18 inches apart and 
when up about an inch thin to 1 or 2 inches 
apart. Radishes are at their best when the 
growth is quick and steady. A moderate tem- 
perature and constant moisture are favorable 
for best results. Most varieties become pithy 
soon after reaching full size. In order to 
maintain a continued supply, successive plant- 
ings should be made. 
Prices on All Radishes: Pkt., 10c; 
V2 oz., 15¢; oz., 20c; V4 Ib., 40c; 
V2 Ib., 55¢; 1 Ib., $1.00; 5 Ibs., $4.75; 
10 Ibs., $9.00; 25 Ibs., $21.25 
ABEL’S SPARKLER. Small, round roots 
with bright scarlet top, a clear white base, 
and small, slender tap-root. Flesh juicy, 
pure white, of agreeably snappy flavor. 
ABEL’S RAPID RED. Small, perfectly round, 
with thin, bright red skin; flesh pure white, 
crisp. Ready for market in 20 to 25 days. 
CAVALIER. 25 days. A highly colored and 
very attractive variety for all purposes, 
and especially for shipping. Tops small; 
roots oblong-globe, slightly longer than 
broad, very firm, and of bright, almost true 
scarlet color. Especially adapted for grow- 
ing on muck land. 
CRIMSON GIANT GLOBE. Suitable both 
for forcing and planting outdoors. In shape 
it is round to oval and very attractive. The 
flesh is mild and tender. Grows to a larger 
radish than in its class yet retains its 
crispness and solidity. 
OLIVE SHAPED EARLY SCARLET (SHORT 
TOP). Our pedigreed stock of this popular * 
variety is outstandingly good and _ well 
adapted to both field culture and green- 
house forcing. Roots globular, very slightly 
elongated with medium top, bright scarlet, 
crisp, tender and fine quality. 
WHITE PEARL or PEARL FORCING. A 
beautiful pearly white, half stamp-rooted 
radish that is very firm and solid and re- 
mains in good condition for two weeks be- 
fore becoming woody or showing any signs 
of going to seed. 
WHITE ICICLE. The finest of all radishes 
and quite distinct. Roots of good size, 
shaped like an icicle, straight, free from any 
side roots. Fresh, crisp and tender, even 
when fully developed. For either spring or 
fall sowing. 
LONG WHITE VIENNA (LADY FINGER). 
Grows to good size without becoming pithy 
or tough, Flesh pure white, and juicy. 
Use rich, moist soil which has been pre- 
pared deeply. 
WHITE STRASBURG. Roots 4 to 5 inches 
long and 2 inches in diameter; flesh white, 
mild and crisp. 
CHARTIERS (SHEPHERD). Attractive roots 
of bright crimson, tipped with white; flesh 
white, crisp, and of fine flavor. Easily 
grown and very delicious, with agreeably 
snappy flavor. 
FRENCH BREAKFAST. Oval or olive-shaped; 
clear red, tipped white. 
CINCINNATI MARKET. Olear bright rose- 
red counterpart of Icicle. Equally crisp 
and refreshing. 
CALIFORNIA MAMMOTH WHITE RADISH. 
This is an exceptionally fine winter variety. 
Growing about 8 inches long and is about 
2% inches thick and cylindrical. 

ABEL’S RAPID RED 
WINTER RADISHES 
One ounce of seed will sow 100 feet of drill. 
These require cool weather at the finish of 
their growing season, though they may be 
started during hot weather. Make your first 
planting the middle of June, second middle 
of July, third middle of August. Sow thinly 
in rows not less than 15 inches apart; thin 
out to stand 6 inches apart. Easily stored for 
winter use. 
CHINESE ROSE (SCARLET CHINA). Koots 
medium size, 4 to 5 inches long; skin deep 
rose; flesh white, firm, compact, free from 
any hard fiber or strings. 
LONG BLACK SPANISH. Roots 7 to 10 
inches long, 2 to 3 inches thick; skin black, 
flesh pure white, firm, juicy, and has a good 
snappy flavor. Will keep in perfect con- 
dition all winter long if stored in a frost- 
proof cellar. 
ROUND BLACK SPANISH. Firm, 
white fiesh. Skin black. 
four inches in diameter. 
crisp, 
Nearly round, 
WHITE CHINESE (CELESTIAL). 
cylindric, 12 to 15 inches long, with a 
diameter of 5 inches; flesh crisp, juicy, 
tender, agreeably mild in flavor. 
Roots 
RHUBARB 
Good plants are easily grown in any good 
garden soil. Sow seed thinly in shallow drills 
a foot apart and thin to 4 to 5 inches. Keep 
soil loose and free from weeds. The plants 
vary considerably. Pick out the strongest and 
best. In fall or spring following, transplant 
to the permanent bed, 4 feet apart each way, 
in deep, warm, rich soil. 
VICTORIA. The most popular variety. Comes 
quite true from seed. 
Pkt., 5c; az., 25c. 
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ABEL'S SEED HOUSE, READING, PA. 
