
ST. LOUIS SEED COMPANY—" Pure and Sure” Seeds 

RADISHES 
One ounce will sow 100 feet of row; 8 pounds will 
sow an acre in drills; 12 pounds broadcast. 
ROUND SORTS 
FIRE BALL. It is a “Fire Ball” both in growth 
and appearance and matures in 21 days from the 
time of germination. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 15¢; V4 Ib. 40c; 1 Ib. $1.25. 
PHILADELPHIA WHITE BOX. The best of the white 
globe-shaped radishes. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 15¢; 4 Ib. 40c; Ib. $1.25. 
SCARLET TURNIP WHITE TIPPED or SPARKLER. 
Something extra fine. Small in leaf, early. 
Flat to globular, with an unusual amount of 
white on the bottom which often extends one- 
third to one-half up the bulb, the lower half be- 
ing white, the upper half bright scarlet; conse- 
quently, the contrast in color being very showy 
either on the table or market stand. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 15¢c; 4 Ib. 40c; 1 Ib. $1.25; 5 Ibs. 
$5.00. 
ST. L. S. CO.'S CRIMSON GIANT. It is round, 
bright crimson, attaining a maximum size be- 
fore becoming pithy, of one and three-quarter 
inches long by one and one-quarter inches in 
diameter. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; '/4 Ib. 40c; 1 Ib. $1.25. 
SCARLET GLOBE. (Selected Stock). The interior 
of the root is pure white, mild, crisp and fine 
grained. Recommended for the market garden 
or for greenhouse forcing. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 15¢; 4 Ib. 40c; 1 Ib. $1.25; 5 Ibs. 
$5.00. 
LONG SORTS 
ICICLE. A magnificent white variety. Grows 3% 
to 4 inches long. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 1/4 Ib. 40c; 1 Ib. $1.25. 
LONG SCARLET SHORT TOP. This is a well known 
sort with long, bright scarlet roots 6 or 7 inches 
long, with small top. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 15¢; 4 Ib. 40c; 1 Ib. $1.25. 
WHITE STRASSBURG. The roots are rather thick 
at the shoulder and are usually somewhat taper- 
ing. This is one of the best large, white later 
sorts. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 15¢; 4 Ib. 40c; 1 Ib. $1.25. 
WINTER RADISHES 
Culture. Generally sown around July ist, the same as 
turnips. The Chinese type develops more rapidly, while the 
Spanish sorts require about 3 months to reach full size. 
LONG BLACK SPANISH. 8 to9 inches long, and 2% 
to 3 inches thick at the top, black skin with 
white flesh. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 4 Ib. 40c; 1 Ib. $1.25. 
ROSE COLORED CHINA. Root long, of a fine 
scarlet color. Extremely solid and a most ex- 
cellent keeping variety. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 15¢; 4 Ib. 40c; 1 Ib. $1.25. 
ROUND BLACK SPANISH. Good specimens are al- 
most round and measure 8 to 4 inches through. 
Skin black, flesh white. A fine keeper. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 4 Ib. 40c; 1 Ib. $1.25. 
WHITE SPANISH. Very solid and tender. 
best white radish for late fall planting. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 15¢; 4 Ib. 40c; 1 Ib. $1.25. 
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Fire Ball 
SALSIFY or OYSTER PLANT 
One ounce will sow 50 feet of drill. 
How to Grow Salsify: Sow early in the spring in drills 
15 inches apart, % inch deep; thin to 6 inches in rows. 
Cultivate the same as carrots or parsnips. It is hardy; can 
remain in the ground all winter for early spring use, but 
should be taken up before growth starts; take up a supply 
for use during the winter before ground freezes. Succeeds 
best in light, well-enriched, mellow soil. 
MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND. The best variety. 
Grows to a large size and is very mild and 
delicately flavored. 
Pkt. 10c; Y2 oz. 25¢; oz. 45¢; Ya Ib. $1.45; 1 Ib. 
$4.50. 
SPINACH 
Culture: Sow early in spring in rows 1 foot apart, cover 
seed % inch. Planting may be continued until May 15th. 
Sowing may be made again in September. 
BLOOMSDALE LONG STANDING. It resembles the 
old Savoy, but is more compact in growth and 
a darker green color. Grows a little slower than 
Reselected Savoy, but will stay in condition for 
cutting two weeks longer. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 4 Ib. 30c; 1 Ib. 75c; 5 Ibs. $3.00. 
BLOOMSDALE SAVOY-LEAVED RESELECTED. (Dark 
green.) A distinct improvement over the old 
standard Bloomsdale Savoy, in that it is very 
early and of better color, blistered and free from 
pointed leaves. This variety is also used very 
largely for fall sowing. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 15¢; 4 Ib. 30c; 1 Ib. 75c; 5 Ibs. $3.00. 
NEW ZEALAND. This variety endures heat and 
drouth; excellent for summer; leaves small and 
thick. A heavy yielder, growing upright. One 
sowing can be picked from throughout the entire 
summer. Germination will be improved by soak- 
ing seed in water for 12 hours. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 15¢; V4 Ib. 50c; 1 Ib. $1.50. 
SORREL 
Culture: The improved varieties of sorrel when well 
grown and cooked like spinach make a palatable dish. Sow 
in rows early in the spring and thin the seedlings 6 to 8 
inches apart in the row. One may begin cutting in about 2 
months and the plants will continue in full bearing from 3 to 
4 years. 
NARROW LEAVED. ‘The best garden variety, 
having large, pale green leaves of fine quality. 
Pkt. 10c; 2 oz. 35¢; oz. 65¢; Ys Ib. $2.00. 

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