EEE EEE 
ST. LOUIS SEED COMPANY—’"Pure and Sure” Seeds 
a 
Icicle 
RADISHES 
One ounce will sow 100 feet of row; 8 pounds will sow an 
acre in drills; 12 pounds broadcast. 
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., 15c; 14 Ib., 40c; Ib., $1.25. 
PHILADELPHIA WHITE BOX. The best of the 
white globe-shaped radishes. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 15c; 14 Ib., 40c; Ib., $1.25. 
SCARLET TURNIP WHITE TIPPED or SPARK- 
LER. 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 being white, the upper half bright scarlet; 
consequently, the contrast in color being very 
showy either on the table or market stand. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 15c; 4 Ib., 40c; lb., $1.25; 5 Ibs., 
$5.00. 
CRIMSON GIANT. It is round, bright crimson, 
attaining a maximum size before becoming 
pithy, of one and three-quarter inches long by 
one and one-quarter inches in diameter. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 15c; 14 Ib., 40c; Ib., $1.25. 
SCARLET GLOBE. (Selected Stock). The in- 
terior of the root is pure white, mild, crisp and 
fine grained. Recommended for the market 
garden or for greenhouse forcing. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 15c; 14 Ib., 40c; Ib., $1.25; 5 Ibs., 
$5.00. : 
ICICLE. A magnificent white variety. Grows 
3% to 4 inches longer. Crisp and mild. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 15¢; 14 Ib., 40c; 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., 15c; 14 Ib., 40c; Ib., $1.25. 

WINTER RADISHES 
Culture: Generally sown around July 1st, 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 to 9 inches long, 
and 21% to 3 inches thick at the top, black skin 
with white flesh. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 15c; 4 Ib., 40c; Ib., $1.25. 
ROSE COLORED CHINA. Root long, of a fine 
scarlet color. Extremely solid and a most ex- 
cellent keeping. variety. 
Phkt., 10c; 0z., 15¢; 14 Ib., 40c; Ib., $1.25. 
ROUND BLACK SPANISH. Good specimens are 
almost round and measure. 3 to 4 inches 
through. Skin biack, flesh white. A fine keeper. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 15¢; 14 Ib., 40c; Ib., $1.25. 
WHITE SPANISH. Very solid and tender. The 
best white radish for late fall planting. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 15c; 14 Ib., 40c; Ib., $1.25. 
SALSIFY or OYSTER PLANT 
One ounce will sow 50 feet of drill. 
MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND. The best 
variety. Grows to a large size and is very mild 
and delicately flavored. 
Pkt., 10c; 4 02., 25c; oz. 45c; % Ib., $1.45; 
Ib., $4.50. 
SPINACH 
Culture: Sow early in spring in rows 1 foot apart, cover 
seed 14 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 condi- 
tion for cutting two weeks longer. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 15c; 14 Ib., 30c; Ib., 75c; 5 Ibs., 
$3.00. 
BLOOMSDALE SAVOY-LEAVED RESELECT- 
ED. (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; 0z., 15c; 14 Ib., 30c; 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 en- 
tire summer. Germination will be improved by 
soaking seed in water for 12 hours. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 15c; \4 Ib., 40c; Ib., $1.25. 
SORREL 
NARROW LEAVED. The best garden variety, 
having large, pale green leaves of fine quality. 
Pkt., 10c; 14 02., 35c; 0z., 65c; 14 Ib., $2.00. 

FERTILIZER IS THE PLANT'S FOOD 
To obtain successful growth of plants, the 
soil must contain plant food of the proper 
kind in available form and in proper amounts. 
The three principal elements needed are 
nitrogen, phosphorus and potash. 


44 
