VARIETAL DESCRIPTIONS OF VEGETABLES M4 KEYSTONE SEEDS | 
RADISH—Continued 
Note difference in top length and root shape between Scarlet 
Globe, Short Top (right) and Scarlet Globe, Vick’s Medium 
Top (left). 
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SPARKLER WHITE TIP or Early Scarlet Turnip White Tip HM RAZOR 25 
A popular variety in home and market gardens. Selected from the original 
Scarlet Turnip White Tip, the Sparkler strain has a largér white tip comprising 
about 1/3 the root surface. Tops are small, but heavier under warm growing 
conditions. This Sparkler strain supersedes the Scarlet Turnip White Tip. 
SHAPE —Round to oblate, smooth, of fine quality; white brittle flesh. Small 
tap root. 
COLOR —Upper portion deep scarlet and lower one-third distinctly defined 
clear white. 
STRASBOURG or St. Louis White Summer HM REALM 40 
An excellent, well-known summer radish so adapted to growing in hot 
weather that it retains mild pungent flavor and crisp qualities over a long 
period. 
SHAPE —5 inches long, broad shoulder which tapers away, smooth; of fine- 
textured, firm, crisp flesh. 
COLOR —Entirely white. 
Rhubarbe Rabarb 
Rhabarber, RHUBARB (Quibarbo’ 
Rheum rhaponticum 
Seed should be sown in the spring and plants thinned. In the spring of the second 
year strong roots should be transplanted to permanent location. Rhubarb from seed will 
show some variability of plant type. Some varieties must be propagated from root divisions 
because their seeds are sterile. Good drainage is essential. 
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VICTORIA HM REINS 
The standard main crop variety. An exceptionally fine type, producing a great 
many long, thick, tender stalks, crimson shading to green, of a delicious 
pleasant, tart flavor. Some variation between plants. 
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