RADISH—Continued 
GOULD'S SCARLET TURNIP WHITE TIPx. 26 DAYS. It 
is very early and does equally well for greenhouse forcing 
and for outdoor culture. The fiavor is sweet, mild and crisp, 
color a bright scarlet with white tips. Pkt., 10c; oz. 15¢c; % 
Ib., 85c; 1 Ib., $1.00. 
SPARKLER. 26 DAYS. Similar to scarlet turnip white tip, 
but has larger white area around tip. The roots are solid, 
crisp and sweet. The tops are small. Pkt., 10c; oz. 15c; % 
Ib., 35c; 1 1b., $1.00. 
CRIMSON GIANT. 30 DAYS. A large growing sort, of a 
beautiful deep crimson color. Flesh is white, mild in flavor, 
firm and crisp. Roots spherical to slightly top shaped. Pkt., 
Le; oz ibe? 14 1bi, 8bese1 1b.1$100; : 
LONG VARIETIES 
FRENCH BREAKFAST. 25 DAYS. A favorite for home 
and market gardens or forcing. Bright scarlet, with pure 
white tip. Oblong in shape, of medium size, and a rapid 
grower. It is a fine table variety due to its excellent quality 
and appearance. Pkt., 10c; oz. 15c; %4 1lb., 35c; 1 1b., $1.00. 
WHITE ICICLE. 27 DAYS. Roots 5 to 6 inches thick, pure 
white with small tops. It is crisp, mild, sweet and tender 
both when young and until it attains a large size. One of 
the finest sorts for the home garden or for market. Pkt., 10c; 
OZ; LoCT4Zolbs Soe; hclbee $1200: 
LONG SCARLET SHORT TOP. 30 DAYS. A long red 
radish of good quality. Matures to a size of about 4 to 5 
inches but it can be used before fully grown. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 
15¢e; % 1b., 35c; 1 1b., $1.00. 
WINTER RADISHES 
Try some this year. These grow to large size and keep well 
for winter and spring use. Sow seed from middle of June 
to August ist, for fall and winter use. 
CHINA ROSE. 52 DAYS. Of a bright rose color, flesh solid 
and crisp. The shape is long but stump rooted, tapering 
abruptly to a small tip. 6 to 7 inches long. Pack in sand to 
enjoy fresh, crisp radishes all winter. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 20c; %4. 
lb., 45c; 1 Ib., $1.25. 
CALIFORNIA MAMMOTH WHITE. 55 DAYS. Skin and 
flesh are white, very tender and crisp. Mildly pungent but 
well flavored. Roots are about 8 inches long, and 2 to 8 
inches in diameter. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; % 1b., 45c; 1 Ib., $1.25. 
LONG BLACK SPANISH. 56 DAYS. One of the largest 
and best keepers. The shape is oblong, tapering to a point, 
the skin almost black, flesh white, firm, crisp and pungent. 
Roots 8 to 9 inches long, 21%, inches in diameter at shoulder. 
Pkt 0G; -0Z 20e; 44,41 by 45.0%) Ip $t25: 
ROUND BLACK SPANISHx. 56 DAYS. A ‘large round 
turnip-shaped root, growing to as much as 8 to 4 inches in 
diameter. The skin is black, but the flesh is white, firm, 
crisp and pungent, an excellent keeper. PKt., 10c; 0z., 20c; %4 
lb... 45¢e4 1 1b:, $1.25. 
PRICES 
Due to present conditions over which we have no con- 
are subject to 
Add postage on mail orders. 
trol, all prices quoted in this catalog 
change without notice. 
RUTABAGA 
AMERICAN PURPLE TOPx. 88 DAYS. A hardy variety 
with a small neck; roots are large globe-shaped with a very 
small tap root. The color is a bright yellow with a purple 
top, flesh solid, tender and sweet. A good yielder and keeper. 
Pkt L0Cs20Z771bCs 44 51D. .o0Csad b., ibe. . 
NECKLESS PURPLE TOPx. 84 DAYS. Grows to medium 
size. Flesh of a bright golden color. Tops small purple and 
neckless, flesh deep yellow and fine grained. A very fine 
variety for table use. Pkt., 10c;,0z., 15c;. 14 lb., 80c; 1 Ib., 75c. 
LAURENTIAN. 92 DAYS. A new purple top variety. 
Clean, well shaped root, almost neckless, skin thick, good 
keeper. Flesh light yellow or cream color, fine grained, 
excellent quality. Pkt. 10c; 0z,, 15c; % 1b.,°35e; 1 1b., $1.00. — 
SALSIFY (Vsseastt 
OYSTER 
Salsify is used the same as carrots, or after hav- 
ing been boiled, make into cakes and fry like 
oysters which they resemble in flavor. Culture of 
salsify is the same as parsnips. One ounce of seed 
will sow 60 feet of row. 
SANDWICH ISLAND. 150 TO 180 DAYS. Grows 
to a large size, is of fine quality and flavor. The 
roots, when cooked, are very palatable and nutri- 
tious with a flavor similar to oysters. A very de- 
sirable winter vegetable. Pkt., 10c; 02., 60c; % Ib., 
S165:0; 
SORREL 
The leaves are esteemed as a salad or may be boiled and 
served like spinach. Sow in rows 18 inches apart. It is hardy 
and roots should be divided every 3 or 4 years. Matures in 
55 to 70 days. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 60c. 
SPINACH 
Spinach is very rich in Vitamins A and C, and also contributes 
Vitamins B and G, nicotinic acid, and iron. 
CULTURE. Sow just as soon as the ground will permit 
working in spring. Sow in rows 12 inches apart and 1 inch 
deep. If given some protection over winter, spinach may be 
sown in the fall for spring use. Spinach being of a leafy 
growth only, should be kept growing fast in order to be 
tender and palatable. The soil should be well fertilized with 
a complete fertilizer. After the spinach is up it should re- 
ceive a side-dressing of nitrate of soda or sulphate of am- 
monia about once a week until fit for market. 
Long 
Standing 
Bloomsdale 
Spinach 
LONG STANDING BLOOMSDALEX*f. 46 DAYS. Has been 
developed along new and scientific lines of breeding. This 
strain of Bloomsdale is one of the outstanding varieties for 
erinkly leaf. ‘Pkt., 10¢c; 0z., 15¢c; % 1b,; 25e; 1 Ib., 50ce. 
BLOOMSDALEx. 45 DAYS. Leaves medium large, heavily 
crumpled, deep green color. Pkt., 10c; oz. 15c; %4 I1b., 25c; 
dit Decend' es 
HEAVY PACK x. 44-46 DAYS. Plants very vigorous, large 
and spreading, but not flat. Leaves arrow-shaped with 
rounded tip, dark green and partially crumpled. PkKt., 10c; 
OZ DCs) {4b Di tepCs le lbs) DOC: 
GIANT NOBEL*f. 45 DAYS. Large, smooth, deep green 
leaves, thick arrow-shaped with round tip. Very prolific. 
Popular with canners as well as home gardeners. Pkt., 10c; 
OZ 81503714 lb.,-2be721 1b... 50c: 
NEW ZEALAND. 70 DAYS. It furnishes an abundance of 
delightful “greens” throughout the summer and right up to 
cold weather. Both the leaves and the stalks of the plant 
are very fleshy and extremely brittle and of the finest qual- 
ity when cooked. Do not sow seed until May 1st or when 
the soil is fairly warm. Soak the seed before sowing. Pkt., 
LUC OZR 20C3 4 Iba teacs. Lidb., be. 
ROUND THICK LEAF. 45 DAYS. A popular variety for 
spring and fall planting. Plants have large, long leaves, 
spreading out on the ground. Leaves thick, arrow-shaped 
with round tip.. A favorite with canners and home garden- 
ers. -Pkt., 10¢; 0z., Tbe: 44. 1b, 25e; 1° 1b:,750c. 
VIRGINIA BLIGHT RESISTANT. 40 DAYS. Dark green 
crumpled leaves, tapering to rounded point. A fast maturing 
spring strain, resistant to cold, much used for fall planting. 
Pkt 0G; oz. ies 44 Iba e2bey I 1lby abe: 
KING OF DENMARK*x*f. 45 DAYS. Stands longer than 
most sorts. Leaves large, rounded, deep green. Vigorous 
grower with spreading habit. Excellent for home gardens 
and canners. PkKt., 10c; 0Z., 15c; % Ilb., 25c. 1 Ib., 50c. 
TAMPALA 
Ts a delicious green vegetable, the leaves of which are 
cooked, prepared and served like spinach. It retains its tend- 
erness for a longer time, has a consistency and flavor all its 
own, less irony and less puckery than spinach, more flavor, 
more body, and more food value than either spinach or chard 
—a pleasing change from all other “greens.” Will keep on 
producing all summer. PkKt., 10c. 
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