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RADISH 
Make several plantings, early and late. 1 oz. sows 100 ft. row. 
TE Radishes should grow quickly which means a rich not too heavy soil. 
Do not use manure as fertilizer. Make first plantings as early as soil can 
be worked fine and plant more at 10 day intervals for a succession. Early varieties reach edible stage in 
4 to 5 weeks. Plant in rows 12 to 18 inches apart covering about 14 inch and thin out to stand 1 inch apart. 
Cherry Belle. Early round, bright scarlet radish, | Sparkler (Scarlet Turnip White Tip). 26 days. Very 
which stays crisp and firm days longer than other attractive and popular. Almost globe shaped; 
radishes that grow so quickly. carmine-red with distinct white tip; tender flesh. 
Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, 1/4 Ib. 60c, Ib. $1.80. White Icicle. 27 days. Finest and earliest long white 
Cavalier. 23 days. A short topped somewhat elon- variety, waxy white, brittle, mild and delicious 
gated or olive globe type. Roots uniform and flavor; retains its good qualities long after ma- 
deep scarlet. Favorite for market. turity. 
Pkt. 10c, oz. 15c, 14 Ib. 50c, Ib. $1.50. 
Crimson Giant. 28 days. Grows twice the size of 
other forcing varieties, and stands longer without | Chinese Rose Winter. 52 days. Large size, blunt at 
becoming pithy. both ends. Skin deep rose, flesh crisp, slightly 
Early Scarlet Globe. 23 days. Most popular of all. Bee 
Roots are globe-shape, slightly oblong, uniform, | Chinese White Winter. 60 days. Larger and milder 
in size, shape, and attractive bright scarlet color; than Chinese Rose. 
flesh white, crisp, tender and mild. Long Black Spanish. 58 days. Roots 7 to 8 inches 
Winter Varieties—Sow in August 
French Breakfast. 25 days. Olive shaped about 114 long, 2 to 3 inches thick at shoulder. Skin black, 
inches long, deep scarlet with white tip. flesh white, firm and very pungent. 
Long Scarlet, Short Top. Roots smooth, uniform, | Round Black Spanish. 56 days. Roots globe shaped, 
5-6 inches long, tapering, with crisp flesh. 3-4 inches in diameter, skin black, flesh white. 
Prices All Varieties Except as Noted—Pkt. 10c, Prices All Varieties Winter Radish—Pkt. 10c, 
oz. 15c, 14 Ib. 45c, Ib. $1.35. oz. 20c, 14 Ib. 60c, Ib. $1.80. 
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Short Top Special Scarlet Globe. 23 days. Roots uniformly round with short strong tops. 
Short Top White Icicle. 27 days. An extra select strain. 
Prices Either Above Varieties—Pkt. 10c, oz. 15c, 14 Ib. 50c, Ib. $1.50. 
SALSIFY SWISS CHARD 
Oyster Plant One ounce to 100 ft. of row 
Salsify is a delicious vege- Sow early in spring in rows 18 inches apart and 
table, surpassing in flavor both | thin out to stand 8 inches apart in the row. The 
carrots and parsnips. It acquires | larger outer leaves are removed for use, and if too 
a decided oyster flavor after a | many are not taken at one time, the plants will con- 
good frosting. Roots for winter | tinue to bear until late fall. The leaves are cooked 
use should be lifted in the fall, | like spinach. The thick mid ribs are excellent served 
while those for early spring use | like Asparagus. 
may be left in the ground over | Lucullus. 50 days. Thick crumpled light green 
winter. Sow early in spring as it leaves with pale green thick stems and midribs. 
requires the full season to mature. Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, 14 Ib. 50c, Ib. $1.50. 
Mam. Sandwich Island. Long, | Rhubarb Chard. New attractive variety with deep 
smooth, tapering uniform roots green very crumpled leaves and crimson stem 
of delicate flavor. and ribs. 
Pkt. 10c, 2 oz. 35c, oz. 60c. Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c, 14 Ib. 75c. 
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