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CHARTIER. A long variety and very attractive.
The color is a rosy scarlet, shading to white at the
tip. It is larger than the Long Scarlet, and keeps hard
and crisp for a long time. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, Yi lb. 50c,
lb.   $1.50.
CRIMSON GIANT TURNIP. A new variety, more
than twice the size of the Scarlet Turnip. It matures
early, flesh white, crisp and solid. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, Yi
lb. 50c, lb. $1.50.
EARLY LONG SCARLET SHORT TOP. An old
standard variety; grows to about 6 inches long; color
bright carmine; flesh firm and brittle; has very small
top.   Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, Yi lb. 50c, lb.  $1.50.
FRENCH BREAKFAST. A popular early variety
and one of the best for forcing. Grows about 2 inches
long and stump rooted. The top part of the root is
bright rose and the lower part white. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c,
Yi  lb. 50c, lb. $1.50.
ICICLE. A white variety; grows about 5 inches long,
very brittle and of mild flavor. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, Yi lt>.
55c, lb.  $1.75.
LONG BLACK SPANISH. A large winter radish,
skin almost black; flesh white and solid. Pkt. 5c, oz.
15c, Yi lb. 50c, lb.  $1.50.
ROUND BLACK SPANISH. Similar to the preceding,
except in shape.    Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, Yi lb. 50c, lb. $1.50.
SCARLET TURNIP. A very popular early sort.
Roots scarlet, turnip-shaped, crisp and of good flavor.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, Yi lb. 55c, lb. $1.75.
SCARLET TURNIP WHITE TIPPED. Bright rosy
carmine, with lower part of root white; a very attractive variety.   Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c,  Yi lb. 55c, lb. $1.75.
WHITE STRASBURG. A large late summer variety;
broad at the top and tapering down to a point. Flesh
firm and solid, and keeps crisp for a long time. Pkt.
5c, oz.  15c,   Yi lb.  50c, lb. $1.50.
RHUBARB—PIE PLANT
Rulbarbo—Rhabarber—Rhubarbe
Culture. Sow from February to end of April in drills
18 inches apart, covering the seed about 1 inch deep.
When large enough, thin out to 6 inches apart in the
rows. Transplant the roots the following winter or
spring to deep, rich, well manured soil, placing the
plants 4 feet apart each way.
BURBANK'S NEW EVERBEARING OR CRIMSON
WINTER. The most valuable variety ever introduced.
It is practically everbearing, and a supply can be had
all through the winter when the other varieties are
dormant. The stalks are medium sized, rich crimson
and of delicious flavor. It grows very quickly, and is
enormously productive. Pkt. 10c, oz. 75c, Yi lb. $2.00,
lb. $7.50.
VICTORIA. A standrad variety; stalks large and of
fine flavor.    Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % lb. 50c, lb. $1.50.
WAGNER'S GIANT CRIMSON WINTER. A superior
variety, producing stems twice as large as those of
the ordinary Crimson Winter, and has been known to
yield as high as 20 tons to the acre. It is unsurpassed
in flavor, and is now in great demand on the local
market.    Pkt. 15c, oz. $1.20, Yi lb. $4.00.
RHUBARB ROOTS.    See page 15.
ROSELLE
(Hibiscus subdorifa)
Culture. An annual plant, native of India, but introduced here from Queensland, Australia, where it is
largely grown for making jelly. The plants grow from
3 to 6 feet high, and bear quantities of fruit, each enclosed in a thick, fleshy calyx, from which the jelly is
made, which is considered by many superior to guava
jelly. The seed should be sown in boxes or seed pans
in February or March, and placed on a hot bed. The
young plants can be potted up as soon as large enough,
and when the weather is warm and settled they should
be planted out in the open ground, about 3 feet apart
easy way.     Pkt.   10c,   oz.   75c,   Yi   lb.   $2.50.
SALSD7Y OR VEGETABLE
OYSTER
Ostion Vegetal—Haferwurzel—Salsifis
Culture. Sow from February to May, in deep, rich
soil, in drills 15 inches apart. When large enough, thin
out to 5 inches apart in the rows. One ounce of seed
will sow 50 feet of row.
MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND. Very large roots,
tender and of rich flavor. Pkt. 5c, oz. 30c, % lb. $1.00,
lb. $3.00.
SORREL
Acedara—Sauerampfer—- Oseille
Culture. Sow in spring, in drills 15 inhces apart, in
any good garden soil. The plant is perennial, and can
be taken up every few years and divided. The flower
stems should be kept cut off as they appear. The leaves
are cooked like spinach, and are also used in soups.
LARGE LEAVED FRENCH.
35c, lb. $1.25.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c,  % lb.
SPINACH
Espinaca—Spinat—Epinard
Culture. Can be sown the year round in California, in
drills 15 inches apart. One ounce of seed will sow 50
feet of row, or 12 pounds to one acre.
PRICKLY OR WINTER. The hardiest variety and
the one generally grown for market. Large, smooth
leaves shaped like an arrow point. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, %
lb.  75c,  lb.   $2.25.
ROUND OR SUMMER.   Large, thick, smooth leaves,
rounded at the ends. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, Yi lb. 75c, lb. $2.25.
NEW ZEALAND.    Produces  large leaves, of thick,
fleshy texture.   Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c,  Yi lb. 75c, lb. $2.25.
SQUASH
Calabacera—-Kuerbis—Courge
Culture. As soon as the weather has become warm
and settled, commence sowing for the early crop. The
summer varieties mature much quicker than the winter varieties, and sowing for late crop may be continued up until the first of August. Sow in hills 4 to 5
feet apart, using 6 or 7 seeds to a hill, and afterwards
thin out to the three strongest plants. One ounce of
seed will sow about 40 hills, or 3 pounds to 1 acre.
The winter varieties take longer to mature, and the
later plantings should be completed by about the first
of July. Sow in hills 8 to 10 feet apart, using 3 seeds
to a hill. One ounce will sow about 20 hills, or 2
pounds to an acre.
SUMMER VARIETIES
BANANA. Grows from one to two feet long. Skin
varies from bright yellow to olive green. Excellent
quality, very sweet.    Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, Yi lb. 50c, lb. $1.50.
EARLY WHITE BUSH SCALLOPED. Very early,
creamy white, flat and scalloped; 4 to 6 inches in diameter; exceedingly prolific. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, Yi lb. 35c,
lb.  $1.00.
ENGLISH VEGETABLE MARROW. Large, oblong,
pale green, grows from 12 to 18 inches long. Makes
a large vine, and should be planted 7 or 8 feet apart.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, Yi lb. 50c, lb. $1.50.
SUMMER CROOK-NECK. Long, with crooked neck;
bright golden yellow, thickly warted; very rich flavor
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 40c, lb. $1.25.