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40. SEED CATALOGUE AND GARDEN GUIDE.

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WHITE STRASBURG OR HOSPITAL
This new variety, after being thoroughly tested, has proven to be superior in quality and size to any other known variety being possessed of the finest flavor, combined with brittleness and quick growth, producing in six weeks' time, Radishes of a clear white color, from five to six inches long and three inches in diameter at the crown. But its distinguishing and most valuable characteristics are, that it will keep in an eatable condition a long time before going to seed, making it the most profitable early variety for the market; per lb. 75c; 1/4 lb. 25c; oz. 10c... 5.
EARLY MIXED--A mixture of all the above named varieties. This will certainly take well for the family garden, as in it there is an assortment of all the best early sorts. They will make a handsome show on the table; per 1/4 lb. 30c; oz. 10c. 5.
IOWA SEED CO.'S PERPETUAL WHITE SUMMER--See description with novelties; per lb. $1.50; 1/4 lb. 50c; oz. 15c... 5.
Long White Naples, or Vienna--A long, clear white Radish, very handsome, crisp, tender and mild; per lb. 75c; 1/4 lb. 25c; oz. 10c... 5.

ALL SEASONS--Something entirely new. Money cannot buy it. Other seedsmen can't supply it. But we will give a package of the seed to each of our customers this year FREE, if they ask for it when ordering other seeds. See description in Novelty List.

White Lady Finger--A large, white, crisp variety, about as long as Long Scarlet, and similar in shape. A very desirable sort, decidedly the best of its kind ever introduced. A novelty of merit; lb. 90c; 1/4 lb. 25c; oz. 10c... 5.
Giant White Stuttgart--Flesh and skin are both snowy white, very crisp, mild and of good flavor, suitable for pulling at any size; per lb. $1.00; 1/4 lb. 35c; oz. 10c. 5.
CHINA ROSE WINTER--One of the best winter varieties, a general favorite, bright rose colored, flesh white, firm and of superior quality; per lb. 75c; 1/4 lb. 25c; oz. 10c... 5.

Long Black Spanish--A large winter variety, one of the hardiest, with dark green leaves, firm in texture, keeping until spring; per lb. 75c; 1/4 lb. 25c; oz. 10c... 5.
California Mammoth White--A winter variety, growing twelve inches long, white fleshed, firm and of excellent quality. It is the largest Radish grown; per lb. $1.00; 1/4 lb. 40c; oz. 15c... 5.

RHUBARB, or Pie Plant--Ger. Rhabarber.
One ounce will produce about 100 plants.
Succeeds best in deep, rich, soil. Sow in spring in drills, cover one inch. Thin plants to six inches apart. Transplant in autumn or spring to permanent beds, three feet apart each way.

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Victoria, or Mammoth--Per lb. $1.65; 1/4 lb. 50c; oz. 15c... 5.
Rhubarb Roots--See Miscellaneous List.

SALISIFY, or Vegetable Oyster--Ger. Bocksbart.
One ounce will sow about 50 feet of drill.

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A delicious substitute for oysters in soups. Cultivate same as Parsnips. Salsify should be more generally cultivated. All who have once grown it continue to thereafter.
MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND--The best. See description in Novelty List. Per lb. $2.00; 1/4 lb. 65c, oz. 20c... 10.
Long White--The standard kind; per lb. $1.50; 1/4 lb. 50c; oz. 15c... 5.

SPINACH--Ger. Spinat.
One ounce will sow about 80 feet of drill; 10 pounds to an acre.
This makes the finest "greens" of any plant in cultivation. For summer, sow early in spring in deep, rich soil in drills one foot apart, cover one inch. Sow at intervals of two weeks through the season. For very early spring use, sow the winter varieties last of August, and protect by covering with straw.

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LONG STANDING--Far superior to all others; leaves thick, fleshy and crumpled. Slow in running to seed. (See cut.) Per lb. 50c; 1/4 lb. 20c; oz. 10c... 5.
Round--Main market sort. Equally good for summer or fall; per lb. 40c; 1/4 lb. 20c; oz. 10c... 5.
Savoy Leaved--Per lb. 45c; 1/4 lb. 20c; oz. 10c... 5.
Prickly, or Winter--Per lb. 50c; 1/4 lb. 20c; oz. 10c... 5.
Viroflay--Grows to an enormous size and produces wonderful crops; per lb. 40c; 1/4 lb. 20c, oz. 10c... 5.

Remember that $1.00 pays for seeds in packets to the amount of $1.35, and to deduct 10 cents per lb. if you have seeds sent at your expense.

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