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STATE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 



RADISHES. 



Varieties of radish were tested in the forcing-house, in hot-beds, and in 

 the garden. 



Forcing radishes. Many early radishes sent out by seedsmen under 

 various names differ but slightly in form or shade of color. Olive, Deep 

 Scarlet Short Top, French Breakfast, Scarlet Turnip, Round Dark Bed and 

 Scarlet Button are excellent for the purpose. Wood Frame is nearly as 

 early as any of the above and the roots are much larger and longer. 



The following are forcing sorts recently introduced: 



Rapid Forcing — Hend. Tops small; root round, light scarlet, white 

 tipped. A good variety but scarcely as early as claimed. 



White Globe — Faust. Tops large; root round, sometimes olive-shaped; 

 skin white; flesh firm, mild flavor. A good white variety. 



New Champion — Faust. Tops small; root round, tending to oblong; 

 skin bright scarlet; flesh tender and of excellent quality. This variety 

 came to maturity four days earlier than any other grown this year. 



Acme — Salzer. Tops small; root short, olive-shape; color dark scarlet; 

 flesh crisp, tender. A good variety.. 



Non Plus Ultra — Ferry. Tops small; root round, bright scarlet; flesh 

 tender, crisp. Early. Excellent for forcing. 



The following table shows the comparison of the radishes grown in the 

 garden : 



Table VI. 



The following varieties are recommended for the purpose named: 



