SUPERIOR VEGETABLE SEEDS 



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RADISHES (Continued) 



li'rrin/'h Hyonhfnat Color is a scarlet rose, shading to a waxy white at the 

 r rt:ni.n DIKUn,IUt>L ^.jp. ^^.^^^ growth, mild and tender, good for forcing. 



Feton*s Model White Box (Forcing) ^X.l\, fery":friy*'rn'/ras 



but few leaves, thus making it of special value for growing in hotbeds or "boxes," 

 and one-third more radishes can be grown in the same space than with most other 

 sorts. It is of clear white color, solid, juicy and unsurpassed in flavor. 



TjOnO ScOrlet '^^'^ '^ ^^® standard extra early long scarlet market variety, 

 uxriiy ijK,ui i^ct- ^i^qj^ top, long scarlet roots; crisp, fine flavor. 



Whiff Tninli> Tfnrli<h^^ fully equals in crisp, tender flesh and mild flavor 

 rr/cite icicte n,uui!iit^^^ popular White Vienna or Lady Finger, while it 

 is as early as Long Scarlet Short Top. Planted in spring the young Radishes are 

 ready for use in 20 to 25 days from sowing the seed, and their long, slender form 

 and pure paper-white skin are most attractive when bunched for market. 



Cini*innnfi JlfnrJff>f ("Glass Radish") A selected strain of the Long Scar- 

 K^UH^UUiUll, lT±ui ivt^i, jgj.^ growing to slightly larger size fully as early and 

 darker in coloring. 



Improved Char tier 



The color at top is crimson, running into pink at 

 middle, and from thence downward is pure waxy white. 



It is of a very quick growth, and ready for use nearly as early as Long Scarlet. 



Exceedingly tender and crisp. 



Pearl Forcina ^^'? ^^^lety is a cross between Wood's Early Frame and 

 ^ White Strasburg. The color is a pearl white with a fine 

 waxy appearance, very firm and solid. They will remain in good condition longer 

 than any other extra early variety. 



White Icicle 



Long White Vienna, or Lady Finger JJis^ '^hi'te^Radish 



in cultivation; it is most beautiful in shape, white in color, both skin and 

 flesh are pure snow-white, crisp, brittle, and of rapid growth. Highly 

 recommended. 



A/'/>f« Whitt> Siirnahiirn A very new desirable summer variety, a 

 L\eW fV niie airabOUrg favorite with our market gardeners. Skin 



and flesh both white. It is excellent quality and a quick grower. 



Perpetual White Summer'^^'^ variety introduced by us has 

 ^ ft^i/Mi*./ m„„t,\y ^i^xw.!.^. given splendid satisfaction to all who 



have tried it. They are pure white, of uniform good quality, crisp and brit- 

 tle, and they keep longer in a fit condition for the table than any variety we 

 know of, hence their name. Perpetual White Summer can be sown any time 

 of the year, and will always produce good radishes fit for market earlier than 

 the Chartier, and keeps in perfect shape for marketing about four weeks, or 

 longer for home use. 



Whiff Skfjiffftnrf Quick growing and therefore very early. Of the 

 fr ftf-f-c kjLUii,yui L largest size, and both flesh and skin are pure white; 

 quality fine, firm, and brittle. Can be pulled for use at any stage. 



Large White Summer Round, smooth, very white, crisp, and ten- 

 s' rtcr xhe market gardeners favorite for 



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summer use. 



WINTER VARIETIES 



White Chinese New Celestial 



White Strasburg 



Large, stump-rooted Radish with 

 white skin and flesh. Can be 

 sown from July 1 to August 15, 

 and will keep in prime condi- 

 tion, mild in flavor, brittle, and 

 never woody. Market gardners 

 will And this a special seller. 



White Round Spanish l^,i!^i^:t!^,X^i^A^i^^t; 



crisp and not becoming pithy, very compact and highly flavored; an excellent 

 sort for winter, as the roots keep a long time. 



Improved Half -Long, Black Spanish Radish ^5^%"^^ 



intermediate In shape between the Old Round and Long Black Spanish, and 

 much superior to either. Flesh mild, very sweet and crisp, never pithy, and 

 is decidedly the best of all black radishes. If stored in damp sand in the 

 cellar, they will keep all winter. 



Round Black Spanish ^ha^e*''^ ^°"^ ^**'*^ Spanish, except in 



Chinese Ro^P ^ splendid rose-red variety that keeps during winter; 

 \^ f»c>oo #i/voc> ten^jpting flavor and very crisp. 



Lnnn Whiff f^nnniQh This variety is of a snow-white color, similar 

 LtUtiy rr IUIK oyuiuail ^^ ^^^ ^^j^^ Strasburg in shape, but rather 

 more stump-rooted. 



Long Black Spanish ^^^S'', ''''"• ""^^^^ ^1^^- "^'T ,*^"" *"<^ «°"<^' 



J, f^ " good keeper, grows long and large. 



California Mammoth "H^^J-^^^ introduced into this country by 



the Chinese in California. It is pure white, 

 about one foot long, and two or three inches through, tapering regularly to 

 the tip. The flesh is tender and crisp, keeping well through the winter. 



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