SUPERIOR VEGETABLE SEEDS 



J. MANNS & CO., Ensor and Forrest Sts., Baltimore, Md. 



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RADISHES (Continued) 



1?-wortt*h tfvonhfnaf Color Is a scarlet rose, shading to a waxy white at th« 

 r mncn urt^UHl UOt, ^jp. ^^^^]^ growth, mild and tender, good for forcing. 



Feton's Model White Box (Forcing) 'XJ,\, ^ery^^W-ndTaS 



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. 

 T nnn ^i>nv1i>f This is the standard extra early long scarlet market variety, 

 iJUny OLUI ivi, ^j^^j^ ^.^p^ j^^g scarlet roots; crisp, fine flavor. 



VUhil-o I/'i/'lo ffnflieh^^ fully equals in crisp, tender flesh and mild flavor 

 YV nun ICltlV /vattW>rt^^jjg popular White Vienna or Lady Finger, while it 

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

 ready for use in 20 to 26 days from sowing the seed, and their long, slender form 

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



/^in/tirtwinfi Mnfhet ("Glass Radish") A selected strain of the Long Scar- 



K^inCinnuil iriuintit. j^^.^ growing to slightly larger size fully as early and 



darker in coloring. 



Imn^m^ofl ChnffioT '^^^ color at top is crimson, running into pink at 



irnyiUU*iU i^nui 1,1^1 middle, and from thence downward is pure waxy white. 



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



Exceedingly tender and crisp. 



J>ofrr1 Fnrrinn This variety is a cross between Wood's Early Frame and 



j-eu#t £ uiVLiiy 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 JMs^ ^T^h^'R^duh 



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. 



New White Strasbura j- ^^^y ^^^w desirable summer variety, a 



»' favorite with our mai 



and flesh both white. 



market gardeners. 

 It is excellent quality and a quick grower. 



Skin 



Perpetual White Summerlt'Llit^J^lJ''^l^^J'^l^ ^J ''?; ^^' 



'^ 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. 



White Stnttanrf Quick growing and therefore very early. Of the 

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



Large White Summer ^°^^^' smooth, very white, crisp, and ten- 

 " der. The market gardener's favorite for 



summer use. 



WINTER VARIETIES 



White Chinese New Celestial 



White Strasbnrg 



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 find this a special seller. 



White Round Spanish 



Root large, often five inches in diameter, 

 turnip-shaped, skin pure white, flesh white 



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 ^l^^* ^°''* ^**'*® Spanish, except in 



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

 tempting flavor and very crisp. 



Lnnn Whifp Slnnntth This variety is of a snow-white color, Bimilar 

 LiOng Vrnue iypamsn ^^ ^j,, ^^^^^ strasbnrg in shape, but rather 

 more stump-rooted. 



Long Black Spanish Slaek skin, white flesh, very firm and solid, 

 i^ if ^..u.v.v u|^u..>vt^.i, g^jjj keeper, grows long and large. 



California Mammoth 1^'Jt^^ '°t'^°^"«'^ ''?^° ^y^' 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. 



Long Scarlet 



