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RADISHES (Continued) 



French Breakfast 



Color is a scarlet rose, shading to a waxy white at the 

 tip; quick growth, mild and tender, good for forcing. 



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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, .iuicy and unsurpassed in flavor. 



T nun ^Irarlpf Tnis is tne standard extra early long scarlet market variety, 

 MJUiiy wtui tct short top> long scar i et roo ts; crisp, fine flavor. 



White triple Kndiah^ fully equals in crisp, tender flesh and mild flavor 

 fV IlllK ILICIV IlUUli>n the 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. 

 Cincinnati Market ("Glass Radish") A selected strain of the Long Scar 

 darker in coloring. 



fmnvmied Chartier Tne color at top is crimson, running into pink at 

 Mtnpi UWU KsUUI IIKI middlei 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 Fnrfinn Tnis variety is a cross between Wood's Early Frame and 

 i villi i uii,iiiy Whjte strasburff _ 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. 



let, growing to slightly larger 



fully as early and 



White Icicle 



White Strasburg 



Long White Vienna, or Lady Finger ™ g fe hi ? e e ? S 



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. 



Neil") Whitt> ^frathlira A verv new desirable summer variety, a 

 L\eW VVniie diraSOUrg favoritc with our market gardeners. Skin 

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



Pernetual White Summer This variet y introduced by us, has 

 i~ei [jviuui rr nut; ournrner given splendic [ 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. 



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- 

 a der. The market gardner s favorite for 



summer use. 



WINTER VARIETIES 



White Chinese New Celestial 



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. 



inish Radish 



sort is 



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. 



the Long White Spanish, except in 



Round Black Spanish ^ pe 



Chinese t?nee A splendid rose-red variety that keeps during winter; 

 KsUUlVHV /VWae tempting flavor and very crisp. 



Long White Spanish 



more stump-rooted. 



Long Black Spanish 

 California Mammoth 



This variety is of a snow-white color, similar 

 to the White Strasburg in shape, but rather 



Black skin, white flesh, very firm and solid, 

 good keeper, grows long and large. 

 Was first 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. 



Long Scarlet 



