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CULTURE — Radishes thrive bpsl in a sandy, loamy soil, and to 

 have a continuous supply for the table sow as early in the spring 

 as possible and at intervals of ten days thereafter. Where the sum- 

 mers are very hot. sow until the fifteenth of May and then omit until 

 August. Then make three sowings at intervals during this month. 



EARLY ROUND VARIETIES 



756 EARLY SCARLET GLOBE 



The best of the forcing varieties 

 and the best of its class for outdoor 

 culture; one of the most attrac- 

 tive radishes grown. The roots 

 are a little longer than round, 

 the skin intense scarlet in color, 

 with tiny thread-like roots. It 

 is very early, oval-shaped, and 

 has very* small tops. 



Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; 

 U lb., 60c; lb., $1.25. 



722 CRIMSON' GIANT (Early) 



This variety grows to 5 and often 

 6 inches in circumference, weigh- 

 ing up to 1 oz. per root, but not- 

 withstanding its immense size, 

 does not get hollow or pithy, 

 but keeps in condition for a long 

 time. The flesh remains spark- 

 ling white, solid, crisp and juicy 

 and it is of the mildest flavor. 

 Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; 

 M lb., 60c; lb., $1.25. 



724 EARLY ROUND DARK RED 



The darkest colored of the round 

 red varieties and an excellent 

 sort for family use. The roots 

 are round, the tops medium in 

 size. Inside, pure white, crisp 

 and tender. (See illustration.) 

 Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; % lb., 

 lb., $1.25. 



733 GLOWING BALL 



This variety is the brightest colored and 

 most attractive in appearance of the 

 round or turnip shaped types. The roots 

 are practically ball shaped. The skin 

 is a glowing scarlet red ; the flesh is white, 

 exceptionally solid and crisp, and of 

 excellent quality. 



Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; >i lb., 60c; 

 lb., $1.50. 



757 SPARKLER 



Brilliant scarlet with a very pronounced 

 white tip. It wins by appearance alone. 

 But to this must also be added its spark- 

 ling white, solid, crisp flesh and mild 

 sweet flavor. It is desirable both for 

 forcing and garden culture. Foliage 

 small. 



Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; yi lb., 60c; 

 lb., $1.25. 



726 SCARLET TURNIP (Early) 



The popular standard variety and one of 

 the best table radishes being highly es- 

 teemed for its mild flavor. The skin is 

 bright scarlet in color and the flesh snow 

 white. Medium size and a rapid grower. 

 Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; X lb-, 45c; 

 lb.. $1.00. 



728 WHITE-TIPPED EARLY. SCAR- 

 LET TURNIP 



Unsurpassed as a table Radish where, by 

 reason of the strong contrasting colors 

 of the root, it makes a most attractive 

 appearance. The flesh is crisp, white 

 and tender, and extremelv mild. 



Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; X lb.. 50c; 

 lb.. SI. 25. 



RADISH 



50c; 



768 HENDERSON'S COLLECTION 

 OF FIVE TURNIP RADISHES 



Early Round Dark Red, Early Scar- 

 let Globe, Early Scarlet Turnip, 

 Glowing Ball, White Tipped Scarlet 

 Turnip. 



Price, pkt. each 5 varieties 40c; 

 oz. each 90c. 



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OVAL-SHAPED VARIETIES 



730 FRENCH BREAKFAST 



This is a favorite oval-shaped, bright scarlet 

 Radish, with white tip. It is extremely 

 attractive and verv earh . 



Price, pkt., 10c~ oz., 25c; }i lb., 60c; 

 lb., $1.25. 



748 RED ROCKET _ 



This variety has a very small top which 

 permits close planting. It is quite smooth, 

 deep scarlet in color. The flesh is crisp and 

 of a mild flavor. 

 (See illustration.) 



Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; % lb.. 60c; 

 lb., $1.50. 



760 WHITE-TIPPED ROCKET 



The color is deep rose, tipped white at the 

 base. The flavor is deliciouslv mild. 



Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; ,'., lb., 60c; 

 lb., $1.50. 



758 WHITE ROCKET 



A trifle larger than Red Rocket. It has 

 an equally small top: the root is pure whin . 

 while the color of the flesh is waxy white. 



Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; ,'.( lb., 60c; 

 lb., $1.50. 



Radishes are divided into three classes — spring, summer, and 

 winter kinds, and all kinds should be used in a garden. Radishes 

 are fit for the table in 25 to 40 days from solving in the open 

 ground. For extra early crop sow seed in hot bed in February. 

 One ounce for each 100 //. of row. 



EARLY LONG VARIETIES 



734 ICICLE 



The leading long white radish, 

 and one of the earliest; tender, 

 juicy and of agreeable snappy 

 flavor. When fully matured it 

 reaches a length of 6 inches. It 

 is pure white, and has a translu- 

 cent and appetizing appearance. 

 (See illustration.) 



Price, pkt., 10c; oz.. 25c; 

 H lb.. 60c; lb., $1.50. 



738 LONG SCARLET Short Top. 



Bright scarlet with white, mild 

 flesh; grows 6 inches in length; 

 matures in about 25 davs. 



Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 



Yi lb., 50c: lb., $1.25. 



740 LONG WHITE VIENNA, or 

 Lady Finger. Tapering, about 

 4 inches long and pure white, 

 mild and tendef; matures in 

 about 25 days. 



Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; 

 yi lb., 60c; lb.. $1.25. 



SUMMER VARIETIES 

 731 GIANT WHITE GLOBE. Re- 

 peated trials at our seed testing 

 farm have convinced us that this 

 is a verv desirable variety. It 

 is a pure white, globe-shaped 

 Radish, firm and crisp, and mild 

 in flavor. Another good quality 

 is that it remains solid and fit for 

 table use for a long time. 

 Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; % lb., 60c; 

 lb., $1.50. 



GIANT WHITE STUTTGART. A 



large white, oval-shaped summer Radish. 

 Verv tender and mild. 



Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; % lb., 60c; 

 lb., $1.25. 



WHITE STRASBURG. An early sum 

 mer Radish, 4 to 5 inches long and taper- 

 ing; flesh and skin white, solid and fine. 

 Priee, pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; }-, lb., 60c; 

 lb., $1.25. 



WINTER VARIETIES 



These varieties grow so firm and com- 

 pact that they will keep almost all winter 

 if stored in a dry cellar; they require 2 to 

 3 months to mature. 



720 CELESTIAL, or White Chinese. An 



extra fuie, large, white Radish; grows to 

 an enormous size; flesh firm, mild and 

 crisp. 



Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; > 4 lb., 60c; 

 lb., $1.25. 



736 LONG BLACK SPANISH. A leading 

 winter variety, one of the best keepers. 

 Roots cylindrical, 7 to 10 inches long; 

 skin blackish-brown; firm white flesh. 

 Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; X lb., 60c; 

 lb.. $1.25. 



732 



762 



769 One packet of each of the 3 

 Rocket Radishes for 25c, one 

 ounce of each for 60c. 



