PETER HENDERSON & CO—-VEGETABLE SEEDS. 
$$$ 
+ RADISH. + 
German, Rettig, Radies- 
chen.—French, Radis, Rave, 
Petite Rave.—Spanish, Ra- 
bano. 
1 oz. for 100 feet of drill; 
to 10 lbs. in drills for an aere. 
Radishes thrive best in a light, 
sandy loam; heavy or clayey soils. 
not only delay their maturity, but: 
produce crops much inferior both 
in appearance and flayor. For a 
successve supply sow from the 
middle of March until September, 
at intervals of two or three weeks. 
For an early supply they may be 
sown in a hot-bed in February. care: 
being taken to give plenty of venti- 
lation, otherwise they will run to 
leaves. 
If by mail, in quantities of 1g 
lb. and upward, postaye must 
be added at the rate of 8c. per lb. 
Early Round or Turnip-Shaped Radishes. 
EL DORADO. This is identical with the old favorite Scarlet Turnip Radish in 
shape, size and quality, but isa golden yellow color. Very distinct and de- 
sirable. (See cut.) 10 cts. pkt.; 25 cts. oz.; 75 ets. 44 lb.; $2.50 per lb. 
RAPID FORCING. (See Novelties, page 6.) 10c. pkt.; 25¢. oz.; 75c. 14 lb.; $2.50 Ib. 
RED FORCING. The tops are exceedingly small and short, rendering it most 
useful for forcing. The tops are smaller than those of any other Radish; in all 
other respects, however, it is identical with our Early Round Dark Red. 10 cts. 
pkt.; 20 cts. oz.; 40 cts. 14 1b.; $1.00 Ib. 
EARLY SCARLET GLOBE. A new variety of distinct shape and brilliant color, 
short leaved; flesh very crisp and white; an excellent variety for forcing. 10 cts. 
pkt. ; 25 cts. oz.; 60 cts. 14 Ib. ; $1.75 Ib. 
EARLY ROUND DARK RED. The shape is the same as that of the Early Scarlet 
Turnip, and it differs only in the skin being darker in color and making much smaller 
tops. On this account it is now very largely used for forcing. This variety is 
grown largely for early market. 10 cts. pkt.; 15 cts. oz.; 30 cts. 14 lb.; 65 ets. Ib. 
WHITE TIPPED SCARLET TURNIP. Early, of medium size, handsome and of 
excellent flavor. (See cut.) 10 cts. pkt.; 15 cts.-oz.; 30 cts. 14 lb. ; 65 ects. lb. 
EARLY SCARLET TURNIP. Very delicate in flavor, and for this reason in great 
demand for home consumption. (See cut.) 5c. pkt.; 10c. oz.; 25ce. 14 Ib.; 65c. Ib. 
EARLY WHITE TURNIP. Very early; flesh and skin white. Grown for mixing in 
with bunches of Red Radishes. 5 cts. pkt.; 10 ets. oz.; 25 ets. 14 lb.; 69 cts. Ib. 
VIOLET WHITE TIPPED TURNIP. Desirable as un early, rapid grower; deep 
violet, lower portion clear white. Like all so-called ‘‘ white-tipped” sorts, it is 
better pulled young. 5 cts. pkt.; 15 cts. oz.; 35 cts. 14 Ib.; $1.00 Ib. 
Early Long Radishes. 
CELESTIAL. A distinct variety from China. It is ready for use when 21g or 3 inches 
long and continues until nearly 6 inches long, making it almost an all seasons’ 
Radish. The flesh is firm and solid and pure white, skin creamy white, and is very 
attractive in appearance. (See cut.) 10 cts. pkt.; 25 cts. oz.; 75 cts. 14 1b.; $2.50 Ib. 
LONG SCARLET SHORT TOP. This variety is largely grown, as its shape (when 
tied up in flat bunches) is best suited to ship. Its average length is about 9 inches. 
5 cts. pkt.; 10 ets. oz.; 25 cts. 14 Ib.; 65 cts. lb. 
WOOD’S EARLY FRAME. Comparatively few growers are aware of the fact that it 
is over ten days earlier than the Long Searlet Radish, which it very much resembles, 
although not quite so long. An excellent variety for forcing. (See cut.) 5 ets. pkt.; 
10 cts. oz. ; 25 cts. 14 Ib.; 65 cts. lb. 
LONG PURPLE. Similar in all respects to the Early Long Scarlet, excepting color, 
which is a deep purple. 5 cts. pkt.; 10 cts. oz.; 20 cts. 14 Ib.; 60 cts. Ib. 
Early Olive-Shaped Radishes. 
RED ROCKET. This showy Radish is olive-shaped, brilliant scarlet, very early, small 
topped and valuable for forcing. In appearance, quality and earliness it is unsur- 
passed. 10 cts. pkt.; 20 cts. oz.; 50 cts. 14 lb.; $1.50 Ib. 
A variety of quick growth, mild | Olive-Shaped Scarlet. Oblong-shaped; flesh rose colored; a 
forcing. Oval form, good summer variety. 5 ets. pkt.; 10 cts. oz.; 25 cts. 14 
SCOPYRICNTED IBB9: 
WHITE TIPPED 
SCARLET TURNIP. 
Radishes. 
EL DORADO TURNIP. SCARLET TURNIP. 
CHARTIER. WHITE STRASBURG. WOOD'S EARLY FRAME. 
FRENCH BREAKFAST. 
and tender, and one of the best for 
searlet tipped with white. 
lb.: 65 ets. Ib. 
Olive-Shaped White. A very valuable forcing variety. 5 cts. 
pkt.; 10 cts. oz.; 25 cts. 14 lb. 5; 75 cts. lb. 
5 cts. pkt.; 15 cts. oz.; 25 ets. 14 
Summer 
This is the finest 
Beautiful in shape; skin and flesh are 
5 ets. pkt.; 10 
LONG WHITE VIENNA (Lady Finger). 
Long White Radish. 
pure snow white; crisp and of rapid growth. 
cts. 0z.; 25 cts. 44 lb.; 75 ets. lb. 
GIANT WHITE STUTTGART. Quick growing, and therefore 
very early. Of the largest size, and both flesh and skin are 
pure white; quality fine, firm and brittle; never gets pithy. 
5 cts. pkt.; 10 cts. oz.; 25 cts. 144 lb.; 75 ets. Ib. 
lb.; 75c. lb. 
| OLIVE-SHAPED VIOLET, WHITE TIPPED. A variety simi- 
lar to the preceding, differing only in shape. 5 ets. pkt.; 15 
cts. oz.; 35 ets. 14 Ib. ; $1.00 lb. 
Radishes. 
| BLACK SUMMER TURNIP. A summer variety of excellent 
quality. While it does not grow to so large size, it stands 
longer and does not get pithy as quickly as many other sorts. 
5 ets. pkt.; 10 ets. oz.; 35 ets. 14 Ib.; $1.00 lb. 
Gray Summer Turnip. An excellent variety for summer use. 
5 ets. pkt.; 10 cts. oz.; 25 ets. 14 lb.; 75 ets. 1b. 
Long White Naples. Flesh white, crisp and mild. 
10 ets. 0z.; 25 ets. 14 lb. ; 75 cts. lb. : 
5 ets. pkt.; 
better.—Mrs. Jas, GILLESPIE, Grimston, Gray County, Ontario. 
The seeds I bought from you last spring took first prize at the Autumn Exhibition at Desboro. 
I will try your seeds again, as I think I can get no 
