46 PETER HENDERSON & GO., NEW YORK.—VEGETABLE SEEDS. 
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German, Rettig, Radieschen.—French, Radis, Rave, Petite Rave.—Spanish, Rabano. 
1 oz. for 100 feet of drill ; 9 to 10 lbs. in drills for an acre. 
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 flavor. Fora successive supply sow from the middle of March until 
September, at intervals of two or three weeks. For an early supply they may be sown ina hot-bed in February, 
care being taken to give plenty of ventilation, otherwise they will run to leaves. 
EARLY OLIVE-SHAPED RADISHES. 
FRENCH BREAKFAST. Mild and tender, and one of the best for forcing. Ovalform, 
scarlet, tipped with white. (See cut.) 5c. pkt., 10c. oz., 25c. 14 Ib., 70c. Ib. 
RED ROCKET. A small, bright scarlet, olive-shaped variety, always mild and delicious 
in flavor. Having small tops, it can be grown very closely and is invaluable for 
a forcing. 5c. pkt., 15c. oz., 30c. 14 lb., 90e. Ib. 
S YELLOW OVAL-SHAPED. (See Novelties, page 13.) 10c. pkt., 20c. oz., 60c. 14 Ib., 
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OLIVE-SHAPED SCARLET. (See cut.) 5c. 
pkt., 10c. oz., 20c. 14 Ib., 65c. Ib. 
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EARLY ROUND RADISHES. 
EARLY SCARLET TURNIP. Of medium size, 
bright scarlet, quality unsurpassed, always mild © 
and pleasant in flavor. 5c. pkt., 10c. oz., 20c. 14 
lb., 60c. lb. #£- 
YELLOW SUMMER TURNIP. Grows toa large \ 
size ; excellent to stand the heat and drought of sum- 
mer. (Seecut.) 5c. pkt., 10c. oz., 20c. 14 lb., 70e. lb. 
HENDERSON’S ROSE TURNIP. (See Novelties, page 13.) 10c. pkt., 
20e. oz., 60c. 14 lb., $2.00 lb. 
WHITE TIPPED BARLY SCARLET TURNIP. Bright scarlet, 
fading off to pure white at the base, and is tender, mild in flavor and early. 
5e. pkt., 10c. oz., 20c. 14 1b., 65c. lb. 
EARLY WHITE TURNIP. (See cut.) 5c. pkt., 10c. oz., 20c. 14 lb., 65e. Ib. 
EARLY ROUND DARK RED. Medium in size, rich dark red in color; the rootis 
clean and smooth, and the top is small. Thereisno Radish in cultivation that remains 
fit for use for solongatime. (See cut.) 5c pkt., 10c. oz., 20c. 14 lb., 65e. Ib. 
EARLY SCARLET GLOBE. Of distinct shape, brilliant color, short-leaved ; crisp and 
white; an excellent variety for forcing. 10c. pkt., lic. oz., 35c. 44 Ib., $1.00 lb. 
RED FORCING. The tops are exceedingly small, 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. 5c. pkt., 10c. oz., 30c. 44 Ib., 80e. Ib. 
RAPID FORCING. Resembles White Tipped Scarlet Turnip Radish, but is much 
earlier, coming to maturity in 22 days from the time of sowing, and having very small 
tops. The Radish for forcing purposes, and equally desirable for the garden; hand- 
some and of fine quality. 5c. pkt., 15c. oz., 40c. 14 lb., $1.00 Ib. 
LONG EARLY AND SUMMER RADISHES. 
LONG SCARLET SHORT TOP. This variety is largely grown, as its shape (when tied 
up in bunches) is best suited to ship. (See cut.) 5c. pkt., 10c. oz., 20c. 14 Ib., 65ce. Ib. 
BRIGHTEST SCARLET. It is entirely distinct, being a vivid scarlet color tipped with 
snow-white. (See cut.) 10c. pkt., 15c. oz., 30c. 14 1b., 80c. Ib 
CELESTIAL. It is ready for use when 214 or 3 inches long and continues until nearly 6 inches long, making ~ 
it almost an all-seasons Radish. The flesh is firm, solid and pure white, skin creamy white, and is very 
attractive in appearance. 10c. pkt., 15c. oz., 40c. 14 lb., $1.25 lb. 
NEWCOM WHITE. Early large white Radish, of superior quality. 5c. pkt., 10e. oz., 25c. 14 lb., 75e. Ib. 
WOOD'S EARLY FRAME. A good long variety for forcing. 5c. pkt., 10c. oz., 20c. 14 lb., 65e. lb. 
LONG WHITE VIENNA (Lady Finger). Beautiful in shape; skin and flesh are pure snow-white; crisp 
and of rapid growth. (See cut.) 5c. pkt., 10c. oz., 30c. 14 lb.. 90e. lb. 
WHITE STRASBURG. It is of a tapering shape, skin and flesh both white. It is an excellent summer variety, being 
tender, crisp and of fine flavor, and a quick grower. 5c. pkt., 10c. oz., 25c. 14 Ib., 80e. lb. 
BECKERT’S CHARTIER. The color at top is crimson, running into pink at middle, and from thence downward is pure waxy white. 
It will attain a very large size before it becomes unfit for use. (See cut.) 5c. pkt., 10c. oz., 25¢e. 14 lb., 80c. Ib. 
HENDERSON’S WHITE CHARTIER. (See Novelties, page 13.) 10c. pkt., 20c. oz., 60c. 14 lb., $2.00 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. 5c. pkt.,10c oz., 25c. 14 lb., 80e. lb. 
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