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EARLY RADISHES— Continued. 



Early "miite, Olive-Shaped, Of fine olive shape, skin 

 and flesh white, crisp, tender and of very quick growth. 

 Pkt., 5c.; oz., lOc; }i lb., 30c.; lb., 90c. 



"WOOD'S EAKtY FRAME. A splendid forcing va- 

 riety, earlier than the Long Scarlet, shape not quite so long 

 and has a smaller top. Pkt., 5c.; oz.,10c.; J4 lb., 25c.; lb., 75c. 



Early Erencli Breakfast. Of quick growth, very 

 tender and beautiful, oval shape; scarlet, tipped with white ; 

 agreat favorite. Pkt., 5c.; oz., lOc; ^i lb., 25c.; lb., 90c. 



RADISH. Summer Varieties. 



NEW WHITE STKASBUKG. This valuable variety, 

 introduced by us nine years ago, is now the most popular 

 summer radish grown. Of handsome oblong shape, 

 tapering beautifully to a i)oint. Both skin and flesh are 

 pure white, almost transparent, very tender and of a de- 

 lightful pungent taste. It can be pulled five weeks from 

 time of sowing the seed, yet it will continue to grow with- 

 out losing its fine quality, and remain in a tender condition 

 longer than any other summer sort. There isniuch cheap 

 and spurious seed being oft'ered. Procure your stock 

 direct from the introducers, and have it reliable. Pkt., 5c.; 

 oz., 10c. ; % lb., 30c.; lb., 81.00; 5 lbs. and over, 85c. per lb. 



LARGE TVHITE SUMIVEER TURNIP, or GEOBE. 

 A general favorite; of large turnip shape and beautiful form, 

 pure white skin and flesli very crisp. Our strain of this 

 variety is the finest known to Philadelphia and New York 

 truckers. Pkt., 5c.; oz., lOc; % lb., 20c.; lb., 70c.; 5 lbs., S2.50. 



OLIVE SHAPEI> GOLDEN YELLOTT. This is a 

 fine new German radish, equally well adapted as an early 

 forcing or summer radish. It is of very rapid growtli antl 

 fine quality; flesli white, tender, crisp and brittle. The out- 

 side skin is a bright, fresh vellow, and has a very small top. 

 Pkt., 5c.; oz., 15c.; % lb., 35c.; lb., 81.20. 



NEW IMPROVED YELLOW SUMMER TURNIP. 



This very fine yellow summer radish is the result of hybrid- 

 izing and many years' Selection by an experienced Phila- 

 delphia market gardener. The neck is much smaller, leaves 

 fiper, flesh whiter, and of much better shape than the old 

 Yellow Summer; always commands a readier sale at a 

 higher figure, and withstands the summer heat better. Mar- 

 ket and private gardeners will find it a most valuable 

 acquisition. Pkt., 5c.; oz.,10c.; i4,lb., 25c.; lb., 90c.; 5 lbs., 

 83.75. 



NEW CH.iRTIER, OR SHEPHERD RADISH. 



CHARTIER, or SHEPHERD RADISH. A variety of 

 the Long Scarlet, originated in Western Pennsylvania. It is 

 exceedingly handsome and attractive, as shown in our illus- 

 tration above, being of a deep crimson color at the top, and 

 blending ott' to almost white at the bottom. It is very tender, 

 and remains so for a long time after attaining its growth, an 

 important feature to the market or family gardener. Pkt., 

 oc; oz.,10c.; J>ilb.,25c.; lb., 90c.; 5 lbs., 83.7.5. 



WHITE GIANT STUTTGART. Will produce roots 

 of excellent quality and as large as winter radish in six to 

 eight weeks. Pkt., 5c.; oz., lOc; ^Ib., 25c.;lb., 90e. 



NEW SURPRISE. A variety from Spain, very early, 

 light brown skin, pure white flesh, crisp and tender; keeps 

 in fine eating condition without getting pithy for a long 

 time. Pkt., 5c.; oz., lOc; % lb., 30c.; lb., $1.00. 



NEW CELESTIAL, or WHITE CHINESE. Has 

 been grown for a few years past by California gardeners, 

 who obtained it direct from China. It is an "All Seasons 

 Radish, " being ready for use when three inches long and 

 continues until nearly si.v inches long. Flesli firm, solid and 

 pure white. Pkt., 5c.; oz., lOc; 'ilb., 25e.; lb., flOc. 



RADISH. Winter Varieties. 



CHINA ROSE WINTER. One of the best winter 

 varieties, bright rose colored ; flesh white, firm and of 

 superior quality. Pkt., 5c.; oz., lOc; J^lb., 35c.; lb., $1.25. 



ROUND BLACK SPANISH. A fine globe shaped 

 radish, very popular with the Germans, known as Settir/ : 

 good quality. Pkt., 5c.; oz., lOc; 14 lb., 25c.; lb., 90c. 



Long Black Spanish. A large winter variety ; one of 

 the hardiest, with dark green leaves, firm in texture ; keeping 

 until spring. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c. ; ^^Ib., 25c.; lb., 85c. 



CALIFORNIA MAMMOTH WHITE. A winter 

 variety growing twelve inches long ; white fleshed, firm and 

 of excellent quality. It is the largest radish grown, called 

 by some the Mammoth Russian. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; lb., $1.00. 



NEWROUND 

 SCARLET CHI- 

 NA. A new variety 

 of the China Rad- 

 ish. It may be 

 sown at intervals 

 from spring till 

 autumn ; matures 

 in from six to eight 

 weeks, and is much 

 hardier than other 

 varieties. Valuable 

 as a winter radish 

 as well as for sum- 

 mer. In shape it is 

 round, rich scarlet, 

 with pure white 

 flesh of a most 

 agreeable flavor. 

 The shape, color, 

 habit and quality 



are all likely to ROUND SCARLET CHINA RADISH. 



commend it to the market gardener and private grower as 

 worthy of a careful trial. Pkt., lOc; oz., 15c.; Vl lb., 50e.; lb.. 

 $1.50. ..../!..>. 



