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Radis,Rave,FR. RADISH 



One ounce of seed will sow 100 feet of drill. 



Rabanito, Sp. 

 Radics, GER. 



Culture — One of the earliest delicacies to reach our table in 

 the spring and one that may 1)e enjoyed all seasons by a judicious 

 selection of varieties suitable for different seasons. In soil rich 

 in humus, the little early round and olive-shaped sorts will be 

 ready for use in from 3 to 4 weeks. Earliest sowings may be made 

 as soon as frost is out of the ground. After May 1st, sow long 

 varieties like White Icicle or Long Scarlet Short Top. After 

 June 1st, select summer varieties like Long White Vienna, or 

 White Dehcacy, and around July Ist, sow the late but also large 

 winter radishes for a fall and winter supply. All radishes, to do 

 their best, should be thinned out to stand 2 to 6 inches apart in 

 the row, the largest distance given applying to the large growing 

 winter varieties. 



The Earliest Round Sorts 



Cardinal Globe. (See Colored Plate and page 9.) Pkt., 10 cts.; 



oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.75. 

 New Perfection. (See Specialties, page 10.) Pkt., 10 cts.; 



oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00. 

 New Ruby. (See cut.) Of very attractive appearance and 



quickly forms the root ready for use. The shape is nearly 



round, and color of skin deep red; flesh white and very crisp 



and it remains in good condition for the best part of ten days. 



Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; i lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00. 

 Dreer's Crimson Ball. A dainty little Radish of mild flavor; 



skin bright red, flesh tinged with red. It forms the root very 



rapidly and is ready for use within 25 days. Pkt., 10 cts.; 



oz., 20 cts.; i lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00. 

 Earliest Red May. Makes a remarkably quick growth and is ready for the table 



within 3 weeks after sowing seeds. The Radishes are of a desirable size and uniform 



in shape, with small tops and of excellent flavor. This is a splendid variety for 



the earliest crop, either outdoors or for forcing under glass. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 

 _20cts.; i lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00. 

 Early Scarlet Turnip. Small top, quick growth, mild and crisp. Largely used 



for early planting in open ground. Pkt., lOcts.; oz., IScts.; i lb., 45 cts.; lb., $1.50. 



Crimson Giant. Suitable both for forcing or early planting out of doors. In 



-^ shape it is round to_o_val,_aiid very attractive. The flesh is mild and tender. Grows 



to larger size than any in this class, yet retains its crispness and delightful flavor. 



Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; Jib., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00. 

 White-tipped Scarlet Gem. Leaves short and excellent for forcing; color 



bright scarlet with white tip. It is a very handsome variety and exceedingly rapid 



grower. Also listed as "Rosy Gem" in many catalogs. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz.. 20 cts.;' 



i lb., SO cts.; lb., $1.75. 

 Round Red Forcing. One of the earliest. Short-leaved, small top; color of skin 



dark red, and the flesh white, mild and tender. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb ,' 



50 cts.; lb., $1.75. 

 Dreer's Crystal Forcing. Of remarkably quick growth, 



beautiful shape; small top and good quality. Pkt., 10 cts.; 



oz., 20 cts.; J lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00. 

 Earliest White May. A crisp turnip-shaped variety. Pkt., 



10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; i lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00. 

 Philadelphia White Box. A good turnip-shaped variety, 



remarkably long standing for an early variety. Pkt., 10 cts.; 



oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 45 cts.; lb., $1.50. 



Early Oval Shaped and 

 Long Sorts 



Dreer's Earliest White Olive. (See Specialties, page 10.) 



Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00. 

 White Icicle. (See Colored Plate and page 9.) Pkt., 10 cts.; 



oz., 20 cts.; i lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00. 

 French Breakfast. Ready for use within 25 days after sowing 



seeds. Oblong shape, mild and tender. The skin is a lively 



pink in color on the upper portion, but lower part is pure white. 



Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; i lb., 45 cts.; lb., $1.50. 

 Cincinnati Market. Ready for use in from 30 to 35 days. 



Of the Long Scarlet type; of a clear bright red color and 



grows to large size without becoming pithy. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 



15 cts.; Jib., 45 cts.; lb., $1.50. 

 Long Scarlet Short Top. Long, bright scarlet, with small 



top. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz.,15 cts.; i lb., 45 cts.; lb., $1.50. 



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