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Radis, Rave, FR. 



RADISH 



Rabanito, SP. 

 Radies, GER. 



One ounce of seed will sow 100 feet of drill. 

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

 the spring and one that may be 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 Delicacy, and around July 1st, sow the late but also large 

 winter radishes for a fall and w'inter 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 



Earliest Red May. 



lOcts.; oz., 20 cts.; 



(See Colored Plate and page 9.) 

 Jib., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00. 



Pkt., 



Earliest White May. (See Specialties, page 4.) 

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



Pkt., 10 cts.; 



Crimson Sail. (See Specialties, page 5.) 

 20 cts.; ilb., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00. 



Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 



Cardinal Globe. Those who like the crisp little red Radishes 

 that come so early will be pleased with this variety. The 

 Radishes grow globular in shape, and are of a most brilliant 

 cardinal-red color. It will stand considerable heat; therefore, 

 it is a quick forcer, and the quality is fine, being crisp and tender. 

 It is by far the best variety for forcing, and also does well in 

 open ground. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; Jib., 50 cts.; lb., $1.75. 



White-tipped Scarlet Gem. Leaves short and excellent for 

 forcing; color bright scarlet with white tip. It is a very hand- 

 some variety and exceedingly rapid grower. Also listed as 

 "Rosy Gem" in many catalogs. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 

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



Crimson Giant. Suitable both for forcing or early planting 

 out of doors. In shape it is round to oval, and 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., 20cts.; J lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00. 



New Perfection. This type of Radish, having red skin with a 

 white tip, has long been a great favorite, and with this variety 

 the white portion extends much farther up than is the case with 

 ordinary Scarlet Turnip White Tip Radish. The general contour 

 is turnip-shape, and size medium, very uniform, with flesh crisp, 

 tender and sparkling. The rapidity of its growth recommends 

 "New Perfection" for growing in the greenhouse, but it is equally 

 as valuable for sowing in the vegetable garden. Pkt., 10 cts.; 

 oz., 20 cts.; lib., 60 cts.: lb., $2.00. 



New Ruby. 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 Crystal Forcing. Of remarkably quick growth, and 

 beautiful shape; perfectly round and pure white with small top. 

 Good quality, whether grown in open or under glass. Pkt., 

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



Early Oval Shaped and 

 Long Sorts 



Dreer's Earliest White Olive. (See Specialties, page 5.) 

 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. 

 Does well outside or under glass. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 

 Jib., 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.; 

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



Long Scarlet Short Top. Long, bright scarlet 6 or 7 inches 

 long, with small top. Brittle and crisp. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 

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



