RADISH. 
Rettig, oder Radieschen, GER. Radis, Rave Petite et tongue, FR. Rabanos y Rabanitos, SP. 
CULTURE.—Radishes thrive best in a light, rich, mellow soil, and to bring out their mild qualities they must make a quick 
and tender growth. Sow for very early use in hot-beds during winter and early spring, or later on in sheltered borders, in well 
manured, deeply-dug and finely-raked soil; if not well stimulated into a rapid growth, they become fibrous and tough ; sow in 
drills 10 inches apart, and thin to 2 inches in the rows. Sow at intervals of two or three weeks until September for a succession, 
Sow winter varieties in July and August; like the turnip; they make the best growth in autumn, and must be taken out before 
severe frost, and stored away in a cool cellar in sand, or a pit, where they wl keep tender and crisp all winter; before using 
put in cold water, which adds to their freshness. 
cicle Radish. (See cut on page 35.) These 
Radishes are transparent white, have small tops, al- 
lowing close planting and are very crisp and Inittle. 
A feature greatly in its favor is that it remains in 
good condition while growing for a long time, thus 
allowing a continuous pulling from the same planting. 
Pkt., 5 cts; oz., 10 cts.; $ lb., 80 cts.; lb., 80 cts. 
Warieties of Early Radishes. 
PRD. 02... 1/4 EB LB. 
—White-tipped Scarlet Gm.. 5 10 30 80 
eEarly Scarlet Turnip....... 5 10 25 70 
@Cincinnati Market........ 5 10 25 70 
—Half-Long Deep Scarlet...... 5) IO 23 70 
Long Scarlet Short Top. .. 5 10 25 70 
eRound White Forcing ...... Ht sO ky 
—Early White Turnip sys oD eae Oleh tome 0 
Philadelphia White Box... .. He IO Bi ae 
@(iolden Dresden..... ...... HO 3@ le 
~(jolden=-Yellow Olive-Shaped 5 10 30 80 
—Scarlet Olive-Shaped.. ..... 5 10 25 70 
SUMMER RADISHES. 
hite Delicacy. An attiactive long while variety, 
which is a great improvement on the While Strasburg, 
being earlier, more evenly shaped and smaller top. 
kt., 5 cts.; 0z., 10 cts.; + Ib., 35 cts; lb, $1.00. 
hite Chartier. This long white Radish is of same 
character as the Beckert’s Chartier, except in color. 
Pkt., 5 cts; oz., 10 cts.; 4 lb., 25 cts.; Ib., 70 cts. 
Crimson Giant. (See page 8.)  Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 15 cts.; 
t lb., 40 cis; lb., $1.25. Beckert’s Chartier. Long, crimson, shaded white. _Pkt.,. 
Cardinal Globe. (See cut.) Those who like the crisp little 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.: 1b, 26 cts.; Ib., 70 cts. 
red Radishes that come so early will be pleased with this Long White Vienna (Zad) Finger). Skin and flesh are 
variety. The Radishes grow globular in shape, and are of a pure snow-while; crisp and of rapid growth.  Pkt., 5 cts; 
most brilliant cardinal-red color. It will stand considerable oz., 10 cts; 4 Ib., 25 cts.; Ib., 70 cts. 
heat; therefore it is a quick forcer, and the quality is fine, White Strasburg. Roots oblong; pure white; mild flavor. 
being crisp and tender. It is by far the best variety for forc- Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 10 cts.; } Ib., 25 cts; Ib., 70 cts, 
ing, and also does well in open ground, thus making it an 
extremely valuable and desirable sort for planting in the Large White Summer. Large, turnip-shaped. Pkt, 5 
home garden and for market gardners’ use. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz. ts.; 07., 10 cts; 3 Ih., 26 cts.; Ib., 70 cts. 
410 cts.; ¢ lb., 35 cts. Ib, $1.00. arge Yellow Summer. Like white summer, except in 
Dreer’s Crimson Ball. A dainty little Radish, of mild color. Pkt., 5 cts; oz., 10 cts.; } lb, 25 cts.; Ib., 70 cts. 
flavor; skin bright red, flesh tinged with red. Good for 
forcing, or out-of-door planting. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; WINTER RADISHES. 
$ Ib., 30 cts.; lb., $1 00. 
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ound Red Forcing. Very short-leaved, small top; color carlet China, One of the best fall and winter varieties. 
of skin dark red, white-fleshed. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 10 cts.; } kt., 5 cts.; 0z., 10 cts.; } Ib., 25 cts.; Ib., 70 cts. 
Round Scarlet China. Root round, of a fine scarlet color. 
Pkt., 5 cts., oz., 10 cts.; + Ib., 30 cts.; Ib., 80 cts. 
Round Black Spanish. This Radish grows te a fair size, 
is round in shape, and considered excellent for winter use. 
Pkt., 5 cts.; oz, 10 cts.; + Ib., 25 cts; Ib., 70 cts. 
Long Black Spanish. Long in shape, of good flavor, and 
used by those who prefer a long Radish toa round sort. Pkt., 
© cts.; oz., 10 cts; + Ib., 25 cts.; Ib., 70 cts. 
rewson’s Oblong Black Spanish. An improvement 
onthe Round Black Spanish, growing longer and of much 
more perfect form; it grows very solid and is of crisp, mild 
avor. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; } Ib., 35 ets.; Ib., $1.00. 
Long White Spanish. Grows long, as its name implies, 
but is of white color ; flavor is all that could be desired in a 
winter Radish. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 4 Jb., 25 cts.; Ib., 
70 cts. 
Ib: , 30 cts.; Ib:, 80 cts. 
US carlet Frame. . A very early turnip Radish, bright scarlet- 
crimson color; perfectly round, crisp andtender. Pkt., 5 
cts; oz., 10 &s.; } 1b., 30 cts.; Ib., 80 cts. 
French Breakfast. Oblong shape; scarlet color tipped 
white. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 10 cts.; $+ ]b., 25 cts.; lb., 70 cts. 
reer’s Earliest White Globe Forcing. Oval shape; 
very small root, small top; flesh white, tender and crisp. 
eae 5 cts; oz. 10 cts.; $ lb., 35 cts. Ib., $1.00. 
Dreer’s Crystal Forcing. (See cut on page 35.) A 
beautiful white variety, quick forcer and can be grown in 
open ground. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; } 1b., 35 cts.; lb., 
$1.00. 
First and Best. A beautiful half-long Radish of very early 
maturity, The color is rich deep scarlet, size medium. The 
tops are small, and roots grow uniform in size and shape, 
tapering to a fine point. The quality is fine, being delight- 
fully crisp and juicy. We know of no half-long Radish that 
will equal this new variety. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15cts.; 4 Ib., 
40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 
