
Dreer’s Reliable 

Cardinal Globe 
Rabanito, Sp. 
Radis, Rave, FR. 
Radies, GER. 
Ravanello, ITA. 
Radis 
One ounce of seed will sow 100 feet of drill. 
CULTURE — Earliest sowings may be made as soon as frost 
is out of the ground. Cover seed about } inch. After May 1st, 
continue by sowing White Icicle. After June ist, select White 
Strasburg and around July 1st, 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. 
770 Cardinal Globe 
Few other radishes exhibit such remarkable uniformity in 
shape, size, and quality. Produces perfect solid globes 
within 25 days after sowing. The radishes when fully grown 
show a tendency to become elongated or olive-shaped, yet 
they remain in good condition for about a week or 10 days 
longer than the average round red variety. Brilliant cardinal 
red skin and pure white flesh of delicate crispness and de- 
lightful flavor. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 4 1b. 50c; lb. $1.50. 
776 Crimson Ball. A dainty little Radish of mild flavor with 
bright red skin and white flesh tinged with red. Pkt. 10c; 
oz. 15c; $ Ib. 35c; lb. $1.00. 
779 Crimson Giant. Suitable both for forcing or early 
planting out of doors. The shape is round to oval, and very 
attractive. The flesh is mild and tender. Grows to larger 
size than any other in this class, yet retains its crispness 
and solidity for a remarkably long time. One of the most 
dependable red Radishes for both amateur and professional 
growers. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; % lb. 35c; lb. $1.00. 
784 Glowing Ball 
These attractive, perfectly round radishes have a very small 
top and a remarkably small taproot. The outstanding features 
of this Radish, however, are its unusually brilliant orange- 
scarlet color and the enticing, crisp, snappy flavor of its tasty, 
icy white flesh. It is a delight to the eye and to the palate. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; + Ib. 45c; lb. $1.25. 

795 New Perfection. An improvement over the well-known 
Sparkler and White-Tip Scarlet Radishes. Grows a round solid 
root quickly and is good for under glass or in the open. A 
bright scarlet with lower half pure white, making it very 
attractive. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 4 lb. 35c; Ib. $1.00. 
780 Dreer’s Crystal Forcing. Of remarkably quick growth, 
insuring crisp, solid, perfectly round, pure white roots with 
small top. Makes a pleasing contrast when served with a 
red variety. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 4 Ib. 40c; Ib. $1.25. 
VEGETABLE SEEDS 









French Breakfast 
White Icicle 
Early Oval and Long Varieties 
783 French Breakfast. This old reliable Radish is as 
popular today as ever. It is ready for use within 25 days after 
sowing. The oblong, agreeably pungent roots have a bright 
pink skin with the lower portion shaded white. Pkt. 10c; 
oz. 15c; ¢ lb. 35c; Ib. $1.00. 
773 Cincinnati Market. A variety producing clear bright 
red roots 6 to 7incheslong. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c;11b. 35c; lb. $1.00. 
768 Beckert’s Chartier. A splendid variety 7 to 8 inches 
long of bright scarlet color with a white tip. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15¢; 
< lb. 35c; lb. $1.00. : 
785 White Icicle 
This is an exceptionally fine radish forming roots about 5 inches 
long and # of an inch in diameter. They mature earlier than any 
other long white radish. Tender pure white flesh. Pkt. 10c; 
oz. 15c; ¢ lb. 35c; lb. $1.00. 
822 White Strasburg. Grows about 5 inches long and 
measures 2 to 3 inches in diameter at the shoulder. Remains 
firm and brittle longer than most other varieties. Pkt. 10c; 
oz. 15c; ¢ Ib. 35c; lb. $1.00. 
Winter Radishes 
These usually are sown around July first for use in late fall and 
winter. The Chinese type develops more rapidly than the Black 
Spanish sorts. 
787 long Black Spanish. Pure white flesh and black skin. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; + Ib. 35c; lb. $1.00. 
807 Round Black Spanish. Crisp hard white flesh. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; ¢ lb. 35c; Ib. $1.00. 
810 Scarlet China (China Rose Winter). Oblong roots 4 to 5 
inches long and 2 inches thick. Crisp white flesh. Pkt. 10c; 
oz. 15c; ¢ lb. 35c; lb. $1.00. 
812 White Chinese (Celestial). Solid crisp white flesh of 
delightfully mild flavor. Pure white skin. Grows 6-7 inches 
long. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; + lb. 35c; lb. $1.00. i 
Glowing Ball 

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