Dreer's Reliable VEGETABLE SEEDS 



Radis, Rave, Fr 

 Ravanello, Ital. 



Rabanito, Sp. 

 Radies, Ger. 



Treat seed with Cuprocide, Semesan, or Arasan 

 1 Pkt. for 50 fr.; 1 or. for 200 ft. 

 Culture — Earliest sowings may be made as soon as frost is 

 out of the ground. Cover seed about J4 inch. After May 1st, 

 continue by sowing White Icicle. After June 1st, 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. 



Round Radishes 



770 Cardinal Globe 



23 days. Few other radishes exhibit such uniformity in 

 shape, size, and quality. Produces perfect solid. globes of 

 very attractive appearance. 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 car- 

 dinal red skin and pure white flesh of delicate crispness 

 and delightful flavor. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; Y A lb. 45c; 

 lb. $1.50. 



771 Cavalier. 25 days. A brightly colored and very attrac- 

 tive variety. The firm roots are oblong-globe, slightly 

 longer than broad and of bright scarlet color. A splendid 

 forcing variety. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; Y\ lb. 50c; lb. $1.60. 



779 Crimson Giant. 29 days. For forcing or early planting 

 out of doors. The shape is round to oval, and very attrac- 

 tive. 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. 20c; V A lb. 45c; lb. $1.50. 



813 Early Scarlet Globe, Short Top.. A popular radish with 

 bright scarlet, olive shaped roots and crisp white flesh of a 

 delightful crispness. An ideal home garden variety of quick 

 growth and excellent quality. Pkt. 10c ; oz. 20c ; Y, lb. 45c ; 

 lb. $1.50. 



784 Glowing Ball • 



25 days. Attractive, perfectly round radishes with 

 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; 

 %. lb. 65c; lb. $2.00. 



795 New Perfection (Improved Sparkler). 25 days. 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. 20c; Y\ lb. 65c; 

 lb. $2.00. 



Glowing Ball 



White Icicle 



Early Oval and Long Radishes 



783 French Breakfast. 25 days. This old-timer is as popular 

 today as ever. The icy white crisp flesh is of splendid qual- 

 ity. The oblong, agreeably pungent roots have a bright pink 

 skin with the lower portion shaded white. Pkt. 10c ; oz. 20c ; 

 Ya lb. 50c; lb. $1.65. 



773 Cincinnati Market. 29 days. Produces clear bright red 

 roots 6 to 7 inches long. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; y\ lb. 50c; 

 lb. $1.55. 



785 White Icicle. 30 days. An exceptionally fine radish 

 forming roots about 5 inches long and £4 of an inch in 

 diameter. They mature earlier than any other long white 

 radish. Tender pure white flesh of icy crisp texture and a 

 pleasing snappy flavor. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; Ya n>. 55c; 

 lb. $1.75. 



Summer Radishes 



822 White Strasburg. 40 days. 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. 20c; Ya lb. 45c; lb. $1.50. 



768 Beckert's Chartier. 38 days. A splendid variety 7 to 8 

 inches long of bright scarlet color with a white tip. Firm 

 crisp white flesh of appetizing flavor. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 

 Ya lb. 45c; lb. $1.50. 



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. 



807 Round Black Spanish. 55 days. Crisp hard white flesh. 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; Ya lb. 45c; lb. $1.50. 



810 Scarlet China (China Rose Whiter). 50 days. Oblong 

 roots 4 to 5 inches long and 2 inches thick. Crisp white 

 flesh. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; Ya lb. 45c; lb. $1.50. 



812 White Chinese (Celestial). 55 days. Solid crisp white 

 flesh of delightfullv mild flavor. Pure white skin. Grows 6-7 

 inches long^ Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; % lb. 45c; lb. $1.50. 



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