Dreer's Reliable VEGETABLE SEEDS 



Cardinal Globe 



Radis, Rave, Fr. 

 Ravanello, Ital. 



Radish 



Rabanito, Sp. 

 Radies, Ger. 



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 i 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 



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; i lb. 65c; lb. $2.00. 



776 Crimson Ball. A dainty little Radish of mild flavor with 

 bright red skin and white flesh tinged with red. Pkt. 10c; 

 oz. 20c; J lb. 45c; lb. $1.40. 



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. 20c; \ lb. 45c; lb. $1.40. 



784 Glowing Ball 



These attractive, perfectly round radishes have a very 

 small top and a remarkably small taproot. The outstand- 

 ing features of this Radish however, are its unusually bril- 

 liant orange-scarlet colo* 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. 60c; lb. $1.50. 



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. 20c; \ lb. 60c; lb. $1.50. 



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. 20c; \ lb. 60c; lb. $1.50. 



Glowing Ball White Icicle 



Early Oval and Long Radishes 



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. 20c; \ lb. 50c; lb. $1.50. 



773 Cincinnati Market. A variety producing clear bright 

 red roots 6 to 7 inches long. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; \ lb. 45c; lb. $1.40. 



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

 long of bright scarlet color with a white tip. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 

 J lb. 45c; lb. $1.40. 



785 White Icicle 



This is an exceptionally fine radish forming roots about 5 inches 

 long and f of an inch .n diameter. They mature earlier than any 

 other long white radish. Tender pure white flesh. Pkt. 10c; 

 oz. 20c; \ lb. 45c; lb. $1.40. 



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. 20c; \ lb. 45c; lb. $1.40. 



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. 20c; \ lb. 40c; lb. $1.15. 

 807 Round Black Spanish. Crisp hard white flesh. 



Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; k lb. 40c; lb. $1.15. 

 810 Scarlet China (China Rose Winter). Oblong roots 4 to 5 



inches long and 2 inches thick. Crisp white flesh. Pkt. 10c; 



oz. 20c; Jib. 40c; lb. $1.15. 

 812 White Chinese (Celestial). Solid crisp white flesh of 



delightfully mild flavor. Pure white skin. Grows 6-7 inches 



long. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; \ lb. 40c; lb. $1.15. 



Practical Vegetable Culture (Wilkinson). 308 pages, 135 illustrations, per copy $2.00, postpaid 69 



