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Health Value of Fresh Radishes 



Calories per lb. 133 Vitamins A, B, C 



Proteins 1.3% Carbohydrates 5.8% 



Fats . 1 % Calcium .021 % 



Iron .00083% 



Radis, Rave, Fr 

 Ravanello, Ital. 



Radish 



Rabanito, Sp. 

 Radies, Ger. 



One ounce of seed will sow 100 feet of drill, 



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

 spring and one that may be enjoyed all season 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 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. 



804 Earliest Red May. One of the prettiest radishes of a 

 clear scarlet. Makes a remarkably quick growth and is 

 ready for the table within 3 weeks after sowing seeds. 

 Of a desirable size and uniform shape, with small tops and 

 of e.xcellent flavor. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 1 lb. 45c; lb. $1.50. 



816 Earliest White May. A crisp turnip-shaped variety with 

 a very small top. Kxtremely early and very desirable 

 for both under glass or outdoor culture. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c: 

 ; lb. 45c; lb. SI. 50. 



795 New Perfection. An improvement over the well-known 

 Sparkler anrl W hite Tip Scarlet Radislies. 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; i lb. 50c; lb. $1.75. 



The Earliest Round Sorts 



770 Cardinal Globe. Beautiful round red roots. {See 

 Specialties, page 4.) Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; J lb. 50c; lb. $1.50. 



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

 Bright red skin, flesh tinged with red. It forms the root 

 very rapidly and is ready for use within 25 days. Pkt. 10c; 

 oz. 20c; i lb. 45c; lb. $1.50. 



779 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 solidity. One of the most dependable red Radishes for 

 both amateur and professional growers. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 

 ; lb. 45c; lb. SI. 50. 



Dreer's Crystal Forcing 



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. 45c; lb. SI. 50. 



798 New Ruby. This variety does not attain a large size but 

 is very attractive and quickly forms a root to a condition 

 suitable for eating. The shape is nearly round. Deep red 

 skin and crisp white flesh. The tops are not large and it is a 

 good variety for forcing. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; i lb. 50c; 

 lb. SI. 75. 



800 Philadelphia White Box. An old favorite in the Phila- 

 delphia region. A good turnip-shaped white variety, 

 standing remarkably long for an early variety. Pkt. 10c; oz. 

 20c; \ lb. 45c; lb. $1.50. 



825 White-Tipped Scarlet Gem. Short leaves and excellent 

 for forcing. Bright scarlet with white tip. It is a very 

 handsome variety and exceedingly rapid grower. Also offered 

 as "Rosy Gem". Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; J lb. 45c; lb. $1.50. 



Please order Vegetable Seeds by the number preceding each variety 



