a Stokes* Standard Seeds ^/zq*~ Garden and Farm 



SUMMER RADISHES 

 910 Chartier, or Shepherd 



This is an American variety and one of the best long Radishes for 

 outdoor planting. It is pinkish red two-thirds the way down, shading 

 to a clear white at the tip. The roots are about Y% inch thick, 4 to 

 5 inches long, and are brittle and tender. This Radish makes a fine 

 appearance on the market-stall. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., Vilb. 25 cts., 

 lb. 80 cts. 



914 White Strasburg 



This is a long white Radish, usually growing 4 to 5 inches in 

 length and thicker through than the white Lady Finger. It tapers 

 quite evenly and rapidly to a fine point. Can be used when compara- 

 tively small and is of good quality, crisp and tender, and is the best 

 white Radish for midsummer planting for outdoor growth. Very 

 popular with market-gardeners. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., Vilb. 25 cts., 

 lb. 80 cts. 



91? Lady Finger (Long White Vienna) 



This is the white companion of the Long Scarlet, being much of 

 the same character, but of pure waxy white instead of red. It is an 

 extremely popular sort and one of the very best long white Radishes 

 for outdoor planting, and is sweet, mild and brittle. Pkt. 5 cts., 

 oz. 10 cts., y 4 lb. 25 cts., lb. 80 cts. 



KEY TO DISCARDED VARD3TIES OF RADISHES 



NOT LISTED SUBSTITUTE 



Stokes' Standard Crimson Ball . . ) 



Fireball VS. S. SCARLET GLOBE 



Early Scarlet Turnip ( 



Scarlet Turnip White-Tip .... SPARKLER WHITE TIP 



White RoYkit '. '.'.'. '. ]'.'.} SNOW-WHITE BOX 



Startle SCARLET, or 20-DAY FORCING 



wSSr^le-. : : : : :} LONG SCARLET 



Snow-White Delicacy WHITE STRASBURG 



Large White Summer Turnip ... I q Nnw wWTTF Rr>V 

 Large Yellow Summer Turnip . . . f SNOW-WHITE BOX 

 Sakurajima CELESTIAL 



Long Black Spanish HALF-LONG BLACK SPANISH 



WINTER RADISHES 



All of the so-called Winter Radishes should be sown not earlier 

 than the middle of June. 



Celestial, or White Chinese 



This Radish grows to an immense size, but can be marketed at 

 any period of its growth, and it is best for market when not too large. 

 It grows quickly, is pure white, with crisp flesh that is mild and juicy, 

 notwithstanding its large size. It sells well in the fall and early-winter 

 markets, and is very profitable to the market grower. Pkt. 5 Cts., 

 oz. 10 cts., V 4 lb. 30 cts., lb. $1. 



920 



922 



China Rose 



Bright, deep rose-colored skin; usually long-oval in shape; the 

 flesh is pure white, crisp and very solid, and of most delightful 

 flavor. It is a most excellent keeper. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 

 Vilb. 30 cts., lb. $1. 



924 Round Scarlet China 



It is of the same color and of the same quality flesh as the China 

 Rose, described above. It matures in six to seven weeks after sowing 

 the seed, and is one of the finest table Radishes. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 

 cts., V 4 lb. 30 cts., lb. $1. 



926 Half-Long Black Spanish 



The skin of the Spanish Radish is almost black on the outside, 

 but the flesh is pure white, very hard and crisp and of pungent 

 flavor. It keeps well all winter if buried in dry sand. Pkt. 5 cts., 

 oz. 10 cts., y 4 lb. 30 cts., lb. $1. 



928 



Round Black Spanish 



This is similar to the Half-Long, described above, except in shape. 

 This variety is very popular with our German customers who call 

 it "Rettig." The flesh is rather coarse-grained but very crisp and 

 juicy. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., i/ 4 lb. 30 cts., lb. $1. 



The Black Spanish Radishes are the leading sorts of the solid 

 winter type. 



White Strasburg, a delicious Summer Radish. 

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