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COLE'S GARDEN ANNUAL. 



RADISH. 



Ger. Rettig. Fr. Radis. 



One ounce icill sow 100 feet of di-ill. 



The radish is very hardy, and can be sown as 

 early as the ground will admit. To be crisp and 

 tender they should make a quick growth. The 

 soil should be very rich and light; sow the seed 

 in drills one foot apart and cover half an inch 

 deep; thin while small from two to three inches 

 apart: hoe often; for a succession sow at inter- 

 vals of two weeks. To keep the beetle from de- 

 stroying them sprinkle with ashes or air-slacked 

 lime. The winter varieties should be sown in 

 August; they must be taken up before severe 

 frosts and stored in a cool cellar and covered 

 with earth. Put them in cold water an hour 

 before using. Every family should raise a sup- 

 plj' of winter radishes. 



NON PLUS ULTRA RADISH. 



NON PLUS ULTRA. By some called Dark Red 

 Hall, or Karly l^eop Scarlet Turnip Forc- 

 ing 3.arii>4li. Remarkably fine in quality, 

 and of very quick growth, and ready to pull 

 within fifteen to twenty days after sowing. 

 Perfectly globular little roots, of very bright 

 color and excellent shape. It is by far the 

 best strain of early radish for forcing. Beds 

 are planted, the crop matured and sold, and 

 the same bed made ready for a second plant- 

 ing-all in 30 dayM. No gardener can afford 

 to grow common sorts when lie can get seed of 

 the Xon VluH I'ltra. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 

 cts., lb. 2b cts., lb. 75 cts. 



EARLY DEEP SCARLET TURNIP: or ROUND 

 DARK RED of very dc.-i) red skin, beaut iful 

 shapt! ami e.rtra eaili/. The vera heM strain of 

 Enrlu Scarlet Turnip Rndixh ui eultivation. Its 

 handsome appearance and extra fine quality 

 commands a (|uk'k sale on the market. It is 

 always firm and crisp. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 8 cts., 

 '1 lb. 20 cts.. lb. 00 cts. 



EARLY WHITE TURNIP. Like the Scarlet Tur- 

 nl|), l)ul in color pure white: flesh white and 

 semi-transparent; very crisp and tender. It is 

 a few days later, and will Ijear the heat longer 

 without hecotning spongy. I'er pkt. 4 cts., oz. 

 s cts., »i lb. cts., II). (id cts. 



EARLY SCARLET GLOBE. A most desirai)le 

 turnip sort for hot-betl forcine: very early 

 and In flavor mild, crisp, juicy and tender: top 

 small, and it will stand the heat well without 

 becoming pithy. One of the l)est sol 1 1 ng Rad- 

 ishes on account of its very attractive color 

 and Hliape. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., U lb 25 

 cts., lb. 75 cts. 



EARLIEST CARMINE OLIVE-SHAPED RADISH. 



EARLIEST CARMINE OLIVE-SHAPED. This is 

 one of the handsomest and best of extra early 

 varieties. The root is very even and smooth, 

 of a rich dark carmine color. The foliage Is 

 short, stiff and small. It takes only three 

 weeks to form radishes. Its earliness and 

 small foliage recommend it for forcing also. 

 Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., lb. 20 cts., lb. 75 cts. 



EARLY FRENCH BREAKFAST. A medium 

 sized Radish, olive-shaped, small top, of quick 

 growth; very crisp and tender, of a beautiful 

 scarlet color, tipped with white. A splendid 

 variety for the table, for its excellent qual.- 

 ties and beautiful color. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz.^S 

 cts., M lb. 20 cts.. lb. 60 cts. 



FRENCH BREAKFAST. 



LONG SCARLET. 



EARLY LONG SCARLET SHORT TOP. This is 

 the standard sort, grown in private gardens 

 and for market. It has a bright scarlet root 

 and small top. In suitable soil it grows 

 quickly, half out of the ground and very brit- 

 tle. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 8 cts., ]4 lb. 20 cts., lb. 

 60 cts. 



WHITE GIANT STUTGART. A summer vari- 

 ety, remarkable for its quick growth, large 

 size and agreeable flavor. Turnip-shaped, and 

 in five or eight weeks after sowing will produce 

 roots as large as a winter radish. Per pkt. 4 

 cts.. oz. 8 cts., % lb. 20 cts., lb. 75 cts. 



GOLDEN GLOBE SUMMER One of the best 

 summer Itadishes. It is of quick growth, ten- 

 dei'. crisp and good flavor. It stands the heat 

 and droutii, and is well adapted for summer 

 use, keeping long in eating condition. Perpkt. 

 4 cts., oz. 8 cts., >4 lb. 20 cts., lb. 75 cts. 



ExiRA. Iowa, April 21, 1894. 

 I received my last order all right, and can 

 heartily recommend your way of doing business, 

 and the quality of your seeds. 



Mrs. Myrtle Smith. 



The New Iceberg? Lettuce is one of the finest varieties, try it 



