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COLE'S GARDEN ANNUAL. 



RADISH. 



Ger. Rettig. Fr. Badis. 



One ounce will sow 100 feet of drill. 



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: lioe 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. Ev^ery family should raise a sup- 

 ply of winter radishes. 



NON PLUS ULTRA RADISH. 



NON PLUS ULTRI. By some called Dark Red 

 Ball, or Karly Deep Scarlet Turnip Forc- 

 ing? :itaiSi!!>h. Remarkably tine in quality, 

 and of very quick growth, and ready to pull 

 witijin tifleeu t > twenty days after sowing. 

 Perfectly globu lar 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 s;iine bed made ready for a second plant- 

 iug-all in 30 days. No gardener can afford 

 to grow common sorts when he can get seed of 

 the X'on Pius Ultra. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 

 cts., lb. 25 cts., I b. 75 cts. 



EARLY DT^EP SCA.RLET TURNIP: or ROUND 

 DARK RED. Of very deep red skin, beautiful 

 sliaoe :ui(J extra early. The very heat strain of 

 Karlii Scarlet Turnip Radish in cultivation. Its 

 handsome appearance and extra tine quality 

 commands a quick sale on the market. It is 

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

 1/4 lb. 20 cts., lb. 60 cts. 



EARLY WHITE TURNIP. Like the Scarlet Tur- 

 nip, but in color pure white: flesh white and 

 serai-transparent; very crisp and tender. It is 

 a few days later, and will bear the heat longer 

 without becoming spongy. Per pkt. 4 cts., oz. 

 8 cts., li lb. 20 cts., lb. 60 cts. 



EARLY SCARLET GLOBE. A most desirable 

 turnip sort for h(it-bed forcing; 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 best selling Rad- 

 ishes on account of its very attractive color 

 and shape. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., J4 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 

 var.ery for the table, f©r its excellent qual - 

 ties and beautiful col©r. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz.iS 

 cts., U. 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., % 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 live or eight weeks aftersowing will produce 

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

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



GOLDEN GLOBE SUMMER One of the best 

 summer Radishes. It is of quick growth, ten- 

 der, crisp and good flavor. It stands the heat 

 and drouth, and is well adapted for summer 

 use, keeping long in eating condition. Per pkt. 

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



Extra, Iowa, April 21, 1894. 

 I received my last order all right, and can 

 heartily recommend your way of doitig business, 

 and the quality of your seeds. 



Mrs. Mvrtle S.mith. 



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



