Radishes a Beckert 



Radish Culture 



Crispy freshness is more essential to the good 

 tasting qualities of the Radish than to any other 

 vegetable root and the freshest roots are, of course, 

 those pulled from your own garden. 



The three prime essentials for growing crisp 

 Radishes are seed, soil and temperature. 



SEED. Only plump seed, scientifically raised from 

 the most carefully reselected stock plants, will pro- 

 duce the quality of Radishes, that should grace your 

 table. All our seed is raised from transplanted 

 roots, which have been carefully selected for size, 

 form and texture. After harvest the seed is care- 

 fully threshed, cleaned and run over sieves to re- 

 move the small seeds. 



SOIL. A light, sandy soil is best for Radishes, 

 but they will do well in clay soil that has been 

 loosened by the addition of finely sifted ashes. Avoid 

 the use of fresh manure. 



TEMPERATURE. Radishes grow best in tem- 

 peratures under 70 degrees and even the Summer va- 

 rieties should be sown so that they will not mature 

 during the extreme heat of July and early August, 

 else they will be so hot as to be unpalatable. 



SOW SEED thinly not more than one inch deep in 

 drills from 12 to 15 inches apart and thin out to 

 stand 2 or more inches apart, according to variety. 

 An ounce of seed will sow 100 feet of row. 



Radish, Early Scarlet Globe Special °" d e «Jgl SkcC h £ 



grow. Roots are almost globe shaped, bright scarlet in color, with pure white, crisp, 

 mild flesh. By careful plant selection and root roguing we have developed this 

 special strain until the roots are almost as uniform in shape as peas in a pod while 

 the flavor is unsurpassed. Ready for the table in from 25 to 30 days from planting. 

 Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; % lb., 50c. 



Early Radishes 



THREE WEEKS FORCING. Three Weeks Forcing 

 Radish is just as the name implies, a Radish that 

 is ready for the table in three weeks from sowing. 

 The tops are very small and the roots medium size, 

 bright scarlet in color and the finest quality im- 

 aginable. Plant a row in your garden and sur- 

 prise your friends. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; »4 lb., 60c. 



Scarlet Button or Non Plus Ultra. Small, round, 



bright red roots; crisp and tender; ready for the 



table in three weeks from sowing. Pkt., 10c; oz. , 

 20c; % lb., 50c. 



CINCINNATI MARKET. Smooth, slender roots 4 

 to 5 inches long, bright scarlet with white tip. 

 Brittle and tender; excellent for forcing and out- 

 doors. Pkt.. 10c; oz.. 20c; % lb., 50c. 



WHITE BOX. Handsome spherical roots attaining 

 a diameter of 2 inches. Skin and flesh pure white; 

 remains crisp longer than any other early variety. 

 Pkt., 10c; oz.. 20c; % lb., 50c. 



Golden Olive-Shaped. Russet-yellow skin and mild 

 white flesh of fine quality. Size and shape like 

 French Breakfast. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; % lb., 50c 



Crimson Giant. Globe-shaped; a little later than 



Early Scarlet Globe; grows nearly twice as large 



and remains in good condition much longer. Pkt., 

 10c; oz., 20c; % lb., 50c. 



White Icicle. 



WHITE ICICUE. Handsome, long, white roots 

 of splendid quality, withstanding hot weather 

 well and remaining in good condition a long 

 time. A fine home garden Radish; useful also 

 for forcing. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; % lb., 50c. 



