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D. M. FERRY & GO'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 



RADISH 



For forcing sow in hotbed or under glass in rich, saudy soil made perfectly level. Scatter evenly over the surface from 

 fifty to one hundred seeds to the sqiiare foot and cover with one-half inch of soil sifted on. Careful watering to keep soil moist, 

 even, moderate temperatui-e and good ventilation are required for rapid and best root development. If the bed is a good one the 

 whole crop can be marketed in twenty-one to forty days after planting. 



For open ground culture sow in rich, sandy soil as soon in the spring as it is fit to work, in driUs twelve to eighteen inches 

 apart and thin out the plants to prevent crowding. A good di-essing of nitrate 

 of soda will greatly stimulate growth and insure tender, brittle roots. Suc- 

 cessional so\\-ings from one week to ten days apart will keep up a supply. 

 After the hot weather of summer begins, it is better to sow the summer and 

 winter varieties, as they do not become tough and stringy nor pithy so 

 quickly as the early sorts. 



Radishes are subject to root maggots which make them useless for cuh- 

 nary purposes. We know of no certain remedy for this pest. "We have found 

 that the best preventive measures are to avoid the use of rank manui-e and 

 not to sow on gi'ound where radishes, turnips- or cabbages were grown the 

 year previous. 



We hav£ been very careful to secui-e the very best seed possible and there 

 is none sold under other names which is better than that of the varieties we 

 ofiEer. 



« I r>i ¥ Ti . »-■ 1 FN This is an excellent extra early 



Won riUS Ultra or Early Deep forcing radish. The roots are 

 Sr-arl*»f Tiirnirt Frtrrin<x smaU, nearly round and of bright scarlet 

 OCariec lurnip, Forcing ^^^^^^.^ Tops very smaU; flesh white, crisp 



and well flavored. One of the handsomest of the forcing varieties. Pkt. 5c; 



Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; 14 Lb. 20c; Lb. 70c. 



U . /^ 1 1 The smallest forcing radish offered. Tops distinctly 



nrUSSian LiiObe small; roots round or shghtly flattened, very deep red 



in color and of the best quality. Remains in condition for use the longest of 



any of the first early forcing sorts and is a favorite where a very small, 



deep red i-adisli is desired. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; V4 Lb. 20c; Lb. 70c, 



17 1 o 1 . The roots of this variety are slightly olive shaped, a rich, 

 tarly OCarlet bright scarlet in color; flesh white and tender, fit to pull 

 /""l-L.- as early as Non Plus Ultra but larger when matured. We specially 

 VJiluuc recommend this to gardeners as a large, first early forcing radish. 



Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 



Early Scarlet Turnip, 

 White Tipped, Forcing 



It is also verv desirable for fli-st early planting outdoors. 

 2 Oz. 15c; 1/4 Lb. 20c; Lb. 70c. 



A beautiful variety, bright scarlet with white 

 tip, very nearly as early as Non Plus Ultra, 

 has as small a top and may be planted as 

 closely. It is most attractive in appear- 

 ance and cannot fail to give satisfaction as a forcing radish. Very popular 

 as a market sort. Sold sometimes as Rosy Gem, Rapid Forcing, etc. Pkt. 5c; 

 Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; V4 Lb. 20c; Lb. 70c. 



Early Deep Scarlet, Olive Shaped, Short Leaf oeuint 



deep red olive shaped forcing sort, typical in its very small tops and early 



maturing roots, which should 



Early Scarlet Turnip, White Tibped 



be pulled just as soon as in ^^^^^ q^^^^^^ q 



condition. The roots when 



fully grown are about one and one-half inches long by about one inch in diam- 

 eter. Suitable also for early outdoor planting. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; 

 Va Lb. 20c; Lb. 70c. 



C 1 \X71-*i. T • This is an early white radish, a Uttle more flat- 



tarly Wnite lurnip tened than Early Scarlet Turnip, and as offered 

 by us. of smaller size and usually a Uttle earlier maturing. While generally 

 used for early outdoor planting, "its very small tops and quick gro'n-th make 

 it suitable for forcing. Roots about one inch in diam^^tei; wlien mature. Flesh 

 pure white, crisp and tender. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; V4 Lb. 2'Oc; Lb. 70c. 



piQ li.T' * -^ round, red, tuiTdp shaped radish with small 

 Harly OCarlet 1 Urnip tops and of very quick growth, deserving gen- 

 eral cultivation on account of its rich, scarlet-red color and white, crisp and 

 tender flesh. Roots often grow one inch long by one and one-eighth inches in 

 diameter before becoming pithv. Very desu-able for early outdoor planting, 

 as weU as for forcing. Pkt. 5c; "Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; 'ALb. 20c; Lb. 60c. 



PIP I . •T' • One of the handsomest of the turnip radishes 

 tarly OCarlet lurnip, and a great favorite in many large markets 

 White Tinned f-^'r early planting outdora-s. It is but little later than 

 »Y iiilC 1 ippea j^aj-iy Scarlet Turnip, White Tipped. Forcmg and will 

 give entire satisfaction where extreme earliness and small tops are not the 

 chief considerations. Roots nearlv round, shghtly flattened on the under 

 side. Color vers' deep scarlet with a distinctly white tip. Flesh white and of 

 the best qualitv^ The stock we oflfer is exceptionally attractive m its splendid 

 coloring. The scarlet is unusually deep and affords a very distinct and pleas- 

 ing contrast -nith the large, clear white tip. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; 

 V4 Lb. 20c; Lb. 70c. 

 17 1- o 1 !• i A quick growing, small, olive shaped radish about 



r rencn iSreakraSt one and one-half inches long by five-eighths to three- 

 fourths of an inch in diameter when fully gro-nii. Color beautiful deep scarlet 

 except a little clear white about the tip. Its small tops and earhness make it 

 verv desirable for gro-\ving under glass as well as for planting outdoors. _ A 

 splendid variety for the table on account of its excellent quality and attractive 

 color. Pkt. 5c; Oz. lOc; 2 Oz. 15c; 1/4 Lb. 20c; Lb. 70c. 



/-< • ^ • •. T .A round radish of exceptionally large size for 



l-^rimson ^lant 1 Urnip so early a variety. The root is nearly globe- 

 shaped, of beautiful crimson-carmine color and most excellent quality, often 

 gro-ning one and three-fourths inches in diameter before becominsr pithy. A 

 very desirable variety for general outdoor planting, and also suitable for forc- 

 ing where a verv large, round radish is want«d. It remains in condition a re- 

 markablv long" time for so early a radish. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; 

 % Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 



