GARDEN MANUAL FOR THE SOUTHERN STATES. 



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Chartier. 



EASL7 LONG- SCARLET. — (Short Top.) 

 This is a desirable variety; of a bright 

 scarlet color; short top and brittle. 



CEARTIEE — A Ion? Radish, deep crim- 

 son colored at the top, shading- off lighter 

 I! until at the bottom it becomes white. 



CRIMSON GLOBE.— A most valuable 

 f Radish of European introduction. It grows 

 I quickly, and even when it attains a larger 

 size it remains absolutely tender and of 

 perfect flavor to the very last. It is of a 

 beautiful deep crimson color, and in crisp- 

 ness and flavor it is unsurpassed. 



SHIPPERS' PAVORITE. — Extra early 

 bright scarlet and round. The tops are 

 small; the flesh very crisp and tender, it is 

 the very best for the market garden. 



GLASS OR CINCINNATI.— This is a 

 selection of the Long Scarlet, with exceed- 

 ingly small tops, and grows from 6 to 7 

 inches long; of a beautiful bright scarlet 

 color with a very delicate skin; one of the 

 best and most attractive market varieties. 



WHITE SUMMER TURNIP.— This is a 



summer and fall variety. Oblong in shape, 

 skin white, stands the heat well. 



CHINESE ROSE. — (Winter.) This is of 

 a half long shape, and bright rose color. It 

 is as hardy as the last described, not so 

 popular, but superior to the foregoing kind. 

 Consider it the best winter variety. 



WHITE CALIFORNIA MAMMOTH. — 



This is a winter variety of large size, but 

 can be sown here in early spring. It is 

 the largest of all Radishes, and grows 

 from 8 to 12 inches long, 2 to 3 inches in 

 diameter. 







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Early Long Scarlet, 



(Short Top). 



NEW AND EARLIEST WHITE.— Twen- 

 ty days from planting to the table, the 

 earliest on record. Pure white, olive 

 shaped; very little top, quality unexcelled. 

 Very mild and tender. 



Scarlet Half Long" Trench. 



SCARLET HALP LONG FRENCH.— 



Bright scarlet color, and when well grown, 

 from 2 to 3 inches long, very brittle and 

 tender. 



WHITE STRASBURGH.— Of an oblong, 

 tapering shape; the skin and flesh are pure 

 white, firm, brittle and tender, and has a 

 tendency of retaining its crispness even 

 when the roots are old and large. It is a 

 very good kind for summer use, as it with- 

 stands the severest heat, and grows very 

 quickly. 



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Early Scarlet Turnip. 



EARLY SCARLET TURNIP.— A small 

 round variety, the favorite kind for family 

 use. It is very early, crisp and mild \v:.en 

 young. 



Plant Mexican June Corn, the greatest Corn for June, July and August planting. 



