Radish 



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RADISH 



The culture of radishes is so 

 easy and the results so sure that 

 they are probably found in more 

 home gardens than any other 

 vegetable. The varieties of radish 

 differ so distinctly that the home 

 gardener is able to obtain almost 

 anything he prefers in the way 

 of shape, color, size, and season. 



The ground for growing rad- 

 ishes should be finely prepared 



and as free as possible of small stones and lumps. Plant seed 

 about y-2, inch deep in rows 12 to 18 inches apart, and when up 

 about an inch thin to 1 or 2 inches apart. Radishes are at their 

 best when growth is quick and steady. A moderate tempera- 

 ture and constant moisture are favorable for best results. RIost 

 varieties become pithy soon after reaching full size. In order to 

 keep a continuous supply, successive plantings should be made. 



CINCINNATI MARKET Popular home and market garden 

 radish. Tops short and small. Roots 6 to 7 inches long, ^g 

 inch thick; cylindrical, tapered near tip; deep red with 

 purplish tinge; flesh white, mild, crisp. Superior to Long 

 Scarlet. Ready in 29 days. 



Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 14 lb. 35c; lb. $1.00. 



CRIMSON GIANT The home gardener who desires a radish 

 of more than two bites will find this to his liking. The 

 crimson roots are the largest of the early round radishes. 

 They do not become fully grown until nearly 2 inches in 

 diameter, but are very good while much smaller. The flesh 

 is as crisp and mild as any of the smaller varieties, and 

 they remain in perfect condition for several days. 



Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 1/4 lb. 35c; lb. $1.00. 



Remember! 



* * - FERRY'S Vegetable Seeds 

 are only five cents a packet, and 

 they're always fresh and dated. 



Early Scarlet Globe and Icicle make an interesting color combination. 

 Get seed oF both when you're ready to plant radishes. 



EARLY SCARLET GLOBE The 



bright carmine-red color, per- 

 fect oval shape, thread-like 

 tap-root, and ideal size com- 

 bine to make this the most 

 desirable of early table rad- 

 ishes. Until they are nearly 

 an inch in diameter, the flesh 

 is crisp and mild. 1'hey will 

 reach this size in 25 to 30 

 daj's and are at their best 



when not quite full grown. 



Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 1/4 lb. 35c; 

 lb. $1.00. 



EARLY WHITE GIANT SUMMER or STUTTGART 



Standard summer radish for home and market. Tops 

 medmm large and coarse. Roots roundish top shape; white 

 and smooth; remain crisp and only mildly pungent until 3 

 to 4 in-hes long; can be stored successfully for early 

 winter use. 43 da3's. 



Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; Vi lb. 40c; lb. $1.10. 



FRENCH BREAKFAST Excellent home and market garden 

 sort; also suitable for forcing. Tops small. Roots oblong, 

 blunt, with slender well-defined tap-root: about 13^ inches 

 long and 5^ inch through; rich scarlet with white bottom; 

 flesh white, crisp, and of splendid quahty. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 14 lb. 35c; lb. $1.00. 



ICICLE Clear white roots which grow to a length of 6 inches 

 with a third of their length out of the ground are delicately 

 tinted with ivory at the tops. They are undoubtedly the 

 most crisp and tender of all table radishes and are es- 

 pecially mild. This variety is a home garden favorite. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 1/4 lb. 35c; lb. $1.00. 



LONG SCARLET The bright carmine-red roots have a smooth 

 tenderskin and mild crisp flesh. Thej^ are 

 6 inches long when in prime condition and 

 remain firm and tender for several days. 

 The upper third of the root grows above 

 ground, which makes pulling easy. 



SCARLET TURNIP This is popularforearly 

 planting in the home garden. The roots 

 make quick growth and become an inch 

 in diameter in 25 to 30 days. They 

 are entirely crimson-red in color with 

 very small tap-roots and are of the best 

 quality in flesh and flavor. 

 Pkt. 5c;"oz. 10c; 1/4 lb. 35c; lb. $1.00. 



SCARLET TURNIP, WHITE TIPPED 



These radishes taste as good as they 

 look. The upper part of the root is rich 

 crimson-red, and the lower part is snow 

 white, making an attractive combina- 

 tion. The roots grow to 1}^ inches in 

 diameter without becoming pithy. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; V4 lb. 35c; lb. $1.00. 



SPARKLER Similar to early Scarlet 

 Turnip, White Tipped, but with more 

 pronounced white area. Tops small. 

 Roots deep turnip, almost globe-shape; 

 bright scarlet with pronounced white 

 tip. Popular for home and market gar- 

 den. 25 davs. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. iOc; 1/4 lb. 35c; lb. $1.00. 



WHITE STRASBURG Good summer rad- 

 ish for home and market garden. Roots 

 commonl}' become 5 inches long, 1 Yi to 

 2 inches in diameter at the shoulder; 

 tapered; smooth; white; flesh firm, crisp, 

 mildly pungent. 40 davs. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 1/4 lb. 46c; lb. $1.10. 



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