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



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LONG BRIGHTEST SCARLET. WHITE 

 TIPPED RADISH. 



RADISH-QONTINUED 



EARLY DEEP SCARLET, OLIVE SHAPED, SHORT LEAF. This differs 



from the Early Scarlet Olive Shaped, in being deeper in color, terminating 



more abruptly at the tip, coming to maturity a little earlier, and in having fewer and 



sliorter leaves", all of whieh qualities make it more desirable for forcing. We think it 



the best of the intermediate sorts for this purpose. Pkt. 5c; 



Oz. lOe: 2 Oz. loc: ^ Lb. 250: Lb. 7.ic. 



HALF LONG DEEP SCARLET, POINTED. The roots 



of tliis variety' are of a very brilliant,, deep, rich red color, 

 and one-half long with a soinewhat tapering point : the flesh 

 is very white, crisp and tender, and holds its juiciness well, 

 not becoming pithy till overgrown. A very hardy and 

 desirable sort. Pkt. oc: Oz. 10c: 2 Oz. loo; H Lb. 20c; 

 Lb. 60c. 



EARLY SCARLET, OLIVE SHAPED, in the form 



of an olive, terminating in a very slim tap root. Skin 

 scarlet: neck small: fleshwose colored, tender and ex- 

 cellent. Early and well adapted for forcing or 

 general crop.' Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c: 2 Oz.lSc; 

 J^Lb. 20c: Lb. o5c. 



FRENCH BREAKFAST, a medium sized rad- 

 ish, olive shaped, small top. of quick growth, very 

 crisp and tender, of a beautiful scarlet color, ex- 

 cept near the tip. which is pure white. A splendid 

 variety for the table, on account of its excellent 

 quality and its beautiful color. Pkt, 5c: Oz. 10c: 2 Oz. 15c; % Lb. 20c: Lb. 55c. 



EARLY WHITE, OLIVE SHAPED. Differs from the Scarlet Olive Shaped in color and in 

 being a little longer. The roots when well grown, are clear white, crisp and mild flavored. Pkt. oc; 

 Oz. 10c: 2 Oz. 15c: ^ Lb. 20c: Lb. 55c. 



LONG BRIGHTEST SCARLET, WHITE TIPPED. This is the brightest and handsomest 

 colored scarlet radish known, and a decided improvement in earlinessand color over other varie- 

 ties of this class. It makes roots fit for use in about twenty-five days from time of planting, and 

 they continue in good condition until they are full grown, when they are as large as the Wood's 

 Early Frame. It' has a small top and no tendencj- to neckiness. Market gardeners should use 

 this for earlv planting, as its beautiful color will always attract attention, and its fine quality 

 please all who buy it. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c: 2 Oz. 15c; H Lb. 20c; Lb. 60c. 



EARLY LONG SCARLET, SHORT TOP IMPROVED. This is a standard variety for private 

 garden or market use. particularly for outdoor culture. It grows six or seven inches long, half 

 out of the ground, is uniformly straight and smooth: verj' brittle, crisp, and of quick growth; 

 color bright scarlet; top small. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; ^ Lb. 20c; Lb. 50c. 



WOOD'S EARLY FRAME, shorter and thicker than the old Early Long Scarlet, Short Top, 

 and better adapted to forcing. Color brilliant scarlet; flesh mild, brittle and of fine flavor. 

 Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c: 2 Oz. 15c: 3^ Lb. 20c; Lb. 50c. 



ImnrnVPfl ThaPtlPP fir ^hPnhprd Although tins American variety is too strong growing to be used for forcing, 

 |lll|ll UYC/U \jUUl IBOI 9 Ul OIIC/pilC/l U jt is one of the very best for sowing outdoors. The roots come to usable 

 size very early, remaining hard and crisp until they reach a diameter of one and one-half or two inches and so furnish good 

 roots two or three times as long as any of the preceding varieties. Roots scarlet rose above, shading into white at the tip. 

 They are long, cylindrical for the upper two-thirds, and then gradually taper to the tip. Flesh white, crisp and mild flavored. 

 Pkt. 6c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; % Lb. 20c: Lb. 55c. 



long White Vienna, or Lady ringer s^SL'^Mt^'^fiS^r'Ssh TS^J 



verj- tender, crisp and juicy. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; ?s Lb. 20c; Lb. 60c. 



LONG WHITE NAPLES. An early variety. Skin 

 white: flesh fine grained, crisp and of very good flavor. 

 Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c: 2 Oz. 15c: ^ Lb. 20c: Lb. 55c. 



LARGE WHITE SUMMER TURNIP ROOTED, one of 



the earliest of the summer varieties, coming to a usable 

 size in forty days from sowing. Root round, smooth, very 

 white and handsome. Flesh crisp, tender and rather pun- 

 gent in flavor. Pkt. 5c: Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c: H Lb. 20c; 

 Lb. o5c. 



YELLOW SUMMER TURNIP ROOTED, verj sym- 



metrical and uniform; nearly round, with grayish-white 

 skin, covered with a bright yellow russeting. which makes 

 it very attractive. The flesh is compact, white and rather 

 pungent. Quite popular with some growers. Pkt. 6c; 

 Oz. 10c: 2 0z. 15c: % Lb. 20c; Lb. 55c. 



EARLY GOLDEN YELLOW OVAL a compara- 

 tivel}' new sort. ver\' popular in the New York mar- 

 ket. The roots are oval, very smooth and handsome; 

 bright, light yellow color, and of fine quality. It 

 matures very quickly and has a small top and neck. 

 Our stock is grown from selected roots and is very fine. 

 Pkt. 5c: Oz. 10c: 2 Oz. 15c; ^ Lb. 20c: Lb. 65c. 



GOLDEN GLOBE. This variety is very popular in 

 the South. It is of quick growth." tender and brittle, 

 of perfect globe shape, and golden colored skin. It 

 seems to produce tender radishes in the hottest 

 climates. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c: 2 Oz. 15c: ?i Lb. 20c; 

 Lb. 60c. 



WHITE STRASBURG. This grows to the 

 largest size and is usable when quite small, thus 

 covering a long season. The mature roots are 

 four to five inches long and about two inches 

 thick, very white: the flesh is exceedingly crisp 

 and tender. One of the best of the large summer 

 sorts. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c: 2 Oz. loc; ?^ Lb. 20c: 

 Lb. 60c. 



EARLY LONG SCARLET 



SHORT TOP RADISH 



IMPROVED CHARTIER RADISH. 



LONG WHITE VIENNA RADISH 



