MARKET GARDENERS' WHOLESALE CATALOG, 1922 



RADISH 



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Early Scarlet Forcing. ?ari?t a /%ui£ 



ed to early forcing- work. The root is a 

 brilliant color, attaining- a maximum size, 

 before becoming pithy, of l 1 ^ inches from 

 top to bottom and % inches in diameter. It 

 must be pulled immediately on attaining full 

 size. Oz., 10c; % lb., 20c; lb., 60c; 10 lb., $5.50. 



Early Scarlet Globe. 



Unquestionably this is the most popular and 

 profitable radish grown for commercial or 

 private purposes. Because of its importance 

 we have taken special pains to secure seed 

 from selected roots which have been uniform 

 in size, color and the smallness of the top. 

 Maximum size before becoming pithy is 1% 

 inches long by % inches in diameter. 

 We can recommend our strain equally 

 for greenhouse forcing or for outdoor 

 culture. Oz., 10c; % lb., 25c; lb., 80c; 

 10 lb., $7.75. 



Sparkler White Tip. F hI ?Sfi 



'% very popular radish owing to its at- 

 \ tractive appearance. It is nearly round 

 \ in shape and in color it is deep scarlet 

 over two-thirds of the root but the 

 lower third is pure white. This variety 

 holds longer before becoming pithy 

 than others of its class. Oz., 10c; % lb., 

 20c; lb., 50c; 10 lb., $4.80. 



Wliif*> Roy (Stokes Standard.) 

 VV mie DOX. 35 Days. A pure 

 white globe-shaped radish, especially 

 desirable for outdoor culture over large 

 areas. One reason for this is its ability 

 WHITE ICICLE (x 1/2) to remain in marketable condition 



longer than any radish of its class. 

 Its beautiful ivory-white appearance and crisp, firm, pungent flavor have made it very 

 popular. Oz., 10c; % lb., 20c; lb., 60c; 10 lb., $5.50. 



*. I-!-!^ 30 Days. Lady Finger is a near synonym. This radish will attain a 

 Willie IClCie. length of 6 inches, tapering smoothly from near the shoulder to the 

 very tip. The color is pure white, almost transparent. Edible quality is excellent. Oz., 

 10c; % lb., 20c; lb., 50c; 10 lb., $4.80. 



I rtner ^l/»afl*af- 30 Da y s « A radish having a length of 6 inches, being very red in 

 J-»OIlg OCaricl. color and crisp and tender in quality. It must not be allowed to 

 remain too long in the ground after reaching maturity. Oz., 10c; *4 lb., 20c; lb., 50c; 10 

 lb., $4.80. 



p« • ____ f^innfr 33 Da y s « This variety has the same quality as White Box in 

 Viimson Vllalll. that it need not be pulled immediately on reaching maturity. 

 Crimson Giant is nearly twice the size of Scarlet Globe, sometimes being 1% inches from 

 top to bottom. It is especially desirable for extensive truck growing operations. Oz., 10c; 

 % lb., 20c; lb., 50c; 10 lb., $4.80. 



WViif** ^fvacKuvo" 40 Da y s « Tne most desirable of the summer radishes. Used ex- 

 VY ulidaUlirg. tensively for late planting when earlier and smaller varieties will 



not keep satisfactorily. The root attains a length of 5 inches and will hold nearly 2 

 weeks before becoming pithy. One-fifth of the root usually grows above the ground. 

 Color pure white. Oz., 10c; % lb., 20c; lb., 60c; 10 lb., $5.50. 



f^L-^f • „ _„ Ck on U QVf | 45 Days. A summer radish which is very popular amongst 

 V^uc&riier ur •Jliepiieru. ma rket gardeners. Its color is a dull pink for two-thirds of 

 its length, shading to white' at the top. It will remain solid for a long time after ma- 

 turing. Oz., 10c; *4 lb., 20c; lb., 60c; 10 lb., $5.50. 



China Rftep 60 Days. A variety recommended for fall and winter use. The roots 

 V^llilia rvubC. attain a length of 5 inches and a diameter of 2 inches. The outside 

 skin is a bright rose color and the flesh white. Keeping qualities good. Oz., 10c; % lb., 

 25c; lb.. 75c; 10 lb., $7.00. 



f%>l«kctial 70 Days. A white radish attaining a length of 12 inches and a diameter 

 VsCicsiU&l. f e inches, being rather oblong in shape It is in condition for table use 

 at any period during its growth Especially desirable for bunching in the fall or for 

 storage in winter Oz, 10c; y 4 lb., 25c; lb., 75c; 10 lb., $7.00. 



Half-I on or Rlaolr ^nanich 70 Days. A winter radish of Spanish origin. The 

 ndll-liUng DlatK opamsn. sk j n i s g- ray black but the inside flesh pure white. It 

 will attain a length of about 3% inches. It is perhaps the most desirable for winter stor- 

 age of any radish. Oz., 10c; y 4 lb., 25c; lb., 75c; 10 lb., $7.00. 



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