60 J. STECKLER SEED CO,, 
LTD., ALMANAC AND 
RADISH. 
For Price List See Red Pages in Back of Book. 
Radies, Rave (Fr.), Radies, Rettig (Ger.), Rabano (Sp.), Ravanello (Ital.) 
CULTURBE.—This is a popular vegetable, and grown to a large extent. 
The ground 
for Radishes should be rich and mellow. The early small varieties can be sown broad- 
cast among other crops, such as beets, peas, spinach, or v here lettuce has been trans- 
planted. 
Early varieties are sown in this section the whole year, 
they require frequent watering to make them grow quickly. 
but during Summer 
The Ye’low Summer Turnip 
or Golden Globe, White Summer Turnip and White Strasburg are best for planting during 
the Summer months. 
Winter varieties, however, require some time to mature, and the 
seed should be planted in August and September for good Radishes in November and 
December. 
drill; 8 pounds to the acre. 
Early Scarlet Turnip, White Tipped. 
EARLY SCARLET TURNIP, WHITE 
TIPPED.—(Forcing.) One of the hand- 
somest of the turnip Radishes and a great 
favorite in many large markets for early 
planting outdoors. Roots: slightly flattened 
on the under side, color very deep scarlet 
with a white tip; flesh white and of the 
best quality. 
ROSY GEM.—Perfectly round, deep scar- 
let color on top, and pure white at the 
bottom, the colors blending with each 
other so delicately as to excite the admira- 
tion of every lover of this healthful and 
valuable vegetable. It is also exceedingly 
tender, crisp and very delicious. Well 
adapted for shipping or the home garden. 
SCARLET, OLIVE-SHAPED, WHITE 
TIPPED OR FRENCH BREAEKFAST.—A 
handsome Radish of the same shape as the 
Searlet Half Long French, with end and 
root white. Quite tender. 
BLACK SPANISH.—(Winter.) This is 
sown during fall and early winter. It is 
oval in shape, solid, and stands consider- 
able cold weather without being hurt. It 
can be sown broadcast between turnips or 
planted in rows a foot apart; thinned out 
from three to four inches in the rows. 
WHITE VIENNA.—Root white, very 
smooth and clean skinned, straight spindle 
shaped, from 2 to nearly 3 inches long, and 
from 4-5 to 1 inch broad at the top; neck 
short, rounded, tinged with green and very 
narrow at the insertion of the leaf stalk; 
leaves rather large, broad and light green. 
An early variety. 
Very popular in the Spring for shipping North. 
our most staple vegetables for shipping to Northern markets. 
Radishes constitute one of 
One ounce to 150 feet of 
CHARTIER.—A_ long 
Radish, deep crimson 
colored at the top, shad- 
ing off lighter until] at 
the bottom it becomes 
white. ; 
EARLY LONG SCAR- 
LET. — (Short Top.) 
This is a desirable va- 
riety; of a bright scar- 
let eolor; short top and 
brittle. 
CRIMSON GLOBE. — 
A most val:iable Radish 
of EBuropean introduc- 
tion. It grows ‘quickly, 
and even when it attains 
a larger size it remains 
absolutely tender and of 
perfect flavor to. the 
very last. LS | Ob a 
beautiful deep crimson 
color, and in crispness 
and tlavor it is unsur- 
passed. 
SHIPPERS’ FAVOB- 
ITE.—Extra early, 
bright scarlet and round. 
The tops are small; the 
flesh very crisp and ten- 
der; it is the very best 
for the market garden. 
GLASS OR CINCIN- 
NATI.—This is a selec- 
tion of the Long Scar- 
let, With exceedingly 
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. 
YELLOW SUMMER TURNIP OR 
GOLDEN GLCBE.—tThis stands the heat 
better than the foregoing kind. It is of an 
oblong shape, and of a beautiful bright 
yellow color. It should be sown very 
thinly. Best adapted for summer and fall 
sowing. 
EARLY SCARLET, OLIVE SHAPED.— 
This is similar to the Half Long French, 
but shorter and not quite so bright in 
color. It is early and of good quality. 
Top short. 
BRIGHTEST SCABLET OR % LONG.— 
A decided improvement in earliness and 
color over other varieties of its class. Fit 
for use in about twenty-five days, when 
planted outdoors; has a small top, and no 
neck; bright scarlet color. 
Chartier. 
The Quality is Remembered Long After the Price is Forgotten. 
