FERRY & CO., DETROIT, 



RADISH 



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For forcing sow in hotbeds or under glass in rich, sandy soil made nerfpetlv If w»i Qpattoi.or a «i,rAv^. h c 



from fifty to one hundred seeds to the square foot and cover ■^Ke^ftacVS^ili^oS^a^fur^tPri^ 

 keep sod moist, even moderate temperature and good ventilation are required for rapid and best Voot d^elonrnpnt g t? 

 the bed is a good one the whole crop can be marketed in twenty-one to forty days after ' nlantimr For onen SSfmi n,,i 

 ture sow on rich, sandy soil as soon in the spring as it is fit to work, in drills twer?e to iffi Sfc 



the plants to prevent crowding. A good dressing of nitrate of soda will greatly BtimuKiS^SSifaSurPtSiK. 

 brittle roots. Successional sowings from one week to ten days apart will keen up a supplv ^ After thS hot we Jw £ 

 summer begins, it is better to sow the summer and winter varieties, as they do not become to^eh and string nor nfthv 

 so quickly as the early sorts. Radishes are subject to root maggots [which make them u^^foSTiSK^™?^^ 

 We know ot no certain remedy for this pest. We have found that the best preventive measures are to avoid Z ^ 

 of rank manure and not to sow on ground where radishes, turnips or cabbages were grown the year p revfoiiT We Wp 

 tErtof tSe var7et^eswe S o e ffer e the VeiT **** Seed P ° SSibl6 ^ ^ iS ™™ S ° ld Under other * amS whichis'better San 



Noil PIUS Ultra Or Earlv Deen SISh^ 6 ^" 6 ^. 6 ^ ? ad 7 torc ™% radi sh. The roots are small, nearly 

 C / rt^ ^« ra > _?r JLany l^eep round and ot bright scarlet color. Tops very small; flesh white, crisp and 



Scarlet Tumip, Forcing ™£ ffgffi Lb °2 5 e c ?[b 7 5c handsom e of the forcing sorts. Pkt. 5cj Oz. 10c; 



Pm««ian rJnh** The smallest forcing radish offered. Tops distinctly small; roots 

 rrUSSian OlODe round or slightly flattened, very deep red in color and of the best 



quality. Remains in condition for use the longest of any of the first early forcing sorts 



and is a favorite where a very small, deep red 



radish is desired. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c: 2 Oz. 15c- 



Va Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 



F^ t .K T Q^««1«j. The roots of this variety are 



£.ai ly Scarlet slightly olive shaped, a rich, 



Globe Dri ght scarlet in color; flesh white and 



tender, fit to pull as early as Non Plus 



Ultra but much larger when matured. We spec- 

 ially recommend this to gardeners as a large, first 



early forcing radish. It is also very desirable for 



first early planting outdoors. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c- 



2 Oz. 15c; y 4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 80c. 



Early Scarlet Turnip, 

 White Tipped, Forcing 



French Breakfast 



A beautiful variety, 

 bright scarlet with 

 white tip. Very 

 nearly as early 

 as Non Plus Ultra, has as small a top and may be 

 planted as closely. It is most attractive in appear- 

 ance and cannot fail to give satisfaction as a forc- 

 ing radish. Very popular as a market sort. Sold 

 sometimes as Rosy Gem, Rapid Forcing, etc. 

 Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; % Lb. 25c; Lb. 80c. 



Early Deep Scarlet, Olive ISp"S3SSS 

 Shaped, Short Leaf *g*J «J«gf «£ 



small tops and early maturing roots, which should 

 be pulled just as soon as in condition. Suitable 

 also for early outdoor planting. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 

 2 Oz. 15c; y 4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 



Early White Turnip ish, I mtlemore flat- 

 tened than Early Scarlet Turnip, and but little if 

 any later maturing. While generally used for 

 early outdoor planting, its small tops and quick 

 growth make it suitable for forcing. Roots about 

 one inch in diameter when, mature. Flesh pure 

 white, crisp and tender. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 

 2 Oz. 15c; y 4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 



Early Scarlet Turnip, White Tipped 



Earlv Scarlet Tiirain round, red, turnip shaped radish with small tops and of very quick growth, deserving 



twi v~5t? * U ™P , general cultivation on account of its rich, scarlet-red color and white, crisp and tender 



flesh. Very desirable for early outdoor planting, as well as forcing. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; % Lb. 20c; Lb? 70c. 



Earlv Sr»ai«l<af Tnmin P ne of tne handsomest of the turnip radishes and a great favorite in many large mar- 



Zxti • JZ. i S™fL kets f or earl Y planting outdoors. It is but little later than Early Scarlet Turnip, White 



White 1 lPPed 11 PP ed ' Forcing and will give entire satisfaction where extreme earliness 



o1 . W1 fl S a ?? sm ? n to P s are not the cnief considerations. Roots nearly round, 



sngntly flattened on the under side. Color very deep scarlet with a distinctly white tip. Flesh 



wnite and ot the best quality. The stock we offer is exceptionally attractive in its splendid 



coloring, ihe scarlet is unusually deep and affords a very distinct and pleasing contrast with 



the large, clear white tip. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; % Lb. 25c; Lb. 80c. 



French Ri^aL-facJ- A °l uick growing, small, olive shaped radish about two inches long 

 * iTu. iT T f, .J"* 51 when fully grown. Color beautiful deep scarlet except a little clear 

 wmte about the tip. Its small top and earliness make it very de- 

 sirable tor growing under glass as well as for planting outdoors, 

 bpiendicl tor the table on account of its excellent quality and at- 

 tractive color. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; % Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 



P*»? meAM A round radish of 



V*rimSOn exceptionally large 



Giant Turnip size , f or so 



. . mi m " m H early a va- 

 riety. The root is nearly globe 

 shaped, of beautiful crimson- 

 carmine color and most excel- 

 lent quality, often growing 

 two inches in diameter before 

 becoming pithy. Very desir- 

 able for general outdoor plant- 

 ing, also suitable for forcing 

 where a very large, round 

 radish is wanted. Pkt. 5c- 

 Oz.l0c;2Oz. 15c; % Lb. 25c;' 

 Lb. 80c, 



Early Scarlet Globe 



