FERRY & GO'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 



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RADISH 



For forcing sow in hotbeds or under glass in rich, sandy soil made perfectly level. Scatter evenly over the surface 

 from fifty to one hundred seeds to the square foot and cover with one-half inch of soil sifted on. Careful watering to 

 keep soil moist, even, moderate temperature and good ventilation are required for rapid and best root development If 

 the Ded is a good one the whole crop can be marketed in twenty-one to forty days after planting. For open ground culture 

 sow on rich, sandy soil as soon in the spring as it is fit to work, in drills twelve to eighteen inches apart and thin out the 

 plants to prevent crowding. A good dressing of nitrate of soda will greatly stimulate growth and insure tender, brittle 

 roots. Successional sowings from one week to ten days apart will keep up a supply. After the hot weather of summer 

 begins, it is better to sow the summer and winter varieties, as they do not become tough and stringy nor pithy so 

 qiuckly as the early sorts. Radishes are subject to root maggots which make them useless for culinary purposes. We 

 know of no certain remedy for this pest. We have found that the best preventive measures are to avoid the use of 

 rank manure and not to sow on ground where radishes, turnips or cabbages were grown the year previous. We have 

 been very careful to secure the very best seed possible and there is none sold under other names which is better than 

 that of the varieties we offer. 



Nnn PliKt Ultra nr Farlv Deen -^" excellent extra early forcing 

 I'^On riUS (J lira, or E.ariy l^eep radish. Root small, nearly round; 



^r»ai«l*»f Tiirriirk FrM-/»iTicr color bright scarlet. Tops very small; flesh 

 OCariei lUrmp, rorcmg ^j^^^e, crisp and well flavored, in shape and 



color one of the most handsome of the forcing sorts. Pkt. 5c; 



Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; h Lb. 35c; Lb. 75c. 



Prussian Globe 



Triumph Scarlet Striped, Forcing 



Early 



This is the smallest forcing radish offered. 



Top distinctly small; root round or slightly 

 flattened, very deep red m 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; 3 Oz. 15c; % Lb. 35c; Lb. 75c. 



The roots are the 

 shape of Prussian 

 Globe but larger and are creamy white, beautifully marked with 

 spots and dashes of carmine. The tops are small and the roots 

 mature as early as any variety in cultivation. Desirable on account 

 of its distinct beauty, earliness and good quahty. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 

 3 Oz. 30c; H Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 



^/•afliaf ^ round, red, turnip shaped 

 ^jK^iXriCi. radish with a small top and 

 Tiirnin Rnol-f^rl of very quick growth. A 

 turnip IVOOiea ^g^y early variety, de- 

 serving general cultivation on account of its 

 rich color and crisp, tender flesh. Very desir- 

 able for early outdoor planting as well as 

 forcing. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 3 Oz. 15c; 

 h Lb. 30c; Lb. 70c; 



Early Scarlet Turnip ^^fS'SS 

 White Tipped, Forcing ^iJl^ti'lrfy 



as early as Non Plus Ultra, has as small a top 

 and may be planted as closely. It is most at- 

 tractive in appearance and cannot fail to give 

 satisfaction as a forcing radish ; very popular 

 as a market sort. Sold sometimes as Rosy Gem, 

 Rapid Forcing, etc. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 

 3 Oz. 15c; 3^ Lb. 35c; Lb. 80c. 



One of the hand- 

 somest of the 



Scarlet Turnip, White Tipped 



Early Scarlet Turnip 



\Wiif«» Ti»>r*«»i^ turnip radishes and a great favorite in many large markets for 



VY Hiic A ippeu g^j.2y planting outdoors. It is but little later than Early Scarlet 



Turnip, White Tipped, Forcing and will give entire satisfaction where extreme earli- 



French Breakfast 



ness and small top are not the chief considerations 

 underside; color very deep scarlet with 

 a distinct white tip; flesh white and of 

 the best quality. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 

 3 Oz. 15c; 3^ Lb. 35c; Lb. 75c. 



Farlv S*»ni«l<»f The roots of 

 ILany OCarieC this variety are 



Olobf^ shghtly olive shaped, a 

 v>iwc; j.i(jjj^ bright scarlet in 

 color; flesh white and tender, fit 

 to pull as early as Non Plus Ultra 

 but much larger when matured. 

 We specially recommend this to 

 gardeners as a large, first early 

 forcing radish. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 

 3 Oz. 15c; H Lb. 35c; Lb. 80c. 



Roots shghtly flattened on the 



Earlv White Turn in Rnot<»r1 ^^ early, pure white radish, 

 jLariy vv mie i urnip i^ooiea ^ ^^.^1^ ^^^^^ flattened than 



Early Scarlet Turnip Rooted and but little if any later maturing. While 

 generally used for early outdoor planting, its small top makes it suitable 

 for forcing. Flesh white, semi-transparent, crisp and tender. Pkt. 5c; 

 Oz. 10c; 3 Oz. 15c; h Lb. 30c; Lb. 70c. 



Farlv Di^^n ^os»fl*»f OlivA This is an excellent deep red 

 Lariy Ueep ^scarlet KJllVe oUve shaped forcing sort, typical 

 Qkorkf^rl ^Virki** I *»nf ^^ its very small tops and early maturing 

 c^iidpea, onorx l^ear ^.^^^^ ^^^^^ should be puUed just as soon 

 as in condition. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 3 Oz. 15c; h Lb. 35c; Lb. 80c. 



FrAn/»Vi Rfc&a IrPa cf A quick growing, medium sized radish, rather 

 A iciiv.,!! urcdH.idS»L oblong in shape; color a beautiful scarlet, ex- 

 cept near the tip where it is pure white. A splendid variety for the 

 table on account of its excellent quality and attractive color. Pkt. 5c; 

 Oz. 10c; 3 Oz. 15c; h Lb. 30c; Lb. 70c. 



