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CULTURE — Radishes Ihrhe best in a sandy, loamy soil, and to 

 hove a continuous supply for the table saio as early in the spring 

 as possible and at intervals of ten days thereafter. Where the sum- 

 mers ore very hot, sow until the fifteenth of May and then omit until 

 A ugusl. Then make three sowings at intervals during this month. 



RADISH 



Radishes are divided into three classes — spring, summer, and 

 winter kinds, and all kinds should be used in a garden. Radishes 

 are fit for the table in 25 to 40 days from sowing in the open 

 ground. For extra early crop sow seed in hot bed in February. 

 One ounce for each 100 //. of row. 



EARLY ROUND VARIETIES 

 722 CRIMSON GIANT (Early) 



This variety grows to 5 and often 6 inches 

 in circumference, weighing up to 1 oz. per 

 root, but notwithstanding its immense 

 size, does not get hollow or pithy, but 

 keeps in condition for a long time. The 

 flesh remains sparkling, white, solid, crisp 

 and juicy and it is of the mildest flavor. 



Price, pkt., iOc; oz., 25c; K lb., 60c; 

 lb., $1.50; transportation paid. 



724 EARLY ROUND DARK RED 



The darkest colored of the round red 

 varieties and an excellent sort for family 

 use. The roots are round, the tops 

 medium in size. Inside, pure white, 

 crisp and tender. (See illustration.) 



Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; K lb., 50c; 

 lb., $1.25; transportation paid. 



752 ROSE TURNIP (Henderson's) 



This variety is distinguished by its color, 

 which is a charming shade of rosy-pink. 

 In other respects it closely resembles the 

 better known Sc-arlet Turnip. 



Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; yi lb., 60c; 

 lb., $1.50; transportation paid. 



726 SCARLET TURNIP (Early) 



The popular standard variety and one of 

 the best table radishes being highly es- 

 teemed for its mild flavor. The skin is 

 bright scarlet in color and the flesh snow 

 white. Medium size and a rapid grower. 

 Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; J4 lb., 50c; 

 lb., $1.25; transportation paid. 



728 WHITE-TIPPED EARLY SCARLET 

 TURNIP 



Unsurpassed as a table Radish where, by 

 reason of the strong f contrasting colors 

 of the root, it makes a most attractive 

 appearance. The flesh is crisp, white 

 and tender, and extremely mUd. 



Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; }4 lb., 50c; 

 lb., $1.25; transportation paid. 



Henderson's Collection of Five 

 Turnip Radishes 

 768 Price, one pkt. each of the follow- 

 ing five varieties — Early Round 

 Dark Red, Early Scarlet Globe, 

 Early Scarlet Turnip, Rose 

 Turnip, White-tipped Scarlet 

 Turnip, 40c; 1 oz. of each for 90c; 

 transportation paid. 



OVAL-SHAPED VARIETIES 

 730 FRENCH BREAKFAST 



This is not a turnip radish but a favorite 

 oval-shaped, bright scarlet Radish, with 

 white tip. It is extremely attractive 

 and very early. 



Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; }i lb., 50c; 

 lb., $1.25; transportation paid. 



748 RED ROCKET 



This variety has a very small top which 

 permits close planting. It is quite 

 smooth, deep scarlet in color. The flesh 

 is crisp and of a mild flavor. 

 {See illustration.) 



Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; X lb., 60c; 

 lb., $1.50; transportation paid. 



760 WHITE-TIPPED ROCKET 



The color is deep rose, tipped white at 

 the base. The flavor is deliciously mUd. 

 Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; }4 lb., 60c; 

 lb., $1.50; transportation paid. 



758 WHITE ROCKET 



A trifle larger than Red Rocket. It has 

 an equally small top; the root is pure 

 white, while the color of the flesh is 

 waxy white. 



Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; J4 lb., 60c; 

 lb., $1.50; transportation paid. 



769 One packet of each of the 3 

 Rocket Radishes described above 

 for 25c, one ounce of each for 60c, 

 transportation paid. 



EARLY LONG VARIETIES 

 734 ICICLE 



The leading long white radish, and one of 

 the earliest; tender, juicy and of agreeable 

 snappy flavor. When fully matured it 

 reaches a length of 6 inches. It is pure 

 white, and has a translucent and appetiz- 

 ing appearance. 



Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 2Sc; H lb., 60c; 

 lb., $1.50; transportation paid. 

 738 LONG SCARLET Short Top. Bright 

 scarlet with white, 'mild flesh; grows 6 

 inches in length; matures in about 25 days. ' 



Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; K lb., 50c; 

 lb., $1.25; transportation paid. 

 740 LONG WHITE VIENNA, or Lady Fin- 

 ger. Tapering, about 4 inches long and 

 pure white, mild and tender; matures jn 

 about 25 days. 



Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; K lb., 50c; 

 lb., $1.25; transportation paid. 



SUMMER AND AUTUMN VARIETIES 

 732 GIANT WHITE STUTTGART. A 



large white, oval-shaped summer Radish. 

 Very tender and mild. 



Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; K lb., 60c; 

 lb., $1.50; transjxirtaUon paid. 

 762 WHITE STRASBURG. An early sum- 

 mer Radish, 4 to 5 inches long and taper- 

 ing; flesh and skin white, sohd and fine. 



Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; J4 lb., 60c; 

 lb., $1.50; transportation paid. 



WINTER VARIETIES 



These VEirieties grow so firm and compact 

 that they wiU keep almost all winter if stored 

 in a dry cellar; they require 2 to 3 months to 

 mature. 

 720 CELESTIAL, or White Chinese. An 



extra fine, large, white Radish; grows to an 



enormous size; flesh firm, mild and crisp. 

 Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; X lb., 50c; 



lb., $1.25; transportation paid. 

 736 LONG BLACK SPANISH. A leading 



winter variety, one of the best keepers. 



Roots cylindrical, 7 to 10 inches long; skin 



blackish-brown; firm white flesh. 



Price, pkt., 10c; oz,, 25c; K lb., 60c; 



lb., $1.50; transportation paid. 



The Three Choice Radishes Shown in Colors on Page 22 



756 EARLY SCARLET GLOBE 757 SPARKLER 



The best of the forcing varieties and the 

 best of its class for outdoor culture; one 

 of the most attractive radishes grown. 

 The roots are a little longer than round, 

 the skin intense scarlet in color, with 

 tiny thread-like roots. It is very early, 

 oval-shaped, and has very small tops. 

 Price, pkt.. 10c; oz., 25c; K lb., 60c; 

 lb., $1.50; transportation paid. 



Brilliant scarlet Nvith a very pronounced 

 white tip. It wins by appearance alone. 

 But to this must also be added its spark- 

 ling white, solid, crisp flesh and mild 

 sweet flavor. It is desirable both for 

 forcing and garden culture. Foliage 

 small. 



Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; X lb., 60c; 

 lb., $1.50; transportation paid. 



731 GIANT WHITE GLOBE (New) 



Repeated trials at our seed testing farm 

 have convinced us that this is a very 

 desirable variety. It is a pure white, 

 globe-shaped radish, firm and crisp, and 

 mild in flavor. Another good quality is 

 that it remains solid and fit for table use 

 for a long time. 



Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; X lb.. 90c; 

 transportation paid. 



