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D. M. FERRY & GO'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 



RADISH-Continued 



yj !£ I p^ c I . The roots of this desirable early variety are of a 



Jrlair L.Ong Ueep OCariet deep, rich red color and are olive shaped or half 

 long with a somewhat tapering point. The tops are comparatively small. The flesh is 

 very white, crisp and tender, and does not become pithy as soon as most other early 

 sorts. The roots when mature are about two and one-half to three inches long, 

 Pkt. iOc; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; V4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 



I 'D*'U**.Q I*. One of the brightest and handsomest scarlet radishes. 

 LiOng^ iSrig'ilteSt oCa-rlet, it is an improvement in earliness and color over 

 W^Viitia Xir»n*»fJ other varieties of this class. The roots are fit for use in about 



vv iiiLC 1 ippcu t^renty-five days and continue in good condition until fully grown 



when they are as large in diameter but a little shorter than Early Long Scarlet. The 



variety has small tops and can be used for forcing as well as for the open ground. 



Pkt. ibc; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; V4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 



1^ I I Q I , This is a standard, most excellent sort either for the home 



HSirly LiOng tdCarlet, garden or the market. The tops are short and comparatively 



^K/^i-f Trtr* ImrnTkVtfirl small. The roots are smooth, slender, uniform in shape 



i^iiUFL lup, iiiipruvcu and a very attractive bright carmine-red in color. They 



grow about one-fourth to one-third out of the ground and continue crisp and tender 



until fullv matured, when they are about six inches long. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; 



y4Lb.40c;Lb.$1.25 



II r J> f 1 r? This is not only a very good variety for forcing, being 

 W OOd S ll.ariy r rame shorter and thicker than the old Long Scarlet Short Top, 



but is one of the very best sorts for first crop out of doors. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 



25c; 1/4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 

 j^» . J.' iv>l 1 J. A desirable market variety with roots similar to Early Long 



L/inCinnatl IVlarket Scarlet, short Top, Improved, but averaging longer, deeper 



red in color and remaining a little longer in condition for use. The roots are slender 



and before becoming pithy are often six to seven inches long by about five-eighths of 



an inch in diameter at the shoulder. Pkt. 10c; 



Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; V4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 



f 1 ^1 . . One of the best long 



improved L/Iiartier radishes for planting 



rt»« QkAr\Vi4ai*i^ outdoors for early summer use 



ur Olicpiieru j^ ^^le home garden, and used 

 also for the market. The tops are of medium size. 

 The roots are in good condition for the table when 

 half an inch thick and continue hard and crisp 

 until they reach a diameter of about one and one- 

 fourth inches, thus affording good roots for a 

 long time. The roots are rather long, averaging 

 seven to eight inches when mature, bright scarlet- 

 rose in color, shading into white at the tip. 

 Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 0z. 25c; V4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 



Early Golden Yellow Oval matures 



quickly, has small tops and resists the summer 

 heat better than the early scarlet or white kinds. 

 The roots are oval, tapering at the base, and are 

 about one and one-half inches long by about one 

 inch in diameter when mature. The color is 

 bright light yellow, often russeted. The fiesh is 

 white, slightly pungent, crisp and tender. 

 Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; 1/4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 



Early Long Scarlet, Short Top, 

 Improved 



I . 1 A very attractive, pure white radish, the 

 Icicle earliest of the long, white summer sorts 

 and of most excellent quality. The roots are 

 somewhat shorter, with smaller tops than Long 

 White Vienna and mature a little earlier. The 

 roots when mature are five to six inches long by 

 about one-half to five-eighths of an inch in diam- 

 eter. One of the most desirable varieties for 

 outdoor summer planting for the home garden 

 and maricet. It is also adapted for forcing. 

 (See colored plate, page 7) Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 

 25c; 1/4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 



Long White Vienna or Lady Finger long^ wMte^fummlr ?adish o^molt 



excellent quality. The tops are of medium size. The roots are clear white, slender. 



smooth and average when mature six to seven inches long by about five-eighths to 



seven-eighths of an inch in diameter at thickest part. The fiesh is very crisp and tender. 



The variety is desirable for market and home garden use. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; 



y4Lb. 40c;Lb.$1.25 

 I'M 11 r^l U This variety is of quick growth, affording crisp and tender radishes 

 VaOlCien ^10 De even in a very hot climate and is extensively grown in the south. 



The roots are uniformly globe-shaped, with skin of golden yellow color. They are about 



two inches long by two and one-fourth inches in diameter when mature. Pkt. 10c; 



Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; 1/4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 

 I 1X7U**. C T" • A desirable large turnip shaped summer 



L.arge W nite OUmmer lurnip variety. The roots are round, smooth, white 



and attractive and are two to three inches in diameter when mature. The fiesh is 



crisp, firm and rather pungent. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; V4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 



AA/ViifA Ql-v^oeWiii* Even when comparatively small this variety is in good condi- 

 W niie OiraSDUrg tion for use and continues crisp until matured when the roots 

 are four to six inches long by one and one-half to two inches in diameter. The roots are 

 rather thick at the shoulder and are usually somewhat tapering. They remain in 

 condition for use much longer than the early varieties. This is one of the best large, 

 white later summer sorts for home garden and market. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; 

 1/4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 



17 .....U* \X7'U:j.^ r" ~*. C The roots are large, often four inches in 



Hariy W nite Lkiant OUmmer diameter, white and are usually top shaped. 



The flesh is white and crisp, and keeps remarkably woU. so that those not used in the 



summer or fall can be stored for early winter use. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; 



1/4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 



Long White Vienna or Lady Finger 



