FERRY & CO 



DETROIT, MICH 



57 



RADISH— Continued 



l4o1l^ I ^nor D^^n Q^r.«.1^4- The Toots of this desirable early variety are 

 nair l^ong UGGp OCariet of a 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 inclies long. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; 1/4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 80c. 



f R°k*-fl.C l* ^^^^ *^^ ^^® brightest and handsomest scarlet 



liOng OrigCnteSt oCarlet, radishes, it is an improvement in earliness 



\Vhite TlDDed ^""-^ color over other varieties of this class. The roots are 



j-ri>c jj^ ^Q^. ^jj^g jj^ about twenty-five days and continvie 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. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; 14 Lb. 25c; 



Lb. 75c. 



P 1 I c I . This is a standard, most excellent sort either for 



dariy LiOng' oCariet^ the home garden or the market. The tops are short 



SHort XoD Imorovedl ^^^ comparatively small. The roots are smooth, 



t*f **"j^»i«-»vcu slender, uniform in shape 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 



fully matured, when they are about six inches 



long. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; V4 Lb. 25c; 



Lb. 75c. 



\\r j> r 1 17 This is not only a 



Wood S harly rrame very good variety 

 for forcing, being 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. 5c; 

 Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; 1/4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 



/^. . , . T» « 1 J. A desirable market va- 



l^incinnatl IViarket rlety with roots similar 

 to Early Long Scarlet, Short Top, Improved, but 

 averaging longer, deeper red in color and remain- 

 ing 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. 5c; 

 Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; V4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 



f J rf^i_ i* One of the best long 



Improved Chartier radishes for planting 

 r»f mi*ar»l^«»i«rl outdoors for early summer use 

 Ul Cliicpiicru ijj ^Ijq i^Qj^g 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. 5c; 

 Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; V4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 



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 



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Early Long Scarlet, 

 Short Top, Improved 



Icicl 



Long 



Improved ChartilR or Shepherd 



about one and oncrhalf inches long by about one inch in diameter when mature. The color 

 is bright light yellow, often russeted. The flesh is white, slightly pungent, crisp and tender. 

 Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; V4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 



A very attractive, pure white radish, the earliest of the long, white summer sorts and 

 e 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 diameter. One of the most desirable varieties for 

 outdoor summer planting for the home garden and market. It is also adapted for forcing. 

 Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; V4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 80c. 



viri •. XT' An early maturing and attractive, long, white, summer radish of 



W tllte V lenna most excellent quality. The tops are of medium size. The roots 



Of* I adv Fino"**!* ^^'® clear white, slender, smooth and average when mature six to seven 



"* l-iduy 1 iiigci inches long by about five-eighths to seven-eighths of an inch in diameter 



at thickest part. The flesh is very crisp and tender. The variety is desirable for market and 



home garden use. Pkt. 5c; Oz, 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; V4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 



rf^ U ^ 1 U. '^^^^^ variety is of quick growth, affording crisp and tender radishes even in a 

 ^.aOlClen valODe 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. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 20c; V4 Lb. 30c; 



Lb. $1.00 

 f "^X/l-'j. C T" • A desirable large turnip shaped summer variety. The 



Large W nite OUmmer l Urnip roots are round, smooth, white and attractive and are 



two to three inches in diameter when mature. The flesh is crisp, firm and rather pungent. 



Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; V4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 



•.T. Ti .. Q. 1 Even when comparatively small this variety is in good condition for use 



Wnite OtraSDUrg and continues crisp until matured when the roots are four to six inclies 

 long by one and one-half to two inches in diameter. The roots are ratlier 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. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz, 15c; V4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 



r- 1 xiri •. r^» . o. .. t The roots are large, often four inches in diameter, white 



llarly White Lsiant Otuttgart and are usually top shaped. The flesh is white and 



crisp, and keeps remarkably well, so that those not used in the summer or fall can be stored for 



early winter use. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz, 15c; V4 Lb. 25c; Lb, 75c. 



