VEGETABLE SEEDS 



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RADISH 



CULTURE — Radishes thrive best in a sandy loamy soil, and to have a continuous supply for the EARLY ROUND 

 table sow as early in the spring as possible and at intervals oj ten days thereafter. Where the sum- \t %, r»¥r"T'ir7 



mers are very hot, sow until the fifteenth of May and then omit until August. Then makethree VARIETIES 



sowings at intervals during this month. 



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 fram sowing in the open ground. For extra early crop sow seed in hot bed in February. One oz. for each 100 ft. of row. 



The Three Choice Radishes Shown in Colors On Page 40 



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 ,=kiri intense scarlet in color, with tiny 

 thread-like roots. It is very early, oval- 

 shaped, and has very small tops. 



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

 lb. $1.50; transportation paid. 



Brilliant scarlet with a very pro- 

 nounced white tip. It wins by appear- 

 ance alone. But to this must also be 

 added its sparkling white, solid, crisp 

 flesh and mild sweet flavor. It is desir- 

 able both for forcing and garden culture. 

 Foliage small. 



Price, pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; M lb. 7Sc; 

 •lb. $1.75; transportation paid. 



731 GIANT WHITE GLOBE 



This is a new addition to our list of 

 radishes and repeated trials at our seed 

 testing farm has convinced us that it 

 is a very desirable variety. As its name 

 indicates, 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 before turning soft and pithy. 

 Price, pkt. 10c; 1 oz. 3Sc; M lb. $1.00. 



Henderson's Selection of Best Turnip Radishes 



722 CRIMSON GIANT, (Early) 



This variety develops to 5 and often 6 inches in circumference, 

 weighing up to 1 oz. per root, or about four times the weight 

 of similar sorts; but not withstanding its immense size, does 

 not get hollow or pithy, but keeps in condition for a long time 

 for such an early variety. The flesh remains^ sparkling, white, 

 solid, crisp and juicy and it is of the mildest flavor. The root is 

 almost globe-shaped, and is very bright crimson in color. 



Price, pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; Ji lb. 75c; lb. $1.75; 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. The flesh is pure white, crisp and quite tender. (See tllus- 

 tration.) 



Price, pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; ]4, lb. 50c; lb. $1.25; transportation paid. 



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; fine for either open 

 ground or forcing. 



Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; M lb. 60c; lb. $1.50; transportation paid. 



744 RAPID FORCING. Small, round, bright scarlet, with white 

 tip; grows quickly, and is grand for forcing; tops very small. 

 Price, pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; }i lb. 60c; lb. $1.50; transportation 

 paid. 



746 RED FORCING. Extra-early, maturing in 21 days; round, 

 bright red, with small tops, very mild. 



Price, pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; Ji lb. 60c- lb. $1.50; 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 Scarlet Turnip. It grows very quicklj^, maturing 

 in 30 days. 



Price, pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; K lb. 60c; lb. $1.50; transportation 

 paid. 



726 SCARLET TURNIP (Early) 



The popular standard variety and one of the best table radishes 

 being highly esteemed for its mild flavor. The skin is bright 

 scarlet in color and the flesh snow white. It is of medium size 

 and a rapid grower. 



Price, pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; J^ lb. 50c; lb. $1:25; transportation 

 paid. 



728 WHITE-TIPPED 

 TURNIP 



EARLY SCARLET 



For many years we have found this variety to be the most 

 popular of all among private gardeners, and unsurpassed as a 

 table Radish where, by reason of the strong contrasting colors 

 of the root, it makes a most attractive appearance. The flesh is 

 crisp, white and tender, and extremely mild. 



Price, pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; ]4 lb. 50c; lb. $1.25; transportation 

 paid. 



Henderson's Collection of Five 

 Turnip Radishes 



768 Price, one packet each of the following five varieties — 

 Early Round Dark Red, Early Scarlet Globe, Early 

 Scarlet Turnip, Rose Turnip, White Tipped Scarlet 

 Turnip, 35c; 1 ounce of each for 85c; ]4, lb. of each for 

 $2.35, transportation paid. 



EARLY LONG VARIETIES 



734 ICICLE. The leading long white Radish, and one of the 

 earliest. When fully matured it reaches a length of 6 inches. 

 It is pure white, and has a translucent and appetizing appear- 

 ance. 



Price, pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; % lb. 75c; lb. $1.75; transportation 

 paid. 



738 LONG SCARLET Short Top. The standard ; bright scarlet 

 with white, mild flesh; grows 6 inches in length; matures in 

 about 25 days. 



Price, pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; }4, lb. 50c; lb. $1.25; transporta- 

 tion paid. 



740 LONG WHITE VIENNA, or Lady Finger. Tapering, 



about .4 inches long and pure white, mild and tender, ma- 

 tures in about 25 days. 



Price, pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; }i lb. 60c; lb. $1.50; transporta- 

 tion paid. 



Henderson's Garden Guide and Record (new edition) is a veritable encyclopedia on vegetable culture — -written in a terse easily 

 understood manner. It is free on request with orders of $3.00 or over or sold at 35c. per copy. 



