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



RADISH 



For forcing sow in hotbed or under glass in ricli, 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 w^atering to keep soil moist, 

 even, moderate temperature and good ventilation are required for rapid and best root development. If the bed is a good one the 

 . whole crop can be marketed in twenty-one to forty days after planting. 



For open ground culture sow in rich, sandy soil as soon in the spring as it is fit to « ork, 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 gro^vth 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 quickly as the early sorts. 



Radishes are subject to root maggots which naake 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. 

 What is often called '"scarlet'" in radishes is more or less of a rosy carmine color. 

 Oiu- "deep scarlet' ' is of a much deeper red. 



N03 I Ti I r* 1 FN This is an excellent extra early 



on rluS Ultra or Larly Deep forcing radish. The roots are small, 

 Soai-lof TiivTiir* Fr«i>^ir«er nearly round and of bright scarlet color. 

 ocariei i urnip, r orcing ^^^ ^^^^ ^^.^ ^^^y small. The flesh is white, 



crisp and well flavored. One of the handsomest of the forcing varieties. 



Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; V4 Lb. 20c; Lb. 70c. 

 U . /^ 1 u The smallest reliable forcing radish. The tops are dis- 



JrrUSSian LalObe tinctly small. The roots are round or sUghtly flattened, 



very deep red in color and of the best quality. It 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; 2 Oz. 15c; V4 Lb. 20c; Lb. 70c. 

 1-1 ] Q I The roots of this variety are slightly olive shaped and are a 

 tiarly dcarlet rich, bright scarlet in color. The flesh is white and tender. 

 C lrtV>f> '^^^ roots are fit to pull as early as Non Plus Ultra but are larger wdien 

 VJiluuc matured. We specially recommend this to gardeners as a large, first 



early forcing radish. It is also desirable for first early planting outdoors for 



the home garden and market. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; Vi Lb. 20c; Lb. 70c. 



El C 1 1. T" • A beautiful variety, rose-scarlet with white tip, 



arly OCarlet 1 Urnip, very nearly as early as Non Plus Ultra, has as 

 WKif«a Tir»rk*»rl Pnrrintr small tops and may be planted as closely. It 

 TT iiiic A ippcu, i ui^iiig jg most attractive in appearance and cannot 

 fail to give satisfaction as a forcing radish. This is very popular as a market 

 sort. It is sold sometimes as Rosy Gem and Rapid Forcing. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 

 2 Oz. 15c; 1/4 Lb. 20c; Lb. 70c. 



Early Deep Scarlet, Olive Shaped, Short Leaf leSt ^deep 



cai-mine-red olive shaped forcing sort, typical in its very small tops and early 

 maturing roots, wliich should be pulled just as soon as in condition. The roots 

 when fully grown are about one and one-half inches long by about one inch in 

 diameter. The variety is suitable also for early outdoor planting. Pkt. 5c; 



Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; 



Va Lb. 20c; Lb. 70c. 



Early White anear- 



Tlirnin ^^ white radish, a little more flattened than Earlj- Scarlet Tur- 

 1 urxlip jjjp^ 3|;,j| ^g offered by us, of smaller size and sometimes a 

 little earlier maturing. While used mostly for early outdoor planting, 

 its very small tops and quick groArth make it suitable for forcing. The 

 roots are about one inch in diameter when mature. The flesh is pur^ 

 white, crisp and tender. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; V4 Lb. 20c; Lb. 70c. 



CIO i.T" ' -^ round, red, turnip shaped radish 



tarly OCarlet 1 urnip with small tops and of very qui,-k 

 growth, deserving general cultivation on account of its rich, scarlet-red 

 color, almost crimson and its white, crisp and tender flesh. The roots 

 are often grow one inch long by one and one-eighth inches in diameter 

 before becoming pithy. This is a standard variety for early outdoor 

 planting for the home garden and market. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; 

 1/4 Lb. 20c; Lb. 60c. 



Tji 1 Q 1 «. X * ^^^ '^^ ^^^ ^®®'- early radishes for the 



tarly dCarlet l urnip, home garden and a great favorite in 

 \A/Viit«» Xii-«T><ar1 large markets for early planting outdoors. It is 



¥V iiiic 1 ippcu ^jy^. ijj^ig jg^^gj, tjjg^jj Early Scarlet Turnip, White 

 Tipped, Forcing and will give entire satisfaction where extreme 

 earUness and small tops are not the chief considerations." The roots 

 are nearly round, sUghtly flattened on the underside. The color is very 

 bright, deep rose-carmine scarlet with a distinctly white tip. The flesh 

 is white and of the best quality. The stock we offer is exceptionally ■ 

 attractive in its splendid coloring. The scarlet is unusually deep and 

 affords a distinct contrast with the large, clear white tip. Pkt. 5c; 

 Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; Vi Lb. 20c; Lb. 70c. 



C 1. D ! r i -^ quick growing, small, olive shaped radish 



r rencn DreakraSt about one and one-half inches long by five- 

 eighths to three-fourths of an inch in diameter when fully grown. The 

 coior is beautiful deep rose-scarlet except a little clear white about the 

 tip. This is an excellent variety for planting outdoors for the home 

 garden. Its small tops and earliness make it also desirable for grow- 

 ing under glass. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; V4 Lb. 20c; Lb. 70c 



^. ^. WW, - . A round radish of exceptionally large 



Crimson Liiant 1 urnip size for so early a variety. The roots 

 are nearly globe-shaped, of beautiful crimson-carmine color and most 

 excellt-nt" quality, often growing one and three-fourths inches in 

 diameter before becoming pithy. It is a desirable variety for general 

 outdoor planting, and also suitable for forcing where a very large, 

 round radish is wanted. It remains in condition aremarkably longtime 

 for so early a radish. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; Vi Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 



Early Scarlet Turnip, White Tippcd 



