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FERRY & GO'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE 



RADISH 



For forcing sow in hotbed or under glass in rich, 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 watering 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 tAventy-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 work, 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 growth 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 make 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 w^here 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 olfer. 

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

 Our ''deep scarlet'' is of a much deeper red. 



IVT oi f Til. O 1 f^ This is an excellent extra early 



IN on rlus Ultra or llariy Deep forcing radish. The roots are small. 

 ^f»ai-l<af Tii*T»ir» Frirrino- iiearly round and of bright scarlet color. 

 ►JtariCL i urmp, & urciiig rj^j^^ ^^^^ ^^.^ ^^^.y small. The flesh is white, 



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



Pkt. 5c; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; V4 Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.25 

 D * /^ 1 U The sm.allest reliable forcing radish. The tops are dis- 



r rUSSian VilObe tlnctly small. The roots are round or slightly 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. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; V^Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.25 



SI , The roots of this variety are slightly olive shaped and are a 

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

 r^loKf* The roots are fit to pull as early as Non Plus Ultra but are larger when 

 VJiuuc 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. {See colored plate opposite) Pkt. 5c; Oz. 25c; 



2 Oz. 40c: 1/4 Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.50 

 r. 1 C! 1 a. "T" " ^ beautiful variety, rose-scarlet with white tip, 



Hariy Scarlet 1 Urnip, very nearly as early as Non Plus Ultra, has as 

 WKif*3. Tinn*arl FoTrrino- small tops and may be planted as closely. It 

 vv Hitc: Ji ijjpcu, A Kfi. v,iii^ jg j^Qgj. 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. 25c; 



2 Oz. 40c; 1/4 Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.50 



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



carmine-red olive shaped f o rcing sort, typical in its very small tops and early 

 maturing roots, which 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 varietv is suitable also for early outdoor planting. Pkt. 5c; 

 Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; 



Early 



Va Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.25 



Early 

 Turnip 



White an?a!- 



Crimson 



TURMP 



Early White Turnip 



ly white x-adish, a little more flattened than Early Scarlet Tur- 

 nip, and as offered by us, of smaller size and sometimes a 

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

 its very small tops and quick gro\rth make it suitable for forcing. The 

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

 white, crisp and tender. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; V^ Lb.60c; Lb. $2.00 

 l". I o I t T" 'A round, red. turnip shaped radisli 



tarly OCarlet 1 Urnip with small tops and of very quick 

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

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

 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. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; 

 l^ Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.25 

 PIC 1 «. T • O^® of ^^^ hest early radishes for the 



Harly OCarlet l urnip, home garden and a great favorite in 

 \Jl/kif<a Xir\r\a*4 large markets for early planting outdoors. It is 

 VV IllLC 1 ippv.U ^^^ ij^i-ig later than Early Scarlet Turnip, White 

 Tipped, Forcing and will give entire satisfaction where extreme 

 earliness and small tops are not the chief considerations. The roots 

 are nearly round, slightly 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. {See col- 

 ored plate opposite) Pkt. 5c; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; ^4 Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.50 

 f^ v 15 1 £ J. ^ quick growing, small, olive shaped radish 



rrencn DreakraSt about one and one-half inches long by five- 

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

 color 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. {See colored plate opposite) Pkt. 5c; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 

 40c; 1/4 Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.25 



Cf>' n. T ' -^ round radish of exceptionally large 

 rimson L»iant 1 urnip size for so early a variety. The roots 

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

 excellent' 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 a remarkably longtime 

 for so early a radish. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; Vi Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.50 



