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NEW ROSY GEM. See Novelties. 



EARLIEST CARMINE TURNIP, or Red Forc- 

 ing. This new variety is without exception the earli- 

 est Kadish now grown. Of rapid growth, extreroely 

 fcmall top and root. Brilliant dark carmine color, 

 crisp, tender and mild. Excellent for forcing Radish. 

 Largely grown by market gardeners, as well as for 

 early family use. Pkt., 5 cts., oz., 10 cts., M lb., 25 

 cts., lb., 75 cts. 



EARLY DEEP SCAR- 

 LET TURNIP or 

 Round Dark Red. Of 

 very deep, dark red 

 skin, beautiful shape 

 and extra early. Next 

 to Earliest Carmine 

 this is the very best 

 strain of Extra Early 

 Scarlet Turnip Rad- 

 ish in cultivation. Its 

 handsome appearance 

 and extra fine quality 

 command a quick sale 

 on the market. It is 

 always firm and crisp. 

 Per pkt^, 4 cts., oz., 8 

 cts,, % lb., 20 cts., lb., 



DEEP SCARLET TURNIP. 



EARLIEST CARMINE OLIVE SHAPED. This 

 Radish is one of the handsomest and best of all extra 

 early varieties, The root is very even and smooth, 

 of a rich dark carmine color. The foliage is short. 

 stifE and small. It takes only three weeks to form 

 radishes. Its earliness and small foliage recommends 

 it for forcing also. It is of a sweet and fresh taste. 

 Per pkt., 5 cts., oz., 10 cts., ij, lb., 25 cts.. lb., 75 cts. 



EARLY SCARLET GLOBE. For hot-bed forcing 

 there is no globe shape variety so desirable as the 

 Early Scarlet Globe. It is the earliest, its color is 

 the handsomest ; in flavor it is mildest, most crisp, 

 juicy and tender. It is the market gardeners' favor- 

 ite as a forcing radish. It forms small top and will 

 stand a great amount of heat without becoming pithy. 

 It is also an excellent variety for garden culture. Per 

 pkt., 5 cts., oz., 10 cts., 34 lb., '^5 cts., lb., 75 cts. 



EARLY FRENCH BREAKFAST. A medium sized 

 Radish, olived-shaped, small top, of quick growth; 

 very crisp and tender, of a beautiful scarlet color, 

 tipped with white. A splendid variety for the table, 

 not only on account of its excellent qualities, but for 

 its beautiful color. Per pkt., 4 cts., oz., 8 cts , M lb., 

 20 cts., lb., 60 cts. 



Early White Turnip. Like the Scarlet Turnip, but 

 in color pure white: flesh white aad semi-transparent; 

 very crisp and tender. It is a few days later, and will 

 bear the heat longer without becoming spongy. Per 

 pkt., 4 cts , oz.. 7 cts., ^4 lb., 20 cts.. lb., 60 cts. 



EARLY LONG SCARLET SHORT TOP. This is 

 the standard sort, grown in private gardens and for 

 mAket. It has a bright scarlet root and small top. 

 In suitable soil it grows quickly, half out of the 

 ground and very brittle. Per pkt., 4 cts., oz., 8 cts., 

 141b., 20 cts., lb., 60 cts. 



LONG SCABIiET. 



LONG WHITE VIENNA, 



LONG' WHITE^IENNA. or Lady Finger". ~~TnU 

 netv radish is the finest Long White Jtadish in eulti- 

 vation. It is most beautiful in shape, white In color ; 

 both skin and flesh are pure snow white ; crisp, brittle, 

 and of rapid growth. Per pkt., 5 cts,, oz., 8 cts., U. 

 lb., 20 cts., lb.. 65 cts. 



White Giant Stuttgart. A new summer variety, re- 

 markable for its quick growth, large size and agree- 

 able flavor. Turnip-shaped, and in five or eight 

 weeks after sowing, will produce roots as large as a 

 winter Radish. Per pkt., 4 cts,, oz., 8 -cts., 14 lb., 20 

 cts., lb., 70 cts, 



BURPEE'S SURPRISE. This handsome Radish is 

 destined to be a decided acquisition. It is a complete 

 surprise to all who have tested it. Of very early, 

 quick growth and is remarkable for remaining in fine 

 condition, without becoming pithy, lonqer than any 

 other eaily radish. The skin is thin and colored a 

 rich light brown. In quality it is particularly fine, 

 sweet and jucy, very firm and brittle and of fine flavor; 

 try it. Per pkt , 5 cts., oz., 10 cts., }i lb., 25 cts, 



IMPROVED 

 CHARTIERS 

 or Shepherd. 



This Padish-^os- 

 6essirig.f5,03i&ny 

 fine Qualities, 'is 

 a great iavo'rite. 

 rt is ah ■ early 

 summer variety, 

 in color a deep 

 pink. In quality 

 unsurpassed, be- 

 ing not strong, 

 but crisp and 

 tender. Its great 

 value lies in its 

 being in fine 

 market condi- 

 tion when quite 

 small and con- 

 tinuing so until 

 grown to large 

 size, even when 

 grown in hot 

 weather, with- 

 out becoming 

 tough and pithy. 

 Per pkt., 5 cts., 

 oz., 10 cts., 14 

 lb., 20 cts,, lb., 

 65 cts, 

 GOLDEN 

 GLOBE SUM- 



mPROVED CHARTIERS RADISH. the^^best^^'lum! 

 mer Radishes. It is of quick growth, tender, crisp 

 and good flavor. It stands the heat and drouth, and 

 is well adipted for summer use, keeping long In eat- 

 ing condition. Per pkt,, 4 cts., oz., 7 cts., Ji lb., 20 

 cts., lb„ 65 cts, 



WHITE STRASBURG or Hospital . This is one of 

 the most valuable summer varieties. Flesh pure 

 white, tender, crisp and of a pleasant taste, without 

 being strong. It can be used in six weeks from the 

 time of sowing and continues to grow without losing 

 its superior quality. It will prove a profitable market 

 variety. Per pkt,, 4 cts., oz., 8 cts., H lb., 20 cts,, lb., 

 70 cts. 



CALIFORNIA MAMMOTH WHITE WINTER* 



Roots grow eight to twelve Inches long and two to 

 three inches in diameter; flesh white, solid and of 

 excellent flavor. This is the largest of all radishes, 

 and has lately been sent out under a new name- 

 Mammoth White Eussian! Per pkt., 5 cts,, oz., 8 

 cts,, % S)., 25 cts., fi),, %1. 



CHINESE ROSE WINTER. This variety is be- 

 coming very popular with market gardeners ; it is of 

 a half long shape, rose colored, and flesh as solid as 

 an apple ; it has not that strong flavor of the Black 

 Spanish, and keeps equally well. Per pkt., 5 cts., oz,, 

 8 cts,, ^ 5)., 25 cts,, fi),. $1. 



Aledo, III., March 12, 1889. 

 My seeds last year were all fine, and I had the best 

 vegetable garden in the town. My boy took second 

 premium on garden display at our fair, 



ALEX CALHOUN. 



