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NON PLUS ULTRA. See Novelties. 



ROSY GEM. This wonderful radish has won 

 golden opinions in all sections of the country, 

 Their shape is perfectly globular, with rich 

 deep scarlet top, blending into pure white at 

 the bottom, exceedingly tender, crisp and de- 

 licious, equally desirable for either the market 

 or home garden. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., K 

 lb. 30 cts., lb. $1.00. 



EARLIEST CARMINE TURNIP, or Red Fore 

 ing. This variety is the earliest Radish now 

 grown. Of rapid growth, extremely small tqp 

 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., 

 % lb.. 25 cts.. lb., 75 cts. 



EARLY DEEP SCARLET TURNIP, or Round 

 Dark Red. Of very deep dark red skin, beau- 

 tiful shape and extra early. Next to Earliest 

 Carmine this is the very best strain of Extra 

 Early Scarlet Turnip Radish in cultivation. Its 

 handsome appearance and extra fine quality 

 command a quick sale on the market. It is 

 always firm and crisp. Per pkt., 5 cts., oz., 8 

 cts., H lb., 20 cts.. lb., 60 cts. 



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, stiff and small. It takes 

 only three weeks to form radishes. Its earli- 

 ness and small foliage recommends it for forc- 

 ing also. It is of a sweet and fresh taste. Per 

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



EARLY SCARLET CLOSE. For hot-bed forc- 

 ing there is no globe shape variety so desirable 

 as the Early Scarlet G-lobe. It is the earliest, 

 its color is the handsomest; in flavor it is 

 mildest, most crisp, juicy and tender. It is the 

 market gardeners' favorite 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., ^ lb., 25 cts., lb., 75 

 cts. 



EARLY FRENCH BREAKFAST. A medium 

 sized Radish, ©live-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.. K lb., 20 cts., 

 lb., 60 cts. 



Early White Turnip. Like the Scarlet Turnip, 

 but in color pure white; flesh white and 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., 

 8 cts.. % lb.. 20 cts., lb., 60 cts. 



EARLY LONG SCARLET SHORT TOP. This 

 is the standard sort, grown in private gardens 

 and for market. It has a bright scarlet root 

 and small top. In suitable soil it grows 

 quickly, half out of the ground and very brit- 

 tle. Per pkt., 5 cts., oz., 8 cts., lb., 20 cts., lb., 

 fiOp.t.^ 



LONG WHITE VIENNA, or Lady Finger. This 

 new radish is iJie finest Long White Radish in cul- 

 tivation. It is the 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., 10 ots., }i lb., 25 cts., lb., 75 cts. 



White Giant Stutgart. A new summer variety, 

 remarkable for its quick growth, large size and 

 agreeable 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., M 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 becom- 

 ing pithy, longer than any other early radish. The 

 skin is thin and colored a rich light brown. In 

 qualtiy it is particularly fine, sweet and juicy, 

 verv firm and brittle and of fine flavor; try it. 

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



IMPROVED 



CHARTIERS 

 or Shepherd. 



This Radish 

 Possessi n g so 

 many fine 

 qualities, i s a 

 great favorite. 

 It i s an early 

 summer varie- 

 ty, in color a 

 deep pink. In 

 quality unsur- 

 passed, being 

 notstrong, but 

 crisp and ten- 

 der. Its great 

 value lies in 

 its being in 

 fine market 

 condition 

 when q uite 

 small and con- 

 tinuing so un- 

 til grown to 

 large size, ev- 

 en when grown 

 in hot weath- 

 er, without be- 

 coming tough 

 and pithy. Per 

 pkt., 5 cts., oz. 

 10 cts., 14 lb., 20. 

 cts., lb., 65 cts. 



GOLDEN GLOBE SUMMER. One of the best 

 summer Radishes. It is of quick growth, tender, 

 crisp and good flavor. It stands the heat and 

 drouth, and is well adapted for summer use, 

 keeping long in eating condition. Per pkt., 4 

 cts., oz., 8 cts., li lb., 20 cts.. lb.. 65 ots. 



WHITE STRASBURG or Hospital This is one 

 of the most valuable summer varieties. Flesh 

 pure white, tender, crisp and of 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.. hi lb., 20 cts., lb., 70 cts. 



CALIFORNIA MAMMOiH 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 larg- 

 est of all Radishes, and has lately been sent 

 out under a new name — Mammoth White Russian ! 

 Per pkt., 5 cts.. oz., 8 cts., M lb.. 25 cts., lb., SI. 



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 eqtially 

 well. Per pkt., 5 cts., oz., 10 cts., J4 lb., 25 cts., 

 lb.. $1. 



LONG BLACK SPANISH. One of the hardiest 



and best for winter use. Per pkt., 5 cts., oz , 10 



cts., H lb., 25 cts., lb., 75 cts. 

 Mixed Radish Seed. For use in family garden, 



we olfer mixed seed of all the early varieties. 



Per pkt., 5 cts., oz., 10 cts., J4 lb., 25 cts., lb., 



75 cts. 



IMPROVED CHARTIERS RADISH. 



