M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH 



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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 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 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 Avill 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 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 naines which is better than that of the varieties we 



offer. What is often called ''scarlet'' in radishes is more or less of a I'osy car- 

 mine color. Our "deep scarlet" is of a much deeper red. 



my rji I tIj. 17 1 r\ This is an excellent extra early 



Non Plus Ultra or harly Deep forcing radish. The roots are 



^r»ai*l*»f Tiirnin Frtrrino" small, nearly round and of bright scarlet 



DCariet lUrnip, rorcmg ^^^j^^. The tops are very small. The flesh 

 is white, crisp and well flavored. One of the handsomest of the forcing 

 varieties. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; V4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 



ni J n J T" • t? • The smallest reliable forcing radish. 



DiOOa Ked lurnip rorcing The tops are distinctly 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. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; 1/4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 



r. I Q I . The roots of this variety are slightly olive shaped and 



tarly OCarlet are a rich, bright scarlet in color. The flesh is white and 



C loh*» tender. The roots are fit to pull as early as Non Plus Ultra but are 



vaiuuc ]aj.ger when 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. 10c; Oz. 15c; 

 2 Oz. 25c; 1/4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 



f^ I o 1 . T" • -^ beautiful variety, I'ose-searlet with white 



tarly OCarlet 1 Urnip, tip, very nearly as early as Non Plus Ultra, 



WVtil-<» Tir»r»^rl Frtff'ino- ^^^^ ^^ small tops and may be planted as 



VV niLC I ippcu, 1 uri^iiig closely. It is most attractive in appear- 

 ance and cannot fail to give satisfaction as a forcing radish. This is very 

 popular as a market sort. It is s 'Id sometimes as Rosy Gem and Rapid For- 

 cing. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; Vi Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 



*-• I w^ Cj I . /-^i. An excellent deep carmine-red olive 



tarly Ueep OCarlet, \JllVe shaped forcing sort, typical in its very 



CL.____i QUrkff I iaa^^ small tops and early matiu'ing roots, which 



^Ildpcu, .^liuri i^Cdi 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. 10c; Oz. 15c; 



2 Oz. 25c; 1/4 Lb. 40c; 



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French Breakfast 



Early 



Turnip 



^j^i .. This is an early white radish, a little more flattened 

 WJllte than Early Scarlet Turnip, and as oflered l.y us, of 



Early Scarlet Turnip, White Tipped 



smaller size and sometimes a little earlier maturing. While 

 used mostly for early outdoor planting, its very small tops 

 and quick growth make it suitable for forcing. The roots are about 

 one inch in diameter when mature. The flesh is pure white, crisp and 

 tender. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; 1/4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 



17 I C I J. T" "A round, red, turnip shaped radish 



tarly OCarlet 1 Urnip with small tops and of very quick 

 grow^th, deserving general cultivation on account of its rich, scarlet-red 

 color, almost crimson and its white, crisp and tender flesh. 'J'he 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. 10c; Oz. 15c; 

 2 Oz. 20c; Va Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 



|-t I Q 1 J. T' * C)ne of the best early radishes for the 



JLarly OCarlet l Urnip, home garden and a great favorite in 



^V^Vkif A Xi««*»r1 large markets for early planting outdoors. It is 



vv luic 1 ippcu y^^^^ li^^jg la^gj. ^^^^ 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. Pkt. 10c; 



Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; V4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 



tr 1- D I C M. ^'^ quick growing, small, olive shaped radish 



rrencn oreakiaSt 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. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; 'A Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 



Cr" 4. T • -^ round radish of exceptionally large 

 rimSOn Ijiiant 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.lOc; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; Vt Lb. 30c: Lb. $1.00 



