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FERRY & CO"S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE 



RADISH-c««««"ed 



U 14^ f r^ C 1 *. '^^^^ roots of this desirable early variety are of a deep, rich 



rlSLlr LiOng' JL/eep OCa.rlet red color and are olive shaped or half long with a somewhat 



tapering point. The tops are comparatively small. The flesh is very white, crisp and tender. 



and does not become pithy as soon as most other early sorts. The roots when mature are about 



two and one-half to three inches long. Pkt. iOc; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; 1/4 Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 



I 12*k-i-«-C 1* ^°® ^^ ^^^ brightest and handsomest scarlet radishes. It is an 



L.iOng' I>rig°nteSt i^Ca.rlet) improvement in earliness and color over other varieties of this 

 White Tinnf»d class. The roots are fit for use in about twenty-five days and continue in 

 TT iiiLC 1. ifipcu gQQfj^ condition until fully grown when thej^ are as large in diameter but 

 a little shorter than Early Long Scarlet. The" variety has small tops and can be used for forcing 

 as well as for the open ground. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; Vi Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 



|-i I I « I This is a standard, most excellent sort either for the home garden 



Jbarly LiOng OCarlet, or the market. The tops are short and comparatively small. The 

 miof f Trkr% Tmr»iT»v*arl roots are smooth, slender, uniform in shape and a very attractive 

 OilurL 1 up) ilJipruvcu -bi-igj^it carmine-red in color. They grow about one-fourth to one- 

 third out of the ground and continue crisp and tender until fully matured, when they are 

 about six inches long. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2Oz.20c; 1/4 Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 



\\T J> 17 1 C This is not only a very good variety for forcing, being shorter and 



W OOCl S tarly r rame thicker than the old Long Scarlet Short Top. but is one of the very 

 best sorts for first crop out of doors. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; Vi Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 



Cj.* TVyi 1 i -^ desirable market variety with roots similar to Early Long Scarlet, 

 inCinnatl Market short Top, improved, but averaging longer, deeper red in color and 

 remaining a little longer in condition for use. The roots are slender and before becoming pithy 

 are often six to seven inches long by about five-eighths of an inch in diameter at the shoulder. 

 Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; V4 Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 



¥ J /^l_ M.' One of the best long radishes for planting outdoors for early summer 



Improved Chartier use in the home garden, and used also for the market. The tops 

 ryu' QV. Ar>k A««r1 are of medium size. The roots are in good 

 or onepnera condition for the table when half an inch 



thick and continue hard and crisp until they reach a 



diameter of about one and one-fourth inches, thus 



affording good roots for a long time. The roots are rather 



long, averaging seven to eight inches when mature, bright 



scarlet-rose in color, shading into white at the tip. Pkt.lOc; 



Oz. 15c; 2 0z. 20c; 1/4 Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 



T> i/^ij ■vil r\ 1 This sort matures 



harly Golden Yellow Oval quickly, has smaii 



tops and resists the summer heat better than the early 

 scarlet or white kinds. The roots are oval, tapering at 

 the base, and are about one and one-half inches long by 

 about one inch in diameter when mature. The color is 

 bright light yellow, often russeted. The flesh is white, 

 slightly pungent, crisp and tender. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 

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



Icicl 



A very attractive, pure white radish, the earliest of 

 e the long, white summer sorts and of most excellent 

 quality. The roots are somewhat shorter, with smaller tops 

 than Long White Vienna and mature a little earlier. The 

 roots when mature are five to six inches long by about 

 one-half to five-eighths of an inch in diameter. One of 

 the most desirable varieties for outdoor summer planting 

 for the home garden and market. It is also adapted for 

 forcing. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; V4 Lb. 30c; 

 Lb. $1.00 



An early maturing and at- 

 tractive." long, white, summer 



Long White Vienna 



r\i^ I -^AtT ^iryere^f radish of most excellent quality. 

 or J-.aay;j^nger r^j^g ^,,pg ^^^^ ^^ medium size. The 



roots are-^^r white, slender, smooth and average wdien 

 mature six't!^ seven inches long by about five-eighths to 

 seven-eighths of an inch in diameter at thickest part. The 

 flesh is very crisp and tender. The variety is desirable for 

 market andhome garden use. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; 

 1/4 Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 



Improved Chartier or 

 Shepherd 



r^ U V^ Vi. _This variety is of quick growth, afford- 



VJiOlden V^tObe "Ing crisp and tender radishes even in a 



very hot climate and is extensively grown in the south. 



The roots are uniformly globe-shaped, with skin of golden 



yellow color. They are about two inches long by two and one-fourth inches in 



diameter when mature. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; V4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 



LT^ri ., Q IT! . A desirable large turnip shaped summer 



arge Wnite OUmmer iurnip variety. The roots are round, smooth, white 

 and attractive and are two to three inches in diameter when mature. The flesh is 

 crisp, firm and rather pungent. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; 'A Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 



\A7U*4- Q* U. Even when comparatively small this variety is in good condi- 



Wnite iDtraSDUrg tlon for use and continues crisp vmtil matured when the roots 

 are four to six inches long by one and one-half to two inches in diameter. The roots are 

 rather thick at the shoulder and are usually somewhat tapering. They remain in 

 condition for use much longer than the early varieties. This is one of the" best hirge. 

 white later summer sorts for home garden and market. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; 

 1/4 Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 



Early 



\171_«. ^' . c The roots are large, often four inches 



White Giant Summer 



diameter, white and are usually top shapt^l. 

 The flesh is white and crisp, and keeps remarkably well, so that those not used in the 

 summer or fall can be stored for early winter use. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; 

 1/4 Lb, 30c; Lb. $1.00 



