F. W. BOLGIANO & CO. 



RADISH — 



Six ounces of seed will plant 100-yard row; eight to twelve pounds to the acre. 



Culture of Radish. — Radishes thrive best in a light, rich, mellow soil, and to bring out their mild qualities they must make a quick and tender 

 growth. Sow for very early >ise in hot beds during the winter and early spring, or later on, in sheltered borders, in well-manured, deeply dug and finely- 

 raked soil. If not well stimulated into a rapid growth, they become fibrous and tough. Sow in drills ten inches apart ai\d thin to two inches in the rows. 

 Sow at intervals of two or three weeks until September for a succession. Sow winter varieties in July and August. I,ike the turnip, they make the best 

 growth in autumn and must be taken out before severe frost and stored away in a cool cellar in sand or in a pit where they will keep tender and crisp all win- 

 ter. Before using, put in cold water, which adds to their freshness. 



Bolgfiano's No. 2 Scarlet Globe Radish, is the very best in 

 ~ " every wa}'. It is handsome in form and color, a beautiful oval and rich scar- 



let. The amount of its foliage is small, compared with other varieties, and 

 small for the size of the radish. The peculiar merit of this variety as a forc- 

 ing radish is that it will bear the heat requisite for forcing without becoming 

 pithy or spongy. The flesh is tender, juicy and mild. It is equally as good 

 for open garden culture as for forcing, and therefore it commends itself 

 equally to the amateur and market gardener. Packet, 5c.; oz., lOc;; X lb., 

 15c.; lb., 50c. 



Bolgiano'S Scarlet Bfo. I Glot»e Radish. Excels all other 

 stocks for rich color, shapely form and quick growth. It has a rich scarlet 

 color, faultless shape and matures in twentj' days. It looks beautiful on th'e 

 market stall and outsells all other sorts. It needs no recommendation to those 

 who have already used it, and others should try it in their frames or outdoors 

 early in the spring. Packet, 5c.; oz., 10c. ; X'lb., 15c.; '/i lb., 20c.; lb., 35c. 



Vick'S Scailet Olohe. A foruing radish. Small foliage; quick in 

 growth; fine color and remains solid under all conditions. Packet, 5c. and 

 10c. ; X lb., 20c.; lb., 65c. In sealed packages. 



Scarlet Turnip 'White-Xip Radish. Nature almost exhausted 

 itself in making this beautiful radish to ornament the private table and em- 

 bellish the market stall. It has been brought to our market in two weeks 

 after planting, and always is a very early crop for frames and for open ground 

 culture. Some gardeners use it in 100-pound lots. It is annually grown 

 more and more, and in demand everywhere. Packet, 5c.; oz., 10c. ; X Ib-i 

 15c.; y2 lb., 20c.; lb., 35c. 



Crimson Giant Radish. This new radish is an entirely new type 

 and differs radically from all the varieties hitherto in cultivation, in so far as 

 its roots attain more than double the size of those of other forcing varieties, 

 without getting pithy or hollow. This giant radish develops roots of six to 

 seven inches in circumference and over an ounce in weight, their pure white 



No. 2 Scarlet Globe 



flesh remaining firm and crisp and of the mildest 

 flavor, but nothwithstanding the extraordinary 

 size and weight of its bulbs, it is second to none 

 as a forcing variet}\ It is equally well adapted 

 to outside culture. The seed should be sown very 

 thinly to permit full development of the roots. 

 Packet, 10c. ; oz., 15c.; H lb., 20c.; lb., 65c., 

 postpaid. 



Bolgfiano's New Snow'White Xur- 

 nip Radish. Is has short tops, rapid growth, 

 perfect turnip shape, extra fine quality and stands 

 a long time before getting pithy, remaining solid 

 and juicy for a long time after full grown. Will 

 succeed either under glass or in open ground. 

 Packet, 10c. ; oz., 15c.; % lb., 15c.; >^ lb., 20c.; 

 lb., 35c. 



Scarlet Olive-Shaped Radish. This 

 radish, olive shaped, has a distinct, bright-scarlet 

 color. The whole crop maturing at one time 

 makes it very desirable. It is among the best 

 shippers. Packet, 5c. and 10c. ; X lb., 15c.; )4 

 lb., 25c,; lb., 40c. 



Bolgfiano's l^arge "White Radish. 

 This most beautiful radish, which has been the 

 market gardener's favorite for many years. In 

 size, shape, quality, color and attractiveness it has 

 all the points of a good radish for the table, for 

 market and for shipping. Packet, 5c.; oz., 10c. ; 



Scarlet Turnip W^liite-Tip 



X lb., 15c.; 'A lb., 20c.; lb., 35c, 



Select Early Long: Scarlet. This improved strain of Long Scarlet Radish is re- 



^.■in.<=».. «--=,. <^ u ^- h garded by our most extensive market gardeners to be the finest stock they ever grew; for 



t,rinison oiani Kaaisti earliness, brilliancy of color and shortness of top it cannot be surpassed, and is the most 



profitable one to grow for an early crop. Packet, 5c.; ounce, lOc; % pound, 15c.; H pound, 20c.; pound, 30c. 

 Cincinnati Market. This fine strain of the Long Scarlet Short-Top Radish has been selected for thirty years. The tops 

 are so small that the radishes may stand touching each other in the rows. They grow perfectly straight and smooth and from six 

 to seven inches in length; and the flesh crisp and brittle and of delightfully pungent flavor. Equally as good for the open ground. 

 Packet, 5c.; oz., lOc; X lb., 15c.; yi lb., 20c.; lb., 35c. 



Chartier. Long, red radish with a white tip. Beautiful for bunching. Packet, 10c. ; X lb.. 15c.; lb., 35c. 



