We Grow the Best of Seeds, Uncle Sam Delivers Them 



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RADISH 



CULT VHK. — Radishes tin ive best in a sandy loamy soil, and to hate a continuous supply for the tabic 

 sow as early in the spring us possible and at intervals of ten days thereafter. Where the summers are eery hot, 

 now until the fifteenth f Muy and then omit until August. Then make three sowings at internals during 



' h ' $ Jtrdishes are divided inU' three classes, spring, summer, and winter kinds, and all kinds should be used in a garden. Radishes are fit for the table in 

 25 to 40 days from sowing in the open ground. For extra early crop sow seed in hot bed in February. One oz. for each 100 ft. of row. 



Henderson's Selection of Best Turnip Radishes 



Early Scarlet Globe 



756 The best of the forcing varieties. The roots are a little longer than round the skin it.u n 

 fify thread like roots. It is v. , y early, oval-shaped, and has very small tops. Su illustrate ^ ft 

 Price, pkt. 10c. ; oz. 25c. ; M lb. »0c. I lb. $1.50; transportation paid. 



White-Tipped Early Scarlet Turnip 



■e scarlet in color, with 

 1 



728 For many years 



wc have found this variety to be the most popular of all among private 

 gardeners, and unsurpassed as u table Radish where, by reason of the strong contrasting colors 

 o? the root . it makes a most attractive appearance. The flesh is ensp white and toto.ua 

 extremely mild. (See illustration No. 3.) Price, pkt. 10c.; oz. 20c.; h lb. 50c.; lb. $1.25, 

 transportation paid. 



Early Dark Round Red 



724 The darkest colored of the round red varieties and an excellent sort for 

 familv use. The roots are round, the rops medium in size. The flesh is pure 

 white, crisp and quite tender. See illustration No. 2. Price, pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 

 i'4 lb. 50c; lb. $1.25; transportation paid- 



Early Scarlet Turnip 



726 The popular standard variety and one of the best table radish beiuK 

 highly esteemed for its mild flavor. The skin is bright scarlet in color and 

 the flesh snow white. It is of medium size and a rapid grower. Price, pkt. 10c ; 

 oz. 20c; M lb. 50c; lb. $1.25; transportation paid. 



Henderson's Rose Turnip 



752 This variety is distinguished by its color, which is a charming shade of rosy-pink. Ift 

 other respects it closely resembles the better known Scarlet Turnip. It grows very 

 quickly, maturing in 30 days. Price, pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; \i lb. 60c; lb. $1.50; transporta- 

 tion paid. 



Early Crimson Giant 



TZZ This variety develops to 5 and often 6 inches in circumference, weighing tip to 1 oz. 

 per root, or about four times the weight of similar sorts; but notwithstanding its immense 

 size, does not get hollow or pithy, but keeps in condition for a long time for such an early 

 variety. The flesh remains sparkling white, solid, crisp and juicy and it is of the mildest 

 flavor. The root is almost globe-sliaped, and is very bright crimson in color. It is an excellent 

 variety for forcing and is also much esteemed as an outdoor variety. 

 Price, pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; > 4 lb. 75c; lb. $1.75; transportation paid. 



Philadelphia White Box 



742 



This variety is much in demand, because, unlike many other 

 early sorts, it remains in flue table condition for a very 

 long time before becoming at all pithy. It is ready for use in 

 thirty-five to forty days from the time the seed is sown. Almost 

 lobe-shaped, but slightly flattened. Price, pkt. 10c ; oz. 20c ; 

 }i lb. 50c; lb. $1.25; transportation paid. 



Henderson's Collection 



of Five Turnip 



Radishes 



768 Price, one packet each of the above 

 five varieties for 40c, 1 ounce of 

 each for 90c. ; H lb. of each for $2.40; trans- 

 portation paid. 



Henderson's Garden Guide and Record (new edition) is a veritable encyclopedia on vegetable culture — writ lea in a terse easily 

 understood manner. It is free on request witb orders of $3.00 or over or sold at 35c. per copy 



