D. 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 sur.face 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 tenaperature 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 ilrills twelve to eiKhteen 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 will keep up a supply. After the hut weatljer 

 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 names which is better than that of the varieties we offer. Wliat is often 

 called "scarlet" in radishes is more or less of a rosy carmine color. Our "deep scarlet" is of a much deeper red. 



•-•11-^ o itT* • This is an excellent extra early forcing radish. The roots are small, nearly round and 



£<arly Lleep scarlet lurnip of bright scarlet color. The tops are very small. The flesh is while, crisp and well 

 flavored. One of the handsomest of the forcing varieties. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; Vi Lb. 40ct Lb. $1.25 



Dl J D J T • C • '^^^ smallest reliable forcing radish. The tops are distinctly small. The roots are 



DlOOu IveCl 1 urnip r OrCing 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; 20z. 25c; 1/4 Lb. 40c; Lb.$1.25 



ri I p I J. /"■ 1 U '^^ roots of this variety are slightly olive shaped and are a rich, bright scarlet in color. The 

 Eiarly DCarlet valObe flesh is white and tender. The roots are fit to pull as early as Non Plus Ultra but are larger 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; 'A Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.40 



•-■le liT • ^ beautiful variety, rose-scarlet 



Harly OCarlet 1 Urnip, with white tip, very nearly as 



White Tinned Forcing ^^'''^ *^ ^°" ^^"^ Ultra, has 

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planted as closely. It is most attractive in appearance and 



caimot fail to give satisfaction as a forcing radish. This is very 



popular as a market sort. It is sold sometimes as Rosy Gem 



and Rapid Forcing. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; V4 Lb. 40c; 



Lb. $1.25 



•-• I r\ o I 1 /^i' An excellent deep car- 



Larly Deep bcarlet, Olive mine red oiive shaped 



Shaned ^"""cing sort, typical in its very small tops and early 

 •jiiapcu maturing roots, which 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; Vi Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 



C" 1 U/L'i. T^^is is an early white radish, a little more 



tl,arly W nite flattened than Early Scarlet Turnip, and as 



yij-fiJQ offered by us, ofsmaller 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; V4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 



C"io Ij-T" • -^ round, red, turnip shaped 



Harly dcarlet 1 Urnip radish with small tops and of 



very quick growth, deserving general cultivation on account 



of its rich, scarlet-red color, almost crimson and its white, crisp 



and tender flesh. The 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. 25c; 



1/4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 



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Ciariy OCariei lUrnip, for the home garden and a great 

 ^Vl1il-<a Tinner] favorite in large markets for early plant- 



' *»»«-C * ippcu i„g outdoors. It is but little later than 



Early Scarlet Turnip, White Tipped, Forcing and will give 



entire satisfaction where extreme earliness and small tops 



are not the chief considerations. Tlie 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 excep- 

 tionally attractive in its splendid coloring. The seailet is 



unusually deep and affords a distinct contrast with the large 



clear white tip. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 20z.25c; V4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $ i .40 



Frenrli Rrea \cfa st *^ 3"i?^ growing, sniall, olive shaped 

 » rciit^ii urt;dK.i<iaL radish 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 outdooi-s for the home garden. Its small 



tops and earliness make it also desirable for growing imder 



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



Crimson Giant Turnip tionally"large'^sile fo? so'^ea^fy 

 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 generall outdoor 

 planting, and also suitable for forcing where a very large 

 round radish is wanted. It remains in condition a remarkahh 

 long time for so early a radish — - - - 

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