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D. M. FERRY & CO’S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 
Cultivated chiefly for its roots, though the young seed leaves may be used as salad 
and the green seed pods for pickles. For the home garden, sow on rich sandy soil 
as early in the spring asitisfittowork. For forcing,sow in hot beds, having very 
rich, sandy soil, made perfectly level. Scatter evenly over the surface from sixty 
; to one hundred and fifty seeds to the square foot and cover with one-half inch of 
soil sifted on, and attend carefully tothe watering and airing. If the bed is a good 
one, the whole crop can be marketed in twenty-one to forty days after planting. In open ground culture, sow in drills twelve 
inches apart and thin to such a distance in the row as 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 upa 
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 theearlysorts. Radishes are subject to root maggots, which make them useless for 
culinary purposes. Weknow of no certain remedy for this pest. We have found that the best preventative 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 are certain there is none sold under other names which 
is better than the varieties we offer. 
Non Plus Ultra, or Early Deep 
Scarlet Turnip, Forcing : 
This has as small a top and is as me | | 
early as any variety in cultiva- 
tion, making it one of the best for 
forcing. Roots fit for use may be 
had in three weeks or less from z 
time of sowing. Roots small, glo- 
bular, deep, rich red color; flesh 
white, crisp and tender when 
young. May be planted very close- 
ly, owing to its small tops. 
Pkt. 5c: Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15e; 
% Lh. 20c: Lb. 65¢ 
Early Scarlet Turnip 
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ooted A small, round, red, turnip shaped radish, with a 
small top and of very quick growth. A very early variety, 
deserving general cultivation on account of its rich color and 
crisp, tender flesh. Desirable for forcing of early outdoor 
planting. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15e; % Lb. 20c¢; Lb. 50¢ 
Early Scarlet Turnip, A beautiful variety, deep sca 
‘ ‘ ‘ et with white tip, and is bde- 
White Tipped, Forcing coming very seni as a mar- 
ket sort. Fully as early as Non Plus Ultra; has as small a top 
and may be planted as closely; it is more attractive in appear- 
ance. Cannot fail to give satisfaction as a forcing radish. Sold 
also as Rosy Gem, Rapid Forcing, ete. 
Pkt. 5c: Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c: % Lh. 20¢; Lb. 65e 
Early White Turnip Rooted 
A beautiful variety, deep scar- 
A little flatter than the Scarlet Turnip Rooted, and pure white in color. 
" 3 very small top; white, semi-transparent flesh, and is slightly later than the Scarlet 
Turnip, but will stand more heat and remain longer in condition for use. 
Early Deep Scarlet, Olive Shaped, Short Leaf 
in), .,, Early Scarlet Turnip, White 
Tipped 
PP One of the handsomest of 
the turnip radishes and a great 
favorite in many large markets, 
for early planting outdoors. Itis 
but little later than the White Tip- 
ped, Forcing, and will give entire 
satisfaction where extreme earli- 
EA ness is not the primary object. 
Fy \ Roots slightly flattened on the 
under side, color very deep scarlet 
with a white tip; flesh white and 
of the best quality. 
\ Pkt. 5c: Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. lic: 
% Lb. 20c; Lb. 60¢ 
Non Prius ULTRA RADISH. 
Similar in form to the 
Early Round Deep Scarlet Scarlet Turnip Rooted, 
but much darkerin color. Flesh white. very crisp and tender; 
top small. Well adapted for growing in frames. 
Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c: %& Lb. 20c: Lb. 50¢ 
This variety makes roots fit to 
Early Scarlet Globe pull as early as Non Plus Ultra, 
but they are much larger when full size. Roots round, or 
slightly olive shaped; color rich, deep scarlet; flesh white and 
tender. We recommend this especially to gardeners whose 
markets demand a large, round, forcing radish. 
Pkt. 5c: Oz. 10¢c; 2 Oz. 15c: %& Lh. 20c; Lh. 60¢ 
It has a 
Pkt. 5c: Oz. 10e: 2 Oz. i5c: %& Lb. 20c; Lb. 50c 
This differs from the Early Scarlet Olive Shaped in being 
deeper in color, terminating more abruptly at the tip, com- 
ing to maturity a little earlier, and in having fewer and shorter leaves, all of which qualities make it more desirable for fore- 
ing. We think it the best of the intermediate sorts for this purpose. Pkt. 5c: Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; % Lb. 20¢; Lb. 65¢ 
The above varieties of radish are especially developed and selected for forcing. They should be grown quickly and used 
when small and tender, as they become pithy and flavorless when overgrown. 
Most of them are at Z 
their best when less than an inch in diameter. 
Early Scarlet, Olive Shaped 
French Breakfast 
Half Long Deep Scarlet 
Long Brightest Scarlet, 
This is the brightest 
‘ ’ —<=- and handsomest col- — 
White Tipped ored scarlet radish known,anda “4 
decided improvement in earliness and color over 
In the form of an olive, terminating in a very slim tap root. 
Skin searlet; neck small; flesh rose colored, tender and excel- 
lent. Early and well adapted for forcing or general crop. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15¢; *4 Lb. 20; Lb. 50¢ 
A medium sized radish, olive shaped, small top, of quick growth, very crisp 
: and tender, of a beautiful scarlet color, except near the tip, which is pure 
white. A splendid variety for the table, on account of its excellent quality and its beautiful color. 
Early White, Olive Shaped 
Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15¢; % Lb. 20c; Lb. 50c 
Like Scarlet Olive Shaped except that the roots are clear 
white and a little longer. 
Pkt. 5c: Oz. 10c: 2 Oz. 15c: % Lh. 20c: Lh. 50¢ 
The roots of this hardy and desirable variety are of a very bril- 
liant, deep. rich red color and one-half long with a somewhat 
tapering point; the flesh is very white, crisp and tender, and holds its juiciness well, not becoming 
pithy tillovergrown. Pkt. 5c; 0z.10c: 2 0z.15¢; % Lb. 20c; Lb. 60c 
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other varieties of thisclass. It makes roots fit for use in about 
twenty-five days from time of planting, and they continue in 
good condition until they are full grown, when they areas large 
as the Wood’s Early Frame. It hasasmall top and no tendency 
to neckiness. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10ce: 2 Oz. 15c; % Lb. 20ce; Lb. 60c 
Early Long Scarlet, This bright scarlet, small topped 
4 Sh aN sortis about six inches long, grows 
ort op Improved half out of the ground, is uniform- 
ly straight, smooth, brittle and crisp, and isa standard and 
excellent sort for private gardens or market use. 
Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15e: %& Lh. 20¢e: Lb. 50c 
Shorter and thicker 
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Wood 5 Early Frame than the old Early 
Long Scarlet, Short Top, and better adapted to // 
forcing. Color brilliant scarlet; flesh mild, Fs 
brittle and of fine flavor. Wehave found ~~ 
this variety quite superior to that sold as ~ 
Cincinnati Market. 
Pkt, 5c: Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 1Lde: 
% Lb, 20c: Lb, 50¢ 
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LONG BRIGHTEST SCARLET, WHITE TiPPEeD RaopisH. 
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SHORT Top RADIsH. 
