D. M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH. 49 



RADISH 



For forcing sow in hotbeds or under glass in rich, sandy soil made perfectly level. Scatter evenly over the surface 

 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 temperature 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 cul- 

 ture sow on rich, sandy soil as soon in the spring as it is fit to work, in drills twelve to eighteen 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 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 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. 



»T r»| WT,. r- 1 r\ An excellent extra early forcing radish. Root small^ 



INon rlUS Ultra, or ll.arly Ueep nearly round; color bright scarlet. Tops very small; flesh 

 o 1 . •T" • r- • white, crisp and well flavored. One of the most handsome of the 



bCarlet 1 Urnip, rorcmg forcing sorts. Pkt. Sc, Oz. lOc; 2 Oz. ISc-, % Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 



n . /^i 1 This is the smallest — 



JrrUSSian Lilobe forcing radish offer- 

 ed. Top distinctly small; root round or 

 slightly flattened, very deep red in color 

 and of the best quality. Remains in con- 

 dition 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. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; H Lb. 25c; 

 Lb. 75c. 



■etc 1m. The roots of this var- 



Harly OCarlet lety are slightly olive 



filoKf* shaped, a rich, bright scarlet in color; flesh 



vaiuuc white and tender, fit to pull as early as Non 

 Plus Ultra but much larger when matured. We 

 specially recommend this to gardeners as a large, first 

 early forcing radish. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; 

 h Lb. 25c; Lb. 85c, 



I7ie liT" • A beautiful variety, 



harly bcarlet lurnip, deep scarlet with white 



White Tinned Forcing *^P ^^^^ nearly as 



VV nite 1 ippea, r orcing early asNonPlusUltra, 



has as small a top and may be planted as closely. It is 

 most attractive in appearance and cannot fail to give 

 satisfaction as a forcing radish; very popular as a mar 

 ket sort. Sold sometimes as Rosy Gem, Rapid Forcing, 

 etc. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; h Lb. 25c; Lb. 80c. 

 17 1 r\ O It r\1* This is an excel- 



Larly Deep bcarlet, Ulive lent deep red, 



Slianed Short I eaf ^^i^® shaped forcing sort, 

 Onapea, onorc L.ear typical in its very small 



tops and early maturing roots, which should be pulled 



just as soon as in condition. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 



2 Oz. 15c; %Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 



Early White Turnip Rooted white imiilh^a 



little more flattened than Early Scarlet Turnip Rooted, 



and but little if any later maturing. While generally 



used for early outdoor planting, its small top makes it suitable for forcing. Flesh white, 



semi-transparent, crisp and tender. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; h Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 



French Breakfast 17 lO liT 'D aJ^ round, red, turnip shaped radish with a small 



Hariy OCariet turnip KOOted top and of very quick growth, deserving general 

 cultivation on account of its rich color and crisp, tender flesh. Very desirable for early outdoor planting, as well as 

 forcing. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; % Lb. 20c; Lb. 70c. 



El Q _ wl i T * ^^® °^ ^^® handsomest of the turnip radishes and a great favorite in many large mar- 



any OCarieL l Urnip, kets for early planting outdoors. It is but little later than Early Scarlet Turnip, White 

 ^Vhite Tinned Tipped, Forcing and Avill give entire satisfaction where extreme earliness 

 *PH'=^** and small tops are not the chief considerations. Roots slightly flattened on 

 the under side; color very deep scarlet with a distinct white tip; fiesh white and of the best 

 quality. The stock we offer is exceptionally attractive in its splendid coloring. The scarlet is un- 

 usually deep and affords a very distinct and pleasing contrast with the large, clear white tip. 

 Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; h Lb. 25c; Lb. 80c. 

 CvAn^k R«.A'>L'4^ t- ^ quick growing, medium sized radish, rather oblong in shape; color 

 Frencn DreaKraSI a beautiful scarlet, except near the tip where it is pure white. A splen^ 

 did variety for the table on account of its excellent quality and at- 

 tractive color. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; ^ Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 

 ^ • A variety extraor- 



^rimson dlnary in that while 



Giant Turnip S^Xl^i? 



ly large size, it is always 

 tender, crisp and of mild flavor. 

 It remains in perfect condition 

 a remarkably long time and un- 

 like other forcing varieties does 

 not become pithy even when 

 twice their size in diameter- 

 Root is turnip shaped; color a 

 beautiful crimson carmine; flesh. 

 firm, crisp and tender. While 

 very desirable as a second early 

 forcing variety, we especially 

 recommend it for outdoor plant- 

 ing. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; 

 % Lb. 25c; Lb. 80c. 



Early Scarlet Globe 



Early 



Scarlet Turnip, 



White Tipped 



