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



RADISH 



Cultivated chiefly for its roots, though the young seed leav€ 

 may be used as salad and the green seed pods for pickle; 

 For the home garden sow on ricli, sandy soil as early in the 

 spring as it is fit to work. For forcing sow in hot-beds, hav-' 

 iug vei-y rich, sandy soil, made perfectly level. Scatter evenlj 



^ over the surface from sixty to one hundred and fifty seeds to 



sss=^^=^=5=^=^=^^=^:^:=^==^:^=^=s=; the square foot and cover with one-half inch of soil sifted ou,| 



and attend carefully to the watering and airing. If the bedl 

 is a good one, the whole crop can be marketed in twenty-one to forty days after planting. In open ground culture, sowinl 

 drills twelve inches apart and thin, if necessary, to prevent crowding. A good dressing of nitrate of soda will greatlyl 

 stimulate growth and insure teuder, brittle roots. Successional sowings from one week to ten days apart will keep upl 

 a supply. After the hot weather of summer begins it is better to sow the summer and winter varieties, as they do not be- 

 come tough and stringy nor pitliy 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 tlie best preventive 

 measures are to avoid the use of rank manure and not to sow on ground where radishes, tui'uips or cabbages were grown 

 the year previous. We have been very careful to secure the very best seed possible, and are certain that there is 

 none sold under other names which is better than the varieties we offer. 



/y NoN Plus Ultra Radish. 



!# Non Plus lltra, or Early Deep 

 ^ Scarlet Turnip, rorcing 



This has as small a top and is as early 

 as any variety in cultivation, making it one 

 of the best for forcing. Roots fit for use 

 may be had in three weeks from time of 

 sowing. Roots small, globular, deep, rich 

 red color; flesh white, crisp and tender when 

 young. May be planted very closely, owiug 

 to its small tops. Pkt. 6c; Oz. 10c; 

 2 Oz. 16c: \ Lb. 2oc; Lb. 76c. 



j/Triumph Scarlet Striped, Forcing 



A very desirabie addition to our forcing 

 sorts. The roots are about the size and 

 shape of Scarlet Turnip White Tipped, For- 

 cing, but are creamy white, beautifully 

 marked with spots and dashes of carmine. 

 The tops are small. The roots mature as 

 early as any variety in cultivation. Desira- 

 ble on account of its distinct beauty, earli- 

 ness and good quality. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 2oc; 

 W 2 Oz. 40c; %Lb. 76c; Lb. $2.60 



y \/Carly Scarlet Turnip Rooted 



A small, round, red turnip shaped rad- 

 ish, with a small top and very quick growth. Early Scarlet Turnip- Rooted Radish, 

 / A very early variety, deserving general cul- t / 



/ tivation on account of its rich color and crisp, tender flesl^ ^h 



/ Dpairnhlti fnr fnrpinp- or parlv outdoor nlanfino- Plrf. Kr*? ^-^ 



Early Scarlet Turnip White Tipped, Forcinq Radish. 



EARLY SCARLET GLOBE-This variety 

 makes roots fit to pull as early as Non Plus 

 Ultia, but they are much larger when full 

 size Roots round or slightly olive shaped; 

 color rich, deep scarlet; flesh white and ten- 

 der We recommend this especially to 

 gaideners whose markets demand a large, 

 rotmd, forcing radish. Pkt. 6c; Oz. 10c; 



Oz. 16c; %Lb. 26c; Lb. 76c. 



EARLY WHITE TURNIP ROOTED -A 



little flatter than the Scarlet Turnip Rooted 

 and pure white in color. It has a 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. Pkt. 6c; Oz. 10c; 

 Oz. 16c; ^Lb. 20c; Lb. 60c. 



EARLY SCARLET TURNIP, WHITE 

 TIPPED, FORCING— A beautiful variety, 

 deep scarlet with white tip, and is becoming 

 very popular as a market sort. About as 

 early as Non Plus Ultra; has as small a top 

 and may be planted as closely; it is more 

 attractive in appearance. Cannot fail to 

 give satisfaction as a forcing radish. Sold 

 also as Rosy Gem, Rapid Forcing, etc. 

 Pkt. 6c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 16c; \ Lb. 26c; 

 Lb. 75c. 



tivation on account of its rich color and crisp, tender fles 

 Desirable for forcing or early outdoor planting. Pkt. 6c 

 Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; '^ Lb. 20c; Lb. 60c. 



arly Round Deep Scarlet v 



Similar in form to the Scarlet Turnip Rooted but much 



V Early Deep Scarlet, Olive Shaped, Short leaf ^eTc'fsri'n'k SSe,f i?p 



This differs from the Early Scarlet Olive Shaped in being small Well adapted " 

 deeper in color, terminating more abruptly at the tip, coming growing in frames, 

 to maturity a little earlier, and in having fewer and shorter „,_i ?.. ^_ ^^... 

 leaves, all of which qualities make it very desirable for fore-. 

 ■ ig; an excellent sort. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 16c; \ Lb. 26c; 

 lb. 76c. 



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Pkt. 6c; Oz. 10c; 

 2 0z. 16c; 

 3^ Lb. 20c; Lb. 60c. 



Early White Turnip Rooted Radish. 



sj Early Scarlet Turnip, White 

 Tipped 



One of the handsomest of the turnip rad- 

 ishes and a great favorite in many large mar- 

 kets for early planting outdoors. It is but 

 little later than the White Tipped, Forcing, 

 and will give entire satisfaction where extreme 

 earhness and small top are not the primary 

 objects. Roots slightly flattened on the under 

 side color very deep scarlet with a white tip; 

 flesh white and of the best quality. Pkt. 6c; 

 Oz; 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; % Lb. 20c; Lb. 65c. 



The above varieties of radish are es- 

 pecially developed and selected for 

 forcing. They should be grown quickly and 

 used when small and tender, as they be- 

 come pithy and flavor-less when overgrown. 

 Most of them are at their best when less 

 than an inch in diameter. 



Early Deep Scarlet, Olive Shaped 

 Short Leaf Radish. 



