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M. FERRY & GO'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 



R A D I S H-Continued 



U If f n Q 1 J- "^^^^ roots of this desirable early variety are 



rl£llr LiOng^ L^eep OCa.rlet of a deep, rich red color and are olive shaped 

 or half long with a somewhat tapering point. Tops comparatively small. Flesh 

 very white, crisp and tender, and does not become pithy as soon as most other 

 early sorts. Roots when mature about two and one-half to three inches long. 

 Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; 1/4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 85c. 



w D'1-i.i.O li. O^^ °^ ^^^ brightest and handsomest scarlet 



LiOng Drigntest OCarlet, radishes known and a decided improvement 



WViit** Xinr»*»r1 ^° earliness and color over other varieties of this class. 



TV iiiLC 1 ippcu j^oo^g mature in about twenty-five days from time of 



planting and continue in good condition until full grown when they are as large 



in diameter but a little shorter than Early Long Scarlet; has a small top and can 



be used for forcing. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; V4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 



I". I I ^ I This is a standard, most excellent sort either for 



liiarly Long OCariet, the home garden or the market. Tops short and 



<sV»/\i.f Trti-» Tmnfrk^rArl Comparatively small. Roots smooth, slender, uni- 



Onori I op, improvea ^^^,^ ^^ shape and a very attractive bright red in 



color. They grow about one-third out of the ground and continue crisp and 



tender until fully matured, when they are about six inches long. This is the 



variefy which is grown so extensively in Petite Cote, Ontario, where the finest 



radishes in America are grown. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; Vi Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 



11 r J> 1? 1 r This is not only a very good variety for forcing, 



WOOa S tarly rrame being shorter and thicker than the old Long 



Scarlet Short Top, but is one of the very best sorts for first crop out of doors. 



Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; 1/4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 



C. m « I Very similar to Early Long Scarlet Short Top, Im- 



incinnatl iViarKet proved, but average longer, deeper red in color and re- 

 mains a little longer in condition for use. Roots slender, and before becoming 



pithy often six to seven inches long by 

 about five-eighths of an inch in diameter 

 at shoulder. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; 

 1/4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 85c. 



Improved Chartier, can^ variety 



or Onepnera ^^st long radishes for 

 general planting outdoors. Tops of me- 

 dium size. Roots are in good condition 

 for the table when half an inch thick 

 and continue hard and crisp until they 

 reach a diameter of about one and one- 

 fourth inches thus affording good roots 

 for a long time. The roots are rather 

 long, averaging seven to eight inches 

 when mature, scarlet rose in color, 

 shading into white at the tip. Pkt. 5c; 

 Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; V4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 



Matures quickly, 

 has a small top and 

 Y*»llrk-iA7 Oval 'i^ck and resists the 

 1 ciiuw vyvrti summer heat better 

 than the early scarlet or white kinds. 

 Roots oval, about one and one-half 

 inches long by about one inch in diam- 

 eter when mature, very smooth and 

 handsome; bright, light yellow in color 

 and of excellent quality. Our stock is 

 grown from selected roots and is very fine. 

 Lb. 75c. 



Early Golden 



Early Long Scarlet Icicle 



Short Top, Improved 



Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; V4 Lb. 25c; 



White Strasburg 



I • 1 A very attractive, pure white radish, the earliest of the long, white summer 

 IClCie sorts and of most excellent quality. The roots are somewhat shorter, with 

 smaller tops than Long White Vienna and mature a little earlier. Roots when ma- 

 ture five to six inches long by about one-half to five-eighths of an inch in diameter. 

 One of the most desirable varieties for outdoor summer planting. It is also adapted 

 for forcing. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 0z. 15c; V4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 80c. 



I «7l-*i. l/* An early maturing and attractive, long, white, summer 



LiOng W nite V lenna, radish of most excellent quality. Tops are of medium 

 Q*. Ladv Fin e'er ^^^^- Roots pure white, slender, smooth and averaging when 

 *^^^j * "*5^* mature six to seven inches long by about five-eighths to seven- 

 eighths of an inch in diameter at thickest part. Flesh verv crisp and tender. It ma- 

 tures shortly after Wood's Early Frame. Pkt. 5c; Oz. lOc; 2 Oz. 15c; V4 Lb. 25c; 

 Lb. 80c. 



TTrr». Ci U Even when comparatively small this variety is in good condi- 



W nite otraSDUrg tlon for use and continues crisp until matured when the roots 

 are four to six inches long by one and one-half to two inches in diameter. This is con- 

 sidered one of the best large, white summer sorts. The roots remain in condition for 

 use much longer than the early varieties. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; V4 Lb. 25c; 

 Lb. 80c. 



17««1 , \X7U**. r" M. Cm. M.M. M. Root large, often four inches in diameter, 

 llarly Wnite Laiant btuttgart top shaped; skin white; flesh white and crisp 

 and not becoming pithy until very late, so that those not used as a summer radish 

 can be stored for winter use. Pkt, 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; y4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 



/^«,U ^'^ U This variety is of quick growth, affording crisp and tender 



\a01uen IjlODe radishes even in the hottest climate and is extensively grown in 



the south. Root uniformly globe shaped, with skin golden yellow in color; about 



two inches long bv two and one-fourth inches in diameter when mature. Pkt. 5c; 



Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; 1/4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 



f iiri-»j. o T" • One of the most desirable of the summer 



Large White OUmmer lurnip varieties. Root round, smooth, white and 

 attractive, two to three inches in diameter when mature; flesh crisp, firm and rather 

 pungent in flavor. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; V4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 80c. 



