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FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH 



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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 culture 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. 



■\j Di I tIj. C 1 r\ This is an excellent extra early 



l>IOn rlUS Ultra, or Hiarly Lleep forcing radish. The roots are 

 Sr'»rl<af TiiiTiir* Poi«/»i¥i<r small, nearly round and of bright scarlet 

 OCarieC turnip, rorcing ^^^^^ Tops very small; flesh white, crisp 



and well flavored. One of the handsomest of the forcing varieties. Pkt. 5c; 



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



p . /^l U '^^^ smallest forcing radish offered. Tops distinctly 



A rUSSian vslOOe small; roots round or slightly flattened, very deep red 



in color and of the best quality. 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. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; V4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 



Early 



Q I - The roots of this variety are slightly olive shaped, a rich, 



bright scarlet in color; flesh white and tender, fit to pull 



Globe ^^ early as Non Plus Ultra but larger when matured. We specially 



recommend this to gardeners as a large, first early forcing radish. 



It is also very desirable for first early planting outdoors. Pkt. 5c; Oz. lOc; 



2 Oz. 15c; V4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 80c. 



C^.l., Q^^JI^a. T Z^ A beautiful variety, bright scarlet with white 



nariy OCariet l Urnip, tip. very nearly as early as Non Plus Ultra, 

 AVliif** Tir»ri<»#l Frkf/'ino- has as small a top and may be planted as 

 vvniie lippea, rorcmg closely, it is most attractive in appear- 

 ance and cannot fail to give satisfaction as a forcing radish. Very popular 

 as a market sort. Sold sometimes as Rosy Gem, Rapid Forcing, etc. Pkt. 5c; 

 Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; V4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 80c. 



I7«>*1«r n^A.^ Q^«»1^«- rfci:,r« ^^ excellent deep red olive shaped 

 tarly Ueep OCariet, UllVe forcing sort, typical in its very small 

 QUarK^rl ^Krtff I fiiaf tops and early maturing roots, which should be 



i^napea, onori i-ear ^^^^^^ j^g^ ^^ g^^^ ^^ j^ condition. The roots 

 when fully grown are about one and one-half inches long by about one inch 



in diameter. Suitable also 

 for early outdoor planting. 

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

 Vt Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 



Early Scarlet Globe 



Early Scarlet Turnip, White Tipped 



r 1 1171 •. This is an 



tarly White early white 



Xiirnirfc radish, a little more 



M. uiiiip . flattened than Early Scarlet Turnip, and as offered by us, of smaller 

 size and usually a little earlier maturing. While generally used for early out- 

 door planting, its very small tops and quick growth make it suitable for forcing. 

 Roots about one inch in diameter when mature. Flesh pure white, crisp and 

 tender. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; V4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 



PIC 1 J. TT • ^ round, red, turnip shaped radish with small 



Harly iSCarlet l Urnip tops and of very quick growth, deserving general 

 cultivation on account of its rich, scarlet-red color and white, crisp and tender 

 flesh. Roots often grow one inch long by one and one-eighth inches in diameter 

 before becoming pithy. Very desirable for early outdoor planting, as well as 

 forcing. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; V4 Lb. 20c; Lb. 70c. 



f 1 C 1 * T • ^^^ °^ *^® handsomest of the turnip radishes 

 iLarly idCarlet i Urnip, and a great favorite in many large markets for 



Wkif A Xinrk**4 early planting outdoors. It is but little later than Early 

 VV fine 1 ippeu scarlet Turnip, White Tipped, Forcing and will give entire 

 satisfaction where extreme earliness and small tops are not the chief considera- 

 tions. Roots nearly round, slightly flattened on the under side. Color very deep 

 scarlet with a distinctly white tip. Flesh white and of the best quality. The 

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

 is unusually deep and affords a very distinct and pleasing contrast with the 

 large, clear white tip. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; V4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 80c. 



F 1_ D J £ M. ^ quick growing, small, olive shaped radish about one 



rrenCll DreakraSt and one-half inches long by five-eighths to three- 

 fourths of an inch in diameter when fully grown. Color beautiful deep scarlet ex- 

 cept a little clear white about the tip. Its small top and earliness make it very 

 desirable for growing under glass as well as for planting outdoors. A splendid 

 variety for the table on account of its excellent quality and attractive color. 

 Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; V4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 



f% , r^» M. T 'A round radish of exceptionallj^ large size for 



L^rimSOn Lsiant i Urnip so early a variety. The root is 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 very desirable variety for general outdoor planting, and is also suitable for 

 forcing where a very large, round radish is wanted. It remains in condition a 

 remarkably long time for so early a radish. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; 

 V4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 80c. 



