D. M. FERRY & GO'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 



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For forcing, sow in hotbeds or under glass in 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 to the watering and airing. 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 inches apart and thin out the plants if necessary, 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. 



Non Plus Ultra, or Early Deep Scarlet Turnip Forcing. 



A handsome, extra early forcing radish. Root small, nearly round; col- 

 or bright scarlet. Tops very small; flesh white, crisp and well flavored. 

 In shape and color one of the most handsome of the forcing sorts. 

 Pkt. 6c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; ^ Lb. 20c; Lb. 65c. 



Driiccian TilrkK^ This is the smallest forcing radish offered. Top 

 ri U^^IClll UIUUC distinctly small; root 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; 

 % Lb. 20c; Lb. 65c. 



Triumph Scarlet Striped Forcing Si aS°1hSe T^LZ 



Turnip, White Tipped, Forcing, but are creamy white, beautifully 

 marked with spots and dashes of carmine. The tops are small and the 

 roots mature as early as any variety in cultivation. Desirable on account 

 of its distinct beauty, earliness and good quality. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 

 2 Oz. 15c; % Lb. 25c; Lb. 85c. 



Early Scarlet Turnip Rooted 



A small, round, red, turnip- 

 shaped radish with a small top 

 and of very quick growth. A 

 very early variety, deserving 

 general cultivation on accovmt 

 of its rich color and crisp tender 

 flesh. Desirable for forcing or 

 early outdoor planting. Pkt. 5c; 

 Oz 10c; 2 0z. 15c; 3^ Lb. 20c; 

 Lb. 60c. 

 Triumph Scarlet Striped, Forcing Radish. 



Early Scarlet Turnip, White Tipped, Forcing ieJlSU* wl*^ 



tip. As early as Non Plus Ultra, has as small a top and may be planted as closely. 

 It is more attractive in appearance and cannot fail to give satisfaction as a forcing 

 radish; very popular as a market sort. Sold also as Rosy Gem, Rapid Forcing, etc. 

 Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; h Lb. 20c; Lb. 65c. 



Early Scarlet Turnip, White Tipped ?a'Ssfefa1,X1-erifv„1iS!n*ma^? 



large markets for early planting outdoors. It is but little later than the White 

 Tipped, Forcing, and will give entire satisfaction where extreme earliness and small 

 top are not the chief considerations. Roots slightly flattened on the underside; color 

 very deep scarlet with a distinct white tip; flesh white and of the best quality. 



Lb. 55c. See colored plate, page 3. 



Early Scarlet Globe ?l;i /Variety 



are slightly olive shaped, a rich bright 



scarlet in color; flesh white and tender. 



fit to pull as early as Non Plus Ultra 



but much larger when matured. We 

 specially recommend this to gardeners 

 whose markets demand a large, first early 

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

 ?^Lb. 20c: Lb. 60c. 



Early White, Turnip Rooted 



An early, pure white radish, a little more 



flattened than Early Scarlet Turnip Rooted French Breakfast Radish. 



and a trifle later in maturing. While generally used for early outdoor planting, 



its very small top makes it suitable for forcing. Flesh white, semi-transparent, 



crisp and tender. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 1 5c; ^ Lb. 20c: Lb. 60c. 



Early Deep Scarlet, Olive Shaped, Short Leaf tws differs from 



Olive Shaped, in being earlier, having a smaller top and 



the Early Scarlet 

 terminating more 



abruptly at the tip, all of which qualities make it very desirable for forcing; 

 an excellent sort. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; h Lb. 20c; Lb, 65c. 

 iW°The above varieties of radish are especially develojjed and selected 

 for forcing. They should be grown quicJcly and used when small and 

 tender, as they become pithy and tasteless when overgrown. Most 

 of them are at their best when less than an inch in diameter. 

 Fri>nrh Rro;)kFA«4' A quick-growing, medium sized radish, rather 

 I icllV/ll U! 't.aB\ia»l oblong in shape; color a beautiful scarlet, except 

 near the tip, where it is pure white. A splendid variety for the table on 

 account of its excellent quality and attractive color. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 

 2 Oz. 15c; h Lb. 20c; Lb. 55c. 



Early Scarlet, Olive Shaped ^r'SISetTSiiS'^sS; 



flesh white, tender and excellent. Early and best adapted for general 

 crop, although may be used for forcing, Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 16c; 

 J^Lb. 20c; Lb. 60c. 



