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M. FERRY & GO'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 



Long Brightest Scarlet, 



RADISH-Continued 



O ir I ___ rx Q 1 I- ^^® roots of this desirable early variety are of a deep, rich 



na.ir l-iOng l^eep OCariet red color and are olive shaped or half long with a somewhat 



tapering point. The tops are comparatively small. The flesh is very white, crisp and tender, 



and does not become pithy as soon as most other early sorts. The roots when mature are about 



two and one-half to three inches long. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; V4 Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 



One of the brightest and handsomest scarlet radishes. It is an 



improvement in earliness and color over other varieties of this 



White TioDed ^^^^^- ^^^^ roots are fit for use in about twenty-five days and continue in 



"" good condition until fully grown when they are as large in diameter but 



a little shorter than Early Long Scarlet. The' variety has small tops and can be used for forcing 



as well as for the open ground. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; V4 Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 



r« I I Q I . This is a standard, most excellent sort either for the home garden 



ILarly L.Ong OCarlet, or the market. The tops are short and comparatively small. The 

 ^Krirt Xr»r» Imr»rrkv<arl roots are smooth, slender, uniform in shape and a very attractive 

 •^iiui L lup, 1111^11 «jvcu bi-igjit carmine-red in color. They grow about one-fourth to one- 

 third out of the ground and continue crisp and tender until fully matured, when they are 

 about six inches long. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 0z. 20c; V^Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 



ixr J> r 1 r This is not only a very good variety for forcing, being shorter and 



Wood S Harly rrame thicker than the old Long Scarlet Short Top. but is one of the very 

 best sorts for first crop out of doors. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; V4 Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 



C. » « I .A desirable market variety with roots similar to Early Long Scarlet, 

 mCinnatl IVlarKet short Top, improved, but averaging lunger, deeper red in color and 

 remaining a little longer in condition for use. The roots are slender and before becoming pithy 

 are often six to seven inches long by about five-eighths of an inch in diameter at the shoulder. 

 Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; 1/4 Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 



J J i^l_ J.* One of the best long radishes for planting outdoors for early summer 



Improved v^nartier use in the home garden, and used also for the market. The tops 

 _,^ Ql-»*aT>Vi^i«#J are of medium size. The roots are in good 

 or onepnera 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, bright 



scarlet-rose in color, shading into white at the tip. Pkt. 10c; 



Oz. 15c; 2 0z. 20c; V4 Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 



fT-i/^lji •vii r\ 1 This sort matures 



Larly Ciolden Yellow Uval quickly, has smaii 



tops and resists the summer heat better than the early 

 scarlet or white kinds. The roots are oval, tapering at 

 the base, and are about one and one-half inches long by 

 about one inch in diameter when mature. The color is 

 bright light yellow, often russeted. The flesh is white, 

 slightly pungent, crisp and tender. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 

 2 Oz. 25c; 1/4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 



» . I A very attractive, pure white radish, the earliest of 

 Icicle the long, white summer sorts and of most excellent 



quality. The roots are somewhat shorter, with smaller tops 



than Long "White Vienna and mature a little earlier. The 



roots when mature are 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 



for the home garden and marlcet. It is also adapted for 



forcing Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; V4 Lb. 30c; 



Lb. $1.00 



and at- 

 summer 



Improved Chartier or 

 Shepherd 



1 \»ri_*i. A 7* An earlj'^ maturing i 



Long White Vienna tractive, long, white, s 



«-»»• f arlir Pirirroi- radish of most excellent quality. 



ur l^Auy ringer The tops are of medium size. The 



roots are clear white, slender, smooth and average when 



mature six to seven inches long by about five-eighths to 



seven-eighths of an inch in diameter at thickest part. The 



flesh is very crisp and tender. The variety is desirable for 



market and home garden use. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; 



1/4 Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 



Gl 1 /^ 1 U This variety is of quick growth, af ford- 

 Olden LilObe ing crisp and tender radishes even in a 

 very hot climate and is extensively grown in the south. 

 Tire roots are uniformly globe-shaped, with skin of golden 

 yellow color. They are about two inches long by two and one-fourth inches in 

 diameter when mature. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; V4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 



desirable large turnip shaped summer 

 Tlie roots are round, smooth, white 

 and attractive and are two to three inches in diameter when mature. The flesh is 

 crisp, firm and rather pungent. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; V4 Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 



iT^ri •. Qj_^ i Even when comparatively small this variety is in good condi- 



Wnite 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. The roots are 

 rather thick at the shoulder and are usually somewhat tapering. They remain in 

 condition for use much longer than the early varieties. This is one of the best large, 

 w^hite later summer sorts for home garden and market. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; 

 V4 Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 



17 1 MT'l-'i. /^* i O The roots are large, often four inches in 



ILariy W nite ^lant OUmmer diameter, white and are usually top shaped. 



The flesh is white and crisp, and keeps remarkably well, so that those not used in the 



summer or fall can be stored for early winter use. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; 



i/4Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 



Large White Summer Turnip variety 



