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P. MANN & CO., WASHINGTON, D. C. 



RADISH— Rettich 



One ounce will sow 100 feet of drill, 9 pounds will 

 sow an acre. 



CULTURE. — Select light, sandy soil; spade 

 beds in February or March. For main crop, sow 

 in deep, rich soil. Broadcast sowing is allowable. 

 do well by either method. Thin when they crowd, 

 after a few weeks' growth. 



deeply and manure well. For early crop, sow in hot- 

 at intervals from early spring until last of September, 

 but drilling is more professional; however, radishes 

 or the crop will be imperfect. They may be drawn 



LONG BRIGHTEST SCARLET, WHITE TIP.— 



Matures in 25 days from planting; continuing crisp 

 until full grown. Packet, 5c. Ounce, 15c. ^ Pound. 

 40c. Pound. $1.50. 



HALF-LONG DEEP SCARLET (Paris Beauty).— 

 Color bright scarlet. Flesh pure white crisp -and 

 juicy. Packet, 5c. Ounce. 15c. ^4 Pound. 40c. Pound. 

 $1.50. 



LARGE WHITE SUMMER TU RN I P.— Excellent 

 for summer use. Packet, 5c. Ounce. 15c. ^ Pound, 

 30c. Pound, $1.00. 



LONG WHITE VIENNA, OR LADY FINGER.— 



This in shape resembles the long scarlet; color snow 

 white; it is of very rapid growth, and remarkably 

 crisp, brittle and tender. Packet. 5c. Ounce, 15c. 

 14 Pound, 40c. Pound, $1.50. 



WHITE ST RASBURG.— Large white radish, 

 which stands summer heat, hanxisome shape and 

 pure white color. (See cut.) Packet, 5c. Ounce, 

 15c. 14 Pound. 35c. Pound. $1.25. 



NEW CH ARTIER. — The color at top is crimson, 

 running*' into pink at middle, and thence downward 

 to pure waxy white. It will attain a very large size 

 before it becomes unfit for use. Packet, 5c. Ounce, 

 15c. % Pound, 300. Pound. $1.00. 



Crimson Giant Radish. 



CRIMSON GIANT.— A large globe-shaped variety 

 of recent introduction. Color is brilliant cardinal; 

 flesh firm and tender; matures early; grows to a 

 large size, and is always very crisp and tender. We 

 consider this one of the very best second early forc- 

 ing varieties. Highly recommended for outdoor 

 planting. Packet. 5c. Ounce, 15c. % Pound, 40c. 

 Pound, $1.50. 



EARLY SCARLET TURNIP (WHITE TIPPED). 



— Early; fine grain and fiavor; round with white 

 tip. Packet, 5c. Ounce. 15c. 14 Pound, 40c. 

 Pound, $1.50. 



VICK'S SCARLET GLOBE.— A very desirable va- 

 riety for open ground or forcing. It is nearly olive 

 shaped, bright scarlet color, of fine quality. Matures 

 very early and does not become unfit for use as 

 soon as many extra early sorts. Packet, 5c. Ounce, 

 15c. 14 Pound. 40c. Pound, $1.50. 



EARLY SCARLET TURNIP.— The old favorite 

 turnip-shaped radish, of medium size, quick to ma- 

 ture; a very desirable variety. Packet, 5c. Ounce, 

 15c. % Pound, 40c. Pound, $1.50. 



EARLY LONG SCARLET.— Short tops, long, deep 

 scarlet roots, fine flavor. Packet, 5c. Ounce, 15c. 

 ^ Pound, 30c. Pound, $1.00. 



FRENCH BREAKFAST. — A quick growing, oval- 

 shaped Radish, light color and white tip. Packet, 

 5c. Ounce, 15c. 14 Pound, 30c. Pound, $1.00. 



LONG WHITE ICICLE.— The popular Long 

 White Radish, very early. The best Long White 

 Radish. Skin is pure white; flesh crisp and tender, 

 remaining so for a long time. It is very early, ma- 

 turing in 25 to 30 days. Makes a fine show when 

 bunched for market. Popular with market garden- 

 ers. Packet, 5c. Ounce, 15c. i/4 Pound, 40c. 

 Pound, $1.50. 



White Strasburg Radish. 



WINTER VARIETIES. 



CHINESE WINTER ROSE.— Packet. 5c. Ounce, 



10c. % Pound, 30c. Pound. $1.00. 



ROUND BLACK SPANISH WINTER.— Packet, 5c. 



Ounce, 10c. V4, Pound, 30c. Pound, $1.00. 



LONG BLACK SPANISH.— Packet, 5c. Ounce, 10c. 

 % Pound, 30c. Pound, $1.00. 



CALIFORNIA MAMMOTH WHITE.— Largest of 



all the winter radishes and extensively grown bv 

 the Chinese gardeners in California. Grows 10 to 12 

 inches long and from 2 to 3 inches in diameter. Pure 

 white skin and flesh; solid, crisp and of good flavor. 

 Packet, 5c. Ounce, 10c. V4, Pound, 35c. Pound, $1.25. 



WHITE SPANISH WINTER.— Large size and a 

 good keeper. Skin and flesh white. Solid, crisp and 

 tender. Packet, 5c. Ounce, 10c. 14 Pound, 35c. 

 Pound, $1.25. 



