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COLE'S GARDEN ANNUAL 



kADISH 



Ger. Rcttig. Fr. Radis. 

 One ounce n-ill soxv 100 feet of drill. 



The radish is very hardy, and can be sown as early 

 as the ground will admit. To be crisp and tender 

 they should make a quick growth. The soil should 

 be very rich and light; sow the seeds in drills one 

 foot apart and cover half an inch deep; thin while 

 small from two to three inches apart; hoe often; for 

 a succession sow at intervals of two weeks. To keep 

 the beetle from destroying them sprinkle with ashes 

 or air-slackcd lime. The winter varieties should be 

 sown in August; thej' must be taken up before se- 

 vere frosts and stored in a cool cellar and covered 

 with earth. Put them in cold water an hour before 

 using. Every family should raise a suppl}- of win- 

 ter radishes. 



NEW TRIUMPH. See Novelties. 

 NEW ICICLE. See Novelties. 

 EARLIEST WHITE. See Novelties. 



Non Plus Ultra Radish 



NON PLUS ULTRA. By some called 

 Dark Red Ball, or Early Deep Scarlet 

 Turnip Forcing Radish. Remarkably 

 fine in quality and of very quick growth, and 

 ready to pull within fifteen to twenty days after 

 sowing. Perfectly globular little roots, of very 

 bright color and excellent shape. It is by far the 

 best strain of early radish for forcing. Beds are 

 planted, the crop matured and sold, and the same 

 bed made ready for a second planting — ALL IN 30 

 DAYS. No gardener can afford to grow common 

 sorts when he can get seed of the NON PLUS 

 ULTRA. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., lb. 25 

 cts., lb. 75 cts. 



EARLY DEEP SCARLET TURNIP; or 

 ROUND DARK RED. Of very deep 

 red skin, beautiful shape and extra early. The 

 very best strain of Early Scarlet Turnip Radish in 

 cultivation. Its handsome appearance and e.xtra 

 fine quality commands a quick sale on the market. 

 It is always firm and crisp. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 8 

 cts., % lb. 15 cts.. lb. 50 cts. 



EARLY WHITE TURNIP. Like the Scar- 

 let Turnip, but in color pure white; flesh white 

 and semi-transparent; very crisp and tender. It is 

 a few days later, and will boar the heat longer 

 without becoming spongy. Per pkt. 4 cts., oz. 8 

 cts.. 14 lb. 20 ct"^.. lb. fiO rts. 



EARLY ROSE TURNIP. This variety is 

 of a soft, rosy pink color, and is one of the best 

 Radishes we have ever soon. It is similar to the 

 round, forcing varirtios in shape and size. It is 

 very early, requiring only 2.3 days to mature it, 

 and remains in good condition for 10 days even in 

 a trying season. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., ^4 lb. 

 20 ct«., lb. 60 cts. 



French Breakfast Long Scarlet 



EARLY FRENCH BREAKFAST. A medi- 

 um sized Radish, olive-shaped, small top, of quick 

 growth; very crisp and tender, of a beautiful scar- 

 let color, tipped with white. A splendid variety 

 for the table, for its excellent qualities and beau- 

 tiful color. Per pkt. 5 cts,, oz. 8 cts., ^ lb. 15 

 cts., lb. 60 cts, 



EARLY LONG SCARLET SHORT TOP. 



This is the standard sort, grown in private gardens 

 and for market. It has a bright scarlet root and 

 small top. In suitable soil it grows quickly, half 

 out of the ground and very brittle. Per pkt. 4 

 cts., oz. 7 cts., 1/4 b, 15 cts.. lb. 50 cts. 

 EARLY SCARLET GLOBE. A most desir- 

 able turnip sort for hot-bed forcing; very early, 

 and in flavor mild, crisp, juicy and tender, top 

 small, and it will stand the heat well without be- 

 coming pithy. One of the best selling Radishes 

 on account of its very attractive color and shape. 

 Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 14 lb. 20 cts., lb. 60 cts. 



SCARLET TURNIP WHITE TIP. One 



of the handsomest turnip radishes and a great 

 favorite in many large markets for early planting 

 outdoors, thousands of pounds being used for that 

 purpose every season. Roots slightly flattened, 

 color deep scarlet, with a white tip; flesh white 

 and of the best quality, being crisp and tenner. 

 Per pkt. 5 cts,, oz. S cts., 14, lb. 20 cts., lb. 60 cts, 

 CINCINNATI MARKET or GLASS. This 

 fine variety has been growp for many years by 

 the market gardeners around Cincinnati", The tops 

 aie so very small that the radishes may stand 

 touching each other in the rows. They gi-ow 

 str.iight and smooth, si.x to seven inches long. 

 Their attractive, glossy, scarlet skin is very thin, 

 and the flesh crisp and brittle. Without doubt It 

 is the flnest long red Radish for forcing, and also 

 an EXTRA FINE sort for the home garden. Per 

 pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 14 lb. 20 cts., lb, 60 cts. 



Fordhook Squash 



