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D. M. FERRY & COS DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE 



RADISH 



For forcing sow in hotbed 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 in 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 previ- 

 ous. 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. What is often called "scarlet" 

 in radishes is more or less of a rosy carmine color. Our "deep 

 scarlet" is of a much deeper red. 



c i r\ c lif • This is an excellent 



tarly Deep OCarlet lumip extra early forcing 



radish. The roots are small, nearly round and of bright scarlet 



color. The tops are very small. The flesh is white, crisp and 



well flavored. One of the handsomest of the forcing varieties. 



Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; V* Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 



Dl J D J T • c • The smallest reliable 



OlOOd Ked 1 urilip r Orcmg forcing radish. The tops 



are distinctly small. The roots are round or slightly flattened, 



very deep red in color and of the best quality. It 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. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; Vi Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 



17 1 c lj./~"ll_ The roots of this variety are 

 tarly Scarlet lalObe slightly olive shaped and are a 



rich, bright scarlet in color. The flesh is white and tender. The 



roots are fit to pull as early as Non Plus Ultra but are larger 



when matured. We specially recommend this to gardeners as 



a large, first early forcing radish. It is also desirable for first 



early planting outdoors for the home garden and market. 



Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; Vi Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 



Early Deep Scarlet, Olive Shaped de% e carrnine- 



red olive shaped forcing sort, typical in its very small tops and 

 early maturing roots, which should be pulled just as soon as in 

 condition. The roots when fully grown are about one and one- 

 half inches long by about one inch in diameter. The variety is 

 suitable also for early outdoor planting. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 

 2 Oz. 25c; Vt Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 



C" 1 IXfL'j. T" • T ms is an early white radish, a 



tarly W hlte 1 lirnip little more flattened than Early 

 Scarlet Turnip, and as offered by us, of smaller size and some- 

 times a little earlier maturing. While used mostly for early 

 outdoor planting, its very small tops and quick growth' make it 

 suitable for forcing. The roots are about one inch in diameter 

 when mature. The flesh is pure white, crisp arid tender. 

 Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; !4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 



EI C I j. T • A round, red, turnip shaped 



any OCarlet 1 Urmp radish with small tops and of 

 very quick growth, deserving general cultivation on account 

 of its rich, scarlet-red color, almost crimson and its white, crisp 

 and tender flesh. The roots often grow one inch long by one 

 and one-eighth inches in diameter before becoming pithy. This 

 is a standard variety for early outdoor planting for the home 

 garden and market. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz.25c; Vi Lb. 40c; 

 Lb. $1.25 



17 1 c 1 j. T * One of ;the best early radishes 



Harly OCarlet 1 urmp, for the home garden and a great 

 \A/kif<» Tii-»r»«w4 favorite in large markets for early planting 

 vv line l ippeu outdoors. It is but little later than Early 



Early Scarlet Globe 



Scarlet Globe and will give entire satisfaction where extreme 

 earliness and small tops are not the chief considerations. The roots are nearly round, slightly flattened on the underside. 

 The color is very bright, deep rose-carmine scarlet with a distinctly white tip. The flesh is 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 distinct 

 contrast with the large, clear white tip. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; Vt Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 



C U R Iff A quick growing, small, olive shaped radish about one and one-half inches long by five-eighths to 



rrencil ureaKraSI three-fourths of an inch in diameter when fully grown. The color is beautiful deep rose-scarlet 

 except a little clear white about the tip. This is an excellent variety for planting outdoors for the home garden. Its small 

 tops and earliness make it also desirable for growing under glass. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; Vi Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 



ri • C" *■ T„~r.' A round radish of exceptionally large size for so early a variety. The roots are nearly globe- 



l^rimSOll \_iiant 1 Umip 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 desirable variety for general outdoor planting, and 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. 10c; Oz.l5c; 20z.25c; ViLb. 40c; Lb. $1.25. 



