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RADISH— Continued 



Early Oval and Long Sorts 



773 Cincinnati Market. Ready for use in from 30 to 35 days. Of the Long Scarlet 

 type, but larger. Roots of a clear bright red color with white crisp flesh, and grows 

 to large size without becoming pithy. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; J lb., 45 cts.; lb., 

 $1.25. 



818 Dreer's Earliest White Olive. The shape and quick growth make this the 

 most desirable of the white olive-shaped sorts. Will produce roots of a size suitable 

 for use within 24 days. The skin is an attractive, transparent ivory-white and the 

 flesh sparkling white, very crisp, tender and juicy. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 

 50 cts.; lb., $1.75. 



783 French Breakfast. An old reliable standard sort ready for use within 25 days 

 after sowing seeds. Oblong shape, mild and tender. The skin is a lively pink in color 

 on the upper portion, but lower part is pure white. Does well outside or under glass. 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.50. 



792 Long Scarlet Short Top. This is another well known established sort with long, 

 bright scarlet roots 6 or 7 inches long, with small top. Brittle and crisp. Pkt., 10 

 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; fib., 45 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



Summer Varieties 



This class requires longer to perfect the product, but the roots have firmer flesh and 

 remain in fit table condition very much longer than any of the early sorts offered. 

 768 Beckert's Chartier . An exceedingly handsome deep scarlet sort, 7 or 8 inches long, 

 shading to a clear white at the tip. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 45 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



814 Dreer's White Delicacy. Produces 

 a large root, 5 to 6 inches long, thick at 

 top and tapering to a point. Pure white, 

 of fine flavor and crisp texture. Pkt., 

 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; Jib., 50 cts.; lb., $1.75. 



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Cincinnati Market Radish 



Dreer's White Delicacy 

 A remarkably sweet and tender 

 summer Radish 



785 Icicle. (See Specialties, 2nd cover and 

 page 1.) Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 

 50 cts.; lb., $1.50. 



790 Long White Vienna, or Lady Finger. Skin and flesh are pure white and slightly 

 longer than Icicle, crisp, and of rapid growth. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; j lb., 50 cts.; lb., 

 $1.50. 



822 White Strasburg. Grows quite large, 8 to 10 inches long by 3 to 4 inches in diameter 



at the top. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; i lb., 45 cts.; lb., $1.25. 

 824 White Stuttgart. An immense top-shaped radish, of clear white color. Fine for 



summer and fall use. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 50 cts., lb., $1.50. 



Winter Radishes 



Generally sown around July 1, the 

 same as turnips. The Chinese type de- 

 velops most rapidly, while the Spanish 

 sorts require about 3 months to reach 

 full size, but they keep well. 



787 Long Black Spanish. 8 or 9 



inches long, and 2 § or 3 inches thick 



at the top, black skin with solid 



white flesh. Pkt, 10 cts.; oz., 20 



cts.; I lb., 45 cts.; lb., $1.50. 

 807 Round Black Spanish. Good 



specimens are almost round and 



measure 3 to 4 inches through. Skin 



black, flesh white, solid and pungent. 



Pkt, 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 45 



cts.; lb., $1.50. 

 810 Scarlet China. Also known as 



Rose China Winter. The oblong 



roots grow 4 to 5 inches long, and 



two inches thick at lower end, and 



are of bright rose color. Flesh white, 



crisp and pungent. Pkt., 10 cts.; 



oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 45 cts.; lb., $1.50. 

 812 White Chinese, or Celestial. 



Roots cylindrical, and when fully 



developed are 6 to 7 inches long and 



2 inches thick. Solid, crisp and of a 



mild flavor. Skin and flesh pure 



white. Pkt, 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 



i lb., 45 cts.; lb., $1.50. 



French Breakfast Radish 



Sow Early Radish for succession every two weeks 



