RADISH. 



In brisk demand In the markets at all seasons of the year, especially in winter and spring. Fods sometimes pickled. 



Cclti'uk. — ^Sow in soil well enriched with rotted manure, yuaaty depends on quickness of growth. The proper tempera- 

 ture is 40- to Go 3 . Good ventilation is necessary if grown under glass. The seed should be sown shallow; 1 ounce to 100 feet of 

 drill, or 8 to 10 pounds per acre. Thin to 1 inch apart for small varieties and 3 or 4 inches for the large varieties. Kaaisbes will mature In from 

 8 to 5 weeks. They mature most rapidly when standing well apart. 



MACLE'S EARLIEST SCARLET People 



who desire to have»the finest and first red rad- 

 ishes should sow Maule's Earliest Scarlet. It is 

 crisp and brittle. The skin is of a rich, scarlet 

 color, while the flesh is pure white, and always 

 tender, mild and sweet. It has a small, short 

 top, and is well adapted to open air culture or 

 to forcing under glas«. In favorable weather 

 and In good soil it will mature in IS to 20 days 

 from the sowing of the seed. It is extensively 

 used by market gardeners and truckers, who 

 hold It in high esteem. It is good, quick and 

 profitable. Its globular shape and attractive 

 proportions are well shown in the engraving 

 above and I do not think it can be surpassed. 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; % lb., 30 cts.; lb., S1.00. 



MAULE'S EARLIEST WHITE A splen- 

 did, new, olive 6haped radish, pure white in 

 color, which I lately secured In France from a 

 prominent grower. It has proved to be as well 

 suited to America as to Europe, and is now 

 widely popular here. It is distinctly earlier 

 than any other radish grown, of any color, as 

 will be understood when I say that good sized 

 radishes may be pulled in 12 to 15 days from 

 the sowing of the seed. It has a small top. is 

 solid and crisp, of good flavor, and first-class in 

 every respect. Its size and shape are accur- 

 ately shown in the illustration. The supply of 

 this' seed is limited, as the demand is great. 

 Consequently', I would suggest early orders. 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; 6z., 15 cts.; l 4 lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. 



THE 1834 OR ALL YEAR ROUND RADISH. (Grows as uniform in shape and size as peas in a pod. j 



/New Ruby Pearl 



NEW RVBY PEARL. — The Illustration 

 will give an idea of shape and general propor- 

 tions of this attractive new radish. The color is 

 scarlet and white, as Indicated by Its pleasing 

 name. It is extremely quick to mature, being 

 ready for the table in 17 to 20 days from the 

 time of sowing the seed. It is invaluable for 

 forcing undtr glass, as well as for growth in the 

 open air. The skin is very smooth, and its 

 clear colors give it an appetizing appearance 

 on the table. Its flavor is excellent, and its 

 qualities high in all respects. Market garden- 

 ers find It a quick selling sort at good prices, 

 always above ordinary sorts, and it is no less 

 satisfactory in the private or home gardens. 

 Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts. 



The 1834 or All Year Round. 



—This high-bred white radish, which I 

 introduced to the public, was brought to 

 America in 18i>4 by a German gardener. 

 It is a beautiful ivory color, and of crisp, 

 brittle texture. That it has been in favor 

 for two-thirds of a century is proof of its 

 extra good quality, and I wish to say that 

 my seed has always been from one and 

 the same grower, and still maintains its 

 original excellence. The shape is shown 

 in the illustration. It is trulv a radish of 

 fixed habit, with an unusuallv long and 

 well-known pedigree. It is solid in char- 

 acter, and conspicuously uniform in 

 growth and size. Adapted to every sea- 

 son; to forcing as well as to open ai'r cul- 

 ture. Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 15 cents; 

 } 4 pound, 40 cents; pound, S1.25. 



IMPROVED GOLDEN DRESDEN A goklen brown round rad- 1 



ish, with smooth and attractive looking skin. It is ready for the table 

 or market in four weeks from the date of sowing The flesh is white, 

 crisp and tender, and the tops are so small that this variety will bear 

 close planting. It is a general favorite. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 

 10 cents; pound, 25 cents; pound, 75 cents. 



NEW LEAFLESS The color of this valuable new radish is a very 



bright scarlet. Flesh white, crisp and tender, and of best flavor. The 

 shape of the radish is shown in the illustration; also the comparatively 

 small size of the leaves. It is a decided acquisition to the garden and 

 table. It matures quickly. It is almost literally what its name im- 

 plies, a radish without leaves, for nearly the whole strength of the 

 plant is thrown into the root, surpassing any other variety of radish 

 in this respect. My stock is grown to order in France. The Sew Leaf- 

 less is a shy seeder; 1 can offer it in packets only. Pkt. 10c; 3 pkts., 25c. 



WINTER RADISHES. 



MAULE'S WINTER. — A fine, large, 

 white radish, admitted to be the best of the 

 winter sorts. Of Chinese origin, now thoroughly Americanized. Con- 

 tinued selection has made it perfect in shape, size, quality and flavor. 

 It resembles California Mammoth Winter, but is superior to that or 

 any other variety with which I am acquainted, as it lacks no qualities 

 desirable in a winter radish. Maule's Winter Radish is the most popu- 

 lar winter sort on my list. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; \± lb.. S0c; lb., glxo. 



CHINA ROSE WINTER. — A popular favorite, with rose-colored 

 skin. It is large and showy, of good flavor and with excellent ket] ing 

 qualities. Packet, 5 cts.; ounce, HI cts.; % pound, 20 cts.; pound, 60 cts. 



BLACK SPANISH WINTER. — A large, black-skinned rn<!ish. 

 with firm white flesh of pungent flavor. It is a good keeper, lasting 

 easily until spring. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; '4 lb., 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts. 



WHITE SPANISH WINTER This large, well-known radish has 



solid flesh of somewhat milder flavor than Black Spanish. It is a 

 reliable winter keeper. PkU, 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts., lb., 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts. 



CALIFORNIA MAMMOTH WINTER — This great white radish 

 sometimes attains the length of a foot. It is firm, of high quality and 

 a good keeper. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; \i lb., 20c; lb., tOc 



RADISH. 



HMISF. RADISH SETS Horse-radish is always in Qemaud in winter and spring. The culture is bv sets or root cuttings, it never forms 

 t nuiWE, llMUian «fc • seeds. These sets are planted in rows or furrows 2 to 3 feet apart and 15 to IS inches apart in the rows. The set 

 1 should be placed In a perpendicular position, with crown 3 to 6 inches below surface. Near to markets the horse-radish is a most important 

 1 crop. Price of sets, 25 cents per dozen; 90 cents per 100, by mail, postpaid. By express or freight, 60 cents per 100; So. 00 per 1,000. 



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