BeckerVs Seed Store, 101 and 103 Federal St., N. S., Pittsburgh, Pa. • VEGETABLE SEEDS 



CRISP RADISHES 



The first sowing of Radishes may be made as soon as the ground becomes fit to be dug in the spring. To 

 do well, they must have a weU-enriched seed-bed, free from stones, and containing plenty of humus. Rich, 

 light, sandy soil suits them best. Success with Radishes depends upon the proper selection of varieties to be 

 grown during the different seasons. Early in the season the Extra-early Round or Button Radishes do best. 

 The long kinds require a longer season in which to reach eatable size, but they will stand heat better. 



On the next page will be found additional notes as to the proper use of the summer varieties and a list of 

 sorts for winter use. The spring varieties listed on this page are also good for forcing under glass. Saxa, Non 

 Plus Ultra, and Scarlet Globe may be gathered from the hotbed by the middle of April from seeds sown the 

 middle of March. All the early kinds also lend themselves readily to intercropping between later classes of 

 vegetables. 



EXTRA-EARLY ROUND or BUTTON RADISHES 



These are the little flat or round fellows which, if sown in early spring, will be ready within 

 3 to 4 weeks, depending on weather conditions. Sow the seeds very thinly, since every one 

 will grow, and, if they are sown too thickly, thinning becomes necessary, which is a waste of 

 both seed and time. Do not sow any of the Button Radishes after May 15, since they become 

 pithy at the first spell of hot weather. All the sorts listed on this page may again be sown 

 after August 15. 



Non Plus Ultra. This improved strain of the ever-popular Fireball Radish is one of 

 the earliest of all small forcing varieties. With small top and taproots it combines a Radish 

 of good size, round in shape, as shown alongside, with most appetizing bright scarlet skin. 

 Our stock of Non Plus Ultra is grown by this country's foremost Radish specialist and cannot 

 fail but please the most critical. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., l / 4 \b. 60 cts., lb. $2. 



Saxa. (See illustration below, of 

 roots grown in our trials.) By far the 

 earliest and most short-lived of all early 

 spring sorts. In the almost incredible 

 time of 25 days Saxa perfects small 

 but perfectly shaped roots, as shown in 

 illustration, with bright scarlet skin 

 and the crispest, whitest flesh anyone 

 may wish. You should grow a few 

 rows of this in an endeavor to beat 

 vour neighbor with early Radishes. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., Vilb. 

 GO cts., lb. $2. 



Early Scarlet Globe. Perhaps the 

 most widely grown of all the early 

 round red Radishes. While a few days 

 later than both of above, it has the 

 advantage of growing to slightly larger 

 size without becoming pithy. Our 

 stock of Scarlet Globe will, within 30 

 to 35 days after sowing seeds, perfect 

 handsome, slightly elongated type, 

 scarlet globe Radishes. For best re- 

 sults sow seeds very thinly and thin 

 out roots to stand about 2 inches 

 apart in the row. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 

 20 cts.,V4lb. 60 cts., lb. $2. 



Scarlet Globe Radishes 



Non Plus Ultra Radishes 



Crimson Giant Forcing. This com- 

 bines exceptional size with very rapid de- 

 velopment for such a large variety. It will 

 reach double the size of the three forcing va- 

 rieties described opposite during almost the 

 same time of development without becoming 

 pithy. The flesh is always firm and crisp. 

 Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, V 4 lb. 60c, lb. $2. 



Scarlet Button. Another strain of the 

 extra-early, rapid forcing type of Radishes. 

 In common with Non Plus Ultra and Saxa de- 

 scribed opposite, this has small tops. The 



roots are flatter however, being more inclined to turnip-shape than to the globe-shape. 

 Color of skin, quality of flesh, etc., are excellent. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., V4W3. 

 60 cts., lb. $2. 



Rosy Gem. The best known and most perfect type of the ever-popular Scarlet 

 Turnip White-Tipped Radish. The roots are almost globe-shaped and have a well-defined 

 white zone and white taproot, which makes Rosy Gem particularly showy. Develops 

 within 30 to 35 days. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., l/ 4 lb. 60 cts., lb. $2. 



White Box. A turnip-shaped sort of slightly later maturity than any of the others 

 described above. It has the advantage, however, of resisting heat better. Equally suitable 

 for forcing or outdoors. Pure white skin. Pkt. 10c, oz. 15c, V 4 Ib. 45c, lb. $1.50. 



EARLY OLIVE-SHAPED AND HALF-LONG KINDS 



The olive-shaped type is also known as the "Rocket" Radish, particularly in th; East. 

 Scarlet Olive-shaped White-Tip. Also known as French Breakfast. Deep rose, 

 tipped white; very early. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., 50 cts. 



Red Olive-shaped. Deep Scarlet. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., V^h. 50 cts. 

 White Olive-shaped. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., V 4 lb. 50 cts. 



Half-long Deep Scarlet (Paris Beauty). Intermediate between the olive-shaped 

 and long sorts. Brilliant scarlet; flesh white, crisp and juicy. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., 

 J/ 4 lb. 50 cts. 



TWO LEADING LONG KINDS 



Cincinnati Market. (See illustration next page.) The most popular of the long 

 scarlet short-top type. Ready for table within a week to 10 days after Scarlet Globe. 

 Resists heat splendidly, although it cannot be compared in this respect with our own 

 Chartier which is described on next page. Pkt. 10c, oz. 15c. Vilb. 40c, lb. $1.50. 



Icicle. (See illustration next page.) If there is any one Radish that deserves the title 

 of "best all-round," for the home garden, it is this. Icicle is good early or late, resists the 

 heat as well as any of the extra-early varieties and the quality of its crisp flesh is always 

 ipleasing. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., V 4 lb. 40 cts., lb. $1.50. 



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Saxa Radishes have remarkably small tops 



