Rhubarb, offered on opposite page, is about the earliest usable plant, in the Spring, for pies and stewing 



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Early round and olive shaped radishes are very popular for early spring use; 

 the half long and long varieties planted at the same time follow a little later. 



!uxtttre.— Sow in ground well enriched with rotted manure. Quality depends on quickness of growth. Sow seed % inch deep in the early 

 •ing.in rows 12 to 18 inches apart; for a succession sow every 10 days. Cultivate frequently. A packet will sow about 20 feet of drill, an ounce 

 Dut 100 feet, or use 8 to 10 pounds per acre. Thin to 1 inch apart for small varieties and 3 or 4 inches for the large varieties. 



Early Round Radishes. Fit for forcing or out-door planting. Ready for use in 1 8 to 30 days. 



583 Maule's 

 Earliest Scarlet 



he Best and Quickest All Red Round Radish 



I f you wish to have the finest and first red 

 ■lishes sow Maule's Earliest Scarlet.. It is 

 I sp and brittle. The skin is of a rich, scarlet 

 I or, while the flesh is pure white, and always 

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

 lb, and is well adapted to open" air culture or 

 llorcing under glass. In favorable weather 

 Id in good soil it will mature in 18 to 20 days 

 i m the sowing of the seed. It is extensively 

 Ibd by market gardeners and trackers, who 

 l id it in high esteem. True globe shaped. 



Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 20 cents; 

 I quarter pound, 60 cents; pound, $8.00, 

 postpaid. 



582 Maule's Scarlet Turnip 

 White Tipped 



Attractive and Handsome 



The color is rich, carmine scarlet and tipped 

 white. It is extremely quick to mature, being 

 ready for the table in 20 days from tbe time 

 of sowing the seed. It is invaluable for 

 the open air. The skin is very smooth, and its 

 forcing under glass, as well as for growth in 

 clear color gives 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 garden. 

 Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 20 cents; 



quarter pound, 60 cents; pound, $2.00, 

 postpaid. 



To Have Perfect Radishes 



Sow Little. Just Enough. Sow Often. 



597 Early Scarlet Globe 



A Popular Radish for Forcing or Outdoor Planting 



This grand radish has established a reputa- 

 tion as a forcing sort. Its peculiarity is that it 

 will bear the heat requisite for forcing without 

 becoming pithy in character or suffering in- 

 jury to its flavor. Its color is a rich scarlet. It 

 has a small top. Matures in about 20 days and 

 is an excellent variety for sowing outdoors. 

 Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 20 cents; 



quarter pound, 60 cents; pound, $2.00, 

 postpaid. 



595 Round Dark Red 



Color and Shape Implied in The Name 



It makes very rapid growth, ready to use in 

 20 to 22 days, and is one of the sweetest and 

 tenderest radishes in our whole list. Market 

 gardeners and private growers find this variety 

 gives entire satisfaction. 



Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 20 cents; 

 quarter pound, 60 cents; pound, $2.00, 

 postpaid. 



574 Lightning Scarlet Turnip 



Quick Grower; Ready for the Table in Three Weeks 



Ij'ruly a little gem for bunching, and one of the most profitable for 

 Icing. Nothing can surpass its crisp and nutty flavor. Fit to pull in 

 ■ m 20 to 22 days from sowing, and absolutely one of the best of all 

 I'nip-shaped scarlet radishes for home or market. 

 I Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 20 cents; quarter pound, 60 cents; 

 pound, $2.00, postpaid. 



572 Crimson Giant 



Grows Double the Size of Any of the Early Round Sorts 



l rapid growing sort, of a beautiful deep crimson color, often measur- 

 : from 6 to 7 inches in circumference. The flesh is white, mild in 

 /or, firm and crisp. Good for market or home gardeners, for forcing 

 □pen ground culture, maturing in about 30 days. 

 Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 20 cents; quarter pound, 60 cents; 

 pound, $2.00, postpaid. 



573 Maule's Just So 



The Best White Globe Shaped Radish for Home or Market 



Maule's Just So is the best all around radish ever offered the Ameri- 

 can public. Good either for forcing or open ground culture. We have 

 tested nearly every Yariety sent out, and have originated many varie- 

 ties ourselves, but nothing has ever come to our notice that will equal 

 Just So. Crisp and tender radishes may be bad in 30 days that will 

 measure over one inch in diameter, fine, brittle white and smooth. 

 Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 20 cents; quarter pound, 60 cents; 

 pound, $2.00, postpaid. 



