i RELIABLE VEGETABLE SEERf^ 



Radis, Rave, Fr. 



RADISH 



Rabanilo, Sp. 

 Radies, Ger. 



One ounce of seed will sow 100 feet of drill. 

 CULTURE — One of the earliest delicacies to reach our table in the spring and one that may be enjoyed all season by a judicious 

 selection of varieties suitable for different seasons. In soil rich in humus, the little early round and olive-shaped sorts will be ready for 

 use in from 3 to 4 weeks. Earliest sowings may be made as soon as frost is out of the ground. After May 1st, sow long varieties like 

 White Icicle or Long Scarlet Short Top. After June 1st, select summer varieties like Long White Vienna, or White Delicacy, and around 

 July 1st, sow the late but also large winter radishes for a fall and winter supply. All radishes, to do their best, should be thinned out to 

 stand 2 to 6 inches apart in the row, the largest distance given applying to the large growing winter varieties. 



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The Earliest Round Sorts 



Cardinal Globe. (See Specialties, page 4.) Pkt., 10 

 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; i lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.50. 

 Crimson Ball. A dainty little Radish of mild flavor; 

 skin bright red, flesh tinged with red. It forms the root 

 very rapidly and is ready for use within 25 days. Pkt., 

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

 Crimson Giant. Suitable both for forcing or early 

 planting out of doors. In shape it is round to oval, and 

 very attractive. The flesh is mild and tender. Grows to 

 larger size than any in this class, yet retains its crispness 

 and solidity. One of the most dependable red radishes for 

 both amateur and professional growers. Pkt., 10 cts.; 

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

 Dreer's Crystal Forcing. Of remarkably quick 

 growth, insuring crisp solid roots, perfectly round and 

 pure white with small top. Makes a pleasing contrast 

 when served with a red variety. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 

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



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795 



Crimson Giant Radish 



Earliest Red May. One of the prettiest radishes when cleaned for 

 the table, being a clear scarlet. Makes a remarkably quick growth and 

 is ready for the table within 3 weeks after sowing seeds. The Radishes 

 are of a desirable size and uniform in shape, with small tops and of ex- 

 cellent flavor. Pkt., 10cts.;oz., 20 cts.; i lb., 45 cts.; lb., $1.50. 



Earliest White May. A crisp turnip-shaped variety with a very small 

 top. Extremely early and a very desirable sort for both under glass or 

 outdoor culture. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 45 cts.; lb., $1.50. 



New Perfection. An improvement over the well known Sparkler 

 and White Tip Scarlet Radishes. Grows a round solid root quickly, and 

 good for under glass or in the open. Color a bright scarlet with lower half 

 a pure white, making it very attractive. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 

 50 cts.; lb., $1.75. 



798 New Ruby. This variety does not attain a large size, but is very 

 attractive and quickly forms a root to a condition suitable for eating. 

 The shape is nearly round, and color of skin deep red; flesh white and 

 very crisp. The tops are not large, and it is a good variety for forcing. 

 Pkt., 10cts.;oz., 20 cts.; i lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.75. 



800 Philadelphia White Box. An old favorite in the Philadelphia 



region. A good turnip-shaped white variety, remarkably long stand- 

 ing for an early variety. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; £ lb., 45 cts.; 

 lb., $1.50. 



825 White-tipped Scarlet Gem. Leaves short and excellent for 



forcing; color bright scarlet with white tip. It is a very handsome 

 variety and exceedingly rapid grower. Also listed as "Rosy Gem" in 

 many catalogs. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 45 cts.; lb., $1.50. 



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