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RADISH— Continued 



Early Oval and Long Sorts 



7 73 Cincinnati Market. Ready for use in from 30 to 35 days. Of the Long 

 Scarlet type, but larger. Roots 6 to 7 inches long of a clear bright red color with 

 white crisp flesh, and grows to large size without becoming pithy. Pkt., 10 cts. ; 

 oz., 20 cts.; i lb., 45 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



8 1 8 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 suit- 

 able 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.; i lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.75. 



83 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. 



Summer Varieties 



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

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

 68 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. 



1 4 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.; J lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.75. 



7 85 



Icicle. Makes radishes from four 

 to five inches long and half to three 

 quarter inch thick. Matures earlier 

 than any other long white radish, 

 pure white, almost transparent, and 

 very tender. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 

 \ lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.50. 



Cincinnati Market Radish 



790 



822 



824 



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.; \ lb., 50 cts.; 

 lb., $1.50. 



White Strasburg. Grows quite large, 6 or 7 inches long by 2 to 3 inches in diameter 

 at the top. Remains firm and brittle for a long time. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb. 

 45 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



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. 



Dreer's White Delicacy 

 A remarkably sweet and tender 

 summer Radish 



Winter Radishes 



Generally sown around July 1, the same 

 as turnips. The Chinese type develops 

 most rapidly, while the Spanish sorts re- 

 quire 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., 10cts.;oz., 

 20 cts.; Jib., 45 cts.; lb., $1.50. 



80 7 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.; 1 lb., 45 cts.; lb., $1.50. 



French Breakfast Radish 



Sow Early Radish for succession every two weeks 



