Holmes Seed Company, Harrisburg, Pa. 



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RAD!SHES 



RADISH 



WHITE ICICLE 



Th6 Finlest Flavored Quick Growing 

 Radish i^low in Cultivation 



Since listing this valuable German Rad- 

 ish and trials made, we can reoorumend it 

 as the best long early white Radish. 

 It received unanimous praise from our 

 critical market-garden trade throughout 

 the country, and we have no hesitancy in 

 saying it is the finest long white for- 

 cing Radish known. The natne is de- 

 raved from the almostlransparent white- 

 ness of the root, which has no comparison 

 among all existing Ratiishes. Leaves are 

 ^ short; taste is exceedingly fine. It well 

 cultivated, Icicle produt^es its to 

 4-inch long, cylindrical roots within, 

 22 days from date of sowing. We find 



iciCLK XiADisu (b'rom a riiototji-apb.) 



even in an advanced state it retains 



that for successive plamttngs Icicle succeeds as well in mid-snmmer as when sown early; even in an ad 

 flavor, neyer becoming w«ody, PIct. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., M lb. 25 cts., lb. 75 cts., by mail, postpaid. 



LONG WHITE MIKADO Radish 



w summer Radish differs from all other sorts at first sight by its pinnatifid foliage, and produces long, smooth, pure , white 

 lieious, maM flavor. The skin and flesh are pure white, and in- quality is both brittle and sweet. It is a quick grower, a heavy 



11 i J, ™.l>;+£. r-nr^ia moaanT«ino- fvnrvi 19 tn IS inr-hps in IpTiP-th. HTft shown in thft illustration. I ■ n — ■ 



This new ! 



asoots with a delicious, ■ . - - , , , 



cropper and an excellent keeper. The long white roots, measuring from 12 to 18 inches in length, are shown m the illustration. . _ 



We are sure this fine new Radish will be much appreciated by many of our customers who have grown the White Chinese Radish, 

 which met with such universal favor throughout the country in the past. It can be sown at any time during the season. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 

 IS cts., ^ lb., 35 cts-, lb, $1.00, postpaid. 



CRiMSM GIANT FOR^ 



FOR FORCING OR OPEN-GROUND CULTURE. A VARIETY FOR MARKET-GARDENERS 



A new Early Turnip Radish, double the size of any of the early turnip-shaped type. This variety develops to 6 and often 7 inches in cir- 

 cumference, weighing up to an ounce per bulb, or about four times the weight of similar sorts; but notwithstanding its immense size, does 

 not get hollow or pithy, the flesh remaining sparkling white, soUd, erisp and juicy, and of the mildest flavor. The shape of the bulb varies 

 between round and almost oval, but the bright, deep crimson color of the skin remains quite constant. Excellent both for forcing and open- 

 ground culture. Pkt. lO cts., oz. 15 cts., % lb. 35 cts., lb. $1.25. 



RADISH 



WHITE CHINESE or CELESTIAL 



Never has a Winter Radish won so much favor, and' indeed it is worthy of all the 

 praise given it. Mr. Austin G. Rupp, Shiremanstown, Pa., ( whose photograph we print 

 herewith) has been growing this variety for some years, and gets very high prices in mar- 

 ket for the Radishes. So valuable did he consider it that for years he thought it policy 

 not to tell his neighbors the narne of the Radish. The true stock of this variety is stump- 

 rooted, as will be seen in the photograph, and although a Winter Radish, it can also be 

 grown in late summer, as were those photographed and shown in our illustration. The 

 flesh is firm, solid and pure white. It keeps all winter in prime condition, and is of mild 

 flavor. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., ^Ib. 25 cts., lb. 75 cts. 



SALSIFY, or VEGETABLE OYSTER 



MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISIAND SALSUTY 



The long, white, tapering root of Salsify when cooked forms a 

 good substitute for oysters, having a very similar flavor. 



LAI^GE WHITE. The common variety; roots medium-sized, 

 smooth: flesh white. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 2 ozs. 15 cts., M 

 Ibw 25 cts., lb. 9Qc. 



CULTURE.— It succeeds best in a light, well- 

 enriched soil, which should be stirred to a good depth. 

 Coarse and fresh manure should be avoided, as it will 

 surely cause the roots to grow uneven and ill-shaped. 

 Sow early and quite deep, giving the general culture 

 recommended for parsnips. The roots are perfectly 

 hkrdy and may remain out all winter, but should be 

 dug early in the spring, as they deteriorate rapidly after 

 growth commences. Store a quantity for winter use in 

 a pit, or in a cellar, packed in damp earth or sand. 



MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND. This is larger, stronger- 

 growing and less liable to branch than the Large White. It is an 

 invaluable sort for market-gardeners' use. Pkt- 5 cts,, oz. 10 cts. 

 a lb. 30 cts., Jb. $1. ' 



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