THIE WniLILEAM EWEHG C©.,, ILSMETED 
RADISH 
Early Scarlet 
Turnip, 
\^ White Tipped 
RADISH 
One ounce of seed will -sow 100 feet of drill. 
WINTER VARIETIES RADISH 
ROSE OR SCARLET CHINA WINTER— Roots cylindrical, or largest at the 
bottom, tapering abruptly to a small tap. Skin very smooth and of a bright 
rose color; flesh firm, crisp and pungent. May be sown thicker than most 
other winter varieties. Lb. $2.20; 14 lb. 65c. j oz. 20c.; pkt. 10c. 
CALIFORNIA MAMMOTH WHITE OR RUSSIAN— Pure white, about one 
foot long and two or three inches through, tapering regularly to tip. The flesh 
is tender and crisp, keeping well through the winter. Lb. $2.20; ^ lb. 65c.; 
oz. 20c.; pkt. 10c. 
LONG BLACK SPANISH — One of the largest, latest, as well as the hardiest of 
radishes Roots of medium size, oblong, black, and white flesh is of firm tex- 
ture. Lb. $2.20; a lb. 65c.; oz. 20c.; pkt. 10c. 
ROUND BLACK SPANISH— Roots round, sometimes top-shaped, three or 
four inches in diameter; skin black, flesh white. Fine for winter use as the 
roots keep a long time. Lb. $2.20; % lb. 65c.; oz. 20c.; pkt. 10c. 
RHUBARB-F-^ RHUBARBE 
To grow from seed sow in drills ten inches apart and one inch deep. Thin 
plants to six inches apart. In the fall prepare the permanent bed by trenching 
two feet deep, mixing a liberal quantity of manure with the soil. Into this set the 
plants about five feet apart each way. The stalks should not be cut until the 
second year. One ounce should give about 500 plants. 
VICTORIA — Bright red stalks. The finest cooking variety. Oz. 35c.; pkt. 10c. 
RHUBARB ROOTS— 25c. each, $2.50 per dozen. 
CULTURE — Sow early and often. In good, 
warm, fibrous loam, especially if quite sandy, 
summer Radishes will make a crop in 4 to 6 weeks 
RADIS from sowing. The soil should be well prepared and 
fertilizers may be used freely. Have the rows a 
foot apart, and sow just seed enough so that they will not require thiiniing. Any little spot 
that becomes available during summer may be utilized for planting Radishes. The short or 
turnip-rooted sorts are quickest and easiest to grow, and good for forcing also. On greenhouse 
bench or frames the rows need not be more than 4 inches apart. Sow winter Radishes in July 
and August. They grow best in the cooler Autumn weather. Take them up before severe 
freezing, and store in sand in the cellar or.in a pit,kwhere they will keep tender and crisp all 
winter. 
EARLY ROUND AND TURNIP-SHAPED 
VARIETIES 
CRIMSON GIANT FORCING TURNIP 
A fine bright-red radish, growing quickly to large size. It is especially fine for bunching 
for early market from plantings in the open ground, being ready to market in from twenty-five 
to thirty days from the time the seed is planted. . 
This radish is a deep globe in form ; two inches in depth ; one and one-half inches in diameter, 
with thin, tender skin of a deep crimson. The flesh is purest white, crisp and of mild flavor. 
The roots are entirely free from the hoUow centre or pithy fibre. \i lb. 65c.; oz. 20c,; pkt. 
EARLY SCARLET TURNIP. WHITE TIPPED 
It is a most satisfactory sort in every respect, and unsurpassed as a table Radish, where by 
reason of the strong contrasting colors of the root, it makes a most attractive appearance. 
The roots are round, of medium size, brilliant scarlet in color, except at the under side, which 
is pure white. The flesh is crisp, white and tender; and when properly grown extremely mild. 
Lb. $2.20; a lb. 65c.; oz. 2ac.; pkt. 10c. 
EARLIEST SCARLET TURNIP: WHITE TIPPED or "ROSY GEM"— One 
of the most popular and attractive short varieties. It is globe shaped, bright 
rose-carmine with bottom and tip clear white. Stems and leaves small. Very 
valuable for forcing as well as for the garden and market. Lb. $2.20; K lb. 
65c.; oz. 20c.; pkt. 10c. 
COOPER'S SPARKLER — A new variety of an entirely distinct type. In shape 
it is globular. The top is very short, thus making it adaptable for forcing, 
although it is equally good for outside. The color is a rosy carmine, with a 
long white tip. M lb. 6Sc.; oz. 20c.; pkt. 10c. 
EARLY SCARLET TURNIP— A valuable variety for forcing or outdoor culture. 
Is a small, turnip-shaped variety, and in color entirely crimson. Lb. $2.20; 
lb. 6Sc.; oz. 20c.; pkt. 10c. 
FRENCH BREAKFAST — A very early variety. Oblong shape, mild and tender. 
The skin is a lively pink in color on the upper portion, but lower part is pure 
white. Lb. $2.20; 14, lb. 6Sc.; oz. 20c.; pkt. 10c. 
NON PLUS ULTRA or "FIRE BALL" — Especially adapted tor forcing on 
^ account of its very small tap-root and top. It is also good for summer "se m 
open ground. Skin dark red; flesh white, crisp and tender. Lb. $2.20; >i lb. 
65c.; oz. 20c.; pkt. 10c. 
SCARLET GLOBE — ^This splendid globe Radish is the finest eariy strain of the 
round, bright red Radishes. Nothing can surpass its table excellence or its 
beauty. The skin is a bright scarlet; flesh pure white, crisp, tender and of 
deUcious quality. Lb. $2.20; % lb. 6Sc.! oz. 20c.; pkt. 10c. 
EXTRA EARLY WHITE TURNIP — Perfect turnip-shape, extra fine quality, 
remaining solid and juicy for a long time. Lb. $2.20; \i lb. 65c.; oz. 20c. j 
pkt. 10c. 
WHITE OLIVE-SHAPED— Lb. $2.20; M lb. 6Sc.; oz . 20c.; pkt. 10c 
GOLDEN OLIVE-SHAPED— Lb. $2.20; M lb- 65c.; oz. 20c.; pkt. 10c. 
SCARLET OLIVE-SHAPED— Lb. $2.20; H lb. 6Sc.; oz. 20c.; pkt. 10c. 
LONG SUMMER VARIETIES RADISH 
WHITE ICICLE — The finest and longest of the very early pure white varieties. 
Planted in Spring the radishes are ready for use in about four weeks. Their 
long slender form and pure paper-white skin are most attractive. - This radish 
is not only crisp and tender when young but retains these qualities until the 
roots attain large size so that it will remain in fine condition longer than any 
other first-class variety. It is excellently adapted for forcing purposes, or 
successive sowings in the open ground. Lb. $2.20; % lb. 65c.; oz. 20c.; 
pkt. 10c. 
WHITE STRASBURG — Roots are four to five inches long and about two inches 
in diameter. Lb. $2.20; lb. 65c.; oz. 20c.; pkt. 10c. 
WOOD'S EARLY FRAME— An extra eariy forcing strain of the long scarlet. 
Lb, $2.20; a lb. 65c.; oz. 20c.; pkt. 10c. 
CHARTIER— Pale scarict. A long smooth variety of clear rose color, with pure 
waxy white tips, grows very rapidly and attains a large size. Very early long 
smooth root, and of mild flavor. Lb. $2.20; K lb. 6Sc.; oz. 20c.; pkt. 10c. 
LONG SCARLET IMPROVED— A standard and excellent sort either for private 
gardens or the market. About six inches long. Lb. $2.20; % lb. 6Sc.) oz. 
20c.; pkt. 10c. 
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