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Plant Tail’s Thoroughbred Seeds 
RADISH 
(Raphanus Sativus.) Radis. Radies. Ravanello. Rabanito. 
CULTURE.—1 ounce is sufficient for 100 feet of drill; 5 to 10 pounds will sow an acre in drills; broadcast; 15 pounds 
of long and 25 to 30 pounds of Globe are sown to the acre. The tenderness and sweetness of radishes are greatly dependent 
upon the rapidity of their growth, and they should not be sown upon cold and heavy soils. Dig the ground deeply and make 
it very rich with thoroughly rotten manure, since fresh manure induces forking of the roots and spoils the flavor. Sow out 
of doors, V 2 inch deep, from February to October, broadcast, in drills 18 inches apart, or on beds in 10-inch drills, or in 
drills 1 foot apart, thinning as needed. The early varieties being very hardy, will endure great cold before being killed, 
but as they are rarely good after having their growth checked, the beds should be covered in cold weather with straw or cedar 
brush. A very slight protection will be sufficient, especially if they are sheltered by fences or woods. Most varieties become 
pithy as soon as they are grown, so that successive sowings should be made every 2 weeks. The winter varieties are sown 
from the middle of July to the last of September and used as needed. Grown under glass or cottons, the quality of all 
radishes is wonderfully improved, and under this cultivation they may be sown at any desired time during the winter. 
Extra Early Globe Varieties 
Tail's Thoroughbred Favorite Forcing . vITfe 
of this famous radish, introduced by us many years ago, lies in its 
availability for forcing, since it may be depended upon to reach 
marketable size in twenty-flve to thirty days, but it is also used 
largely for fleld culture, and under the most favorable conditions 
it is possible to grow this radish in four weeks. It is perfect in 
both shape and color, the skin being a bright transparent red, and 
the shape nearly that of an olive, beautiful and wonderfully uniform. 
Its crispness and delicacy of flavor make it an excellent variety for 
sowing at intervals in the family garden. Never buy this radish 
except in sealed packages. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., ^ lb. 25 cts., 
1 lb. 85 cts. Postpaid. 
Tail's Thoroughbred Twenty-Day Forcing, 
doubtedly the quickest growing radish in cultivation, radishes large 
enough to eat having been grown under ideal conditions in twenty 
days. The radishes are round, about % of an inch in diameter, with 
very few short leaves and of a brilliant red color. When pulled 
young, this radish is remarkably crisp and solid. Especially recom¬ 
mended for growing under glass. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., ^ lb. 25 cts., 
1 lb. 85 cts. Postpaid. 
Early Globe Varieties 
Tait’s Thoroughbred Scarlet Globe Radish 
Tail's Thoroughbred Scarlet Globe. 
Radish is one 
of our special- 
White-Tipped 
Scarlet Turnip 
Radish. 
ties, and our Market Gardener’s strain of this popular variety is unsurpassed. It is 
one of the most desirable radishes for fleld culture. It is very attractive in 
both shape and color, being a bright, transparent red and very smooth-skinned. 
Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., % lb. 20 cts., 1 lb. 75 cts. Postpaid. 
Crimson Giant ^ globe-shaped Radish of 
_ excellent quality, that remains crisp a 
long time before getting pithy. Splendid either for the home 
garden or local market. Pkt. 5 cts., oz.' 10 cts., % lb. 25 cts., 
lb. 80 cts. Postpaid. 
^naplclPT* extra early, white-tipped, round radish. It is 
_,* distinct in that the white tip is larger and more 
pronounced than in any other sort. The proportions of white 
and red are distinctly shown on the root, the contrasting colors 
being so nearly equal give a most attractive appearance. Well 
adapted for either forcing in frames or private garden. Quality 
unsurpassed; remains solid and crisp a long time. Pkt. 5 cts., 
oz. 10 cts., ^ lb. 20 cts., 1 lb. 75 cts. Postpaid. 
Tyhi+P Box Philadelphia gardeners are partial to this 
- turnip-shaped radish, and it is grown to some 
extent for shipment to that market. It is a rapid grower, with 
brittle, sweet flesh and pure white skin. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 
^4 lb. 25 cts., 1 lb. 80 cts. Postpaid. 
White-Tipped Scarlet Turnip. 
A very handsome radish, bright red 
with the exception of the tail, which 
is pure white. It and Scarlet Globe are grown more largely 
than any other kind. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., ^ lb. 20 cts., 1 lb. 
75 cts. Postpaid. 
Remember we deliver free at catalogue prices—except where noted. Write for special prices in large quantities. 
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