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O. M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH. 
RADISH 
For forcing sow in hotbeds or under glass in rich, sandy soil made perfectly level. Scatter evenly over the surface 
from fifty to one hundred seeds to the square foot and cover with one half inch of soil sifted on. Careful watering to 
keep soil moist, even, moderate temperature and good ventilation are required for rapid and best root development. If 
the bed is a good one the whole crop can be marketed in twenty-one to forty days after planting. For open ground cul¬ 
ture sow on rich, sandy soil as soon in the spring as it is fit to work, in drills twelve to eighteen inches apart and thin out 
the plants to prevent crowding. A good dressing of nitrate of soda will greatly stimulate growth and insure tender, 
brittle roots. Successional sowings from one week to ten days apart will keep up a supply. After the hot weather of 
summer begins, it is better to sow the summer and winter varieties, as they do not become tough and stringy nor pithy 
so quickly as the early sorts. Radishes are subject to root maggots which make them useless for culinary purposes. 
We know of no certain remedy for this pest. We have found that the best preventive measures are to avoid the use 
of rank manure and not to sow on ground where radishes, turnips or cabbages were grown the year previous. We have 
been very careful to secure the very best seed possible and there is none sold under other names which is better than 
that of the varieties we offer. 
\t di i Tii r _This is an excellent extra early forcing radish. The roots are small, nearly 
Non i lUS Ultra, or marly L/eep round and of bright scarlet color. Tops very small; flesh white, crisp and 
Scarlet Turnip, Forcing 201 ti isc- e y< i* 0 25c°Lb he 7>£. ost handsome of the fordn K sorts, pkt. 5 C; o z . ioc : 
French Breakfast 
o • 1 The smallest forcing radish offered. Tops distinctly small; roots 
r rUSSian UlODe round or slightly flattened, very deep red in color and of the best 
quality. Remains in condition for use the longest of any of the first early forcing sorts 
and is a favorite where a very small, deep red 
radish is desired. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; 
Vi Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 
r i c i , The roots of this variety are 
marly ocarlet slightly olive shaped, a rich, 
C lnhe bright scarlet in color; flesh white and 
UiUUC tender, fit to pull as early as Non Plus 
Ultra but much larger when matured. We spec¬ 
ially recommend this to gardeners as a large, first 
early forcing radish. It is also very desirable for 
first early planting outdoors. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 
2 Oz. 15c; Vi Lb. 25c; Lb. 80c. 
i o i . nr • A beautiful variety, 
marly bcarlet 1 urnip, bright scarlet with 
White Tipped, Forcing ^ 
as Non Plus Ultra, has as small a top and may be 
planted as closely. It is most attractive in appear¬ 
ance and cannot fail to give satisfaction as a fore 
ing radish. Very popular as a market sort. Sold 
sometimes as Rosy Gem, Rapid Forcing, etc. 
Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; Vi Lb. 25c; Lb. 80c. 
r i p. o i , /~vi • An excellent 
marly Deep ocarlet, Ulive deep red olive 
Shaped, Short Leaf %% 
small tops and early maturing roots, which should 
be pulled just as soon as in condition. Suitable 
also for early outdoor planting. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 
2 Oz. 15c; 1/4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 
17 l iiri •. t . An early white rad- 
marly White turnip ish, a little more flat¬ 
tened than Early Scarlet Turnip, and but little if 
any later maturing. While generally used for 
early outdoor planting, its small tops and quick 
growth make it suitable for forcing. Roots about 
one inch in diameter when mature. Flesh pure 
white, crisp and tender. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 
2 Oz. 15c; 1/4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 
Early Scarlet Turnip, White Tipped 
17 1 q 1 . t 1 • A round, red, turnip shaped radish with small tops and of very quick growth, deserving 
marly JCarlet 1 urnip general cultivation on account of its rich, scarlet-red color and white, crisp and tender 
flesh. Very desirable for early outdoor planting, as well as forcing. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; Vi Lb. 20c; Lb. 70c. 
17 1 o 1 *. T • One of the handsomest of the turnip radishes and a great favorite in many large mar- 
mariy ocarlet turnip, kets for earlv planting outdoors. It is but little later than Early Scarlet Turnip, White 
Whitf* Tinner! Tipped, Forcing and will give entire satisfaction where extreme earliness 
c and small tops are not the chief considerations. Roots nearly round, 
slightly flattened on the under side. Color very deep scarlet with a distinctly white tip. Flesh 
white and of the best quality. The stock we offer is exceptionally attractive in its splendid 
coloring. The scarlet is Unusually deep and affords a very distinct and pleasing contrast with 
the large, clear white tip. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; Vi Lb. 25c; Lb. 80c. 
1 d 1 £ - A quick growing, small, olive shaped radish about two inches long 
rrenen JDroa.Kra.St When fully grown. Color beautiful deep scarlet except a little clear 
white about the tip. Its small top and earliness make it very de¬ 
sirable for growing under glass as well as for planting outdoors. 
Splendid for the table on account of its excellent quality and at¬ 
tractive color. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; Vi Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 
Around radish of 
crimson exceptionally large 
Giant Turnip ^® ly fo ^4° 
riety. The root is nearly globe 
shaped, of beautiful crimson- 
carmine color and most excel¬ 
lent quality, often growing 
two inches in diameter before 
becoming pithy. Very desir¬ 
able for general outdoor plant¬ 
ing, also suitable for forcing 
where a very large, round 
radish is wanted. Pkt. 5c; 
Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; Vi Lb. 25c; 
Lb. 80c. 
Early Scarlet Globe 
