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D. M. FERRY & GO'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 
RADISH 
For forcing: sow in hotbed or under glass in rich, sandy soil made perfectly level. Scatter evenly over the surface frow 
fifty to one hundred seeds to the square foot and cover wit h 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 oneth- 
whole crop can be marketed in twenty-one to forty days after planting. 
For open ground culture sow in rich, sandy soil as soon in the spring as it is fit to work, in drills twelve to eighteen inchei 
apart ami 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 
nest 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. 
What is often called “scarlet'” in radishes is more or less of a rosy carmine color. 
Our “deep scarlet” is of a much deeper red. 
| ti. p 1 p. This is an excellent extra early 
INon Plus Ultra or H arly Deep forcing radish. The roots are small, 
Tnmin rr nearly round and of bright scarlet color. 
Dcariet 1 urnip, rorcmg The t £ ps arevery |niall. The flesh is white, 
crisp and well flavored. One of the handsomest of the forcing varieties. 
Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; Va Lb. 20c; Lb. 70c. 
D | i The smallest reliable forcing radish. The tops are dis- 
l ruSSian v_»1OD0 tinctly small. The roots are round or slightly flattened, 
very deep red in color and of the best quality. It 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; Va Lb. 20c; Lb. 70c. 
1 o 1 , The mots of this variety are slightly olive shaped and are a 
Harly Dcarlet rich, bright scarlet in color. The flesh is white and tender. 
C lohf* The ro °t s are fit to pull as early as Non Plus Ultra but are larger when 
vjucmjc nia t ui . e d We specially recommend this to gardeners as a large, first 
early forcing radish. It is also desirable for first early planting outdoors for 
the home garden and market. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; Va Lb. 20c; Lb. 70c. 
*7 i o * . . A beautiful variety, rose-scarlet with white tip, 
Harly ocarlct 1 urnip, very Iiesrly as early as Non Plus Ultra, lias as 
WKifpo Tir»r»^rl Fr^rrincr smal1 tops and may be planted as closely. It 
TT llllc i ippcu, x U1V/U1 & is most attractive in appearance and cannot 
fail to give satisfaction as a forcing radish. This is very popular as a market 
sort. It is sold sometimes as Rosy (Jem anti Rapid Forcing. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 
2 Oz. 15c; Va Lb. 20c; Lb. 70c. 
Early Deep Scarlet, Olive Shaped, Short Leaf lent c deep 
carmine-red olive shaped forcing sort, typical in its very small tops and early 
maturing roots, which should be pulled just, as soon as in condition. The roots 
when fully grown are about one and one-half inches long by about one inch in 
diameter. The variety is suitable also for early outdoor planting. Pkt. 5c; 
Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; 
Va Lb. 20c; Lb. 70c. 
Early White anear- 
Turnin radish, a little more flattened than Early Scarlet Tur 
L' nip, and as offered by us, of smaller size and sometimes a 
little earlier maturing. While used mostly for early outdoor planting, 
its very small tops and quick growth make it suitable for forcing. The 
roots are about one inch in diameter when mature. The flesh is pur? 
white, crisp and tender. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; Va Lb. 20c; Lb. 70c. 
I7iC | . T • A round, red, turnip shaped radish 
Harly Dcarlet I urnip With small tops and of very quick 
growth, deserving general cultivat ion on account of its rich, scarlet-red 
color, almost crimson and its white, crisp and tender fh'sh. The roots 
are often grow one inch long by one and one-eiurlith inches in diameter 
before becoming pithy. This is a standard variety for early outdoor 
_ 3 home ’ ’ . . 
Va Lb. 20c; Lb. 60c. 
Early Scarlet Turnip, White Tipped 
planting for the home garden and market. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; 
Va f.b ?Or- l.h. fiOr 
I? 1 c I . t • One of the best early radishes for the 
Harly Dcarlet I urnip, home garden and a great favorite in 
Whifp* Tir»r*P»rl large markets for early planting outdoors. It is 
ppcu hut lit tie later than Early Scarlet Turnip, White 
Tipped. Forcing and will give entire satisfaction where extreme 
earliness and small tops are not the chief considerations. The roots 
are nearly round, slightly flattened on the underside. The color is very 
bright, deep rose-carmine scarlet with a distinctly white tip. The flesh 
is 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 distinct contrast with the large, clear white tip. Pkt. 5c; 
Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; Va Lb. 20c; Lb. 70c. 
17 l o | r . A quick growing, small, olive shaped radish 
rrencn LSreaKrast about one and one-half inches long by five- 
eighths to three-fourths of an inch in diameter when fully grown. The 
color is beautiful deep rose-scarlet except a little clear white about the 
tip. This is an excellent variety for planting outdoors for the home 
garden. Its small tops and earliness make it also desirable for grow¬ 
ing under glass. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; Va Lb. 20c; Lb. 70c. 
C* • • , nn • A round radish of exceptionally large 
nrimson vjiant 1 urnip Size for so early a variety. The roots 
are nearly globe-shape I. of beautiful crimson-carmine color and most 
excellent quality, often growing one and three-fourths inches in 
diameter before becoming pithy. It is a desirable variety for general 
outdoor planting, and also suitable for forcing where a very large, 
round radish is wanted. It remains in condition aremarkaMv longtime 
for so early a radish. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; Va Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 
French Breakfast 
