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D. M. FERRY & CO’S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 
RADISH 
For forcing sow in hotbeds or under glass in rich, sandy soil made perfectly level. Scatter evenly oyer 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 culture sow on rich, sandy soil as 
soon in the spring as it is fit to work, in drills twelve to eighteen inches apart ami thin out the plants to prevent crowding. ^ 
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 not 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 
ulishes are subject to root maggots which make them useless 
early sorts. Radishes are subiect to root maggots 
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. 
1 VT di i ti*. i This is an excellent extra early 
IN on rlus Ultra, or b-arly Deep forcing radish. The roots are 
Tiirnir* small, nearly round and of bright scarlet 
ocariei turnip, rorcing color. Tops very small; flesh white, crisp 
and well flavored. One of the handsomest or f’ 
Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; Vi Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 
: the forcing varieties. Pkt. 5c; 
p • p. 1 i The smallest forcing radish offered. Tops distinctly 
i russian VjlODe small; roots 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. 
|7 1 C If. The roots of this variety are slightly olive shaped, a rich, 
H.ariy ocarict bright scarlet in color; flesh white and tender, fit to pull 
Globe as earl y as ^ on Plus Ultra but larger when matured. We specially 
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. 
¥7 | o 1 . nn • A beautiful variety, bright scarlet with white 
ILarly scarlet 1 lirmp, tip, very nearly as early as Non Plus Ultra, 
Wbif#* Tir^rwarl Fnirinrr has as small a top and may be planted as 
vviiiie iippeu, rorcing c i OS ely. It is most attractive in appear¬ 
ance and cannot fail to give satisfaction as a forcing 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. 
17~ «.|„ r\ C 1 j. or An excellent deep red olive shaped 
Harly Deep ocarlet, Dlive forcing sort, typical in its very small 
SFanerl I anf tops and early maturing roots, which should be 
onapea, onort Dear pulled 3 - llst ^ soon as in con dition. The roots 
when fully grown are about one and one-half inches long by about one inch 
in diameter. Suitable also for early outdoor planting. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 
2 Oz. 15c; Va Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 
Early Scarlet Globe 
French Breakfast 
Early White /sun 
Turnin earl y white 
1 urnip radish, a 
little more flattened 
than Early Scarlet 
Turnip, and as of¬ 
fered by us, of smaller size and usually a little earlier maturing. 
While generally used for early outdoor planting, its very small tODS 
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; Vi Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 
T7ic 1 ■ »r» • A round, red, turnip shaped radish with 
Darly ocarlet 1 lirmp small tops and of very quick growth, de¬ 
serving general cultivation on account of its rich, scarlet-red color and 
white, crisp and tender flesh. Roots often grow one inch long by one 
and one-eighth inches in diameter before becoming pithy. Very de¬ 
sirable for early outdoor planting, as well as forcing. Pkt/5c; Oz. 10c; 
2 Oz. 15c; Vi Lb. 20c; Lb. 70c. 
t? l c | . nr • One of the handsomest of the turnip 
DaHy ocarlet 1 urnip, radishes and a great favorite in many 
WViit-#* large markets for early planting outdoors. It is 
▼▼ inic a ippcu but little later than Early Scarlet Turnip, White 
Tipped, Forcing and will give entire satisfaction where extreme earli¬ 
ness 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. 
17 _i d | r . A quick growing, small, olive shaped radish 
r rencn Dreakiast about one and one-half inches long by five- 
eighths to three-fourths of an inch in diameter when fully grown. Color 
beautiful deep scarlet except a little clear white about the tip. Its 
small top and earliness make it very desirable for growing under glass 
as well as for planting outdoors. A splendid variety for the table on 
account of its excellent quality and attractive colorV Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 
2 Oz. 15c; V 4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 
n * T_• A round radish of exceptionally large 
urimson Dtl3.ni 1 urnip size for so early a variety. The root is 
nearly globe-shaped, of beautiful crimson-carmine color and most ex¬ 
cellent quality, often growing one and three-fourths inches in diameter 
before becoming pithy. A very desirable variety for general outdoor 
planting, and also suitable for rorcing where a very large, round radish 
is wanted. It remains in condition a remarkably long time for so early 
a radish. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; Vi Lb. 25c; Lb. 80c. 
