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D. M. FERRY & CO’S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 
RADISH 
For forcing sow in hotbed 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 culture sow in 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. Suc- 
cessional 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 culi¬ 
nary 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. 
m r vu * T | r | n This is an excellent extra early 
INon rlus Ultra or JLarly Deep forcing radish. The roots are 
small, nearly round and of bright scarlet 
ocarlet lurnip, rorcmg color Tops very small; flesh white, crisp 
and well flavored. One of the handsomest of the forcing varieties. Pkt. 5c; 
Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 20c; Vi Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 
D | * The smallest forcing radish offered. Tops distinctly 
JrrilSSian L»IObe 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. 90c. 
r I c | The roots of this variety are slightly olive shaped, a rich. 
L.ariy Dcarlet bright scarlet in color; flesh white and tender, fit to pull 
C' Inkf* as early as Non Plus Ultra but larger when matured. We specially 
u,uuc 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. 90c. 
| . t* • A beautiful variety, bright scarlet with white 
H.arly ocarlct 1 urnip, tip, very nearly as early as Non Plus Ultra, 
Frirrino- liasas small a top and may be planted as 
vv mie l ippeu, i ort-ing closely. 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. 20c; Vi Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 
An “ex- 
Early Deep Scarlet, Olive Shaped, Short Leaf cellent 
deep red olive shaped forcing sort, typical in its very small tops and early 
maturing roots, which should 
Early Scarlet Globe 
Early Scarlet Turnip White Tipped 
be pulled just as soon as 
condition. The roots when 
fully grown are about one and one-half inches long by about one inch in diam- 
eter. Suitable also for early outdoor planting. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; 
Vi Lb. 25c; Lb. 90c. 
1? 1 ii/i •. »t« • This is an early white radish, a little more flat- 
E-arly W lllte 1 urnip tened than Early Scarlet Turnip, and as offered 
by us, of smaller size ancf usually a little earlier maturing. While generally 
used for early outdoor planting, its very 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; Vi Lb. 25c; Lb. 90c. 
c 1 *. T * A round, red, turnip shaped radish with small 
t-arly ocarlct 1 urnip tops and of very quick growth, deserving gen¬ 
eral cultivation on account cf its rich, scarle't-red color and white, crisp and 
tender flesh. Roots often grow one inch long; by one and one-eighlh inches in 
diameter before becoming pithy. Very desirable for early outdoor planting, 
as well as for forcing. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; Vi Lb. 25c; Lb. 90c. 
r 1 C 1 . rp • One of the handsomest'of the turnip radishes 
Hariy ocarlet I urnip, and a great favorite in many large markets 
AVkifp* for early planting outdoors. It is but little later than 
tt line i ippeu Early Scarlet Turnip, White Tipped. Forcing and will 
give entire satisfaction where extreme earliness 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. I-lesh 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 pleas¬ 
ing contrast with the large, clear white tip. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; 
Vi Lb. 25c; Lb. 90c. 
p l o i r * A quick growing, small, olive shaped radish about 
rrench Kreakrast one and one-half inches long by five-eighths to threes 
fourths of an inch in diameter when fully grown. Color beautiful deep scarlet 
except a little clear white about the tip. Its small tops 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 
color. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; Vi Lb. 25c; Lb. 90c. 
0 . p. , T .A round radish of exceptionally large size for 
Urimson Lziant I urnip SO early a variety. The root is nearly globe- 
shaped, of beautiful crimson-carmine color and most excellent 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 fore- 
ing'where a very large, round radish is wanted. It remains in condition a re¬ 
markably long time for so early a radish. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 20c; 
Vi Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 
