D. M . FERRY & CO., 
DETROIT, MICH. 
49 
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 culture 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 clays 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 w T* ■ r> i This is an excellent extra early 
Noil PlUS Ultra, Of llarly Deep forcing radish. The roots are 
C,_i . F/M-rinrr small, nearly round and of bright scarlet 
ocarlet lurmp, roremg color. Top's very small; fiesh white, crisp 
and well flavored. One of the handsomest or the forcing varieties. Pkt. 5c; 
Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; Va Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 
_ . p, , The smallest forcing radish offered. Tops distinctly 
Prussian Lzlobe 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. 
» o | The roots of this variety are slightly olive shaped, a rich. 
Iiarly ocarlct bright scarlet in color; fiesh white and tender, fit to pull 
C* Ink** as early as Non Plus Ultra but larger when matured. We specially 
ValODt? reC ommend 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; Va Lb. 25c; Lb. 80c. 
, 0 i . t* • A beautiful variety, bright scarlet with white 
Party bcarlet 1 urmp, tip. Very nearly as early as Non Plus Ultra, 
WFite Tinner! Forrincr Las as small a top and may be planted as 
W niie i ippeu, a urging 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. 15c; Va Lb. 25c; Lb. 80c. 
t o * rvi • An excellent deep red olive shaped 
h,ariy Deep ocarlet, UllVG forcing sort, typical in its very small 
CL-.-f | tops and early maturing roots, which should be 
jnapea, onon L<eal 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. Suitable also 
for early outdoor planting. 
Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; 
Va Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 
»-» 1 ti •. This is an 
L,arly W hlte early white 
Tnmm radish, a little more 
A umip flattened than Early Scarlet Turnip, and as offered by us, of smaller 
size and usually a little earlier maturing. While generally used for early out¬ 
door 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; Va Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 
•-■IQ i rj-« . A round, red, turnip shaped radish wdth small 
fc-arly bc&rlct 1 urmp tops and of very quick growth, deserving 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 desirable for early outdoor planting, as w r ell as 
forcing. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; Vi Lb. 20c; Lb. 70c. 
| c * rp • One of the handsomest of the turnip radishes 
karly ocarlct 1 urmp, and a great favorite in many large markets for 
WkJfr** TJnruirl early planting outdoors. It is but little later than Early 
YV nue l ippeu Scarlet Turnip, White Tipped, Forcing and will give entire 
satisfaction where extreme earliness and small tops are not the chief considera¬ 
tions. 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; Va Lb. 25c; Lb. 80c. 
r- i r> l r - A quick growing, small, olive shaped radish about one 
rrenen Dreaktast and one-half inches long by five-eighths to three- 
fourths of an inch in diameter when fully growm. Color beautiful deep scarlet ex¬ 
cept 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 color. 
Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; Vi Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 
p a. r r • A round radish of exceptionally large size for 
Unmson L»iant I urmp SO early a variety. Tne 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. It is 
a very desirable variety for general outdoor planting, and is also suitable for 
forcing 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. 
Early Scarlet Globe 
Early Scarlet Turnip, White Tipped 
