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D. M. FERRY & CO’S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 
RADISH — Continued 
» -«r. An early maturing an£ attractive, long, ■white, summer 
Long \v nite V lenna, radish of most excellent quality. Tops are of medium 
I orlv 8 *ze. Roots pure white, slender, smooth and averaging when 
x -* €lu ,y 1 liigci mature six to seven inches long by about live-eighths to seven- 
eighths of an inch in diameter at thickest part. Flesh very crisp and tender. It ma¬ 
tures shortly after Wood's Early Frame. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; l A Lb. 25c; 
Lb. 80c. 
um . c i Even when comparatively small this variety is in good condi- 
W into otrasburg tion for use and continues crisp until matured when the roots 
are four to six inches long by one and one-half to two inches in diameter. This is con¬ 
sidered one of the best large, white summer sorts. The roots remain in condition for 
use much longer than the early varieties. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; Vi Lb. 25c; 
Lb. 80c. 
i- i wri •« r . p. .. . Root large, often four inches in diameter, 
Larly White Caiant otuttgart top shaped; skin white; flesh white and crisp 
and not becoming pithy until very late, so that those not used as a summer radish 
can be stored for winter use. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; Vi Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 
« u t_ This variety is of ijbuick growth, affording crisp and tender 
vjOldcn valObe radishes even in the3iottest climate and is extensively grown in 
the south. Root uniformly globe shaped, with skin golden yellow in color; about 
two inches long bv two and one-fourth inches in diameter when mature. Pkt. 5c; 
Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; 14 Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 
t iiri * ( o »np • One of the most desirable of the summer 
Large White bummer lurnip varieties. Root round, smooth, white and 
attractive, two to three inches in diameter when mature; flesh crisp, firm and rather 
pungent in flavor. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; J A Lb. 25c; Lb. 80c. 
¥I . p. o , _ The roots of this desirable early variety are 
rlalr Long Deep ocarlet Of a deep, rich red color and are olive shaped 
or half long with a somewhat tapering point. Tops comparatively small. Flesh 
very white, crisp and tender, and does not become pithy as soon as most other 
earfy sorts. Roots when mature about two and one-half to three inches long. 
Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; Vi Lb. 25c; Lb. 85c. 
. • i o i . One of the brightest and handsomest scarlet 
Long Brightest bcarlet, radishes known and a decided improvement 
U/kilfl in earliness and color over other varieties of this class, 
vv mie i ippea Roots mature in about twenty-five days from time of 
planting and continue in good condition until full grown when they are as large 
in diameter but a little shorter than Early Long Scarlet; has a small top and can 
be used for forcing. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; l A Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 
«-« * * 0 , This is a standard, most excellent sort either for 
Larly Long ocarlet, tile home garden or the market. Tops short and 
Qk nr f Ton Immcomparatively small. Roots smooth, slender, uni- 
* °P> improved f orm j n shape and a very attractive bright red in 
color. They grow about one-third out of the ground and continue crisp and 
tender until fully matured, when they are. about six inches long. This is the 
variety which is grown so extensively in Petite Cote, Ontario, where the finest 
radishes in America are grown. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; l A Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 
i 7 r* ir- This is not only a very good variety for forcing. 
Wood S Larly rrame being shorter and thicker than the old Long 
Scarlet Short Top, but is one of the very best sorts for first crop out of doors. 
Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; Vi Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 
g-,. • .. « • * Very similar to Early Long Scarlet Short Top, Im- 
Lincinnatl IViarket proved, but average longer, deeper red in color and re¬ 
mains a little longer in condition for use. Roots slender, and before becoming 
pithy often six to seven inches long by 
about five-eighths of an inch in diameter 
at shoulder. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; 
Vi Lb. 25c; Lb. 85c. 
« i /~«i . • ThisAmeri- 
Improved Lhartier, can variety 
is one of the ver - v 
onepnerd best long radishes for 
general planting outdoors. Tops of me¬ 
dium size. Roots are in good condition 
for the table when half an inch thick 
and continue hard and crisp until they 
reach a diameter of about one and one- 
fourth inches thus affording good roots 
for a long time. The roots are rather 
long, averaging seven to eight inches 
when mature, scarlet rose in color, 
shading into white at the tip. Pkt. 5c; 
Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; Vi Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 
Early Long Scarlet 
Short Top,Improved 
Icicle 
Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; Vi Lb. 25c; 
* . ] A very attractive, pure white radish, the earliest of the long, white summer 
ICICle sorts and of most excellent quality. The roots are somewhat shorter, with 
smaller tops than Long White Vienna ana mature a little earlier. Roots when ma¬ 
ture five to six inches long by about one-half to five-eighths of an inch in diameter. 
One of the most desirable varieties for outdoor summer planting. It is also adapted 
for forcing. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 0z. 15c; Vi Lb. 25c; Lb. 80c. 
r- * /~«ij Matures quickly, 
Larly VjOlden has a small top and 
Y^llrviAr Oval neck and resists the 
i cuow wveil summer heat better 
than the early scarlet or white kinds. 
Roots oval, about one and one-half 
inches long by about one inch in diam¬ 
eter when mature, very smooth and 
handsome; bright, light yellow in color 
and of excellent quality. Our stock is 
grown from selected roots and is very fine 
Lb. 75c. 
WHITE STRA8BURG 
