D. M. FERRY & CO., 
DETROIT, MICH. 
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RADISH 
TTnr forcing sow in hotbed or under glass in rich, sandy soil made perfectly level, 
v to one hundred seeds to the square foot and cover with one-lialf inch of soil sifted 
y 10 0 >_fanmprntiir** and trood ventilation are reauired for rapid and best root < 
tough' and stringy nor pithy so 
..._of 110 certain remedy 
rank manure and not to sow on 
Scatter evenly over the surface from 
... ufirn one-nair men 01 bw« on. Careful watering to keep soil moist, 
fifty ^g r ate tempera ture and good ventilation are required for rapid and best root development. If the bed is a good one the 
out the plants to prevent crowding. A good dressing of nitrate of soda will greatly stimulate growth and insult* 
apart and _ e roots s ^ lcces sioiml sowings from one week to ten days apart will keep up a *uppw. Alter the hot aenthei 
o^summer begins, it is better to sow the summer and winter varieties as they do not become tough 1 
qUiC pi y u^hes are subject to root maggots which make them useless for culinary purposes. We know 
JiiHnpRt We have found that the best preventive measures are to avoid the use of 
Where radishes, turnips or cabbages were grown the year previous. 
gf ° WP we 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 
What is often called “scarlet” m radishes is more or less of a rosy car- 
mine cdlor Our “deep scarlet” is of a much deeper red. 
| j'v This is an excellent extra early 
Pins Ultra Or Early Deep forcing radish. The roots are 
ri°n r lUb uiu p. • small, nearly round and of bright scarlet 
Scarlet turnip, roremg co i or The tops are very small. Theilesh 
1 - , v . hitp cr isD and well flavored. one of the handsomest of the forcing 
Varieties. pS. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; % Lb. 40c; Lb. $1 25 
. The smallest reliable forcing radish. 
Rlnod Red Turnip forcing The tops are distinctly small. The 
roots an* round or slightly flattened, very deep red in color and of the best 
oualltv^ It remains in condition for use the longest of any of t he first early 
?orcing sorts and is a favorite where a very small, deep red radish is desired. 
Pkt. 5c; Oz. 1 5 c; 2 Oz. 25c; V 4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 
The roots of this variety are slightly olive shaped and 
Early Scarlet are a rich, bright scarlet in color. The flesh is white and 
U tender. The roots are fit to pull as early as Non Plus l, ltrabut are 
Globe larK er when matured. We specially recommend this to gardene s 
o lftrirp* first earlv forcing radish. It is also desirable for first eaily 
planting outdoors for the home garden and market. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 
2 Oz. 25c; V 4 Lb. 4^, Lb. $ 125 A beaufci f ul variety, rose-scarlet with white 
Farlv Scarlet 1 urnip, tip, very nearly as early as Non Plus Ultra, 
vlri -1 T" J has small tops and maybe planted as 
White lipped, rorcing closely. It is most attractive in appear- 
anre and cannot fail to give satisfaction as a forcing radish. This fs very 
popular as a market sort” It is b >ld s, >metiraes as Rosy Gem and Rapid For- 
cing. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; V 4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 
. An excellent deep carmine-red olive 
Earlv Deep Scarlet, Olive shaped forcing sort, typical ill its very 
oi_ J CU„#. 1 small tops and early maturing roots, which 
bhaped, onori I-ear sbou id be pulled just as soon as in 
fliapcet, uiiui w should be puJRi nust as soon as iu 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 f >r early outdoor planting. 
Pkt. 5c; Uz. Idc; 
2 Oz. 25c* !4 Lb. 40c; 
Lb. $1.25 
French Breakfast 
Early Scarlet Turnip, White Tipped 
This is an earlv white radish, a little more flattened 
Earlv White than Early Scarlet Turnip, and as offered by us. of 
T • smaller size and sometimes a little earlier maturing. JMillo 
1 Urnip US ed mostly for earlv 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 pure white, crisp and 
tender. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; V 4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 
„ , .A round, red, turnip shaped radish 
Earlv Scarlet 1 urnip With small tops and of very quick 
growth, deserving general cultivation on account <f 'terich, scarlet-red 
color, almost crimson and its white, crisp and tender flesh Hie roots 
often grow one inch long by one and one-eighth inches in diametei 
befor/b^coming pithy. This is a standard variety for early outdoor 
planting for the home garden and market. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 
2 Oz. 20c; »/ 4 Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 
_ . rr One of the best early radishes for the 
Early Scarlet l urnip, home garden and a great favorite in 
iiri •. t*; i large markets for early planting outdoors. It is 
White lipped but little later than Early Scarlet Turnip, bite 
Tipped Forcing and will give entire satisfaction where extreme 
i*nriiii<»ss and small tops are not the chief considerations. 1 lie loots 
are nearly round, sligtitly flattened on the underside. The color is very 
bright deep rose-carmine scarlet with a distinctly white tip. Tie flesh 
is white anS 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 wilh the large, clear white tip. 
description in Supplement , page 8.) Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Uz. 25c; 
1/4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 , 
. - A quick growing, small, olive shaped radish 
French Breakrast about one and one-half inches long by five- 
eighths to three-fourths of an inch in diameter when fully grown i lie 
color is beautiful deep rose-scarlet except a little clear w lute 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. 20c; ^ Lb. 30c, Lb. $1.00 
_ _. — . A round radish of exceptionally large 
Crimson Giant 1 urnip size for so early a variety. 1 lie roots 
are nearly globe-shaped, of beautiful crimson-carmine color and most 
excellent quality, often growing one and three-fourths inches in 
diameter before Decoming pithy. It is a desirable variety for geneial 
outdoor planting, and also suitable for forcing where a very large, 
round radish is wanted. It remains in comlition aremarkably 
for so early a radish. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; % Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 
