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D. M. FERRY & CO’S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 
RADISH"” Continued 
Half Long Deep Scarlet 
tapei ni|' point. The tops are comparatively small. The flesh is very white, crisp and tender 
and does not become pithy as soon as most other early sorts. The roots when mature are alx>ut 
tuo and one-half to three inches long. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; Vi Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 
I nno- RricrVif 9 ne of tbe brightest and handsomest scarlet radishes. It is an 
.... p ri .® 11 i d rm 1 ’ improvement in earliness and color over other varieties of this 
White lipped c,as f- the roots are lit for use in about twenty-five days and continue in 
,, ~?° ( J condition until fully grown when they are as large in diameter but 
a little shorter than Early Long Scarlet. The variety has small tops and can be used for forcing 
as well as for the open ground. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 20c; Vi Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 g 
Earlv I oner is a s , taada £ ( b most excellent sort either for the home garden 
0 y ^ocariet, or the market. The tops are short and comparatively small. The 
bhort 1 OP, Improved smooth, slender, uniform in shape and a very attractive 
.... . V . 7 ., r , bright carmine-red in color. They grow about one-fourth to one- 
thud out of the ground and continue crisp and tender until fully matured, when they are 
about six inches long. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 20 c; Vi Lb. 30 c; Lb. $1.00 
Wood’s Earl v Frame ?i hiS i is *l? fc on A y a 7V7 £ ood va |* iety fo1 ; ^rcing, being shorter and 
vv uou s n.ariy r rame thicker than the old Long Scarlet Short lop, but is one of the very 
best sorts for first crop out of doors. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 20c; Vi Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 
Cinrinna ti ^L de ? i r, able ” larkefc variety with roots similar to Early Long Scarlet, 
V/iiiunnau , , rK . short lop, Improved, but averaging longer, deeper red in color and 
remaining a little longer in condition for use. The roots are slender and before becoming pithy 
are often six to seven inches long by about five-eighths of an inch in diameter at the shoulder 
Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 20c; Vi Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 
ImnrmrArl 9 ne the best long radishes 
improved V^nartier for planting outdoors for ear- 
or Shenh^rd ly summer use in the home garden, 
or jnepnera and used also for the mark( f t> Th ^ 
tops are of medium size. The 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, bright scarlet-rose in color, 
shading into white at the tip. Pkt. 5c; Oz 10c* 
2 Oz. 20 c; Vi Lb. 30c; Lb. $ 1.00 
Early Golden Yellow Oval t^VquU"*; 
lias small tops and resists the summer heat better than 
the early scarlet or white kinds. The roots are oval, 
tapering at the base, and are about one and one-half 
inches long by about one inch in diameter when mature. 
The color is bright light yellow, often russeted. The 
flesh is white, slightly pungent, crisp and tender. Pkt. 5c; 
Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; Vi Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 
I *_ 1 A A very attractive, pure white radish, the earliest 
iciuc of the long, white summer sorts aud of most 
excellent quality. The roots are somewhat shorter, 
with smaller tops than Long White Vienna and mature 
a little earlier. The roots when mature are 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 for the home garden and 
market. It is also adapted for forcing. (.See cut and 
further description in Supplement , page 8) Pkt. 5c* 
Oz.l5c; 2 Oz. 25c; Vi Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 
An early maturing and at 
tractive, long, white, sum- 
qj* J ar]v Finerradish of most excellent 
ur x^duy linger quality. The tops are of medium 
size. The roots are clear white, slender, smooth and 
average when mature six to seven inches long by about 
five-eighths to seven-eighths of an inch in diameter at 
thickest part. The flesh is very crisp and tender. The 
variety is desirable for market and home garden use. 
Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 20c; *4 Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 
Long White Vienna 
IMPROVED CHARTIER OR 
Shepherd 
p i Ihis variety is of quick growth, af- 
VjOiaen VjlODe fording crisp and tender radishes 
even in a very hot climate and is extensively grown in 
the south. The roots are uniformly globe-shaped, with skin of golden yellow color. 
They are about two inches long by two and one-fourth inches in diameter when 
mature. (Crop failed) 
I •- o nr • A desirable large turnip shaped summer 
Large white oummer turnip variety. The rootsare round, smooth, white 
and attractive aud are two to three inches in diameter when mature. The Mesh is 
crisp, firm and rather pungent. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 20c; Vi Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 
Cf vac L Even when comparatively small this variety is in good con- 
W nite OtraSDUrg dition for use and continues crisp uutil matured when the 
roots are four to six inches long by one and one-half to two inches in diameter. The 
roots are rather thick at the shoulder and are usually somewhat tapering. They 
remain in condition for use much longer than the early varieties. This is one of the 
best large, white later summer sorts for home garden and market. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 
2 Oz. 20c; Vi Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 
n* i_ C** m. C The roots are large, often four inches in 
Larly Wlllte Giant oummer diameter, white and are usually top shaped. 
The Mesh is white and crisp, and keeps remarkably well, so that those not. used in 
the summer or fall can bo stored for early winter use. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 20c; 
Vi Lb. 30c; Lb. $ 1.00 
Long White Vienna or Lady Finger 
