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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. Successional 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 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. What is often called “scarlet" in radishes is more or less of a rosy car¬ 
mine color. Our “deep scarlet" is of a much deeper red. 
M r»i in, 17 1 rv This is an excellent extra early 
Non Plus Ultra or Larly Deep forcing radish. The roots are 
Turniri Frirr'incr small, nearly round and of bright scarlet 
ocanet turnip, rorcing color The tops are very small. The flesh 
is while, crisp and well flavored. One of the handsomest of the forcing 
varieties. Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; Vi Lb. 55c; Lb. $1.75 
Dl JDJT *17 • The smallest reliable forcing radish. 
Blood Ked 1 urnip r orcing The tops are distinctly small. The 
roots are round or slightly flattened, very deep red in color and of the best 
ouality. It 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. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz.35c; Vi Lb. 55c; Lb. $1.75 
r> * q | . The roots of this variety are slightly olive shaped and 
Barly ocarlet are a rich, bright scarlet in color. The flesh is white and 
C' lohe tender. The roots are fit to pull as early as Non Plus Ultra but are 
u,uuc larger when matured. We specially recommend this to gardeners 
as a large, first early forcing radish. It is also desirable for first early 
planting outdoors for the home garden and market. Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; 
Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; Vi Lb. 55c; Lb. $1.75 
* o l i. nr * A beautiful variety, rose-scarlet with white 
Jbarly ocarlet 1 urnip, tip, very nearly as early as Non Plus Ultra, 
TJr»rw»r1 Fr»rrin<r has as small tops and may be planted as 
wnite I ippeu, I orcing closely, it is most attractive in appear¬ 
ance and cannot fail to give satisfaction as a forcing radish. This is very 
popular as a market sort. It is sold sometimes as Rosy Gem and Rapid For¬ 
cing. Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; Vi Lb. 55c; Lb. $1.75 
* w-v 0 i . rvj* An excellent deep carmine-red olive 
Jt-arly Deep Scarlet, L-JI 1 V 0 shaped forcing sort, typical in its very 
Qk nr f I f small tops and early maturing roots, which 
jnapea, oiiori l.c<u should be 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. The variety is suitable also for early outdoor planting. 
Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; 
Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; 
Vi Lb. 55c; Lb. $1.75 
C 1 u /1 • , This is an early white radish, a little more flattened 
Harly W nit6 than Early Scarlet Turnip, and as offered by us, of 
Tnrrnr* smaller size and sometimes a little earlier maturing. While 
a urnip used mostly for early 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. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; Vi Lb. 55c; Lb. $1.75 
f-t . 0 , rp. .A round, red, turnip shaped radish 
tiarly ocarlet 1 urnip With small tops and of very quick 
growth, deserving general cultivi-tion on account of its rich, scarlet-red 
color, almost crimson and its white, crisp and tender flesh. The roots 
often grow' one inch long by one and one-eighth inches in diameter 
before becoming pithy. This is a standard variety for early outdoor 
planting for the home garden and market. Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 15c; 
2 Oz. 25c; Vi Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 
r c 1 , rp • One of the best early radishes for the 
E-ariy ocarlct 1 urnip, home garden and a great favorite in 
large markets for early planting outdoors. It is 
vv iiilc i ippeu j )ut little later than Early Scarlet Turnip, White 
Tipped, Forcing and will give entire satisfaction where extreme 
earliness and small tops are not the chief considerations. The roots 
are nearly round, slightly flattened on the underside. The color is very 
bright, deep rose-carmine scarlet with a distinctly white tip. The flesh 
is 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 distinct contrast with the large, clear white tip. ( Further 
de&ci'ipiion in Supplement , page 8.) Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 20c; 
2 Oz. 35c; Vi Lb. 55c; Lb. $1.75 
17 i ry if . A quick growing, small, olive shaped radish 
rrenen BreaKfaSt about one and one-half inches long by five- 
eighths to three-fourths of an inch in diameter when fully ^rown. The 
color is beautiful deep rose-scarlet except a little clear white about the 
tip. This is an excellent var.ty for planting outdoors for the home 
garden. Its small tops and earliness make it also desirable for grow¬ 
ing under glass. Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz, 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; Vi 40c; 
Lb. $1.50 
r>, . r* • , rp .A round radish of exceptionally large 
Crimson Ciant 1 urnip Size for so early a variety. The roots 
are nearly globe-shaped, of beautiful crimson-carmine color and most 
excellent quality, often growing one and three-fourths inches in 
diameter before oecoming pithy. It is a desirable variety for general 
outdoor planting, and also suitable for forcing where a very large, 
round radish is wanted. It remains in condition a remarkably longtime 
for so early a radish. Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; Vi Lb. 55c; 
Early Scarlet Turnip, White Tipped Lb. $1.75 
Early Scarlet Globe 
