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FERRY & CO'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE, 
RADISH 
fhe flesh is white, 
the forcing varieties. 
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. Oarerui watei ing to keep soil moist, 
even, moderate temperature and good ventilation are required for rapid and best root development. It tne 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, Successionai 
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 tne 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 tne varieties we offer. 
What is often called “scarlet” in radishes is more or less of a rosy carmine color. 
Our “deep scarlet” is of a much deeper red. 
ivt ni i Ti. r? i This is an excellent extra early 
INon rlus Ultra or liarly Deep forcing radish. The roots are small, 
Smrlet nearly round and of bright scarlet color. 
ocariet i urmp, r orcing The t are very small 
crisp and well flavored. One of the handsomest of 
Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; Vi Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 
o • | 1 The smallest reliable forcing radish. The tops are dis- 
rrilSSian vjlobe tinctly small. The roots are round or slightly flattened, 
very deep red in color and of the best quality. 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. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; Vi Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 
P I q | . The roots of this variety are slightly olive shaped and are a 
C-ariy ocarlet rich, bright scarlet in color. The flesh is white and tender. 
Globe Tbe roots are to P l, H as early as Non Plus Ultra but are 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. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; Vi Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 
A beautiful variety, rose-scarlet with white tip, 
l-.ariy ocariec 1 urmp, very nearly as early as Non Plus Ultra, has as 
Whiff* Tinr»f*rl Fnrrina small tops and may be planted as closely. It 
vvnue lipped, r orcing ig most attractive in appearance 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 Forcing. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c: 
2 Oz. 15c; V 4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 
Early Deep Scarlet, Olive Shaped, Short Leaf £nt 6 d“p 
carmine-red olive shaped forcing sort, typical in its very small tops and early 
maturing roots, which should be pulled just as soon as in condition. The roots 
when fully grown are about 900 and one-half inches long by about one inch in 
diameter. The variety is suitable also for early outdoor planting. Pkt. 5c; 
Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; 
Vi Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 
Early Scarlet Turnip, White Tipped 
French Breakfast 
Early White £££ 
Turnin ly . white radish, a little more flattened than Early Scarlet Tur- 
and as offered by us, of smaller size and sometimes a 
little earlier maturing. While used mostly for early outdoor planting 
its very small tops and quick growth make it suitabie for- forcing The 
roots are about one inch in diameter when mature. The flesh is pure 
white, crisp and tender. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; Vi Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 
Farlv Srarlf*f Tnrnm A round, red, turnip shaped radish 
E-ariy OCanct l urmp with small tops and of very quick 
growth, deserving general cultivation 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. 5 c rOz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; 
Vi Lb. 20c; Lb. 70c. 
Earlv Tui-nir* P ne of the , besfc earl y radishes for the 
°r£? nei , , rniP) home garden and a great favorite in 
White Tipped ?-^ ar , k( l ts *9 r ea yly planting outdoors. It is 
rp . 1 ,. bllt liLt-le later than Early Scarlet Turnip, White 
lipped, Forcing and will give entire satisfaction where extreme 
earlmess 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 
!S white and of the best quality. The stock we offer is exceptionally 
attractive in its splendid coloring. The scarlet is unusually deep and 
Oz°fe d o^ clear " hite Pk ‘- ** 
French Rr#>alcfaQf A , qu i ck S row i n ^ small, olive shaped radish 
i.-SfvToi “ rc ® Kr * 51 about one and one-half inches long by five- 
eighths to three-fourths of an inch in diameter when fully grown. The 
♦£!° r rm beauti £ ul deep rose-scarlet except a little clear white about the 
This is an excellent variety for planting outdoors for the home 
garden. Its small tops and earhness make it also desirable for grow¬ 
ing under glass. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; Vi Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 
Crimson Gianf Tnrnm A round radish of exceptionally large 
Vi , 1 , r ??P si 5 e for s ° early a variety. The roots 
excelfent y mmmv ha £S ( ’ ° f beaatlful crimson-carmine color and most 
dfame^hAfnr^Ao^ growing one and three-fourths inches in 
nISSS?‘ Vore becoming pithy. It is a desirable variety for general 
outdoor planting, and also suitable for forcing where a verv lare-e 
for so earlv a * radfsh^Pt* r | m ?j n8 to condition a remarkably longtime 
for so earl> a radish. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 0z. 15c; Vi Lb. 2£fc; Lb. 80c. 
