RADIES (Ger.) 
Radishes 
RATAWBLLO (It.) 
One ounce will sow a row 100 feet long; 10 pounds to the acre. 
To get Radishes that are not "hot” in the open ground the soil should 
be very loose and quite rich. A little Sulphate of Ammonia or Nitrate 
of Soda applied as soon as the Radishes come up will help a good 
deal. Sow the seed in rows 12 inches apart, not too thick. 
By sowing Radish seed in August or the first of September, much better 
radishes can be raised than by sowing in the spring and summer. 
Those sown later on are not injured by the maggots in the fall. Sow 
Winter Radishes in July and August. Will keep long time in sand or 
in the cellar. 
EARLY SCARLET GLOBE. (Special Strain). Our strain of Scarlet 
Globe is a perfect oval shape, with very short top and fine tail. The 
color is a bright vermilion-scarlet and flesh pure white, crisp and of 
fine flavor. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; *4 lb., 20c; lb., 60c. 
ICICLE. A highly superior strain of this popular variety, the result of 
many years of rigid selection. Roots pure white with very slender tap 
root, short top. Flesh very crisp and remains in good condition very 
long. Our stock of Icicle is carefully bred and critically selected, ex¬ 
pert supervision is given to the crop. You may plant with absolute 
confidence. 25 days. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; *4 lb., 25c; lb., 75c. 
SPARKLER. Perfectly round or ball-shaped, upper half bright scar¬ 
let, lower half a clear white; very attractive in appearance. Largely 
grown for both market and home use. 25 days. Pkt., So; oz., 10c; V4 
lb., 25c; lb., 75o. 
CINCIKNAT1 MARKET. The most select strain of the Long Scarlet 
Short Top type. The roots grow 6 to 7 inches long, and are bright 
scarlet with very brittle flesh. Our stock is very short-topped; excel¬ 
lent for outdoors. 27 days. Pkt., 6c; oz., 10c; V4 lb., 35c; lb., 75c. 
WHITE STBASBURO. Good summer Radish for home and market gar¬ 
den. Roots become 6 inches long, 1% to 2 inches in diameter at the 
shoulder; tapered; smooth; white flesh, firm, crisp. 40 days. Pkt., 5c; 
oz., 10c; Vt lb., 25c; lb., 75o. 
HOLMES’ ROYAL RED. A selection of Radish that Is a considerable 
advancement. The roots are completely ball-shaped, with very fine 
tap root and remarkably quick in forming. The color is a uniform 
rich glowing scarlet. The foliage is small, and it is especially adapted 
for forcing as well as open ground planting. Remember, it is the first 
on the market. 20 days. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; *4 lb., 30o; lb., $1.00. 
CRIMSON GIANT. Maturing in about the same time as Early Scarlet 
Globe, this Radish produces roots nearly twice the size, of perfect 
globe shape, with white flesh and deep red skin. 28 days. Pkt., 5c; oz., 
10c; y 4 lb., 25c; lb., 85c. 
FRENCH BREAKFAST. Olive-shaped; rosy scarlet with white tip. A 
quick-growing variety of excellent quality. 25 days. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 
y 4 lb., 25c; lb., 75c. 
GIANT WHITE STUTTGART. A summer radish for home and market. 
Roots roundish shape, white and smooth; remain crisp and tender. 
Grows quite large and solid. Can be stored for early winter use. 43 
days. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; y 4 lb., 25c; lb., 85c. 
MIKED RADISHES. All kinds, colors and shapes. Just what is wanted 
for the home garden where the space is limited. One sowing is all 
that is required for a continuous supply. Pkt., 6 c; oz., 10c; y 4 lb., 25c; 
lb., 75c. 
Winter Radishes 
WHITE CHINESE or CELESTIAL. An extra-fine, white, cylindrical 
Radish. When fully matured, roots will average from 6 to 8 Inches 
long and 2Vi to 3 inches in diameter. White skin; flesh pure white, 
compact, crisp. 55 days. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; *4 lb., 25c; lb., 75c. 
ROUND BLACK SPANISH. Roots round. 3% to 4 inches In diameter. 
Skin black; flesh white, firm and crisp. Very pungent but finely fla¬ 
vored. 55 days. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; y 4 lb., 25c; lb., 75c. 
HALF-LONG BLACK SPANISH. Produces roots 4 to 6 inches long and 
2 inches in diameter, with black skin. Keeps well. Flesh white, crisp, 
well flavored. 55 days. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; V4 lb., 25c; lb., 75c. 
CHINA ROSE. Roots heavier at lower end, deep rose red color; flesh 
white, crisp, firm; 4 to 5 inches long. 50 days. Pkt., 6 o; oz., 10c; y 4 
lb., 25c; lb., 75c. 
Your radish seed came true to type and color, never had such wonder¬ 
ful Scarlet Globe and Icicle. We always sold out early and got the high 
prloe. You certainly have the strain we gardeners want. 
Buker Bros.. Ohio. 
We have used your cabbage seed for several years and find it to be as 
you represent it. We are giving you order for seed again. 
Arnold Bros.. Penna. 
THE HOLMES SEED COMPANY, CANTON, OHIO 
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