One Ounce Will Sow 
100 Feet of Drill 
RADISHES 
Culture. As early in spring as soil can be worked sow any early round or olive¬ 
shaped varieties in rows one-half inch deep, one foot to 18 inches between rows. 
Sow thinly; if seedlings appear closer than one inch apart, thin out. Hoe fre¬ 
quently to encourage rapid growth. Winter varieties should be pulled after light 
frost and stored like beets. Both Summer and Winter radishes should be thinned 
to 4 to 6 inches apart. After middle of May do not sow flat, roupd and olive¬ 
shaped spring kinds; but sow White Icicle and Long Scarlet as these resist hot 
weather. About July 1st, sow Winter varieties. 
May's Early Round and Oval Varieties 
French Breakfast 
640—EARLY BIRD. (25 days.) One of the earliest Radishes: 
of rich color; perfect shape and good quality. Rich scarlet 
color. Flesh white, crisp, juicy and mild; globe shape. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., I5c; 14 lb,, 35c; lb., 85c, postpaid. 
641—RADIS H GLOWING BALL. New All-America 
Selection. Bright scarlet with almost, an orange glow. 
Short top and small tap roots. Its juicy crispness is 
unsurpassed. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 14 lb., 50c; lb., $1.25, 
postpaid. (See colored picture, Page 60.) 
642—NEW CRIMSON GIANT. (28 days.) A new early 
Radish of good size and suitable for forcing or for early 
planting outdoors. Flesh is purest white, mild in flavor, 
firm and crisp, remaining in edible condition longer than 
other sorts. Pkt,, 5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 25c; lb., 60c, postpaid. 
644—FRENCH BREAKFAST. (25 days.) I think this is one 
of the best Radishes that grow. Just right for small, crisp 
table Radishes. Is of quick growth, oblong in shape, thicker 
toward the bottom, and beautiful scarlet color with white 
tip. Pkt.., 5c; oz,, 15c; 14 lb., 35c; lb., 85c, postpaid. 
650—YELLOW RADISH. Something new in the raddish 
line. A medium large yellow globe variety. Crisp, sweet 
a.nd tender. Grows rapidly and stands the summer heat. 
Try this one. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 14 lb., 35c; lb., 85c, postpaid. 
652 — HAILSTONE. Here is a fine, early, round, white radish 
for the early gardens. Its flesh is firm, crisp, juicy, fine 
grained and tender. I want everyone of you to try a pack¬ 
age of this new Hailstone in your garden this spring. Pkt 
5c; oz.. 15c; 14 lb.. 35c; lb., 85c, postpaid. 
Early Long Radishes 
654—WHITE ICICLE. Extra early, long, white Radish. Slender, 
white roots, mild and crisp, and grow to large size. One of the 
best varieties for home garden, Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 25c; 
lb,, 60c, postpaid. 
674—All Summer Mixture 
This mixture consists of a number of my leading varieties. 
It will assure you plenty of radishes throughout the season. 
Give them plenty of room. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 15c; lb., 
40c, postpaid. 
Page 54—Earl E. May Seed Co., Shenandoah, Iowa 
Early Gian* 
656—EARLY LONG SCARLET SHORT TOF. (27 days.) Grows 
6 to 7 inches long; bright scarlet; very brittle and crisp: a rapid 
grower. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 30c; lb., 85c, postpaid. 
Summer Varieties 
660—LONG WHITE VIENNA. Main crop. Ready for table in 29 
days. Both skin and’ flesh are white. Crisp, brittle and a rapid 
grower: longer tops and roots than Icicle. Plct., 5o; oz,. 15c; 
14 lb., 35c; lb., 85o, postpaid. 
662—WHITE STRASBURG. Shape tapering, skin and flesh both 
white, excellent Summer variety. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 14 1b„ 35c; 
lb., 85c, postpaid. 
Long Keeping Winter Radishes 
666—CALIFORNIA MAMMOTH WHITE. Very large and one of 
the best of the Winter varieties. Pure white; flesh tender, crisp 
and mild. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; li lb.. 35c; lb., 85c, postpaid. 
668—CHINA ROSE. Grows larger than the Spanish variety: rose 
color; flesh white; mild for Winter Radish; very fine when 
cooked. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 14 lb., 35c; lb., 85c, postpaid. 
670—LONG BLACK SPANISH. The best keeper of all. Skin black, 
flesh white. Grows quite long, somewhat sharp in taste. Pkt., 5c; 
oz., 15c; Vi lb., 35c; lb., 85c, postpaid. 
672—ROUND BLACK SPANISH. Globe shape, 8 to 4 inches in 
diaTmeter; skin black, flesh white. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 14 lb.. 35c; 
lb., 85c, postpaid 
576—EARLY GIANT. (Mild.) A new variety that does especially well in 
more Northern latitudes. Large, bright red fruits, 4% to 5 inches long 
and 4 inches thick, with very thick flesh. Pkt., So; oz., 35c; 14 lb.,. $1.25, 
postpaid. • - 
578— NEAPOLITAN. (125 days.) (Mild.) Very prolific, producing well 
formed fruits of light green color; flesh thick. Mighty good for stuffing. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; 14 lb., 75c, postpaid. 
579— GOLDEN QUEEN. A beautiful 
golden colored pepper of a milder 
flavor than the reds, and very pro¬ 
ductive, Similar to Ruby King 
except color. Pkt., 5c; oz., 35c; 
14 lb., 90c, postpaid. 
580— RED CHILI. (145 days.) (Hot.) 
Very productive and is very bity 
and pungent. Especially good for 
making Pepper sauce. Pkt., 5c; oz., 
35c; 14 lb., $1.00, postpaid. 
582—FIMIENTO. Thick fleshed, 
mild and sweet, smooth glossy 
green turning bright red. Pkt., 5c; 
oz., 35c; 14 lb., $1.00, postpaid, 
584—CALIFORNIA WONDER. New 
pepper of real merit. It is of the 
bright red, glossy type, thick 
strong walls, mild, delicate, sweet 
flavor. Early and’ a good shipper. 
I consider this the best of the 
mild flavored large peppers. Pkt., 
10c; oz., 40c; *4 lb., $1.35, postpaid. 
(See colored picture. Page 60.) 
646—EARLY SCARLET TURNIP. (25 
days.) Round, red, turnip-shape with 
small top; early variety with rich 
color. Crisp and brittle. Pkt., 5c; oz., 
10c; 14 lb„ 30c; lb., 85c, postpaid. 
648—TWENTY DAY. Quickest maturing 
of all Radishes. Roots are half-long, 
oval-shaped, scarlet-red; only a few 
small leaves. Very tender, tasteful 
and solid, Sure yielder. Pkt., 5c; oz.. 
15c; 14 lb., 35c; lb., 85c, postpaid. 
658 —EARLY SCARLET TURNIP, 
WHITE TIP. (26 days.) Bright red 
with a pure white tip; flesh white, 
crisp and of good flavor. Pkt., 5c; oz , 
; 14 lb., 35c i lb.. 85c, postpaid. 
While Icicle 
Early Bird 
PEPPERS 
One Ounce Will Produce About 1S00 Plants 
Culture. Peppers are more sensitive to frost 
than most other vegetables, and they should 
not be planted out Until settled warm weather 
has arrived. The seed should be sown in the 
hotbed, cold frame, or if no better convenience 
is available, a box in the window. Transplant 
later in a row 24 inches apart each way and keep 
the soil clean and well stirred. 
572 — SWEET MOUNTAIN. (Mild.) Heavy 
growth and very productive. A large bright 
red fruit up to 6 Inches long and 4 inches in 
diameter. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20o; 14 lb., 70c, postpaid. 
574—RUBY KING. (140 days.) (Mild.) A 
good pickling Pepper; long scarlet fruits, 
4 to 6 inches long. 8 to 4 inches thick; 
flesh quite thick, crisp and tender and very 
productive. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; 14 lb., 70c, 
postpaid. 
