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RADISH 
Radish originally came from the East Indies 
and has been cultivated in Europe since the 16th Century 
Four Ounces of Seed Will Sow 100 Yards of Row. Six Pounds Will Sow An Acre 
Seed breaks ground in 5 days. One inch high in 8 days 
under most favorable circumstances in greenhouse 
Sow Radish Seed as soon as the ground is in condition to work, or just before the Cherry is in bloom. 
This is one of the earliest Vegetables that one can grow in the garden in the Spring. Radishes grown on 
thin soil can never be good. They will be misshapen and tough. The shape largely being influenced by the 
depth the seed is planted. When planted too deep they usually get too long. To be good, they must always 
be grown quickly. Radishes which grow slowly are usually tough and hot. In selecting the seed of Radishes 
for hot beds, always be sure to select those varieties with short tops. 
EARLY TURNIP VARIETIES 
Crimson Giant— 26 Days 
This is one of the largest of the early all-red varieties. 
Roots almost globular in shape, 1 to 1| inches in 
diameter when edible. Tops slightly taller than 
Scarlet Globe. Crimson in color, and of excellent 
quality, remaining edible a long time. 
Early Scarlet Globe—23 Days 
Roots of this variety are crisp and tender, slightly 
oval, of a first-class brilliant scarlet color, excellent 
for early forcing or for outdoor or kitchen garden 
planting. Most highly recommended and the most 
popular sort grown today. Our stock of this variety 
cannot be surpassed by any Scarlet Globe on the 
market, no matter what its name may be. Tops 
short, about 4 to 5 inches. 
Early Deep Scarlet Turnip— 24 Days 
Scarlet in color, smooth skin, round roots 1 inch in 
diameter, slightly flat, excellent for forcing. Short 
tops. Listed by us for over 100 years. 
Early Scarlet Turnip White Tipped—24 Days 
Turnip shaped to oval. Scarlet crowns with bottom 
one-third white. The very attractive Radish 
familiar on the market stands. Short tops. 
French Breakfast—23 Days 
Olive shaped or stump rooted. Upper part of 
bulb bright scarlet, white tipped one-third of the 
way up from the bottom. An excellent variety for 
the private garden. Pull early as it soon becomes 
pithy. About inches long and f inch in diameter. 
Short tops with the bulbs growing slightly above 
ground. 
Philadelphia White Box—30 Days 
So named because often grown in open frames or 
boxes. Remains in solid edible condition a long 
time. Roots white and globe to turnip shaped. 
Does not get pithy until quite old, which makes 
the sort most desirable for the family or market 
gardener. 
Landreths’ Special White Tipped Scarlet or 
Sparkler—24 Days 
Something extra fine. Small in leaf, very early. 
Flat to globular, with an unusual amount of white 
on the bottom which often extends one-third to 
one-half up the bulb, the lower half being white, 
the upper half bright scarlet; consequently, the 
contrast in color being very showy either on the 
table or market stand. We highly recommend this 
as a most attractive sort. 
Scarlet Globe 
Top Row Planted Too Shallow 
Middle Row Planted Correct Depth 
Bottom Row Planted Too Deep 
All Other Conditions Identical 
Pkt. 
Oz. 
M lb. 
Lb. 
Crimson Giant. 
.. .05 
.10 
.25 
.75 
Early Scarlet Globe. 
. . .05 
.10 
.25 
.75 
Early Deep Scarlet. 
. . .05 
.10 
.25 
.75 
Scarlet White Tipped.... 
. . .05 
.10 
.25 
.76 
French Breakfast. 
. . .05 
.10 
.25 
.75 
Philadelphia White Box. 
. . .05 
.10 
.25 
.75 
Landreth Special. 
. . .05 
.10 
.25 
.80 
