18 Vegetable Seeds 
THE MEYER SEED CO 
RADISH M.-S. Selected Seed 
1 ounce for 50-foot drill, 10 pounds in drills to 1 acre 
Culture —To be tender and crisp Radishes must be grown quickly, and this requires rich soil and plenty of moisture. Commencing with 
the first mild spell in the Spring, sow at intervals of 10 days. May also be shown as a catch crop between rows of Beets, Lettuce, Onions, etc. 
Radishes can be forced in hotbeds, but must have plenty of ventilation and moisture. 
EARLY VARIETIES 
25 to 30 days 
Scarlet Globe Early, M.-S. Strain. 
Highly recommended for truckers. 
This variety can be used for forc¬ 
ing and is recommended for early 
outdoor planting. It is small, 
round, red and of excellent flavor; 
its rich, crisp, tender flesh makes 
it very popular. Pkt. 10c., oz. 
15c., 34 lb. 20c. lb. 50c., 10 lbs. 
$4.50. 
M.-S. EARLY 
CARDINAL RADISH 
These are the best little crisp 
red Radishes, which come so early 
in the season; they grow perfectly 
round, and are of the most brilliant 
fiery red color that we have ever 
seen in any Radish; are tender and 
crisp; will stand the heat and are 
fine for forcing. Most desirable for 
home garden and market gardeners’ 
use. This Radish will never fail 
to attract the attention of the grow¬ 
er as well as the consumer. Pkt. 
10c., oz. 15c., J4 lb. 30c., lb. $1.00. 
French Breakfast, Early. Oblong 
shape, rapid grower, very mild and 
tender; of a beautiful scarlet color, 
tipped with white. Pkt. 10c., 
oz. 15c., 34 lb. 25c., lb. 75c. 
Early Long Scarlet Short Top. 
Pkt. 10c., oz. 15c., 34 lb. 25c., 
lb. 75c. 
Icicle. Has slender, pure white roots 
which are smooth and average 
about 6 to 7 in. in size when ma¬ 
tured. They are quite early and 
of excellent quality. Pkt. 10c., 
oz. 15c., 34 lb. 20c., lb. 60c. 
Long White Vienna, or Lady Fin¬ 
ger. Pkt. 10c., oz. 15c., 34 lb. 
25c., lb. 75c. 
White Strasburg. Handsome, oblong, 
tapering, skin and flesh pure white; 
firm, brittle, tender and possessing 
the most desirable character of re¬ 
taining its crispness even when the 
roots are old and large. Excel¬ 
lent for Summer use, as it with¬ 
stands severe heat and grows very 
quickly. Pkt. 10c., oz. 15c., 
34 lb. 20c., lb. 60c., 10 lb. lot at 
55c. per lb. 
New Glass, or Cincinnati Market. 
A long scarlet Radish with a dis¬ 
tinctive white tip. A suitable 
Radish for deep, mellow soil. A 
fine Radish for the home garden 
as well as an attractive one for 
the market stall. Pkt. 10c., oz. 
15c., 14 lb. 25c.. lb. 75c. 
White Turnip (Short Top). Fine 
for forcing and open ground. Pkt. 
10c., oz. 15c., 34 lb. 25c., lb. 75c. 
White-tipped Scarlet Globe. A 
good forcing variety. Small size 
and very attractive, being a hand¬ 
some, bright scarlet, with white tip. 
Very early, good quality. Pkt. 10c., 
oz. 15c., 34 lb. 25c., lb. 75c. 
Ruby King, Extra Early. Of bril¬ 
liant red color, fine for forcing or 
open ground; roots are tender, 
juicy and mild. One of the best 
round, red Radishes. Pkt. 10c., 
oz. 15c., 34 lb. 25c., lb. 75c. 
Radish, Icicle 
WE PAY POSTAGE ON 
PKTS., OZS., }4 LBS., AND 1 LBS. 
Radish, Scarlet Globe 
IMPROVED CHARTIER. One of the 
most distinct varieties; scarlet at 
top, shaded to pink at center, and 
white at tip. They will keep crisp, 
tender, and retain a mild and 
pleasant flavor for a long time. 
Pkt. 10c., oz. 15c., 34 lb. 25c., 
lb. 75c. 
Crimson Giant. Like M.-S. Early 
Cardinal Radish, but much larger. 
Very desirable. Pkt. 10c., oz. 15c., 
34 lb. 25c., lb. 75c. 
Strawberry. The exceptional merit 
of this Radish is proved by its 
popularity increasing every year 
with successful market gardeners. 
This Radish is a table dainty, crisp, 
tender and sweet; it is Turnip¬ 
shaped, bright scarlet color, and 
is a high class strain for outdoor 
planting. It combines beautiful 
appearance with finest Radish 
quality — appealing to the eye 
and palate. Pkt. 10c., oz. 15c., 
34 lb. 25c., lb. 75c. 
Golden Globe. A favorite Summer 
Radish. Golden brown skin, per¬ 
fect globe shape, mild and brittle, 
slow to seed. Pkt. 10c., oz. 15c., 
34 lb. 25c., lb. 75c. 
WINTER VARIETIES 
60 days 
Large White Stuttgart. Very large, 
top shaped, flesh and skin white, 
fine quality; firm and brittle, sel¬ 
dom pithy. Can be stored for 
Winter. Pkt. 10c. t oz. 15c., 34 lb. 
25c., lb. 75c. 
Long Black Spanish. Large Rad¬ 
ish, with black skin and white, 
firm flesh; grows 6 to 8 in. long. 
Pkt. 10c., oz. 15c., 34 lb. 25c., 
lb. 75c. 
Round Black Spanish. Like the 
above, except that it is round 
shape. Pkt. 10c., oz. 15c., 34 lb. 
25c., lb. 75c. 
Long White Spanish. Like the 
Long Black Spanish, only differ¬ 
ent in color. Pkt. 10c., oz. 15c., 
34 lb. 25c., lb. 75c. 
Round White Spanish. Like the 
Round Black, but white. Like 
all the Spanish Radishes, which 
are fine keepers, mild flavor and 
brittle. Pkt. 10c., oz. 15c., 34 lb. 
25c., lb. 75c. 
China Rose, or Scarlet China. 
Bright rose colored, stump rooted, 
of excellent quality. Pkt. 10c., 
oz. 15c., 34 lb. 25c., lb. 75c. 
White Chinese, or New Celestial. 
Large stump-rooted, white skin 
and flesh, mild in flavor, brittle 
and never woody. For late plant¬ 
ing and a splendid keeper. Mar¬ 
ket gardeners will find this a good 
variety that sells readily. Pkt. 
10c., oz. 15c., 34 lb. 25c., lb. 75c. 
Sakurajima (Mammoth Japan). 
The largest sort in cultivation. 
Sow in rich soil. In Japan it 
grows as much as 21 in. long and 
43 in. in circumference. Thin well 
to allow of proper development. 
Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., 34 lb. 75c. 
HORSERADISH —See page 22. 
