Scarlet Globe Radishes 
480 Comet. 23 days. A valuable 
new Radish with perfectly ball-shaped 
bulbs of intense bright scarlet with 
thin tap-roots. If left in the ground 
“Comet” grows to a larger size, and 
remains crisp and solid longer than 
other strains. Valuable for commer¬ 
cial growers and shippers. Also a 
splendid home-garden variety. Pkt. 
5c; oz. 10c; % lb. 25c; lb. 75c; 
5 lbs. S3.00. 
461 Scarlet Turnip White- 
tipped. 25 days. This Radish is a 
table delicacy, crisp, tender, and sweet. 
A very deep scarlet with a distinct 
snow-white tip covering about one- 
third of the lower part. Medium in 
size, nearly ro'und, with small tap¬ 
root. We offer a high-class, refined 
strain. Extensively used by truck¬ 
ers and in home-gardens. Should be 
pulled when 1 to 1 % inches in diam¬ 
eter. Pkt. 5c;oz. IOc; 44 lb. 15c; 
lb. 45c ; 5 lbs. $ I .65. Not prepaid: 
10 lbs. $2.80; 25 lbs. $6.50; 100 lbs. 
$25.00. 
RaDISH ESWREfARRETilZI NG' 
tadishes are a table delicacy of real worth and 
are also valuable for garnishing. It is the quickest 
crop to be enjoyed from the garden. Our strains 
are grown with the greatest care, involving greatly 
increased cost. 
Culture. Radishes thrive best in rich, well-pre¬ 
pared soil. Plant seed about % inch deep, in rows 
12 to 18 inches apart, and thin to 1 to 2 inches 
apart. The winter varieties should stand 2 to 4 
inches apart. Also sown broadcast. Radishes must 
grow quickly to be good. Sow every two weeks 
for a continuous supply. One ounce will plant 100 
feet of row; 8 to 10 pounds, an acre. 
469 Scarlet Globe. 23 days. A pedigreed stock 
grown from selected transplanted roots. An out¬ 
standing strain, surprisingly uniform, color rich, 
brightest scarlet, shape perfect, well-rounded bot¬ 
tom, with thread-like tap-roots. Tops are medium 
size and uniform, just large enough for bunching. 
Flesh is p'ure white, crisp, and of finest flavor. It 
remains very long in prime condition. Pkt. 5 c ; oz. 
I Oc ; 44 lb. 15c; lb. 50c ; 5 lbs. $1.75. Not pre^ 
paid: 10 lbs. $3.00; 25 lbs. $7.25; 100 lbs. $28.00. 
462 Long Brightest Scarlet. 26 days . The 
earliest of the long red varieties, and excellent for 
home- and market-garden use. Flesh is icy white, 
crisp, and tender until fully grown. The roots are 
4 to 4% inches long, tapering, vivid scarlet with 
pure white tip. Tops fairly small. . Pkt. 5c; oz. 
10c; 44 lb. I 5c; lb. 50c; 5 lbs. $1.75. Not 
prepaid: 10 lbs. $3.00; 25 lbs. $7.25. 
478 Crimson Giant. 28 days. If you desire 
a Radish of more than two bites, you will find this 
to your liking. The crimson roots are large, globu¬ 
lar, 1 to 1 % inches in diameter. Flesh is white, 
crisp, and of splendid quality. It ^grows quickly 
and remains tender and of fine flavor to the last. 
Valuable for home-garden use. The white flesh 
holds its firmness well. The tops are medium small. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 44 lb. 15c; lb. 50c; 5 lbs. 
$1.75. Not prepaid: 10 lbs. $3.00. 
White Icicle 
White Vienna 
Cincinnati Market 
Scarlet Turnip White-Tipped Radishes 
470 French Breakfast. 25 days. A quick¬ 
growing, small, olive-shaped, bright rose-scar¬ 
let variety with clear white tip at bottom. 
Flesh is solid, sweet, crisp, and tender. Fine 
for the home-garden. Becomes pithy unless 
pulled at first maturity. Pkt. 5c; oz. IOc; 
% lb. 15c; lb. 50c ; 5 lbs. $ I .75. 
463 Cincinnati Market. 28 days. Popu¬ 
lar home- and market-garden Radish. Tops 
short and small. The attractive roots are 6 
to 7 inches long, cylindrical, tapered near tip; 
deep red with purplish tinge. The flesh is 
white, crisp, mild, and tender. Pkt. 5c; oz. 
IOc; 44 lb. 15c; lb. 50c; 5 lbs. $1.75. 
Not prepaid: 10 lbs. $3.00; 25 lbs. $7/25. 
468 White Vienna or Lady Finger. 
29 days. Similar to White Icicle, but more 
slender. Roots are 5 Vs to 6 % inches long, 
V 2 inch thick, sleek, tapering; skin white with 
tinge of green on the sloping sho'ulder. Flesh 
white, crisp, and brittle. Pkt. 5c; oz. IOc; 
% lb. 15c; lb. 50c ; 5 lbs. $ I .75. 
467 White Icicle. 27 days. Clear white 
roots which grow to a length of 6 inches, 
slender and tapering at the tip, brittle as ice 
and of mild, inviting flavor. A fine variety 
for both market and home gardeners who want 
an early, long white Radish. Pkt. 5 c; oz. 
IOc; 44 lb. 15c; lb. 50c; 5 lbs. $1.75. 
Not prepaid: 10 lbs. $3.00; 25 lbs. $7.25. 
471 Improved Chartier. 
35 days. A very attractive sort 
with roots 7 to 8 inches long and 
1 inch thick. Bright rose-color on 
the upper part, shading to white at 
the tip. Flesh is white and crisp. 
Later than other long red sorts. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. IOc; % lb. 15c; lb. 
45c; 5 lbs. $1.65. Not prepaid: 
10 lbs. $2.80; 25' lbs. $6.50; 100 lbs. 
$25.00. 
474 Glowing Ball. 23 days. 
Gold Medal. A perfectly round, 
short-top Radish, fiery bright scar¬ 
let with almost an orange glow. 
Smooth, silky skin, ball-shaped, 
spicily flavored and very early. It 
has a small thread-like tap-root. 
The color will never fail to attract 
the attention of the grower as well 
as the consumer and we feel confi¬ 
dent this strain will soon be a great 
favorite. Pkt. 5c; oz. IOc; 44 lb. 
I 5c ; lb. 50c ; 5 lbs. $ I .75. 
WINTER VARIETIES 
472 Long Black Spanish. 55 days. 
A good keeper. Roots are cylindrical, 
slightly tapered at tip, 7 to 10 inches 
long, 2 to 2 % inches in diameter; 
skin black and somewhat roughened; 
flesh white, firm, crisp, and pungent. 
477 Chinese Rose Winter (Scarlet 
China). 50 days. Roots grow 6 to 7 
inches long, 1 % to 2 inches in di¬ 
ameter at shoulder, and slightly 
broadened at the lower end: blunt, 
smooth, bright rose-red in color. The 
flesh is white, very firm, and pungent. 
465 Chinese White Winter (Celes¬ 
tial). 55 days. A clear white va¬ 
riety of symmetrical shape and large 
size. The length is from 7 to 9 
inches, and the width 2 % to 3 
inches. The root is slightly oval 
with blunt base and comparatively 
small tap-root. It is clear white 
through and not so pungent as other 
winter sorts. 
Prices for the above: Pkt. 5c; 
oz. IOc; 44 lb. 15c; 
lbs. $2.00. 
ROUTER SEED CO.. Inc., New Orleans 
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