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GRAND RAPIDS GROWERS, Inc., Grand Rapids, Michigan 
Grand Rapids Forcing Radishes 
Radishes 
Certified Scarlet Globe Radish Seed grown in Northern Mich¬ 
igan by reliable growers and is inspected and certified by the 
Michigan Crop Improvement Association. Seed that is certi¬ 
fied by this organization reaches the most critical trade and 
already has made a wonderful name for true bred Radish. 
This seed must trace through fields regularly inspected to 
seed stock of exceptional merit. Fields must show less than 
1% of any disease for which there is a practicable control. 
It must show 99% purity and be grown 40 rods from other 
fields to prevent cross pollination. This seed is rogued three 
times, assuring you the best obtainable. It has a carmine-red 
color, perfect oval shape with small top and tap root. Oz., 10 c; 
14 lb., 25c; 1 lb., 80c, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs., 70c per lb. 
Improved Scarlet Globe Radish Seed g? 0 wn Y tn the S sa S me d lo¬ 
cality and under similar conditions as the Certified Scarlet 
Globe, under our supervision and has been tested, not only 
for germination, but also for purity and type. This variety 
was grown this past season by practically all the large Radish 
growers in the country with very satisfactory results. Oz., 
10c; 14 lb 25c; 1 lb., 70c, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs. at 
60c per lb. If larger quantities are wanted, write for prices. 
♦Grand Rapids Forcing S 3 
the earliest of the Scarlet Globe type, but superior in 
every way for greenhouse forcing. When properly 
grown it is the most handsome and best forcing sort 
with the shortest top and the Radishes are ready to 
pull before you realize it on this account. Oz., 10c; 
14 lb., 25c; 1 lb., 80c, postpaid. 
★ Vick’s Early Scarlet Globe 
this grand variety, which has been tested by having 
crops grown both in greenhouses and outdoors. Our 
new stock will not be sold until it is tested. It is one 
of the earliest of the forcing Radishes, and does 
equally as well for outdoor culture. Roots are globe- 
shaped, of fair size, not apt to be pithy, small tops,, 
crisp and tender. Color a bright scarlet. Oz-, 10c; 
14 lb., 20c; 1 lb., 60c, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs. 
at 50c per lb. If larger quantities are wanted, write 
for prices. 
r ' n fiant ^ days. Larger than any other extra 
trimson uiaUI early variety but does not become 
pithy. Crimson-carmine, turnip shaped, flesh firm, 
crisp and tender. Oz., 10c; 
14 lb., 20c; 1 lb., 50c, post¬ 
paid. 
French Breakfast of oblong 
shape, small, quick growing, 
color rose-scarlet, with small 
white tip. Oz., 10c; 14 lb., 
20c; 1 lb., 60c, postpaid. 
Scarlet Turnip White Tipped 
30 days. Round, deep scarlet, 
shading to a white tip at the 
bottom. Very early. Oz., 10c; 
14 lb., 20c; 1 lb., 60c, post¬ 
paid. 
Icicle Radishes 
Long Scarlet Short Top 
28 days. Roots are smooth 
and tender with very short 
tops. Color bright carmine- 
red. Oz., 10c; M lb„ 20c; 1 
lb., 60c, postpaid. 
Certified Scarlet Globe 
11 • ? 25 days. One of the earliest long varieties, 
ICICie w hite throughout. Very crisp and tender. 
Oz., 10c; 14 lb., 20c; 1 lb., 50c, postpaid. 
Wliitp £lnhp days. One of the best of the white va- 
IIline uiuuc r i e tj eSj either for forcing or outdoor cul¬ 
ture; more round than turnip-shaped; intermediate 
in size, always crisp, fine grained and tender. Oz., 10c; 
14 lb., 20c; 1 lb., 50c, postpaid. 
★ Cooper’s Sparkler 
20 days. White tip, quite similar 
to Scarlet Turnip White Tip as 
to size and time of maturity, only the Sparkler is 
more round or ball-shaped, and the white extends 
farther up the Radish, making a more attractive bulb. 
Oz., 10c; 14 lb., 20c; 1 lb., 60c, postpaid. 
^ This variety recommended by 
the Michigan State College. 
