RADISH 
F OR early use seed should be sown in the hotbed, in drills, three or four inches apart and half an inch deep. For open ground, sow as 
early as weather conditions permit. As soon as the first leaves appear,sprinkle with soot or ashes to save them from the turnip- 
fly. The Winter Radish should be sown about the middle of summer, and makes its best growth in autumn. One ounce will sow ioo 
feet of drill; ten pounds to the acre. 
For House or Garden Culture 
VicK’s Early 
Scarlet Globe 
is Unequalled by any other Sort 
Away back in 1884 we introduced this universally 
popular Radish, and today it is sold by almost 
every seedsman in the world, and is also used by 
the leading market gardeners both for forcing 
and out-of-door planting. Owing largely to our 
care in selecting and growing the seed, it leads 
all other varieties. As a forcing Radish, Vick’s 
Early Scarlet Globe is the best in every way, 
bearing the heat requisite for forcing without be¬ 
coming pithy or spongy. It is handsome in both 
form and color, a beautiful oval and a rich scarlet; 
the flesh is ciisp, tender, juicy and mild. I lie amount ot its foliage is small compared with other varieties and small for the size 
of the Radish, making it a particularly attractive market sort. 
VicK s Early Scarlet Globe Radish is equally as good for open Garden Culture 
as for forcing and therefore commends itself to the amateur as well as the market gardener. You will find “ Vick Quality ” in every 
ounce. Packet, 5 cents ; oz., 15 cents ; ^ lb., 25 cents; lb., 75 cents. 
Packet, 5 cents ; oz., 10 cents ; lb., 20 cents ; lb., 60 cts.; except as noted; all postpaid. 
VicK’s All Seasons. 
The finest of its class. It 
may be sown from spring 
until autumn, and the roots obtained from late rowings can be kept in stor¬ 
age for winter consumption. It can be used in all stages, from the size of 
a marble until full grown. The root is round, of brilliant scarlet color, 
grows to a very large size, and remains firm and brittle to the end. When 
sliced and salted it makes a very fine relish. The best Radish for all pur¬ 
poses yet introduced. Packet, 5 cents ; oz., 10 cents ; y lb., 25 cents ; 
lb., 75 cents. 
Triumph. A striking variety. Root globe-shaped, showing bright 
scarlet stripes on a white ground. A good forcer. 
French Breakfast, or Scarlet Olive-shaped 
White Tip. Very tender and beautiful. Fine for open ground or forcing. 
Early Round Dark Red (Non plus ultra). Especially adapted 
for forcing on account of its very small tap-roots and tops. It is also good for 
summer use in open ground. Skin dark red; flesh white, crisp, and tender. 
Extra Early Scarlet Turnip-Rooted. (Forcing.) Medium in size, 
the root being clear and smooth, with a small top, remaining fit for use a 
long time. Next to Scarlet Globe we would recommend tins variety for 
forcing. 
Scarlet Turnip White Tip (Rosy Gem). (Forcing). Very desk- 
able for forcing and outdoor planting. Tops and roots both small; skin 
bright scarlet; flesh very mild and crisp. 
Scarlet Olive-Shaped. Oval; very tender and excellent; an inch and 
a half long ; fine for forcing or open ground. 
White Olive-Shaped. Like all olive-shaped varieties, except in color. 
Philadelphia VVhite “ Box. Is superior and entirely distinct from 
any early \\ hite 1 urnip Radish. Remarkably short top, rapid growth, 
perfect turnip shape, extra fine quality, showing no disposition to become 
pithy with age. Its short top aud rapid growth especially fit it for growing 
under glass. 
Scarlet Turnip. Round, diameter about an inch; skin scarlet ; flesh white. 
White Turnip. Similar to preceding, except in color; less pungent. 
Yellow Turnip. Similar to above, except in color. 
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Wood S Early Frame. Similar to Long Scarlet, but shorter, earlier, 
aud adapted for forcing. 
Long Brightest Scarlet The brightest and handsome- 
_ - . . _ . cst scarlet Radish grown. 
Cincinnati MarKet. Fit for use in twenty-five 
days from time of sowing, and remains in good condition until fully grown, 
when it is as large and crisp as Wood's Early Frame. Tops small. 
VicK’s Improved Long Scarlet Short- 
The favorite long market Radish everywhere; six or seven inches 
long. Our strain of this popular sort has been grown from a selection year 
after year until it is perfection itself. 
Beckert s Chartier, (Shepherd). A distinct variety. Color red at 
the lop, shading to pink in the middle, and passing into pvire white. It 
attains a large size before becoming unfit for use. 
Long White Vienna or Lady Finger. Beautiful in shape; skin 
and flesh snow white ; crisp and tender in summer. 
A beautiful transparent white variety, about three inches long 
and half an inch in diameter, with small tops ; very crisp and brittle, and 
remains in good condition a long time; does not get pithy. Suitable for forc¬ 
ing. Packet, 5 cents ; oz., 10 cents ; y lb., 25 cents ; lb., 75 cents. 
I 3 dici 0 US* An improvement on the White Strasburg, 
being earlier, more evenly shaped, and having a smaller top. For outdoor 
early fall sowing it is sure to make a crop of uniform white Radishes. Quality 
first class. Packet, 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; y lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. 
White Strasburg Summer or White Hospital, a large, 
white, showy, half-long variety. Matures early. A leading market variety. 
Giant White Stuttgart. A popular variety, early, of quick growth 
and large size ; in shape like a large top. Flesh and skin pure snowy while. 
Some of Vick’s Introductions 
Vick’s Golden Nugget Sweet Corn 
Vick’s Improved Golden Heart Celery 
Vick’s Lemon Cucumber 
Vick’s Early White Spine Cucumber 
