TUCKERS' SEED HOUSE, CARTHAGE. MISSOURI 
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TUCKERS' QUALITY RADISH SEED 
To be tender and crisp, radishes must be grown quickly, and this requires rich soil and plenty of moisture. Com¬ 
mencing with the first mild spell in the spring, sow at intervals of ten days, in a light, rich, deeply-worked soil. May 
also be sown as a catch-crop between rows of beets, lettuce, onions, etc. One ounce of seed will plant 100 feet of row. 
Eight to ten pounds are required for one acre. 
SAXA— Bright scarlet, small top and root. This variety 
is of a beautiful scarlet color, round as a marble and having 
a very small top and tap root. It comes so quick that it has 
been placed on the dining table in three weeks from the time 
of sowing seed. The flesh of the Saxa is very crisp, brittle 
and juicy, and remains in fit condition for the table for a long 
time. Postpaid, pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; y 4 lb. 25c; lb. 75c. 
CRIMSON GIANT—A variety extraordinary in that, while 
growing to an unusually large size, it is also tender, crisp 
and of mild flavor. It remains in perfect condition a re¬ 
markably long time. Root, turnip-shaped, color a beautiful 
crimson-carmine, flesh firm, crisp and tender. Postpaid, pkt. 
5c; oz. 10c; y 4 lb. 30c; lb. 90c. 
VICKS SCARLET GLOBE— Most popular of all globe-shaped 
early radishes. Used more than any other variety by market 
gardeners for both forcing and open ground. A splendid 
round or globe-shaped sort, with bright red skin and pure 
white flesh which is crisp, tender and of delicious flavor. 
Postpaid, pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; y 4 lb. 25c; lb. 75c. 
SCARLET TURNIP WHITE TIP —Of fine round shape; flesh 
Early White Tipped Radishes p Ure w hite, and as a result of its quick growth, very crisp, 
FRENCH BREAKFAST —This pretty radish in color is bright 
red, tipped with white. It is oblong in shape and in quality 
is crisp and tender. A quick grower, and an exceedingly pop¬ 
ular variety. Postpaid, pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; y 4 lb. 30c; lb. 75c. 
TUCKERS' WHITE ICICLE— The finest of the Early Long, 
White Radishes. Our selected strain of this popular white 
radish will insure you the finest flavored radish you have 
ever eaten. Excellent and profitable. Has few leaves. The 
Icicle radish is perfectly white in color, and long, slender 
and tapering in shape. It quickly grows to market size, is 
crisp and brittle, and of mild, sweet flavoiu Ready for use 
in about 20 to 25 days. Postpaid, pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % lb. 25c; 
lb. 75c. 
LADY FINGER —An early maturing and attractive, long, 
white summer radish of most excellent quality. The roots 
are clear white, slender, smooth and average when mature, 
6 to 7 inches long. The flesh is very crisp and tender. Post¬ 
paid, pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; y 4 lb. 25c; lb. 75c. 
WHITE STRASBURG —Even when comparatively small this 
variety is in good condition for use and continues crisp qntil 
matured when the roots are 4 to 6 inches long. The roots are 
rather thick at the shoulder and are usually somewhat taper¬ 
ing. Postpaid, pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; y 4 lb. 30c; lb. 90c. 
LONG BRIGHTEST SCARLET, WHITE TIPPED— Bright red, 
crisp and tender. One of the brightest and handsomest scar¬ 
let radishes. The roots are fit for use in about 25 days. 
Postpaid, pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; y 4 lb. 25c; lb. 75c. 
MIXED RADISHES —All kinds, colors and shapes. Just what 
is wanted for the home garden where the space is limited. 
One sowing is all that is required for a continuous supply, as 
they become i*eady for table use early, medium and late. An 
excellent and desirable mixture. Postpaid, pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 
i / 4 lb. 25c; lb. 65c. 
mild and tender. A splendid variety of the 
Scarlet Turnip White Tipped type. Post¬ 
paid, pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % lb. 25c; lb. 75c. 
Tuckers’ White Icicle 
China Rose 
WINTER VARIETIES 
Seed for winter radishes should be sown about the first of August, in 
rich; warm, sandy loam, in rows about 20 inches apart covering half inch 
deep. When well up thin to 3 inches apart in the row and give frequent 
cultivation. For winter use, the roots should be pulled and packed in 
damp sand and stored in a cool cellar. 
CALIFORNIA MAMMOTH —The roots of this very large white 
winter sort grow 9 to 12 inches long, by 3 to 4 inches or more in 
diameter just below the shoulder tapering regularly to the tip. 
The flesh is very crisp and solid. Postpaid, pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 
y 4 lb. 30c; lb. 85c. 
LONG BLACK SPANISH—Grows 5 to 8 inches long, 1 to 1 Yz 
inches through at top; skin black, flesh white and firm. Post¬ 
paid, pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; y 4 lb. 30c; lb. 85c. 
CHINA ROSE— A very handsome variety; color bright rose; 
crisp and tender; very smooth; very desirable sort; keeps splen¬ 
didly. Postpaid, pkt.*5c; oz. 10c; y 4 lb. 25c; lb. 85c. 
