890 Comet Radish O 
25 days. Bred to meet the increasing demand for an early radish 
that has the same qualities as Vick’s Scarlet Globe, but with a 
rounded instead of an olive-shaped root. Comet not only fills the 
bill, but will prove superior to any other radish. For eating 
and keeping qualities it is surpassed by none, and it 
will remain crisp and solid for a long time. The roots 
are globe to olive-shaped and bright scarlet in color. 
Pkt. lOfzf; oz. 15^; 4 ozs. 45^; J /2 lb. 70^; 
lb. $1.15; 2 lbs. $2.10; 5 lbs. $5.05; 10 lbs. $9.20. 
880 Glowing Ball 24 days. Excellent home gar- 
0 den or forcing radish, perfectly 
round, about 1 in. in diameter, with a small top and a thread¬ 
like tap-root. The skin is a bright fiery scarlet-red with a suf- ' 
fusion of orange which gives it a glow all its own. The flesh is 
white, crisp, and delicious. This color will never fail to attract the atten¬ 
tion of the grower as well as of the consumer; it surely is a handsome table 
or market radish. Pkt. 100; oz. 150; 4 ozs. 350; V ? lb. 550; 
lb. 900; 2 lbs. $1.60; 5 lbs. $3.80; 10 lbs. $3.75. 
878 Burpee’s Rapid Red Q 
23 days. A variety everyone should plant. Small, round bright red radishes which 
are tempting and of the finest quality. Perfectly round, ^ in. in diameter, with 
thin, bright red skin. The flesh is pure white, crisp, and delightfully snappy. 
Tops are short and attractive, making it desirable for growing under glass. 
The quicker they are grown, the crisper their flesh and the more delectable 
their flavor. Very desirable. Pkt. 100; oz. 15^; 4 ozs. 35^; y 2 lb. 550; 
lb. 900; 2 lbs. $1.60; 5 lbs. $3.80; 10 lbs. $6.75. 
Comet 
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938 White Icicle O 
28 days. Most popular of all long radishes. Pure white, delicious, crisp 
flesh; always tender, juicy, and delicately snappy. The roots grow 5 in. 
in length and are the shape of an icicle, straight and free from side roots. 
Splendid for either spring or fall use. Thorough and deep soil prepara 
tion is advisable to secure well-formed, uniform roots. 
Pkt. 100; oz. 150; 4 ozs. 300; 
Vi lb. 500; lb. 800; 2 lbs. $1.45; 
5 lbs. $3.40; 10 lbs. $6.00. 
SUMMER RADISHES 
928 Early Long Scarlet Short 
TOD days. Without exception the very 
best long, brittle red radish. Almost 
6 in. in length, and matures in about 4 weeks. 
Our strain of this beautiful long radish is sim¬ 
ply perfection. It is an attractive bright 
scarlet-red color. The tender, juicy flesh is 
icy white and of the finest flavor. Pkt. 50; 
oz. 150; 4 ozs. 300; V 2 lb. 500; lb. 800; 
2 lbs. $1.45; 5 lbs. $3.40; 10 lbs. $6.00. 
Rapid Red 
.ma 
953 Long White Vienna or 
Lady Finger 
33 days. 6 to 7 in. long 
and 1 inch in diameter. 
Flesh and skin are pure white. Pkt. 50; 
oz. 150; 4 ozs. 250; Vi lb. 400; lb. 700; 
2 lbs. $1.25; 5 lbs. $2.80; 10 lbs. $5.25. 
951 Chartiers or Shepherd 959 White Strassburgo 4 ,S d iTd 
38 days. Bright rosy red radishes tipped with 
white, growing 7 to 8 in. long and 1 to 1K in. 
in diameter. The flesh is white. Pkt. 100; 
oz. 150; 4 ozs. 250; Vi lb. 400; lb. 700; 
2 lbs. $1.25; 5 lbs. $2.80; 10 lbs. $5.25. 
white radish, 5 in. long and 2 in. in diameter. 
Skin and flesh are white. Crisp, tender and 
of an icy, transparent texture. Pkt. 100; 
oz. 150; 4 ozs. 300; V 2 lb. 500; lb. 800; 
• 2 lbs. $1.45; 5 lbs. $3.40; 10 lbs. $6.00. 
WINTER RADISHES 
These require cool weather, at the finish of their growing season. Sow seed the middle of 
June, and again in July and August. Easily stored for winter use. 
963 White Chinese or Celestial O 
60 days. 6 to 8 in. long, with a diameter of 
3 in. Flesh is crisp, juicy, and tender. Flavor 
mild and fine. Pkt. 100; oz. 150; 4 ozs. 300; 
Vi lb. 500; lb. 850; 2 lbs. $1.55; 
5 lbs. $3.60; 10 lbs. $6.35. 
967 Chinese Rose or Scarlet China 
55 days. Oval-shaped, 6 to 7 in. long and 
2 in. in diameter. Skin deep rose, white tip. 
Flesh, pure white. Pkt. 100; oz. 150; 
4 ozs. 300; Vi lb. 500; lb. 850; 2 lbs. $1.55; 
5 lbs. $3.60; 10 lbs. $6.30. 
956 Japanese Colossal 
White Icicle 
65 days. Be 
sure to plant 
some of this great variety; it is oval-shaped, 
flesh and skin pure white. Grows to immense 
size and retains the delightful crispness of the 
smaller sorts. Pkt. 100; oz. 150; 
4 ozs. 400; Vi lb. 600; lb. $1.00; 
2 lbs. $1.85; 5 lbs. $4.40; 10 lbs. $8.00. 
971 Long Black Spanish eo days. 
Black-skinned, with pure white flesh. 7 to 10 
in. long and 2 to 3 in. thick. Pkt. 100; 
oz. 150; 4 ozs. 300; Vi lb. 500; lb. 850; 
2 lbs. $1.55; 5 lbs. $3.60; 10 lbs. $6.35. 
975 Round Black Spanish 55 days. 
Firm, crisp, white flesh. Skin black. Nearly 
round, 4 in. in diameter. Pkt. 100; 
oz. 150; 4 ozs. 300; Vi lb. 500; lb. 850; 
2 lbs. $1.55; 5 lbs. $3.60; 10 lbs. $6.35. 
955 Japanese Yard Long White 
60 days. Unlike ordinary radishes, Japanese 
Yard Long grows to a great size, 2 to 3 ft. in 
length and 3 in. in diameter, tapering grace¬ 
fully to a point. Flesh is snow white, brittle, 
juicy, sweet and of fine texture. A deep, rich 
moist soil is to be preferred if the very longest 
roots are wanted. Pkt. 100; oz. 200; 
4 ozs. 600; Vi lb. 850; lb. $1.50. 
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