Radies (Ger.) 
RADISHES 
Ravanelli (It.) 
Firecracker Radishes 
“These radishes ( Fire¬ 
cracker are so goad that 
1 want more seed to sow 
this summer and fall.''’ 
A. D. Deibert, Philadel¬ 
phia, Penn. 
June 27, 1938. 
A packet will sow 15 to 20 feet of row; an ounce about 75 feet. 
To get radishes in the open ground that are not “hot” the soil should 
be loose and quite rich. A little nitrate of soda applied as soon as the 
radishes come up will help a good deal. Sow the seed in rows a foot apart 
and thin the plants to 2 inches apart. Dusting the ground with lime or 
gypsum before the seed comes up will help keep the flies out and prevent 
injury by maggots. By sowing radish seed in August or first of September 
much better radishes can be raised than in the spring and summer, as they 
are not usually injured by maggots in the fall. 
EARLY SCARLET GLOBE, spfai strain. ™, «dw, 
- is the kind most used by 
market gardeners for forcing and open ground and is the best strain of 
this variety we know. The radishes are very handsome, olive shape 
bright scarlet in color, crisp and tender. Under favorable conditions, 
they may be pulled 20 days from sowing. The tops are not as large as 
most strains of this variety. Our strain has proved to be the most 
uniform stock of Early Scarlet Globe. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; M Lb. 35c; Lb. 85c. 
HARRIS’ SPECIAL SCARLET FORCING. Also called (Glowing 
Ball). Has smaller tops and matures a day or two earlier than Early 
Scarlet Globe. The radishes are perfectly round, and very bright 
scarlet, while the flesh is white, crisp, and of mild flavor. This is a 
superior variety for spring forcing as well as the open ground. We offer 
the finest, most even stock. Practically every radish is just alike. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; M Lb. 35c; Lb. 85c. 
(New.) Short Top Scarlet Globe. W e recom- 
- - mend this new strain very highly for those who want 
a fine scarlet globe radish with shorter tops. The radishes are the true 
olive shape and are remarkably uniform. They are of brilliant scarlet 
in color, crisp and mild and have the ability to stand a long time with¬ 
out becoming soft. The tops grow about one inch shorter than our 
special strain of Early Scarlet Globe, which makes this an excellent 
variety for greenhouses, spring frame forcing and growing on muck. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; Lb. 35c; Lb. 85c. 
COMET (New.) Long Standing Round. Fine for home gar- 
- - dens. See page 5. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; M Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.10. 
SCARLET CHAMPION. (Jew.) A new large scarlet radish 
- of great merit which is really a 
marked improvement on Crimson Giant Globe. Produces large bulbs 
of brilliant scarlet color and solid white interior. Mild in flavor and 
fine for the home as well as market garden. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.10. 
FIRECRACKER. f Ne "-> J he * est Half , Long Red - ; >ew t 
- kind is about the same shape and size as the best 
Icicle, but is of a brilliant scarlet color. The roots usually grow about 
half out of the ground and are 3 to 4 in. long. The flesh is of excellent 
quality being mild and crisp. The lops are small and this is altogether a 
very fine variety both for forcing or outdoor growing. 
This radish has replaced the old Long Scarlet Short Top which we 
have discontinued listing. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; M Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.00. 
Icicle Radish 
Crystal white, tender 
and mild. 
White Radishes 
ICICLE or Pearl Forcing. The Best White Radish. This radish 
- should be grown in every home garden, not ordy for variet> 
but because of its extreme high quality. This is the earliest long white 
radish. It grows with remarkable rapidity and on this account is 
valuable for forcing as well as for the open ground. The radishes arc 
long, straight, pure white, very smooth and nearly the same size the 
whole length. This is the finest strain for open ground as well as forcing. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; K Lb. 30c; Lb. 80c. 
DELICACY. A very fine white summer, fall or winter radish; globe 
shaped, smooth, pure white with crisp white flesh of very mild flavor. 
One of the best kinds for late summer and fall. Sow in July or August. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; x /i Lb. 35c; Lb. 95c. 
GIANT WHITE STUTTGART. For Fall. A large, round or top¬ 
shaped white radish, of good quality, used as a summer and fall variety, 
as the roots will stand a long time without becoming pithy. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; Lb. 35c; Lb. 95c. 
White Strasburg. A long, white radish for summer use. Will remain crisp 
and tender even when very large. The roots when ready to use are 4 
to 6 inches long, and 1 Yi. to 2 inches in diameter. 
Pkt, 10c; Oz. 15c; M Lb. 35c; Lb. 95c. 
I\ote: We cannot supply half ounces of seed priced at less than 30c per ounce. 
Cavalier Radishes 
The brilliant scarlet color is very attractive. Note 
the short tops. 
EARLIEST SCARLET WHITE-TIPPED. Special 
Strain. Also called “Rosy Gem” and “Rapid 
Forcing.” This is the most attractive radish we 
know. The radishes are perfectly round, bright 
red with the bottom half clear white. The radish 
grows rapidly and is very crisp and mild. This is a 
short top strain and it does equally well in green¬ 
house, frame or garden. 
Pkt, 10c; Oz. 15c; M Lb. 35c; Lb. 85c. 
CRIMSON GIANT GLOBE. 1 .urge, globe shaped, 
bright scarlet with crisp solid white flesh. Grows 
larger than Early Scarlet Globe and has larger tops. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; Lb. 35c; Lb. 85c. 
Winter Radishes 
These varieties should be sown in July and 
August as they do not succeed if sown in the 
spring. They are excellent for fall and winter use, 
and will keep a long time in sand and in the cellar. 
To get best growth give plenty of room, thin¬ 
ning to three to five inches while young. 
LONG BLACK SPANISH. A long, smooth radish 
nearly the same size at the bottom as the top. 
The outside is deep black while the flesh is while, 
crisp and of fine quality, keeps all winter stored 
in moist sand. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; Lb. 35c: Lb. 95c. 
BLACK SPANISH TURNIP, ROUND. Similar t<. 
Long Black Spanish except in shape, which is short 
and round like a turnip. Our strain grows per¬ 
fectly round and has deep black skin with,out 
white rings. 
Pkt. l()c; Oz. 15c; Lb. 35c; Lb. 95c. 
HARRIS’ SEEDS —1939 
JOSEPH HARRIS CO., Inc., COLDWATER, N. Y. 
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