878 Burpee's Rapid Red Radish © 
23 days. A variety everyone should plant. Small, round, bright red 
radishes 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. 1 he quicker they are grown, the crisper 
their flesh and the more delectable their flavor. 
Pkt. lOjzf; oz. 20^; 4 ozs. SOjzf; lb. 75)^; lb. $1.25. 
886 Crimson Giant Globe 
29 days. Sweet, crisp, juicy, brittfe, and a wonderful yielder. A 
fine giant bright red radish. This radish differs from most others 
as the roots attain a 
Comet 
Radish 
Burpee's 
Rapid Red 
large size without be¬ 
coming hollow or pithy. 
The shape is a perfect 
globe, 2 in. in depth, 
in. in diameter, with 
thin, tender skin of deep 
crimson, and solid white 
flesh. It is 
a very popular variety, of 
large size and the finest i; 
quality. Early, notwitb- 
standing its size. Sow seed thinly to permit full develop¬ 
ment of the roots, and for the biggest radishes see that the soil 
is moderately moist, fertile and deeply prepared. 
Pkt. lOfi; oz. 20^; 4 ozs. 60^; y 2 lb. 90^; lb. $1.60. 
890 Comet 0 
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, with small tap roots and bright scarlet in color. 
^ Pkt. 10^; oz. 20^; 4 ozs. 60jz!; Vi lb. SOfl; lb. $1.60. 
White Icicle 
938 White Icicle 0 
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 preparation is advisable to secure well- 
formed, uniform roots. Pkt. lOfl; oz. 20*!;; 
4 ozs. 50fi; Vi lb. 75^; lb. $1.25. 
SUMIViER RADISHES 
The following varieties require more time to 
mature than the spring radishes so that they 
are becoming ready to use when the others are 
gone. As they grow more slowly, they endure 
heat better and are valuable for summer use. 
928 Early Long Scarlet Short 
Top 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. 5^; 
oz. 20yf; 4 ozs. SOd; l/z lb. 75)i; lb. $1.25. 
951 Chartiers or Shepherd 
38 days. Bright rosy red radishes tipped with 
white, growing 7 to 8 in. long and 1 to 1^^ in. 
in diameter. The flesh is white, tender, brittle 
anti agreeably snappy. They remain in good 
condition for a long time. Pkt. 10?!; oz. 20?!; 
4 ozs. 50?!; V4 lb. 75?!; lb. $1.25. 
953 Long White Vienna or 
|_adv Fin&fer days. 6 to 7 in. long 
' * and 1 inch in diameter. 
Flesh and skin are pure white. Easily har¬ 
vested as the roots grow or more above 
ground. - Pkt. 5?!; oz. 20?!; 4 ozs. 55?!; 
Vi lb. 80?f; lb. $1.40. 
959 White Strassburg o ^ ^Yd 
white radish, 5 in. long and 2"in. in diameter. 
Skin and flesh are white. Crisp, tender and 
of an icy, transparent texture. Used as a 
summer and fall variety. Pkt. 10?!; oz. 20?!; 
4 ozs. 50?!; Vz lb. 75?!; Ib. $1.25. 
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. 
Excellent for fall and winter use. By storing 
roots in moist sand in the cellar, fresh, crisp 
radishes may be had during the early winter. 
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. Roots a-e so firm that they 
remain plump and succulent for a remarkably 
long time. Pkt. 10?!; oz. 20?!; 4 ozs. 60?!; 
Vi lb. 85?!; lb. $1.50 
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. 10^; oz. 20?!; 
4 ozs. 60?!; Vz lb. 85?!; lb. $1.50. 
956 Japanese Colossal 
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. 10?!; oz 20?!; 
4 ozs. 60?!; Vz lb. 85?!; lb. $1.50. 
971 Long Black Spanish 60 days. 
Black-skinned, with pure white flesh. 7 to 10 
in. long and 2 to 3 in. thick, nearly the same 
size at the bottom as the top. Wonderful 
winter keeper. Pkt. 10?!; oz. 20?!; 
4 ozs. 60?!; Vz lb. 85?!; lb. $1.50. 
975 Round Black Spanish 55 days. 
Firm, crisp, white, pungent flesh. Skin black. 
Nearly round, 4 in. in diameter, wdth slender 
tap roots. Pkt. 10?!; oz. 20?!; 4 ozs. 60?!; 
Vz lb. 85?!; lb. $1.50. 
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. 10^; oz. 20i^; 
4 ozs. 60^; J/z lb. 85?!; lb. $1.50. 
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