54 VEGETABLE SEEDS—(Continued) 
State Nursery and Seed Co. 
S. N. & S. Co’s. Peerless Radishes «™..d.-ueaaik 
"SERVE RADISHES THE SEASON THROUGH"—FROM. SPRING -TO.-WINTER 
(1 oz., will SOW 100 ft. of drill—8 to 10 lbs. per acre) 
' Being- a root crop good brittle Radishes require light, well worked soil, made very rich and mellow 
to insure quick growth If permitted to grow slowly, they become tough and pithy. They are easy to 
grow and frequent planting will insure a constant supply for the table. Thin the very young plants 
somewhat. Summer varieties can be sown all Spring and well into Summer. Winter varieties, however 
require some time to mature; plant in June or July. 
Early Round Varieties 
Early Scarlet Turnip. White Tipped —A splendid 
early Radish very attractive appearance; its 
white tip and deep scarlet are always pleasing 
to the eye. Very tender and of good flavor. 25 
days. Pkt., 5c; ox., 15c; %-lb.. 30c; 1 ib., 85c. 
Extra Early Saxa or 
tllowing Ball — The 
earliest of all Rad¬ 
ishes and slow to 
run to seed. We rec¬ 
ommend it for the 
first planting in the 
garden, and also for 
forcing in hotbed 
and giieenhouset. 
Round, bright scar¬ 
let, with the small¬ 
est possible tops. 
Exceptionally crisp 
and tender and of 
fine flavor. 20 
Extra Early Saxa days. PUt., 10c; ox., 
or Glowing Ball 15c; 35e; 1 lb., 
85 c. 
Early White Turnip —A very quick-growing, small, 
turnip-shaped variety. Color, clear white; very 
mild flavor. 35 days. Pkt., 5c; ox„ 15c; 14-lb., 
30c; 1 lb., S5c. 
Early Scarlet Globe —One of the earliest; flavor 
mild, crisp, juicy and tender. It forms a small 
top and will stand a great amount of heat with¬ 
out becoming pithy. 25 days. Pkt., 5c; ox., 15c; 
; 1 lb., 75c. 
Early Scarlet Turnip —A well- 
known Radish for early 
home and market use. Ma¬ 
tures quickly; crisp and of 
good flavor. 25 days. Pkt., 
5c; ox., 15c; 14-lb., 30c; 1 lb., 
75c. 
Crimson Giant Globe—Early 
globe-shaped and grows to 
an unusually large size; is 
always tender and of mild 
flavor. It remains in per¬ 
fect condition a remarkably 
long time and, unlike other 
forcing varieties, does not 
become pity even when 
twice their size in diameter. 
3 2 days. Pkt., 5c; ox., 15c; 
14-lb., 30c; 1 lb.. 85c. 
Crimson 
Carco 
Vegetable Spray 
Controls Kaclisb Maggots, etc. 
Giant Globe 
French Breakfast or Half Long —Medium size, 
olive-.shaped Radish; small top, scarlet except at 
the top which is white; a splnedid table variety 
for either forcing or outdoor cuture. Makes 
rapid growth. A great favorite. 3 0 days. Pkt., 
5c; o*., 15c; 14-lb., 30c; 1 lb., 75c. 
Summer Radishes—Long Varieties 
Radish—Icicle 
White Icicle — The finest of all 
long whitd' ■ radish. Grows 
about six inches long, are of 
transparent whiteness a'nd 
make their growth very 
quickly. It is of excellent 
flavor, mild, crisp and tender. 
Valuable for home, use and 
market gardeners. ' 30'“ days. 
Pkt,, 5c; oz., 15c; 14-lb., 30c; 
1 lb., 75c. 
White Strasburg —The skin and 
flesh are white and agreeably 
mild, being crisp and refresh¬ 
ing; keeps crisp and tender a 
long time. 40 days. Pkt., 5c; 
oz., 15c; 14-lb., 30c; 1 lb., 75c; 
Long Scarlet Short Top —This bright scarlet short 
topped sort is about 5 inches long, is uniformly 
straight and smooth, crisp and brittle; an ex¬ 
cellent variety for private gardens or market. 
35 days. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 14-lh., 30c; 1 lb., 75c. 
Be sure to sow Radishes at 10-day inter¬ 
vals from early Spring to have a regular 
supply for your table.- To enable you to 
do so Tvo recommend the following; Early 
Scarlet Turnip. French Breakfast and White 
Icicle. 
RADISH NOVELTIES—(See Page 34) 
Winter Varieties 
Make your first planting the middle of June, a 
.second the middle of July. Sow thickly in rows 15 
inches apart between the rows, and thin out to _6 
inches apart in the row; firm and well-drained soil 
is essential. Winter Radishes are easily stored in 
any frost-proof cellar in damp sand. 
China Rose —One of the best Pall and Winter va¬ 
rieties; firm, white flesh. 60 days. Pkt., 5c; oz., 
15c; 14-lb., 30c; 1 lb., 75c. 
Mammoth White China or Celestial —Flesh solid 
and brittle; pure white; flavor mild or slightly 
pungent. A splendid keeper for Winter use. 70 
days. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 14-lb., 30c; 1 lb., 75c. 
Long Black Spanish —The latest and hardiest of 
all Winter Radishes; roots black, long, large 
and good keeper; pull before severe frost and 
store in damp sand in root house. 70 days. Pkt., 
5c; oz., 1.5c; 14-lb., 30c; 1 lb., 75c. 
Round Black Spanish —A round form of above. 60 
days. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 14-lb., 30c; 1 lb., 75c. 
Sakura,iima or Mammoth Japan —White skin and 
flesh; grows large, about the size of a turnip; 
fine flavor, mild and very tender. Pkt., 10; 
oz., 15c; 14-lb., 45c; 1 lb., $1.25. 
Ncrinia or Mikado —Very tender, excellent flavor 
and mild, with snow-white flesh; growing from 
two to three feet in length. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 
14-lb., 45c; 1 lb.. $1.2.5. 
Radish—Early Scarlet Turnip 
Radish—French Breakfast 
