Radies (Ger.) R A D i S hi E S Ravanelli (It.) 
A packet will sow 15 to 20 feet of row; an ounce about 75 feet. 
To get the best radishes in the open ground the soil should be loose and comes up will help keep the flies out and prevent injury by maggots. By 
quite rich. A little nitrate of soda applied as soon as the radishes come up _ sowing radish seed in August or the first part of September much better 
will help a good deal. Sow the seed in rows a foot apart and thin the plants radishes can be raised than in the spring and summer, as they are not 
to 2 inches apart. Dusting the ground with lime or gypsum before the seed usually injured by maggots in the fall. 
EARLY SCARLET GLOBE. Special Strain. This 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 a very hand- 
some olive shape, bright scarlet in color, crisp and tender. Under favorable conditions, 
they may be pulled about 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; 144 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.00. 
EARLY SCARLET GLOBE—Long Island Strain. A very fine stock of this variety, 
and is recommended for growers who wish a rounder radish than our Early Scarlet 
Globe. The radishes are nearly round to oval in shape, brilliant scarlet in color and 
with fine tap roots. The tops are a little taller than the above also. This is a first class 
stock in every way. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 144 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.00. 
CAVALIER (New.) Short Top Scarlet Globe. Uniform, olive shaped, 
* bright scarlet bulbs. See photograph at the right and full descrip- 


tion on page 6. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 144 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.00. 
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 we have ever seen. 
Pktsl0e7 Oz. 15¢e3-24 Lb: 35c; Libs 95c: 
COMET. (New.) Long Standing Round. Fine for home gardens. Crop failed. 
SCARLET CHAMPION. (New.) A new large scarlet radish of great merit and a 
marked improvement on Crimson Giant Globe. Produces large bulbs of brilliant 
scarlet color and solid white flesh. It is earlier and the tops are smaller than Crimson 
Giant Globe. Mild in flavor and fine for the home as well as market gardens. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 144 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.00. 
FIRECRACKER (New.) The Best Half Long Red. This new 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 tops are small and 
this is altogether a very fine variety both for forcing or outdoor growing. 


WeicloaRadish This radish has replaced the old Long Scarlet Short Top which we have discon- 
Crystal white, tender tinued listing. Cavalier Radish 
and mild. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 14 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.00. Figeivetiin andipnilch 
EARLIEST SCARLET WHITE-TIPPED. Special Strain. Also called 
“T have planted your seeds for years and find them very satisfactory. All “Rosy Gem” and ‘Rapid Forcing.” This is the most attractive radish 
vegetables and flowers mature well at our high altitude in the Catskills.” we know. They are round, bright red with the bottom half clear white. 
C. W. Newell, Durham, N. Y. May 16, 1940. The radishes grow rapidly and are very crisp and mild. This is a short 
top strain and it does equally well in greenhouse, frame or garden. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 14 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.00. 
White Radishes 
ICICLE or Pearl Forcing. The Best White Radish. 
The radishes are long, straight, pure white, very 
smooth and nearly the same size the whole length. Should 
be grown in every home garden, not only for variety but 
because of its extreme high quality. This variety grows 
with remarkable rapidity and is the earliest long white 
radish. This makes it valuable for forcing as well as for 
the open ground. The tops are medium size. This is the 
finest strain for open ground as well as forcing. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 4% Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.10. 
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; 14 Lh. 35e; 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; 14 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.00. 
White Strasburg. A long, white radish for summer use. 
Will remain crisp and tender even when very large. The 
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, 
thinning 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 white, crisp and of fine 
quality. Keeps all winter stored in moist sand. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 44 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.00. 
BLACK SPANISH TURNIP, ROUND. Similar to Long 
Black Spanish except in shape, which is short and round 
like a turnip. Our strain grows perfectly round and has 
deep black skin without white rings. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 144 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.00. 
A COLLECTION OF VEGETABLES 
We have put up ready to mail, a collection of veg- 
etable seed for the home garden, at a much reduced 

price. This collection contains only high grade seeds 

roots when ready to use are 4 to 6 inches long, and 1}4 to 5 . p and will give one an excellent variety of vegetables 
2 inches in diameter. Firecracker Radish in home garden. See page 7. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 144 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.00. Rapid growing and tender. 
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