Radish 
Radish originally came from the East Indies and has been cultivated in Europe since the 16th 
Century. Four ounces of seed will sow 100 yards of row. \ I 
One inch high in 8 days under most favorable circumstances in green- 
Sow Radish Seed as soon as the ground is in condition to work, or just before the Cherry is in bloom. 
breaks ground in 5 days. 
house. 
Six pounds will sow an acre. Seed 
This is one of the earliest Vegetables that one can grow in the garden in the Spring. Radishes grown on thin 
soil can never be good. They will be misshapen and tough, the shape largely being influenced by the depth 
the seed is planted. When planted too deep they usually get too long. 
grown quickly. Radishes which grow slowly are usually tough and hot. 
To be good, they must always be 
In selecting the seed of Radishes 
for hot beds, always be sure to select those varieties with short tops. 
Karly Tu rnip Varieties 
Crimson Giant—25 Days. This is one of the 
largest of the early all-red varieties. Roots almost 
globular in shape, 1 to 14 inches in diameter when 
edible. Tops slightly taller than Scarlet Globe. 
Crimson in color, of excellent quality. 

Early Scarlet Globe 
Early Scarlet Globe—23 Days. Roots of this 
variety are crisp, tender, slightly oval, of a first- 
class brilliant scarlet color, excellent for early 
forcing or for outdoor or kitchen garden planting. 
Most highly recommended and the most popular 
sort grown. Our stock of this variety cannot be 
surpassed by any Scarlet Globe on the market. 
Tops short to medium. 
Early Deep Scarlet Turnip—24 Days. Scarlet in 
color, smooth skin, round roots 1 inch in diameter, 
slightly flat, excellent for forcing. Short tops. 
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French Breakfast—23 Days. Olive shaped or 
stump rooted. Upper part of bulb bright scarlet, 
white tipped one-third of the way up from the 
bottom. An excellent variety for the private garden. 
About 13 inches long and 3 inch in diameter. Short 
tops with the bulbs growing slightly above ground. 
Philadelphia White Box—30 Days. So named 
‘because often grown in open frames or boxes. 
Remains in solid edible condition a long time. Roots 
white and globe to turnip shaped. 
LANDRETHS’ 15-DAY SHORT LEAVED EX- 
CEEDINGLY EARLY SCARLET OR SAXA. 
A fine brilliant scarlet globe-shaped bulb, which 
has very small tops. A most desirable variety for 
forcing. We cannot recommend it too highly. It 
will lead the market in all scarlets, being ready for 
table use in 15 days from germination. This is a 
remarkable Radish for indoor culture. 
Scarlet Turnip White Tipped or Sparkler—25 
Days. Extra fine. Small in leaf, early. Flat to 
globular, with an unusual amount of white on the 
bottom which often extends one-third to one-half 
up the bulb, the lower half being white, the upper 
half bright scarlet; consequently, the contrast in 
color is showy both on the table and market stand. 
Long Rooted Varieties 
Chartier or Long Rose—35 Days. Sometimes 
called Sheppard. This is an excellent variety for 
planting outdoors. Roots slim, bright rose color. 
One inch thick, averaging 7 to 8 inches in length. 

White Tipped Scarlet 
or Sparkler 
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