Burpee’s Earliest RADISHES 
ee jam) 3ss Burpee Whiteo 
New for 1947 
25 days. Exceptional tenderness, mild 
flavor, crispiness, and remaining long 
in edible condition, are most outstand- 
ing qualities of this new white radish. 
Burpee White Radishes, when young, J 
are nearly round, juicy and sweet with } 
pure white skin and flesh. Roots be- : 
come flattened in shape as they grow, 
the diameter increasing with age. Best 
eating stage is when they measure 34 
to 1 in. across. They are still crisp, 
mild and ténder, however, when 2 in. 
across, grown from spring sown seed. 
Chemical analysis made by a repu- 
table laboratory proved its superiority 
over red varieties in respect to avail- 
able nutrients and low fiber content. 
In blindfold tests made by us last 
spring, Burpee White, in comparison 
with leading red radishes, was selected 
by four out of five persons for its dis- 
tinctive quality and flavor. 
Pkt. 25¢; oz. 60¢ 
883 Vick’s Scarlet Globe 
24 days. Olive-shaped, bright scarlet radishes, 
1 in. in diameter. It is crisp and tasty, with fine 
white flesh and a medium-size top; right for 
bunching. Good for forcing and does equally 
well outdoors for the market or home garden. 
Pkt. 15¢; oz. 30¢; 4 Ib. 90¢; 1% Ib. $1.65 

































Burpee White Radishes,—shown in color on inside back cover 


877 Burpee’s Earliest Scarlet Button © 
25 days. Perfectly round, bright scarlet radish, about 1 in. in diameter with bright 
scarlet, thin, tender skin and icy white flesh which is crisp and juicy. It has a mild, 
delicate flavor. Earliness, bright scarlet color, and unusually brittle and delicious 
quality make it most desirable for home gardeners and the larger growers as well, 
either for growing outdoors or under glass; small tops are just right for bunching. 
Pkt. 15¢; oz. 30¢; 14 1b. 90¢; 14 Ib. $1.65 
886 Crimson. Giant Globe— Big, round radishes 
Burpee’s 
29 days. Differs from most others as the roots attain a large size without becoming Earliest 
hollow or pithy. The shape is a perfect globe, 2 in. in depth, 14 in. in diameter, with Scarlet , 
thin, tender skin of deep crimson and solid white flesh which is firm, crisp and mild 
in flavor. yt is a very popular variety, of large size, finest quality and remains edible 
for a long time. Sow seed thinly to permit full development of the roots, and for the 
biggest radishes see that the soil is moderately moist, fertile and deeply prepared. 
This variety should be thinned to a wider spacing than smaller varieties; we suggest 
leaving at least 2 in. between plants in the row for full development of large roots. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 30¢; 14 1b. 90¢; 1% Ib. $1.55 
Button 


890 Comet © — Scarlet, long standing; All-America Winner 
25 days. Bred to meet the increasing demand for an early radish that has the same 
good qualities as Vick’s Scarlet Globe, but with a rounded instead of an olive-shaped 
root. Comet fills the bill; radishes are round, with an occasional olive-shaped, attrac- 
tive, bright scarlet and small tap-roots. For eating and keeping qualities Comet is 
surpassed by none. Ideal for home and market gardens because these radishes will 
remain crisp and solid for a long time. Pkt. 10¢; oz. 30¢; 14 lb. 90¢; 1% Ib. $1.55 
907 French Breakfast —Decp olive-shaped to oblong 
23 days. Oblong or deep olive-shape, 134 in. long and 54 in. wide. Bright rose-scarlet 
skin, shading to clear white in the lower portion. The flesh is white, firm, and crisp; 
juicy, mildly pungent and tender. A quick grower and exceedingly popular for home 
or market as well as for forcing. Tops are very short, with radishes showing partly above 
the ground. Excellent quality. Pkt. 10¢; oz. 30¢; 1% Ib. 90¢; 1% Ib. $1.50 


112 W. Atlee Burpee Co., Seed Growers and Breeders 

