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ALNEER SEED COMPANY—ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. 

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> Earliest Carmine Erfurt or “Fire Ball’? Radish 
RADISH 
Gulture: For extra early use, seed may be sown in 
hotbed. For open ground culture, sow in spring as soon - 
as ground can be worked, in rows not less than 1 foot 
apart, planting % inch deep. Sow every 2 weeks for 
succession. 
Alneer’s New Fourteen-Day [is carly 
orcing 
Radish is of extremely quick growth, maturing in about 
two weeks under favorable conditions; the leaves are 
very short, which renders them particularly adapted 
for forcing under glass; they are of superior flavor, 
being crisp and tender, and in color they are a fresh, 
deep carmine red, very attractive. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; 14 
Ib. 50c; Y Ib. 85c; Ib. $1.50, postpaid. 
25 days. Choice early variety that is a 
Sparkler superior strain of the old Searlet Turnip 
White Tip. Small round roots, 11%4 in. in diameter, with 
bright scarlet top, a clear white base, and smal] slender 
tap-root. The juicy flesh is pure white and of an agree- 
able snappy flavor. A very attractive radish for bunch- 
ing or market; an excellent variety for the home gar- 
den, greenhouse and spring frame forcing. Fine contrast 
to the all-red varieties especially in market. Always 
attracts attention. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; % lb. 45c; Yo Ib. 
75c; Ib. $1.10. 
’ bd 28 days. Skin is pure white, thin 
White Icicle and terder; flesh is icy white, 
erisp, juicy, perfectly mild and of a delightfully sweet 
flavor with just enough pungency to appeal to the appe- 
tite. Remains solid, being fully as good when 1 in. 
across as when only % in. 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 
whether for home or market. Thorough and deep soil 
preparation is advisable to secure well-formed, uniform 
roots. It is suited for forcing. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; ¥ lb. 
45c; Y2 lb. 75c; Ib. $1.10. 
Early Carmine or “Fire Ball” 4!*° Sere 
Forcing. This is one of the finest red forcing turnip 
radishes ever introduced, has a very small short top, 
color a brilliant carmine, crisp, solid, tender and of fine 
flavor. It is alike valuable for forcing under glass or 
outdoor planting early in the spring. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 
4, Ib. 45c; Ye lb. 75c; lb. $1.10, postpaid. 
bs 7 This radish is more than dou- 
Crimson Giant ble the size of other forcing 
varieties. It is very early notwithstanding its size. Color 
crimson, fiesh pure white. Fine for outdoors and forcing. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 4 Ib. 45c; 4/2 Ib. 
75c; lb. $1.10, postpaid. 
= > 24 days. Olive-shaped, bright scarlet radishes, 1 in. in diame- 
Vick $ Scarlet Globe ter. It is crisp and tasty, with fine white flesh and a medium- 
size tops; right for bunching. Good for forcing and does equally well outdoors for the market or 
home garden. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; ¥/, lb. 45c; Y% Ib. 75c; Ib. $1.10. 













































































23 days. Oblong or deep olive shape, 1% in. long and % in. wide. 
French Breakfast Bright rose-searlet skin, shading to clear white in the lower por- 
tion. 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 rad- 
ishes showing partly above the ground. Excellent quality. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 1% Ib. 45c; Yo Ib. 
75c; Ib. $1.10. 
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WINTER RADISHES 
Mammoth White Chinese Ce eet white skis 
and flesh. Can be sown from May 1 to August 15 and will keep all winter 
in prime condition. A fine and very good sort. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; 1/4 Jb. 
7Oc; VY Ib. $1.10; lb. $1.75. 
; o ; Bright Rose color, flesh firm for winter 
China Rose Winter use. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; 4 Ib. 70c; Yo Ib. 
$1.10; Ib. $1.75. 
7 One of the hardiest and best for winter 
Long Rise Spanish use. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; 14 lb. 70c; 1% Ib. 
$1.10; Ib. $1.75. 
SUMMER RADISHES 
80 days. The very best long, brit- 
Long Scarlet Short Top tle, red radish, almost 6 in. in 
length, and matures in about 4 weeks. Skin is an attractive bright scarlet- 
red: the tender flesh is icy white and of the finest flavor. Pkt. 10c; oz. 
25c; 4 Ib. 60c; ¥% Ib. 90c; Ib. $1.25. 
White Strassburg 40 days. Roots are mildly pungent; 4 % to 
5 in. long and 2 in. in diameter. Skin and 
flesh are white. Crisp, tender and of an icy texture. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; 
Y, Ib. 6Oc; Y2 lb. 90c; Ib. $1.25. 
Chartier 38 days. A splendid variety 7 to 8 inches long of bright 
searlet color with a white tip. Firm crisp white flesh of 
appetizing flavor. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; ¥/, lb. 60c; Ib. $1.25. 
