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White Icicle. 
385. WHITE ICICLE. (27 days.) Con- 
sidered the finest of all for summer table use. 
The roots attain a length of about 5% inches, 
tapering regularly from near the shoulder to the 
tip. It is erisp, mild, sweet, and keeps well. 
fala. 10¢; oz., 15¢; %4 Ib., 35c; 1b., $1.00, post- 

Crimson Giant. 
376. CRIMSON GIANT. (28 days.) An 
extra large radish, often growing to double the 
size of the other early turnip-shaped varieties, 
while retaining its firmness and crispness long- 
er than other earlies. It is quick growing, suit- 
able for both forcing and outdoor growing. Roots 
are of a handsome deep crimson, varying in shape 
from round to oval. Flesh, pure white; flavor 
mild. We highly recommend this radish. PKt., 
10c; 0z., 15c; Y Ib., 35c; 1b., $1.00, postpaid. 
887. COMET or ICY CRISP. (28 days.) A 
bright scarlet, round radish, very crisp and 
tender. The tops are very small. Ready to use 
when %-inch in diameter but remains firm to 
a large size. This radish can be grown from seed 
in from 20 to 25 days, and is all that one could 
ask for in a radish. Pkt., 10c; oz:, 15c; % Ib., 
40c; lb., $1.20, postpaid. 


Comet or Icy Crisp. 

Radish Seed is grown from hand-transplanted roots. In this 
1 types are kept pure and true and no seed is produced that 
is not from perfectly sound radishes. 
for the market should use only seed of 
placed on the market earlier than from ordinary seed and also quality 
peches can Der bud long after radishes 
ave become pithy and hollow, All growers should sow the best seed 
obtainable if they want to receive the 
crop. For larger amounts see our Market Gardeners’ List, opposite 
Growers who raise radishes 
this type. The crop can be 
grown from ordinary seed 
maximum profit from their 
CULTURE: Planting radish seed at improper depths is often the 
cause of the bulbs being various shapes, 
Radishes do best on 
pelos Suart and thin 
round red sorts first, the long-growi 2 ies e r 
Pathearchcen he ae growing varieties a week later, and the 
12 pounds an acre, 
MAGGOT CONTROL. Corrosive Sublimate 
gots which attack cabbage, 
with 10 gallons of water. 
plants when they are two 
every 35 feet of row, 
, Plant about % inch deep. 
rich, mellow soil. Sow in drills 10 
inches in the row. Sow the early 
a light, 
to two 
August. One packet will sow 25 feet; 
( 1 will control mag- 
onion and radish crops. Mix one ounce 
Pour this solution around the base of the 
wo to three inches tall, Use one gallon to 
For cabbage plants use one-half teacup to a 

370. BRIGHTEST WHITE TIP or 
SPARKLER. (26 days.) A splendid selec- 
tion of the Early Scarlet Turnip White Tipped 
Radish, but showing more white, practically the 
whole lower half being pure white, and the 
upper half bright scarlet. Crisp and sweet. PKt., 
10c; 0z., 15c; % Ib., 35c; Ib., $1.00, postpaid, 


377. EARLY GLOBE. 
(Vick’s.) (24 days.) One of the best all 
around radishes for’ early outdoor sowing. The 
skin is a bright scarlet; flesh, pure white,- crisp, 
tender and of delicious quality. Our stock is a 
special strain with medium tops. Pkt., 10c; oz., 
15c; Y% Ib., 35c; lb., $1.00, postpaid. 
“Please allow me to say your Oakleaf and Great 
Lakes lettwce are the grandest and outstanding of 
all lettuce. We enjoy it throughout the summer. 
By transplanting, it forms the loosest heads of sweet 
lettuce till late summer. 
“The aster seed collection I am again ordering 
this spring gave such a great abundance of the 
most gorgeous blossoms last year. They adorned 
both the garden and the house. Use me as a most 
satisfied customer.” —Mrs. John L. Picha, 
Minnesota. 
SCARLET 
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FRENCH BREAKFAST. 
25 
A quick-growing, handsome, olive-shaped 
radish, deep scarlet in color, with a clearly de- 
S13. 
days.) 
fined white tip at the base. It measures about 
%, of an inch through and about twice that in 
length with very small top and tap root. Flesh 
pure white and very crisp, tender and mild. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 4% 1b., 35c; Ib., $1.00, post- 
paid. 
384. CINCINNATI MARKET. (28 
days.) An improved strain of Long Scarlet. The 
tops are very small, so that they may be grown 
close together. It is a long red radish, growing 
straight and smooth, with crisp, mild flesh and 
pleasant flavor. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; % l1b., 35c; 
lb., $1.00, postpaid. 
374. CAVALIER OR TWENTY DAY. - 
(20 days.) An extra early, olive-shaped or oblong 
globe, bright scarlet radish. Tops small, very 
attractive, and suitable for all purposes. Ex- 
cellent for muck soils. Flesh is crisp and mild. 
ay 10c; oz., 15c; ¥% Ib., 35c; Ib., $1.00, post- 
paid. 
“T think you people deserve a lot of praise for 
the kind of seeds you send out. All are grand and 
I want to especially compliment you on this strain 
of lettuce. Have never found any quite like it.” 
Ora Thomas, 
Indiana. 
WINTER RADISHES 
Winter radishes should be planted in July and 
August and are good to eat aS soon as they are 
large enough. Like spring radishes in flavor, 
but grow 4 to 8 inches long and 2 to 3 inches 
thick. For winter use, dig them and pack them 
in earth the same as parsnips, salsify or celery. 
392. LONG BLACK SPANISH. (60 
days.) The skin is black, and the flesh white 
and firm, Grows 8 to 9 inches long and 2 to 
3 inches in diameter. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 15c; %4% 
lb., 40c; 1b., $1.25, postpaid. 
390. NEW WHITE CHINESE. (New 
Celestial.) (60 days.) A large, half-long radish, 
which will keep in fine condition a long time. 
White and brittle. Excellent for market garden- 
ers? use. Pkt.,, L0c oz. 5c, 44 Ib. 40c; Ib., 
$1.25, postpaid. 
393. ROUND 
BLACK 
SPANISH. 
(56 days.) Con- 
sidered by many 
the best winter 
radish. Roots 
are round and 
sometimes olive- 
shaped, A long- 
keeping variety. 
Piste Oz 
15c; lb., 
40c; 1b., $1.25, 
postpaid. 
391. CHINA 
ROSE WIN- 
ily Es Se Gap 
days.)’ Han d- 
some, long, 
rose - colored, 
mild, sweet fla- 
vored, and of 
erisp, brittle 
texture. It is 
smooth and cyl- 
1 der ara et ml 
shape, and 
keeps well through the fall and winter. Pkt., 
10c; 0oz., 15c; ™% Ib., 40c; 1lb., $1.25, postpaid. 

“China Rose Winter. 
