RADISHES es tare Aisi 
Planting Instructions Radishes are one of the 
first vegetables planted in the spring and the quickest 
to mature. They need fertile soil, plenty of moisture 
and cultivation to be in best condition for eating. The 
seed is sown in shallow drills and successive sowings 
should be made at ten-day intervals. Radish seeds are 
often sown thinly in rows of slow’ germinating seed, 
like beets, parsnips and carrots, to mark the rows so 
cultivation can start before the main crops are up. 
EARLY VARIETIES 
Sparkler THE BEST OF THE ROUND WHITE TIPPED 
VARIETIES. A very early and excellent variety both for 
forcing and sowing in the open ground. It is ready in 
about 20 days. The color is a vivid scarlet with white tip. 
Days to maturity, 20. 
Crimson Giant Globe When mature they measure 6 
to 8 inches in circumference, weight one ounce; their pure 
white flesh remaining firm and crisp, and of mild flavor. 
Days to maturity, ‘30. 
Early Scarlet Turnip Root very round, of very bright 
color; flesh white, firm, crisp, and very pleasant to the 
taste. Days to maturity, 26. 
Early Turnip Red White Tipped he root of this 
radish swells quickly, but it also quickly becomes hollow 
at the center and should be pulled as soon as fully grown. 
Days to maturity, 25. RHUBARB 
Early Scarlet Globe The root not as long as the olive-shaped sorts, 
Flesh is white and tender. Days to maturity, 23. Packet, 10c; 1 OZss 20¢; 4 lb., 75¢; 
French Breakfast a market garden radish. Skin is bright pink on Ib., $2.25. 
the upper part, and white on the lower part. It is very productive, early, Planting Instructions Succeeds 
exceedingly crisp and tender. Days to maturity, 25. best in deep, somewhat retentive soil. 
Barteldes Glass our own introduction. We called it “Glass Radish” The richer its condition and the deeper 
because the flesh is almost transparent. Flesh is always crisp and brit- it is stirred, the better. Sow in drills an 
tle, of mild flavor, and does not become hollow in the center. Days to inch deep, and thin out the plants to 12 
maturity, 23. inches apart. The following spring, 
: ? LONG VARIETIES transplant from 4 to 5 feet apart each 
White Icicle An entirely distinct, long, Way. , 
white variety. Ready for use fully as early Victoria 4 little later than Linnaeus. 

Sparkler 

as Long Scarlet Top, with less foliage, ren- Stalks red, very thick, leaves broader 
dering it most desirable for forcing. Supe- than long, heart-shaped or rounded. 
rior to any of the red varieties. Days to 
maturity, 27. Rhubarb Roots 
Early Long Scarlet Short Top Root LINNAEUS and VICTORIA. 
extremely long and slender, 5 to 6 inches in Ask for prices. 
length, and only about a half inch in diam- 
eter. A standard variety for both home and 
market garden use. Days to maturity, 24. 
SUMMER VARIETIES 
White Strasburg 4 productive variety 
which withstands summer heat well. Root 
is long, about 4 to 5 inches, pointed; skin is 
white, rather tender. Days to maturity, 39. 
WINTER VARIETIES 
This name is applied to those kinds which 
have such firm-fleshed roots that they will 
keep through a great part of the winter with- 
out becoming hollow. They should be sown 
in July or August. 
Long Black Spanish uas a very regu- 
lar cylindrical root, which reaches a length 
of from 7 to 10 inches. Skin is very black, 
and somewhat wrinkled; flesh is white, 
firm and compact. Days to maturity, 62. 
Round Black Spanish Root is round, 
: ; sort of top-shaped, skin is black; flesh 
Icicle Radish white, very firm. Roots keep well and are 
stronger in flavor than any other round 
radish. Days to maturity, 60. 
White Chinese or Celestial A beautiful, large, white radish 
grown very extensively by the market gardeners for fall and winter 
trade. Root is white, cylindrical, very firm and mildly flavored. Days 
to maturity, 60. 
Rose China Winter root is large, red, with white tip. A very 
good keeper, and more mildly flavored than the Spanish types. Days to Victoria Rhubarb 
maturity, 53. 


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