AADISHES : 
1 oz. will sow 100 ft. of row; 8 Ibs. to an acre in drills, 12 lbs. if broadcast 
CULTURE: The culture of radishes is 
so easy and the results so sure that 
they are probably found in more home 
gardens than any other vegetable. 
The varieties of radish differ so dis- 
tinctly that the home gardener is able 
to obtain almost anything he prefers 
in the way of shape, color, size and 
season. The ground should be finely 
prepared, as free as possible from 
small stones and lumps. Plant seed 
about Y2 inch deep in rows 12 to 18 
inches apart or may be broadcast, and 
when up about an inch thin to 1 to 2 
inches apart. Radishes are at their 
best when growth is quick and steady. 
A moderate temperature and constant 
moisture are favorable for best results. 
In order to keep a continuous supply 
of young, mild radishes successive 
plantings should be made. 
CHERRY BELL. Early maturing. Resembles cher- 
ries in shape and color. Flesh white, crisp and 
firm. Is slow to become pithy. Has short tops 
and thrives in any garden soil. All American 
Selection for 1950. Excellent for home and 
market garden. 
PERFECTA SCARLET GLOBE. A new strain of 
Scarlet Globe satisfying the most critical radish 
growers on account of its bright, glowing scar- 
let color, its perfect globe shape, the extreme 
thin tap root and ideal tops, though not too 
small for easy bunching, classifies this strain 
ideal for summer out-of-door crop and for forcing 
under glass. 
EARLY CAVALIER. (Short Top Forcing). A highly 
colored radish especially adapted for forcing, 
also suited for outdoor, tops are short. Roots 
bright true scarlet slightly olive shaped, uniform. 
EARLY SCARLET GLOBE FORCING (Short Top). 
One of the most desirable sort for forcing under 
glass; also used for field culture. Tops small, 
ideal for bunching. Roots (olive shape), uniform, 
rich scarlet; flesh crisp and white. 
EARLY SCARLET GLOBE (Medium Top). An excel- 
lent strain for general home and market garden. 
Especially desirable for use out-of-doors for spring 
and fall planting; roots somewhat olive-shaped; 
color rich, bright scarlet; flesh white, and crisp. 
COMET. A favorite with market gardeners for sum- 
mer crops as a bed or field of this variety 
produces a large crop of good size roots without 
becoming pithy. Tops short but slightly larger 
than Scarlet Globe. Roots globe shaped, bright 
clear red. Holland grown seed. 
CRIMSON GIANT. A superior home and market 
garden variety for outofdoor planting. Roots 
large, spherical, slightly top-shaped; beautiful 
deep crimson; the white flesh holds its firmness 
well. 
PERFECTA SCARLET GLOBE 
FRENCH BREAKFAST. Early home garden variety. 
Roots oblong, blunt; about 1¥% inches long and 
¥g inch through; rich scarlet with white bottom; 
flesh white, crisp and firm. 
ICICLE. The best early white variety. Particularly 
popular in home and market gardens. Tops 
small. Roots long, tapered; very white throughout 
and brittle; of splendid quality until 5-6 inches 
long and ¥% inch thick or larger. 
SPARKLER WHITE TIP. Outstanding quality. Tops 
small, roots almost globular with small tap root, 
skin rosy carmine with lower third area a domes 
white. Holland grown seed. 
CINCINNATI MARKET. (Gold Seal Quality). Roots 
very attractive, 7 to 9 inches long, bright rose 
color on upper part, shading to white at the tip. 
Flesh white and crisp. 
ALL SEASON RADISH MIXTURE. This is a well- 
balanced mixture including early, midseason and 
late varieties. It is quite interesting to have a 
mixed bed. We suggest you broadcast when 
planting. 
PRICES %& 
FALL AND WINTER VARIETIES 
ROUND BLACK SPANISH. A winter sort with round 
roots, somewhat top-shaped, 3 to 4 inches in 
diameter; skin black, with cracked longitudinal 
lines; flesh white, crisp and of strong flavor. An 
excellent keeper. 
CHINESE WHITE WINTER or WHITE CALIFORNIA 
MAMMOTH. Largest of all winter radishes and 
a favorite with the Japanese gardeners. Root 
grows 8 inches long and 2 to 3 inches in diam- 
eter. Pure white skin and flesh. May be used 
in all stages of growth. Flesh is solid, crisp and 
mildly pungent. 
CHINA ROSE. (Gold Seal Quality.) This variety 
should not be sown earlier than the middle of 
June, as it is a winter variety. Is very popular. 
Roots 4 to 6 inches long, 2 inches in diameter, 
cylindrical but thicker at the lower end; blunt, 
smooth, bright rose-red in color; flesh white, very 
firm and pungent. 
30 THE WESTERN SEED COMPANY, DENVER, COLORADO 
