887 Cherry Belle Radish © 
22 days. Round, smooth, red radishes, 34 in. across, resemble 
- cherries in shape and color; flesh is white, crisp and firm. 
Roots retain their good eating qualities for a long time as 
they are exceptionally resistant to pithiness. This most valu- 
able characteristic, together with an attractive color, ideal 
shape, extra-early maturity, slender tap-roots and short tops, 
make Cherry Belle a highly desirable radish for home use, mar- 
ket sales and forcing. All-America Bronze Medal Winner. 
Pkt. 15¢; oz. 50¢; 4/4 Ib. $1.50; 1% lb. $2.75 
Burpee’s Red Giant | White Icicle 
910 Burpee’s Red Giant O —Always ‘crisp 
29 days. Combines large size with tender crispness and mild flavor. The 
globular roots, even though they grow 114 in. in diameter, are as crisp as 
- ice if grown quickly. Skin is bright scarlet-red. Flesh is pure white. 
Pkt. 15¢; oz. 45¢; 14 lb. $1.25; 14 lb. $2.10 
938 White Icicle © —Most popular of all long radishes 
28 days. Skin is pure white, thin and tender; flesh is icy white, crisp, juicy, 
perfectly mild and of a delightfully sweet flavor. 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. Thor- 
ough and deep soil preparation is advisable to secure well-formed roots. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 30¢; 14 lb. 85¢; 14 Ib. $1.55 
a 907 French Breakfast — Oblong, thicker toward base 
23 days. Oblong to deep olive-shaped, 134 in. long and 5% to 34 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. Quick 
i grower; exceedingly popular for home, market and forcing. Tops are very 
-* short, radishes show partly above ground. Use as soon as they are ready. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 30¢; 1% lb. 85¢; 1% Ib. $1.55 
893 Spa rkfler—Scarlet-red with clear white base; almost round 
25 days. Superior strain of the old Scarlet Turnip White Tip. Round to 
oblate roots, 114 in. in diameter, with bright scarlet top, a large white 
base, and small slender tap-root. The juicy flesh is pure white and of an 
agreeable snappy flavor. A very attractive radish for bunching or market; 
excellent for the home garden, greenhouse and spring frame forcing. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 30¢; 14 Ib. 85¢; 14 Ib. $1.55 
928 Early Long Scarlet, Short Top 
Ke 30 days. The very best long, brittle, red radish, rather slim, tapering, 5 to 
6 in. in length and 3% in. thick at shoulder. Skin is an attractive bright 
- gcarlet-red; the tender flesh is icy white, crisp and of the finest flavor, 
somewhat more pungent than Icicle. Grow partly above ground. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 30¢; 14 lb. 90¢; 1% Ib. $1.55 
Radishes do best in loose, deeply prepared 
soil and when growth is quick and steady. 
Sow seed thinly to permit full development of 
roots; otherwise they may be misshapened. 
French Breakfast 
Soarkies 
Midsedson or 
Summer Radish 
959 White Strassburg 40 days. Roots are 
41% to 5 in. long and 2 in. in diameter at the shoul- 
der, tapering gradually toward the small tap- 
root. Skin is white and thin; flesh is mildly pun- 
gent, white, crisp, tender and of an icy texture. 
Widely grown for home garden use and by market 
gardeners in some sections for local sales. Become 
ready to use when the others are gone. As they 
grow more slowly, they endure heat better and are 
valuable for summer use. We suggest a deep and 
thorough preparation of the soil to obtain the best 
roots. Remains long in good edible condition. 
Pkt. 15¢; oz.35¢; 4b. $1.00; 14 lb. $1.75 
Winter Radishes 
These require cool weather at the finish of their 
growing season. Sow seed in early summer for fall 
use; in midsummer for late fall and winter. By 
storing roots in moist sand in the cellar, fresh, 
crisp radishes may be had during the early winter. 
We offer 3 best kinds. Give plants plenty of room 
by thinning out when young to stand 3 in. apart. 
967 Chinese Rose or Scarlet China 
55 days. Oval-shaped, 5 to 6 in. long and 2 in. in 
diameter at shoulder. Skin deep rose, white tip. 
Flesh pure white and mildly pungent. Excellent 
for bunching or storage as it isa fine winter keeper. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 30¢; %Ib.90¢; 1% lb. $1.60 
971 Long Black Spanish 60 days. Black- 
skinned with pure white flesh, crisp, solid and 
pungent; 7 to 10 in. long and 2 to 3 in. thick, 
nearly the same size at the bottom as the top. 
Pkt. 15¢; oz. 35¢; %4 Ib. $1.00; 1% lb. $1.75 
963 White Chinese or Celestial 60 days. 
Smooth, pure white roots, 6 to 8 in. long, with a 
diameter of 3 in. Flesh is crisp, juicy, icy white 
and ot mild flavor —the least pungent of all winter 
radishes, They remain succulent for a long time. 
Pkt. 15¢; oz. 35¢;. 4 lb. $1.00; 12 lb. $1.75 
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