RADISHES 
1 oz. will sow 100 ft. of row; 8 lbs. 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-radishes differ so distinctly 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 14 
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 BELLE. Round, smooth, red radishes re- 
sembling cherries in shape and color; flesh is 
white, crisp and firm. Retain their good eating 
qualities for a long time as they are excep- 
tionally resistant to pithiness. Of extra-early 
maturity and short tops. Highly desirable for 
home use and market sales. 
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 outof-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 for forcing under 
glass; also used for field culture. Tops small, 
ideal for bunching. Roots olive shaped, 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. Has the good qualities as Scarlet Globe 
and Cavalier but a rounded instead of an olive 
shaped root which is bright scarlet; tops short. 
Recommended for both field culture and forcing. 
CRIMSON GIANT. A superior home and market 
garden variety for out-of-door planting. Roots 
large, spherical, slightly top-shaped; beautiful 
deep crimson; the white flesh holds its firmness 
well. 
FRENCH BREAKFAST. Early home garden variety. 
Roots oblong, blunt; about 1¥%2 inches long and 
¥e inches 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 through- 
out and brittle; of splendid quality until 5-6 
inches long and 2 inch thick or larger. 
CHERRY BELLE 
SPARKLER WHITE TIP. Outstanding quality. Tops 
small, roots almost globular with small tap root, 
skin rosy carmine with lower third area a defi- 
nite 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. bs 
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 lowest end; blunt, 
smooth, bright rose-red in color; flesh white, very 
firm and pungent. 
30 THE WESTERN SEED COMPANY, DENVER, COLORADO 
