6 RADISH 
Our radish seed is produced chiefly at our growing stations in Wyoming and Idaho, 
where experienced growers plus the vigorous climate and good soil result in top quality 
seed, 
At our Minneapolis Trial and Breeding Grounds, we carry on continuous and extensive 
radish seed stock selection work. Each spring special basic seed stock lines are planted; 
the bulbs harvested, very critically selected, then transplanted in isolated plots. These 
highly selected lots are sent to our western growing stations each year for use as seed 
stock, but our basic line selection work is carried on each spring at Minneapolis, to provide 
a continuous supply of seed stock from critical bulb selection. Selections are based on bulb 
shape, color and holding quality and for length of top and neck size. 
The maturity figures listed indicate average number of days from field seeding to mar- 
ketable bulbs under Minnesota conditions. 
Cavalier (for forcing) 21 days 
Roots—deep olive shaped, skin bright scar- 
let; flesh firm, crisp, and mild. 
Tops—2%% to 3 inches, foliage gray-green. 
This strain of Scarlet Globe was bred for 
greenhouse forcing and growing on muck 
or peat soil during the summer. Very 
popular with market gardeners. 
Comet 25 days 
Roots—globe to round in shape, skin bright 
cherry-red; flesh unusually firm and 
crisp. 
Tops—3'% to 4 inches. 
Grows to good size before getting pithy 
and remains firm longer than most early 
globe types, a desirable feature for both 
home and market garden use. 
Crimson Giant 30 days 
Roots—round to top shape, skin deep crim- 
son red; flesh white, crisp and very firm. 
Tops—medium large. 4 to 5 inches. 
An excellent large size, second early type 
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for home or market garden. Does well as Early Scarlet Globe Short Top 
a summer radish as it stands heat better Early Scarlet Globe, Market 
than most types. 
Gardener’s Strain 24 days 
Roots—deep globe shaped, skin bright 
scarlet-red, flesh white and crisp. 
Tops—3 to 4 inches. 
A medium top strain of Scarlet Globe bred 
for upland and sandy soil. An excellent 
bulber, very uniform, and an outstanding 
type for home or market gardener. 
Early Scarlet Globe, Short Top 
23 days 
Roots—mostly round, skin rich bright sear- 
let, flesh crisp and firm. 
Tops—2%% to 3 inches. 
A very short top strain of Scarlet Globe 
bred for greenhouse forcing and grow- 
ing on peat or muck soils during the 
summer. A dependable bulber. 
Early Scarlet Globe, Vick’s Strain 
24 days 
Roots—deep olive shaped, skin deep scar- 
let, flesh white, firm and crisp. 
Tops—3'% to 4% inches. 
A medium top strain of Scarlet Globe rec- 
ommended for upland planting where a 
deep olive shape is desired. A very uni- 
Cavalier form, dependable bulber, 
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