COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA 47 
Radishes 
CULTURE—1 uz. for 100 feet of row; 12 Ibs. per acre. 
Sow as soon as the ground is open, on fairly rich soil to 
induce quick growth and roots of good quality. Have the 
rows 12 inches apart and thin out to 2 inches apart in the 
row. Radishes can be grown throughout the growing season 
provided you have the moisture. Whenever radishes suffer 
from lack of moisture or the absence of nourishment in the 
ground the roots will be mis-shapen and of poor color and 
very strong in taste. They must be brought to maturity 
quickly in order to be of good quality. Winter Radishes 
should be sown about August Ist; if sown earlier they become 
of excessive size and are pithy. 
It is important to cover the seed of all early round 
radishes with one half and not over three-fourths of an inch 
deep. The seed of half long radish requires a cover of 1% 
in. of dirt. Long radish, like Icicle, etc., needs 2 inches of 
dirt to cover and large winter radishes, 3 inches. The sow- 
ings of radishes MUST be thinned out as soon as the plants 
are up. Early sorts must be thinned out to 1% to 2 in. 
apart; summer radishes like Strassburg to 3 in. and winter 
radish to 4 in. apart. 
Which Is The Best Radish? 
Perfection White Tip has lost its former popularity and 
now the leading early sort is Scarlet Globe followed by Icicle. 
White Strassburg is a variety hard to beat for late summer 
and fall marketing. The finest winter radish is California 
Mammoth White. Magdeburg and Giant Butter are varieties 
that will stay sweet even during hot weather if not allowed 
to suffer from lack of moisture. 
GIANT BUTTER—This variety is a few days later in 
maturing than the earliest sorts but when it is ready you will 
pull Radishes which will be a real delight to you. 
SCARLET GLOBE SPECIAL (21 days) 
Because it is extra early, of fine elongated globe shape 
of very bright scarlet and of high quality, it is a paying sort 
to grow. Will top the market every time. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 
Ib. 90c; 10 Ibs. $8.00, prepaid. 
PERFECTION WHITE TIP (26 days) 
Perfection White Tip Radish is of a very attractive ap- 
pearance, half of the root being of sparkling scarlet, and 
the lower half being pure snow-white. It is perfectly round 
and smooth and very uniform in size. The quality is ex- 
cellent. Mild, crisp, tender and never pithy. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 
1 Ib. $1.00; 10 Ibs. $9.00; 100 lbs. $85.00. 
A highly de- 
WHITE TIP SPARKLER (26 days) veloped globe 
shaped, white tipped variety, of high quality and fine appear- 
ance. 1 lb. 75c; 1 oz. 10c; Pkt. 5c, prepaid. 
RADISH WHITE BALL (25 days) 
Same as White Pearl. The best early round white radish. 
Uniform in size, smooth skin, glistening white flesh, crisp 
and sweet. Never gets pithy. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; Ib. 90c. 
RADISH CAVALIER—Ready 23 days after seed is sown. 
Roots slightly oblong globe, color very bright scarlet. Tops 
short. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; Ib. 90c; 5 Ibs. and over at 80c per 
Ib. prepaid. 
CRIMSON GIANT (29 days) 
Roots large, round to oval in shape of vivid scarlet, the flesh 
white, sweet and mild. Medium early. Specimens when not planted 
close w to the size of medium s apples, and still aré most 
tender and sweet. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 1 Ib. $1. prepaid. 
GIANT BUTTER RADISH (29 days) 
The largest globe shaped early red radish of high qual- 
ity. Ready for market in from 4 to 5 weeks, remaining solid, 
crisp and sweet for a long time. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; lb. $1.00, 
prepaid. 
EARLY SCARLET GLOBE (25 days) 
Roots globular, bright red, flesh pure white, mild and 
sweet, tops are bright green, medium tall just right for 
making attractive bunches. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; lb. $1.00; 10 
lbs. $9.00, prepaid. 
SHORT TOP SCARLET GLOBE (23 days)—Roots globular, 
bright red, flesh white, crisp and juicy. Valuable sort for 
second and third spring sowings. For first sowing when the 
weather is cool and plants do not grow very fast, the right 
sort of radish is that, that has medium long tops. For sow- 
ings after that, short topped radish is the right sort to use. 
The tops of Short Top Radish are short while the weather 
stays cool but they become fairly tall as the weather gets 
warmer, making the radishes easy to bunch. Pkt. 5c; oz. 
10c; lb. $1.00, 10 Ibs. $9.00, prepaid. 
Sow in drills 18 inches apart, early in 
Sorrel the spring, thin out to 6 inches apart 
in the row, keep the flower stems cut off as they appear. 
The first crop of leaves is ready 60 days from date of sow- 
ing. The plants continue in full bearing for 4 to 5 years. 
MAMOTH LYON SORREL—New. Produces large and broad, 
massive, tender leaves mildly flavored of pale green color. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; Ib. $3.00. 
NARROW LEAF SORREL—(Silver Leaf). 
True Long Island 
strain. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; Ib. $3.00. 
