RADISH 
EARLY BIRD—Handsome—Deliciously Spicy (see front cover) 
Early Bird is a globe-shaped, bright scarlet 
color, has very short tops, flesh is pure white, 
fine grained, crisp, nice, spicy taste, and 
never becomes hollow or pithy. Averages 14 
to 1 inch in diameter, according to maturity. 
It is alike most valuable for outdoor planting 
in spring or in autumn. NORMALLY PRO- 
DUCES RADISHES READY FOR THE 
TABLE IN ABOUT 18 DAYS’ TIME AND 
LESS, rather than 12 days as illustrated, 
radishes that are uniform in size and shape, 
uniform in maturity, with small tops and of 
beautiful and attractive bright red color. It 
If you are at all anxious, either as a market 
gardener or as a grower of Radishes for your 
own private table, to try to have Radishes 
from 8 to 6 days ahead of your neighbor, and 
if you are anxious to have about the finest 
Radish that seed can produce, even under the 
most adverse circumstances, then by all 
means plant Early Bird. Its crisp, brittle 
flavor, as well as its remarkably quick growth 
and fine color, alike recommend it. 
975—Price of Early Bird Radish: Pkg., 15¢; 
0z., 32¢; 14 Ib., 84¢; 14 Ib., $1.30; Ib.» $2.45, 
is also one of the best strains for growing postpaid. 
under glass, 
CAVALIER 
22 days. A highly colored radish, very early, 
of bright, almost true scarlet color! The tops 
are small and the radishes are very firm, ob- 
long-globe shaped, slightly longer than broad 
with crisp, tender, white flesh. Good for both 
home and market. Ideal for forcing and for 
early home use and early market. 
991—Pke., 10¢; 0z., 25¢; 14 Ib., 60¢; 14 Ib., 
97¢; lb., $1.75, postpaid. 
~ Cavalier Radish 
IMPROVED 
FRENCH BREAKFAST 
23 days. A leading olive shaped variety, of 
rapid growth and splendid for forcing. Small 
size and is of beautiful and attractive, deep, 
rich, scarlet color, with the lower portion a 
clear, snow white. Flesh is pure, sparkling 
white, tender, juicy and agreeably spicy. 
1010—Pkeg., 12¢; oz., 27¢; 14 Ib., 65¢; 1% Ib., 
$1.00; Ib., $1.80, postpaid. 
EARLY SCARLET TURNIP 
24 days. Handsome dark red radishes, crisp, 
tender, juicy flesh, spicy and very early. Oval 
shape. Very desirable. 
1026—Pkg., 10¢; oz., 25¢; 14 Ib., 60¢; 1% Ib., 
97¢; Ib., $1.75, postpaid. 
CRIMSON GIANT GLOBE 
28 days. A grand, early, globe-shaped Radish, 
BLOOD RED 
SNOW WHITE TIPPED 
almost double the size of any of the early 
globe or turnip shaped type, and a rapid 
grower. Matures in about 28 days, the fine, 
large roots reach about 2 inches in length 
and 11% inches in diameter, with thin, tender 
skin of deep crimson. The juicy, tender flesh 
Is purest white, crisp and of mild, spicy 
flavor. The radishes reach a weight of about 
1% ounces each, but notwithstanding their 
immense size, they do not get hollow or pithy. 
973—Pke., 12¢; oz., 27¢; 14 Ib., 65¢; 14 Ib., 
$1.00; Ib., $1.80, postpaid. 
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except where noted otherwise. 
Improved French Breakfast 
SCARLET GLOBE or VICK’S 
24 days. A reliable radish, valuable for the 
home gardener as well as the market garden- 
er. Fine oval shape, rich scarlet color, 
crisp, tender flesh, spicy, mild, and a very 
early type, well adapted to forcing. Meas- 
ures about % in. in diameter to 1% in. 
long. : 
1014—Pkeg., 10¢; oz., 25¢; 14 lb., 60¢; 14 Ib., 
97¢; lb., $1.75, postpaid. 
SPARKLER 
25 days. A splendid variety, also known as 
American Half Red, Half White. Greatly 
prized for its handsome appearance and at- 
tractiveness, and decidedly popular. 
24 days. The lively scarlet color points off to a pure 
white tip, giving it a most attractive appearance. It’s 
perfection itself when it comes to quality and earliness! 
Splendid for forcing, also fine to plant as a succession 
variety. Radishes run uniform in both shape and size, 
averaging about % inch in diameter. The skin is thin 
and tops are very short. The sparkling, snow white 
flesh is crisp, tender, fine grained and sweet. Does 
not become pithy or hollow. Matures in about 24 days. 
972—Pkg., 10¢; oz., 25¢; 14 Ib., 60¢; 1% Ib., 97¢; 
lb., $1.75, postpaid. 
SUMMER RADISHES 
WHITE STRASSBURG. The roots grow to a length of 
from four to five inches, but they can be used when 
comparatively small. This variety keeps continuously 
crisp and tender for a very long time. 40 days. 
1034—Pkg., 10¢; oz., 25¢; 14 Ib., 6GO¢; 14 Ib., 97¢; 
lb., $1.75, postpaid. 
Long Black Spanish Winter 
In shape it is nearly round, of a deep scarlet 
Earliest A : : 2 
5 color, with the lower one-third white, which 
White is slightly flattened. In size it runs from WINTER RADISHES 
Olive one to one and one-quarter inches. Does not Very desirable and should be more widely planted, to 
become pithy. The quality is very fine, flesh continue a succession of radishes and for winter use. 
is solid, crisp, tender, fine grained and They keep well. Sow these the latter part of June. 
sweet. Matures in about 25 days. Price: Any of the following: Pkg., 10¢; oz, 23¢; 
986—Pke., 10¢; 0z., 25¢; BVA tye, 60¢; iy Ib., A Ib., 58¢; iy Ib., 97¢; Ib., $1.75, postpaid. 
97¢; Ib., $1.75, postpaid. ROUND BLACK SPANISH. Round, black skin, crisp, 
vee firm flesh. 
EARLIEST WHITE OLIVE LONG BLACK SPANISH. Roots ten inches long, black 
Pure white color, almost like crystal, so skin, white flesh. 
clear and transparent! Matures in about 1044, 
18 days. It is a highly developed strain of CHINESE ROSE. Roots five inches long, rose skin, 
finest quality and produces some of the white flesh. 
earliest radishes that can be grown. 1043, 
eIt is of olive shape, is adapted to all soils, 
has a very short top, unusually thin skin, 
never becomes Woody, flesh crisp, tender, 
and fine spicy taste. Equally good for out- 
door sowing or for growing under glass. 
Home gardeners, sow this and Early Bird 
Radish for just about the earliest, finest 
two radishes in your neighborhood. Market 
gardeners sow these two varieties and make 
money. 
1006—Pkg., 12¢; oz., 29¢; 14 Ib., 79¢; 
VY |b., $1.28; lb., $2.40, postpaid. 
JOHN A. SALZER SEED COMPANY, LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN ¢————______ soi 
WHITE CHINESE. Often 18 inches long, white skin 
ond flesh. 
45. 
MAGGOT KILLER 
Just what you need to grow maggot free 
radishes and similar crops. A safe, ready to 
use dust. 
5521—1 Ib., 84¢; 4 Ibs., $1.95, postpaid. 
