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30 Seed Catalogue and Garden Guide.

Radish

One ounce will sow 100 feet of drill. 8 to 10 lbs. will sow an acre in drill.

Radish seed should be sown in light, rich soil as early as the ground can be worked, and for a succession, at intervals of two weeks, until midsummer. Radishes must be grown quickly and have plenty of room or they will invariably be tough and pithy. Sow in drills one foot apart and thin to two or three inches apart as soon as the rough leaves appear. Most of our radish seed was grown for us in France, "the natural home of radishes," and we think it cannot be surpassed.

Early Bird.--Decidedly the earliest of all radishes. Quick growth is one of the main essentials for a crisp and tender radish, and with loose soil and proper culture the Early Bird is ready for the table in twenty days from time of sowing the seed, which makes it one of the most desirable sorts ever offered for either forcing or outdoor culture. It is of round or turnip shape as shown in our illustration, of bright scarlet color and pure white flesh, which is tender, crisp and of the very best flavor. It has few and short leaves, which admits of very close growing, thus producing a large number of bundles of radishes on the same ground. Very desirable for the home garden and money maker for the market gardener. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c, lb. $1.00.

[Image of three radishes an a bird among rows of radishes in the field labelled Early Bird Radish.]

Sparkler.--This is a new extra early white-tipped round radish. It is distinct in that the white tip is larger and more pronounced than in any other variety. Much more of the root is white than shown in our illustration, and the contrasting colors being so nearly equal gives it a more attractive appearance than any of the varieties now on the list. Well adapted for either forcing in frames or for the private garden. Will brighten the whole table if placed in a glass dish where colors show to good advantage. Quality unsurpassed; remain solid and crisp a long time. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c, lb. $1.00.

[Image of several round radishes with red tips labelled Sparkler Radish]

Violet Queen Radish.--A novelty of 1908 and decidedly the handsomest of all radishes. It is a small, round or turnip-shaped variety of a beautiful violet-purple color, sometimes shading to white near the tip, thus giving it a very pleasing aspect. It matures quickly, is solid, crisp and of excellent flavor, and does not become pithy quickly. For best results grow in loose, rich soil and cultivate well. It is very showy on the table, especially when put in a glass dish with red and white radishes. Do not fail to try it. Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 50c, lb. $1.50.

[Image of round radishes with white tips labelled Violet Queen Radish.]

French Breakfast.--Of medium size and olive shape, with small top; quick growth; beautiful scarlet color shading to white. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c.

[Image of elongated radishes with white tips labelled French Breakfast.]

Rosy Gem.--A handsome globe-shaped variety of rosy scarlet, shading to white at tip. Similar to Scarlet Gem, but lighter color. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c.

Early Scarlet Turnip.--A small, round, red, turnip-shaped radish, of quick growth. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 60c.

[Image of bunch of round radishes labelled Early Scarlet Turnip.]

Improved Chartier.--Roots are long and cylindrical, scarlet rose above, shading into pure waxy white at the tip. Flesh white, crisp and mild flavor. Stands hot weather well. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 65c.

Early Long Scarlet, or Short Top--An old standard variety; of quick growth; long, slender root. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 65c.

Cincinnati Market.--Also called by some the Glass Radish. An excellent long radish, having small top. The best long red radish for forcing. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c.

Crimson Giant Forcing.--The most profitable variety for market gardeners, and may well be considered the most valuable new variety which has been sent out for many years. A rapid growing sort, developing roots of beautiful deep crimson color, perfect shape and more than double the size of any other forcing variety. The old standard sorts, such as Rosy Gem and Scarlet Globe, usually measure from two to three inches in circumference while the Crimson Giant often measures nine inches in circumference without getting pithy or hollow, and retains its firmness and tenderness of flesh. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c, lb. $1.00.

[Image of a bunch of round radishes labelled Crimson Giant Forcing.]

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Iowa Standard Early Radish.--If you are only growing one variety of radish, we are sure you will be pleased with this choice sort. It is larger in size and considerably longer than the Scarlet Globe, and of handsome bright scarlet color throughout. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c.

[Image of group of slightly elongated radishes labelled Iowa Standard Radish.]

Early Scarlet Gem.--An extremely early variety which has matured fit for the table in seventeen to twenty days from the time of sowing the seed and is fully grown in less than four weeks. It is of a perfect globe shape, and of a bright, rich scarlet color, tipped with white, thus making it particularly handsome on the table. The Scarlet Gem has very few leaves, therefore is an excellent variety for forcing, and gardeners will find it an "A No. 1" seller on the market. In quality it stands unsurpassed-- tender, crisp, appetizing. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c.

[Image of a pile of radishes labelled Scarlet Gem.]

Brightest Long Scarlet.--The handsomest long red radish which is very early. It is shaped like Long Scarlet, but the tips are white like Chartier. The white and red colors in contrast make it a popular market sort which sells readily. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c.

Our radish seed is raised specially for us by the best growers in the world.