. ~^^MMER VARIETIES—Coutinued Crimson Giant. {See cut.) This is a new variety, suitable for forcing or early planting out of doors. A remarkable feature of this Radish is that it will grow double the size of other red forcing Radishes and still remain solid, not showing the least sign of becoming hollow. The ordinary forcing Radish, after growing to the size of two or three inches in circumference, and weighing about ^ ounce, becomes pithy and unfit for feating, while the Crimson Giant will grow to six or seven • inches in circumference, weigh about one ounce, and still remain solid a
. ~^^MMER VARIETIES—Coutinued Crimson Giant. {See cut.) This is a new variety, suitable for forcing or early planting out of doors. A remarkable feature of this Radish is that it will grow double the size of other red forcing Radishes and still remain solid, not showing the least sign of becoming hollow. The ordinary forcing Radish, after growing to the size of two or three inches in circumference, and weighing about ^ ounce, becomes pithy and unfit for feating, while the Crimson Giant will grow to six or seven • inches in circumference, weigh about one ounce, and still remain solid and juicy, free from all signs of becoming soft. In shape this new Radish is round to oval, and is very attractive. The seed we offer is the true stock of this valuable Radish. Oz., 15 cts.; % lb., 35 cts.; lb., $1 00. Dreer's Selected Cardinal Globe. {See cut.) Our seed of this leading forcing Radish is pure and true, having been continually improved both in color and shape. The Radishes grow globular in shape, and are of a most brilliant cardinal-red color. It will stand considerable heat ; therefore it is a quick forcer, and the quality is fine, being crisp and tender. It is a leading variety for forcing, and also does well in open ground. The beautiful ap- pearance and color of this Radish make it a good seller. Oz., 10 cts ; % lb., 25 cts.; lb . 75 cts. 5 lbs. or more at 60 cts. per lb. Cincinnati Market. An extra early variety of the Long Scarlet type ; of a clear bright red color. Oz., 10 cts.; \^ lb , 15 cts.; lb. 50 cts Scarlet Olive Shape. Oz. 10 cts.; }{. lb., 15 cts.; lb., 50 cts. Dreer's Earliest White Globe Forcing. The earliest white RadLsh in ex- istence, beautiful oval shape, transparent ivory-white skin, very small root, .small top ; flesh white, tender and crisp. It is particularly adapted to forcing in greenhouse or hot- bed, also does well in open ground. Oz., 10 cts.; 14^ lb., 25 cts.; lb., 80 cts. Early White Turnip. An early, crisp, turnip-shaped radi
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