. Summer Varieties This class requires longer to perfect the product, but the roots have firmer flesh and remain in fit table condition very much longer than any of the early sorts offered. 768 Beckert's Chartier. An exceedingly handsome red sort, 7 or 8 inches long, with attractive white tap-root. 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; i lb., 45 cts.; lb., $ 814 Dreer's White Delicacy. A large root, thick at top and tapering to a point. Pure white, of fine flavor and crisp texture. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20cts.; Jib., 50 cts.; lb., $ 785 Icicle. Makes radishes from four to five inches long and h
. Summer Varieties This class requires longer to perfect the product, but the roots have firmer flesh and remain in fit table condition very much longer than any of the early sorts offered. 768 Beckert's Chartier. An exceedingly handsome red sort, 7 or 8 inches long, with attractive white tap-root. 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; i lb., 45 cts.; lb., $ 814 Dreer's White Delicacy. A large root, thick at top and tapering to a point. Pure white, of fine flavor and crisp texture. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20cts.; Jib., 50 cts.; lb., $ 785 Icicle. Makes radishes from four to five inches long and half to three-quarter inch thick. Matures earlier than any other long white radish, pure white, almost transparent, and verytender. Pkt.,10cts.; oz.,20cts.; Jib., 50 cts.; lb. $ 790 Long White Vienna, or Lady Finger. Skin and flesh are pure white and slightly longer than Icicle, crisp and of rapid growth. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; J lb., 50 cts.; lb., $ 822 White Strasburg. Grows quite large, 8 to 10 inches long by 3 to 4 inches in diameter at the top. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; ilb., 45 cts.; lb., $ 824 White Stuttgart. An immense top-shaped radish, of clear white color. Fine for summer and fall use. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; i lb., 4S-ets.; lb., $ Winter Radishes Generally sown around July 1st, the same as turnips. The Chinese type develops most rapidly, while the Spanish sorts re- quire about 3 months to reach full size, but they keep well. 787 Long Black Spanish. 8 or 9 inches long, black skin with solid white flesh. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; i lb., 50 cts.; lb., $ 807 Round Black Spanish. Skin black, flesh white, solid and pungent. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; i lb., 50 cts.; lb., $ 810 Scarlet China. Oblong, bright rose color. Flesh white, crisp and pungent. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; j lb., 50 cts.; lb., $ 812 White Chinese, or Celestial. Roots cylindrical, and when fully developed 6 to 8 inches in diameter. Solid, crisp and
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