Title: Catalogue of seeds, plants, bulbs & fruits
Identifier: catalogueofseeds1894llma (find matches)
Year: 1894 (1890s)
Authors: L. L. May & Co; Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection
Subjects: Nurseries (Horticulture) Minnesota Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Vegetables Catalogs; Fruit Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs
Publisher: St. Paul, Minn. : L. L. May & Co.
Contributing Library: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library
Digitizing Sponsor: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library

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RADISHES. Cttlture.âSow as soon as the ground is dryin the spring an light rich soil, in rows eight to twel-re inches apart, "svery week orten days for a succession until the middle of June. Sow also in early fall for late crops and winter use. EXTRA EARLY OB FOBCING VARIETIES. Glueen of the Market.âThe earliest turnip shaped radish in cultivation. Color of skin a dark rich scarlet, flesh pure white, crisp, brittle and of the finest flavor. Has a very small top, and is equally desirable for forcing or open ground. Pkt. 10c., oz. 15c.. % lb. 85c,, lb. $1.00. Rosy Queen.âThe handsomest radish ever intro- duced, The color is a beautiful deep rose at the top and gradually shades to pure white at the base. It is of quick growth, tender and crisp. Try it. Pkt. 10c., oz, 20c., y*lb. 45c.,lb. $1.50. Extra Early Carmine, âA very handsome early radish, and one of the best forcing varieties. Pkt. 5c., oz. lOc, yi lb. SOc, lb. '70. Xiongr Scarlet Short Top.âThis variety is grown the â country over, in rather the largest quantity, as from its shape (when tied up in flat bunches) It is best suited -^o ship. In rich, light soils, its average length is about nine inches. Pkt. 5c., oz. lOc, 14 lb. 20c., lb. 65c. Early Deep Scarlet Turnip,âGlobe shape, early and very fine. Pkt. 5c., oz. lOc., V4, lb. 2Cc,, lb. 70o. Early Scarlet Turnip.âRound, about an inch in diam- â¢eter, flesh white. Very good. Pkt. 5o., OZ. lOc, % Ih. 20c., lb. 55c. Scarlet Turnip, White Tip.âA very handsome va- riety; color, scarlet, with white tip. Kxcelleut for market tise. Pkt. 5c., oz. lOc, % lb. 20c., lb. 75c. Early White Turnip.âFlesh and skin pure white, ten- der and crisp. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., Vi lb. 20c., lb. 50c. Wood's Early Frame.âLong, re.i, one of the best for forcing. Pkt. 5c., oB. lOc., % lb. 20c., lb. 75c. ^Extra Early Erfurt.âA splendid turnip shaped red variety recently introduced from Germany. Early and of the finest appearance. Pkt. lOc, oz. 15c., ^ lb. 35c., lb. 85c. ^ White Star.âThe greatest forcing white radish ever introduced. Pkt. lOc, oz. 15c.. V4. lb. 35c., lb. $1.00. OLIVE SHAPED RADISHES, French Breakfast.âThe great radish for general use. Excellent for forcing and the favorite with gardeners in Prance. Color, pink and white, crisp, tender and a good keeper. Pkt. 6c., oz. 10c., 141b. 20c., lb. 60c. White Olive Shaped.âHas the form of an olive. Flesh white, tender, and of an excellent flavor; very early; adapted either to forcing or open ground. Pkt. 5c., oz. lOc, 141b. 20c., lb. 60c. Newcom.âA new half long white variety; is very popu- lar with gardeners. Pkt. 5c., oz. lOc, lb. S5c., lb. YOc Phila»delphia WTiite Box.âThis is the most popular white radish in cultivation. It is particularly adapted for growing under glass. Tops short, and can be grown very close together. Pkt. 5c., oz. lOc, % lb. 2oc., lb. 76 c. Scarlet Olive Shaped.â Shape oblong, skin scarlet, â¢flesh pink and very tender, fine for early forcing. Fkt. 6c., <oz. lOc, % lb. 20c., lb. 55c. SEE FRONT COVER. For only 25c. we will send postpaid one packet I each of the following four vegetables: Rosy Queen Radish, 10c. N. W. Premier Pea, 10c. Canadian Wonder Bean, 10c. First of All Tomato, 10c. AH FOR 85c., POSTPAID, _Ohartier or Shepherd.âThe CO.or at the top is bright crimson, deepening to pink at the center and from thence downward it is a pure waxy white. It almost in- variably draws the first premium at fairs where exhibited, and all who have grown them say they are the best long radish in the country. Our sales of this va- riety are immense, and gardeners who have given them a fair trial will have no other. In fine ap" P'?arance is unapproached._ Ex- cels in rapid growth, attaining a size of 12 in. in length and IV2 in. in thickness in 30 days from sowing the seed, and will grow 20 inches in length and three to four inches thick before becoming hard and woody. It is the earliest, the largest, remains tender the longest, the handsomest, best for the family, for market, and is good spring, summer and fall. In quality is unsurpassed. We could print a thousand testimonials from growers if space would permit. Pkt. 5c., OZ. lOc, lb. 20c., lb. 65 c. Golden Globe.âThis variety has been thorough^ test- ed in all sections of the country and has proved' to be one of the most desirable of the new sorts. Quality fine, and extrarapid growth. Pkt. 5c., oz. lOc, Yi lb. 20c., lb. 50c. White Summer Turnip.âAn excellent summer variety; root round, smooth arid very handsome, flesh tender and crisp. Pkt. 5c., oz. lOc, V4, lb. 20c., lb. 55c. Giant White Stuttgart.â Root very large, heart- shaped, and of very vigorous growth, manuring in five weeks. Skin and flesh white, the latter constantly brittle and mild flavored at all stages of development. Pkt. 5c., oz. lOc, %lb. 20c., lb. 55c. Yellow Summer Turnip.âA quick growing and very early sort. Large size, and both skin and flesh are a golden color. Fine quality, firm and brittle; never gets pithy. Pkt. 6c., oz., lOc, % lb. 20c., lb. 55c. Lady Finger, or White Naples.âFlesh white, crisp and tender. Skin white, hut whrn exposed to the light tinged with green. Pkt. 5c., oz. lOc, % lb. 20c., lb. 60c WINTER RADISHES. California Mammoth.âA giant white fleshed variety of excellent quality. Root about a foot long and three inches thick, tapering regularly to a point. Pkt. 5c., oz. lOc, M lb. 25 c., lb. 7O0. Long White Russian.âHandsome shape, flesh white and brittle. Pkt. 6c.,oz. lOc, %. lb. 20c , lb. 60c. Chinese Rose.âWinter.âThis is without doubt, the best winter variety in cultivation. A bright rose color; flesh very solid, and good flavor. Pkt. Sc., oz. lOc, Vi lb. 20c.,lb. 75o. Black Spanish Long.âOne of the latest as well as the hardiest of the Radish-s. and is considered an excellent sort for winter use. Pkt. 5c., oz. lOc, %lb. 20c., lb. 60c. White Strasburg,âGood either for family or market garden; an excellent variety. The flesh is firm, brittle and tender, and of fine flavor. A very rapid grower. Pkt. 5c., oz. lOc, 14 lb. 20c.. lb. 60c. Black Spanish E,ound.âSame as Long, except in shape. Pkt. 5c., oz. lOc, Vi lb. 20c., lb. 60c. 6 Packets of Radishes, Your Choice for 25c. ;)4 Seasons. For those who de- sire a nice lot of rad- ishes through the en- tire season we have made up a mixture in- cluding the finest va- rieties for early, medi- um and late use. We know this mixture will please everyone- Large packet lOo., oz. 15c., % lb. 40c., lb. $1.25, postpaid. SO^E nSiRE FUmrS that all should have, on PAGE3 47, 48, 4Sf, 50 AND 51.

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