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Sow thinly in rows as soon as soil can be worked. Plant 1/2 in. deep and thin to 4 in. apart. Does best in cool weath- er. Plant every two weeks for a continuous supply. One oz. plants 100 ft. A packet contains 500 seeds, unless otherwise noted and plants about 35 ft. of row.
03324 CRIMSON GIANT. Nearly twice as large as most other varieties we offer. Despite its size, it does not get pithy. Deep crimson outside and beautiful, snowy white inside. Very crisp and tender, with a sweet flavor. 28 days. (A) Pkt. $2.10; 3+ $1.85 each; (L) 1 oz. $4.25; (M) 1/4 lb. $7.50.
03340 EARLY SCARLET GLOBE. Small tops, at- tractive roots make it our best bunching variety. A market gardener’s strain bred for upland and sandy soil. Globe-shaped radish is a brilliant red with white flesh. Crisp and delicate fla- vor. True short-top variety. Excellent for outdoor planting or forcing. 22 days. (A) Pkt. $2.15; 3+ $1.95 each; (L) 1 oz. $3.75; (M) 1/4 lb. $7.50.
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03310 CHAMPION. America’s most popular. Grows as big as a silver dollar without any pithiness. Stands early planting and thrives in cool weather. Round, with slender taproot and bright scarlet skin. Crisp, white flesh. Holds quality well. 27 days. (A) Pkt. $2.25; 3+ $2.10 each; (L) 1 oz. $4.25; (M) 1/4 lb. $7.50.
03383 RIVOLI. 2014 AAS Winner. The first radish to win an AAS award in many years. Its most outstand- ing quality is the ability to fully mature without becom- ing hot or woody. Round, red roots, with crisp white cen- ters, can grow up to 1-1/2 in. in diameter – yet retains its exceptional quality and taste if allowed to sit in the garden longer! 30 days. (A) Pkt. (250 seeds) $2.35; 3+ $2.15 each.
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Prefers cool weather. Best grown in the early spring or late fall. Sow seeds 1/4 in. deep, 2 to 3 in. apart, in rows 18 to 24 in. apart. Germinates in 1 to 2 weeks. Thin seedlings to stand 6 to 8 in. apart in the row. Ex- cellent for winter storage. Store in a cool cellar or pit. A packet sows 60 ft. of row. One oz. sows 250 ft.
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03315 CHERRY BELLE. Highly popular variety combines extreme earliness with outstanding quality. All-America Winner. Round, red, smooth radishes, 3/4 in. across with crisp, firm, white flesh. Holds eating quality and keeps in refrigerator well. 21 days. (A) Pkt. $2.25; 3+ $2.00 each; (L) 1 oz. $4.25; (M) 1/4 lb. $7.50.
03319 SWEET BABY HYBRID. 2016 AAS Winner. The outstanding flavor, quality and uniformity impressed AAS Judges. Crisp, crunchy and slightly spicy, these 3 in. elongated purple radishes are tasty and very uniform in size. Interior color ranges from a pretty pale purple to white with violet streaks to mostly white with a few purple splashes of color. Enjoy mul- tiple harvests with this quick maturing variety. 40-45 days. (A) Pkt. (100 seeds) $3.15; 3+ $2.95 each.
03330 JAPANESE DAIKON. (April Cross Hybrid). Huge white Japanese radish up to 15 in. long. Crisp, mild, non-pithy, and sweet. Use any size from 5 in. up. Great raw taste, and delicious when cooked too. A special treat sliced and cooked in Oriental stir-fries. 63 days. (A) Pkt. (100 seeds) $2.75; 3+ $2.50 each; (J) 1/4 oz. $8.75; (K) 1/2 oz. $14.50.
03350 FRENCH BREAKFAST. The gourmet’s choice – oblong shape with sparkling white tip. Looks so ap- petizing on a relish tray. Flesh is crisp, juicy, mild and sweet. Oblong to olive- shaped, 2 in. long by 3/4 in. wide. Scarlet skin shades to white at bottom. 23 days. (A) Pkt. $2.25; 3+ $1.95 each; (L) 1 oz. $4.25; (M) 1/4 lb. $7.50.
03365 GERMAN GIANT. Grows as big as baseballs, with “home run” taste. This monster radish will amaze you with its huge size, yet remains sweet and crisp and resists cracking no matter how big it gets. You’ll have your friends buzzing – just a few feed a crowd! Begin harvesting at the size of marbles and keep right on – never gets woody. 29 days. (A) Pkt. (250 seeds) $2.15; 3+ $1.95 each; (K) 1/2 oz. $6.95.
ICICLE. Most toler- ant of hot summer heat. Earliest and most popular of the long types. Skin is icy white, thin and ten- der. Heavy producer of 5 to 6 in. long radishes that never get pithy. 27 days. (A) Pkt. $2.25; 3+ $1.95 each; (L) 1 oz. $4.25; (M) 1/4 lb. $7.95.
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03380 BLACK SPANISH. Black-skinned variety keeps all winter. Roots are up to 4 in. in diameter, large and globe-shaped. Black skin, with white crisp, pungent flesh. 55 days. (A) Pkt. (400 seeds) $2.25; 3+ $1.95 each; (L) 1 oz. $4.75; (M) 1/4 lb. $9.50.
NECKLESS. The finest and most profitable of all golden purple-top rutabagas, being the hardiest, heavi- est, best shaped and most productive. Grow either in early spring or late fall. Usually harvested in late summer or fall and stored for the winter. The root is 4 to 5 in. in diameter, with a beautiful yellow-colored flesh and a reddish-purple top. Flesh is of the highest quality, full of nourishment. Ex- cellent mashed or baked. Also a nutritious stock food. 95 days. (A) Pkt. (1,000 seeds) $2.10; 3+ $1.85 each; (L) 1 oz. $4.50; (M) 1/4 lb. $8.50.
03405 AMERICAN PURPLE-TOP or GOLDEN
03320 CHINA ROSE WINTER. Best va- riety to grow for fall and winter storage. Plant in late summer for fall harvesting. Large, 5 to 6 in. roots with pure white, mild, delicately-flavored flesh. Skin is attractive rose-pink. Withstands light frost. 50 days. (A) Pkt. $2.00; 3+ $1.85 each; (L) 1 oz. $4.75; (M) 1/4 lb. $8.50.
03393 WHITE CHINESE CELESTIAL. It’s our mildest-flavored winter radish! Pure white roots grow 6 to 8 in. long by 3 in. across. 60 days. (A) Pkt. (400 seeds) $2.15; 3+ $1.85 each; (L) 1 oz. $4.25; (M) 1/4 lb. $7.50.
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