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scarlet. It has very small leaves, and a great many can be grown in a small space, rendering it very valuable for forcing. Last winter I sowed seed between the rose bushes in my forcing houses and kept my table supplied, and had large quantities to sell.

BURPEE’S EARLIEST (SCARLET BUTTON) RADISHES. Natural size, when ready for use.
BURPEE’S EARLIEST (SCARLET BUTTON) RADISHES. Natural size, when ready for use.

BURPEE’S EARLIEST (SCARLET BUTTON) RADISHES.
Natural size, when ready for use.

Early Long Scarlet Short Top.—This is a fine selection of the long, slender scarlet radishes so generally seen in the spring, and is preferred by some to the round or turnip radishes. It is very early, tender, crisp and fine flavored; the roots averaging half an inch in diameter at the top and

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