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On account of its small size, it requires little space, and 

 may be grown in rows twelve inches apart. 



A sub-variety of the Mangel Wurzel, produ- Cow-Horn 

 cing its roots almost entirely above ground ; only "Wurzel. 

 a small portion growing within the earth. Root SKBHCW^LIM 

 long and slender, two feet and a half in length, CoHr ~, T R v * Sc 

 and nearly three inches in diameter, at its broadest part ; 

 often grooved or furrowed lengthwise, and almost invariably 

 bent and distorted, the effect either of the wind, or of the 

 weight of its foliage. Flesh greenish white, circled with 

 red at the centre. Leaves of medium size, green, erect ; the 

 leaf-stems and nerves pale red or rose color. 



It derives its different names from its various contorted 

 forms ; sometimes resembling a horn, and often assuming a 

 shape not unlike that of a serpent. 



The variety is much esteemed and extensively cultivated 

 in some parts of Europe, although less productive than the 

 White Sugar or Long Red Mangel Wurzel. 



Aside from its smaller size, this variety much EarTy Man- 

 resembles the Common Red Mangel Wurzel. EARLT SCARCI- 

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Root contracted towards the crown, which rises HATIVB - Vlt - 

 two or three inches above the surface of the soil, and taper- 

 ing within the earth to a regular cone. Skin purplish rose, 

 deeper colored than that of the last named. Flesh white, 

 circled or zoned with pale red. Leaves spreading, green ; the 

 leaf-stems rose-colored. 



It is remarkable for the regular and symmetrical form of 

 its roots, which grow rapidly, and, if pulled while young, 

 are tender, sweet, and well flavored. Planted the last of 

 June, it makes a table-beet of more than average quality for 

 winter use. 



When sown early, it attains a comparatively large size, 



