22 ESCULENT ROOTS. 



the genuine variety being generally characterized by numer- 

 ous crosswise elevations, and corresponding depressions. 

 Neck small and conical, rising one or two inches above the 

 surface of the soil. Skin nearly bright red ; the root having 

 a semi-transparent appearance. Flesh bright and lively, 

 crisp and breaking in its texture ; and the heart, in propor- 

 tion to the size of the root, is smaller than that of the Long 

 Orange. Leaves long, but not large or very numerous. 



According to Lawson, it is easily distinguished from the 

 Long Orange by the roots growing more above ground, by 

 its more convex or rounded shoulders, and by its tapering 

 more irregularly, and terminating more abruptly. It is, 

 however, ex-ceedingly difficult to procure the variety in its 

 purity, as it is remarkably liable to sport, although the roots 

 grown for seed be selected with the greatest care. 



It is a good field-carrot, but less productive than the long 

 Orange and some others ; mild and well flavored for the 

 table, and one of the best sorts for cultivation for market. 



Thompson states that " it derives its name from a place 

 called Altrincham, in Cheshire, Eng., where it is supposed 

 to have originated. In seedsmen's lists, it is frequently, 

 but erroneously, called the Altringham." 



Early Frame. Root grooved or furrowed at the crown, 

 HORN. Y EARLIEST roundish, or somewhat globular; rather more 



SHORT FORCING 



SHOR?'sci A RLKT. than two inches in diameter, nearly the same 

 in depth, and tapering suddenly to a very slender tap-root. 

 Skin red, or reddish orange ; brown or greenish where it 

 comes to the surface of the ground. Foliage 

 small and finely cut or divided, not so large or 

 luxuriant as that of the Early Horn. 



The Early Frame is the earliest of all varieties, 

 and is especially adapted for cultivation under 

 Early Frame, glass, both on account of its earliness, and the 



