THE RADISH. 71 



The form of this variety may be called round, Gray Tur- 

 nip-rooted, 

 though it is somewhat irregular in shape. It GRAY SUMMER. 



ROUND HKOWX. 



grows large, and often becomes hollow, and 

 should, therefore, be used while young, or when not more 

 than an inch or an inch and a half in diameter. The out- 

 side coat is mottled with greenish-brown, wrinkled, and often 

 marked with transverse white lines. The flesh is mild, not 

 so solid as that of many varieties, and of a greenish-white 

 color. The leaves are similar to those of the Yellow Turnip- 

 rooted, growing long and upright, with green foot-stalks. 

 Half early, and a good variety for summer use. 



Root long, a large portion growing above ground ; Long Pur- 

 ple. Thomp, 

 skin deep purple ; flesh white, and of good flavor. 



The seed-leaves, which are quite large, are used as a 

 small salad. The variety is early, and good for forcing. 

 When the green tops are required for salading, the seeds 

 should be sown in drills, as mustard or cress. 



This variety has been considered synonymous Long Sal- 



* J J mon. Trans. 



with the Loii Scarlet ; but it is really a dis- LOXO SCARLET 



' SALMON. 



tinct sort. The neck of the root rises about an 

 inch above the ground, like that of the Scarlet, but it is of 

 a paler red ; and this color gradually becomes lighter towards 

 the middle, where it is a pale-pink or salmon color. From 

 the middle, the color grows paler downwards, and the ex- 

 tremity of the root is almost white. 



In shape and size, this Radish differs little from the 

 Scarlet ; nor does it appear to be earlier, or to possess any 

 qualities superior to the Scarlet Radish, the beauty of which, 

 when well grown, exceeds that of any other Long Radish. 



Root long, a considerable portion growing Long Scar- 

 above the Surface of the ground, OUtside, of EARLY SCARLET 



SHORT-TOP. 



a beautiful, deep-pink color, becoming paler EARLY FRAME. 



