72 ESCULENT ROOTS. 



towards the lower extremity ; flesh white, transparent, crisp, 

 and of good flavor, having less pungency than that 

 of the Scarlet Turnip ; leaves small, but larger 

 than those of the last named variety. 



When of suitable size for use, the root measures 

 seven or eight inches, in length, and five eighths or 

 three-fourths of an inch in diameter at its largest 

 part. 



The Long Scarlet Radish, with its sub-varieties, 

 is more generally cultivated for market in the East- 

 ern, Middle, and Western States, than any other, 

 or perhaps even more than all other sorts. It is 

 extensively grown about London, and is every 

 where prized, not only for its fine qualities, but for 

 its rich, bright color. It is also one of the hardiest 

 of the Radishes ; and is raised readily in any corn- 



Long Scarlet 



Radish. 



mon frame, if planted as early as February. 



Long White. Root long and slender, nearly of the size and 

 ^T^Hw^il^ * rm f the Long Scarlet ; skin white, when 

 exposed to the light, tinged with green ; flesh 

 white, crisp, and mild. 



It is deserving of cultivation, not only on account of its 

 excellent qualities, but as forming an agreeable contrast at 

 table when served with the red varieties. 



Long White A sub-variety of the Long White : the por- 

 Purple-Top. 



tion of the root exposed to the light being 



tinged with purple. In size and form it differs little from 

 the Long Scarlet. 



New London This is but a sub-variety of the Long Scar- 

 Particular. 



WOOD'S FKAMK. let ; the difference between the sorts being 



immaterial. The color of the New London Particular 



