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When sown with other crops, it is better to sow 

 Radishes in little patches between them rather than 

 broadcast. Each little patch will yield a dozen or 

 two of Radishes, which, as they develop rapidly, do 

 not harm either Carrots, Lettuces, or Cauliflowers. 



Early in February, or at the end of January, 

 Radishes are sown again on open beds i.e. beds not 

 covered with lights. These beds are made up of 



FIG. 55. OLIVE-SCARLET WHITE-TIPPED RADISH. 



manure 12 to 15 in. deep, on the surface of which 

 about 4 in. of fine mould is spread. The seeds are 

 covered with about an inch of soil, and mats or litter 

 are afterwards spread over them to hasten germination. 

 After this, as much light as possible must be given, 

 but if frost is anticipated at night, the beds must be 

 protected with mats or litter. The Rose variety with 

 white tips, " French Breakfast," and the " Early Red 

 Scarlet " are the best varieties for sowing on beds. 



At this period thick sowings of Radishes may also 

 be made on warm sheltered borders, and protected 

 from frosts with mats or litter when necessary. Sowings 



