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nure will result in a rank growth of vines, with few pods and 

 peas of inferior quality. Regular waterings arc necessary. 



Raphanus sativus ; Figl . Radish ; Cruciferae. 



I : (a) Baladi ; (b) Rounii or Common Radish ; (c) Nimsawi 

 or Issoued. 



Baladi is a white, acclimatised if not an indigenous stock, the 

 root generally being coarse, often exceeding 10 inches in length. It 

 is less pungent than the Nimsawi, with a standing smooth leafage, 

 both the root and leaves being eaten as a relish. 



(b) Is represented by a few forms the commonest being A 

 small turnip-shaped , and 



A half-long, spindle-shaped. one. Both are red in colour and 

 short-rooted. 



They are earlier than the preceding and more delicate. 

 Only the root is eaten. 



(c) This is the well known, large black Spanish radish. 



The skin is black and the flesh white and firm. It is more pi- 

 quant and pungent than all the preceding, also the latest of all. 

 Particularly suitable for winter use. Only root eaten. 



II: By seed; The seeds are large and quick to germinate. 

 Better roots and a more uniform crop are secured by sowing only 

 the large seeds. In the case of the var. Roumi the seed ought to 

 be renewed at least every second year. To get good Baladi seed trans- 

 planting is indispensable. The seed is broadcasted. 



Ill : So wing may take place at any time of the year ; however the 

 best crop is obtained from sowings made in Autumn and Winter. 

 During the summer months the plant easily runs to seed and the 

 root is comparatively inferior. 



V : The plant grows quickly requiring from 3060 days to ripen 

 its root. 



The Roumy ripens in about 1 month or less ; the Baladi when in- 

 tended for a crop of leaves only, is ready in about 3540 days ; 

 when grown chiefly for the root, in about 2 months. The Nimsawi 

 requires two full months or more to ripen its root. 



VII: It is a well known salad root much appreciated for its 

 being succulent, and of a warm pungent taste. It is a very popular 



