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THE MANGOLD- WURZEL CROP. 



Fig. 2. 



Orange Globe (fig. 2) is perhaps the favourite variety, and 

 most extensively cultivated. It is a hardy variety, of a 

 globular shape, growing well out of the ground, and of 



an orange tint externally, with 

 a yellowish-white interior. It 

 is a large cropper, and suitable 

 for growing in a heavier class 

 of soils than the Long Red. It 

 carries a good bold head, the 

 leaves having their midrib arid 

 veins tinged with yellow. 



The Long Orange resembles 

 the Long Red in its habit of 

 growth, the colour of the root 

 and of the leaves being the 

 principal point of difference. 

 By some it is preferred to the Long Red; the light- 

 coloured varieties being generally considered more hardy 

 than the red varieties. In a suitable soil and climate, 

 however, the Long Red is generally the most pro- 

 ductive. 



The Yellow varieties, both Long and Globe, differ merely 

 in tint from the preceding, and are frequently seen grow- 

 ing in the same field, the produce very likely of the same 

 seed. 



A Long White variety has lately been introduced; in no 

 respect, however, does it appear to excel those already in 

 cultivation; and therefore, save for its novelty, is not 

 likely to attract much attention. 



The Silesian Beet (fig. 3) is largely grown on the Con- 

 tinent, and also is met with sometimes in cultivation as a 

 field crop in this country. In appearance this variety re- 

 sembles the Belgian carrot rather than the mangold. * It is 

 white, either with or without a green top ; long, grows 

 deep into the ground, and has a far sweeter taste than 



