6 ESCULENT ROOTS. 



lengthwise, and frequently bent and distorted, the effect 

 either of the wind, or of the weight of its foliage. Flesh 

 greenish- white, circled with red at the centre. 



It derives its different names from its various contorted 

 forms, sometimes resembling a horn, and often assuming a 

 shape not unlike that of a serpent. 



The variety is much esteemed and extensively cultivated 

 in some parts of Europe, although less productive than the 

 White Sugar or Long Red Mangel-wurzel. 



Early Man- Aside from its smaller size, this variety much 

 resembles the Common Red Mangel-wurzel. 



It is remarkable for the symmetry of its roots, which 

 grow rapidly, and, if pulled while young, are tender, sweet, 

 and well-flavored. Planted the last of June, it makes a 

 table-beet of more than average quality for winter use. 



When sown early, it attains a large size, and should have 

 a space of twenty inches between the rows ; but, when sown 

 late, fifteen inches between the rows, and six inches between 

 the plants in the rows, will afford ample space for their de- 

 velopment. 



Early Blood The roots of this familiar 

 Turnip- 

 rooted. variety are produced almost 



TuiSfp BEET, entirely within the earth, and 

 measure, when of average 

 size, from four to four and a half inches 

 in depth, and four inches in diameter. 

 Form turbinate, flattened, smooth, and 

 symmetrical. Neck small. Tap - root 

 very slender, and regularly tapering. 

 Skin deep purplish - red. Flesh deep 

 ( blood-red, sometimes circled and rayed 



Early Blood Turnip-rooted. ^^ paler ^ . remarkably gweet and 



tender. Leaves erect, not numerous, and of a deep -red 



