THE RADISH. 



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generally cultivated for market in the Eastern, Middle, 

 and Western States, than any other, or perhaps 

 even more than all other sorts. It is extensively 

 grown about London, and is everywhere 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 common 

 frame if planted as early as February. 



Root long and slender, nearly of Long White, 

 the size and form of the Long Scar- 

 let ; 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. 



Bulb an inch and a half deep, Olive-shaped 

 ,, ,, ,, e !- Scarlet, 



three-fourths ot an inch in diame- 

 ter, oblong, somewhat in the form of an olive, 

 terminating in a very slim tap-root ; skin fine 

 scarlet ; neck small ; leaves not- numerous, and 

 of small size ; flesh rose-colored, tender, and ex- 

 cellent. Early, and well adapted for forcing and 

 for the general crop. 



Bulb spherical, measuring scarlet Turnip- Olive s ?a rlet 



rooted Kadisn. 



in its greatest perfection an inch 



in diameter ; skin fine, deep scarlet ; flesh white, 



sometimes stained with red ; leaves large and 



numerous. 



The variety is early, and deserves more gen- 

 eral cultivation, not only on account of its rich 

 color, but for the crisp and tender properties of 

 its flesh. It is much esteemed in England, and 

 is grown extensively for the London market. Scarlet Tu rmp- 



rooted Radish. 



