ROOT 
91 CROPS 
and tied neatly around the leaf-stalks with a 
cord. The leaves are left on these early vege- 
tables, so they should be kept cool and moist, 
as wilted leaves also spoil the sale price. Beauty 
may be only “skin deep,’’ but it commands the 
market. 
Late root crops sell in bulk, and harvesting 
them is the hardest work connected with root 
crops. It is well to plow them out, cut off the 
tops, and allow the roots to lie in the sun only 
until the soil is dry enough to shake off. They 
are then ready for storing in pit or cellar, and 
are easy to keep. 
RADISHES. 
The radish is the earliest root crop, and the 
quickest growing. It is ready for market in 
three to six weeks after planting the seed; so 
it is a great financial help to one who is just 
starting a garden. It is a hardy crop requiring 
rather cool weather or shade. The radish re- 
sponds well to hot-bed culture and the earliest 
Spring varieties are usually grown that way. 
But even for planting in the open garden you 
need not wait long. Soaking the seeds will save 
several days. As soon as you can work the 
ground, even before all the frosts are over, 
radishes may be sown, provided there has been 
