FOR THE SOUTHERN STATES. 65 
Early Searlet Turnip. 
White Strasburgh. This variety is of 
recent introduction, of an oblong, tapering 
shape; the skin and flesh are pure white, firm, 
brittle and tender, and has the tendency of re- 
taining its crispness even when the roots are 
old andlarge. It is a very good kind for sum- 
mer use, as it withstands the severe heat, and 
Searlet Half Long French. 
Golden Globe. 
throughout the summer, and fine large roots 
will be rapidly formed. It is an excellent va- 
riety for family use, as well as for the market. 
White California Mammoth. 
This is a winter variety of large size, but can 
be sown here in early spring. It is the largest 
of all Radishes, and grows from 8 to 12 inches 
long, 2 to 3 in diameter. 
ROQUETTE. 
RoQuEtre (Fr.). 
It is used as a salad, resembling the Cress in taste. 
erows very quickly. The seed can be planted 
Sown from September to March. 
SALSIFY OR OYSTER PLANT. 
Sausrris, Fr.', Harserwurzewu (Ger.), Ostra VEGETAL (Sp.) 
American. | Sandwich Island (Mammoth). 
A vegetable which ought to be more cultivated than it is. It is prepared in different ways. 
It partakes of the flavor of oysters. It should be sown in the fall of the year; not later than 
November. The ground ought to be manured the spring previous, deeply spaded, and well 
pulverized. Sow in drills about ten inches apart, and thin out from three to four inches in the 
rows. 
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