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Comparative Tests of Radishes for Forcing in Carters Trial Grounds at Raynes Park. 
RADISH - Continued. WINTER VARIETIES. 
Turnip-Shaped China. — A seal-let variety of the China Rose Winter Radish. It nray be sown at 
intervals from spring until autumn, and the roots obtained from late sowings can be kept in store for winter 
consumption. The root is round, of a fine scarlet colour, 2-k to 3 inches in diameter; flesh pure white, of 
an agreeable and mild flavour. Price 6d. per ounce, 3d. per packet. 
Long Black Spanish. — For autumn sowing; large and distinct. 
Price 2S. 6d. per pint, 6d. per ounce, 3d per packet. 
China Rose, Oval Shaped. 
Price 2S. 6d. per pint, 6d. per ounce, 3d. per packet. 
The Cultivation of Radish . — Sow on a moderate hot-bed in January, P'ebruary, and March , also every month 
during summer in well-prepared places in the open. The Radish thrives best when quickly grown in a rich deep 
moist soil. A sowing in frame, or on a warm border in October, is desirable for winter use. Water thoroughly 
during hot weather. 
SALSAFY OR VEGETABLE OYSTER. Pero Z .-r. * 
Carters Mammoth. — A greatly improved form of the ordinary Salsafy ... 6d. per packet 1 3 
SCORZONERA. 
The roots are eaten cooked like those of the Salsafy, the leaves can be used as a salad. 
Carters Improved Scorzonera 6 d. per packet 1 o 
Cultivation of Salsafy and Scot zonera . — The ground should be well trenched and manured during autumn. 
Sow during March and April in drills about 15 inches apart. Thin out the plants to from 6 to 8 inches 
apart for Salsafy but allow rather more room for Scorzonera. The roots should be taken up in November and 
stored in the same manner as Carrots. 
Address for all 
kr ex^cdeJcA Correspondence. 
RAYNES PARK . LONDON . SAV.—iqiJ. 
