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THE RADISH.
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Long Scarlet. Thomp.
Early Scarlet Short-top. Early Frame.
Root long, a considerable portion growing above
the surface of the ground, — outside, of a beautiful,
deep-pink color, becoming paler towards the lower
extremity ; flesh white, transparent, crisp, and of
good flavor, having less pungency than that of the
Scarlet Turnip ; leaves small, but larger than those
of the last-named variety.
When of suitable size for use, the root measures
seven or eight inches in length, and five-eighths or
three-fourths of an inch in diameter at its largest
part.
The Long Scarlet Radish, with its sub-varieties,
is more generally cultivated for market in the East-
ern, Middle, and Western States, than any other,
or perhaps even more than all other sorts,
very 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.
Olive-Shaped Scarlet.
Oblong Rose-colored. Thomp.
Bulb an inch and a half deep, three-fourths of
an inch in diameter, oblong, somewhat in the form
of an olive, terminating in a very slim tap-root ;
skin fine scarlet ; neck small ; leaves riot very
numerous, and of small size ; flesh rose-colored,
tender, and excellent. Early, and well adapted