copiously watered in dry weather.
The varieties are divided into two classes; viz., Spring or Summer, and
Autumn or Winter, Radishes.

SPRING OR SUMMER RADISHES.

These varieties are all comparatively hardy, and may be sown in the open
ground as early in spring as the soil is in good working condition. The
earliest spring Radishes are grown as follows: "In January, February, or
March, make a hot-bed three feet and a half wide, and of a length
proportionate to the supply required. Put upon the surface of the dung
six inches of well-pulverized earth; sow the seeds broadcast, or in
drills five inches apart; and cover half an inch deep with fine mould.
When the plants have come up, admit the air every day in mild or
tolerably good weather by tilting the upper end of the light, or
sometimes the front, one, two, or three inches high, that the Radishes
may not draw up long, pale, and weak. If they have risen very thick,
thin them, while young, to about one inch apart. Be careful to cover the
sashes at night with garden mats, woollen carpeting, or like material.
Water with tepid water, at noon, on sunny days. If the heat of the bed
declines much, apply a moderate lining of warm dung or stable-litter to
the sides, which, by gently renewing the heat, will soon forward the
Radishes for pulling. Remember, as they advance in growth, to give more
copious admissions of air daily, either by lifting the lights in front
several inches, or, in fine, mild days, by drawing the lights mostly
off; but be careful to draw them on early, before the sun has much
declined and the air become cool."

EARLY BLACK.

Noir Hatif. _Vil._

Bulb nearly spherical, slightly elongated or tapering, nearly of the
size and form of the Gray Turnip-rooted; skin dull black, rough, and
wrinkled; flesh white, solid, crisp, and piquant; leaves of the size of
those of the Gray Turnip-rooted. Season intermediate between that of the
last named and the Black Spanish.

EARLY LONG PURPLE.

Rave Violette Hative. _Vil._

A sub-variety of the Long Purple, earlier and of smaller size.

EARLY PURPLE TURNIP-ROOTED.

A few days earlier than the Scarlet Turnip-rooted. Size, form, and
flavor nearly the same.

EARLY SCARLET TURNIP-ROOTED.

Rond Rose Hatif. _Vil._

Bulb spherical, or a little flattened,--often bursting or cracking
longitudinally before attaining its full dimensions; skin deep scarlet;
flesh rose-colored, crisp, mild, and pleasant; neck smal