This name may be applied to a variety of the rape mentioned by Mr. Dickson, one of the vice-presidents of the Horticultural Society. Its root is white and carrot-shaped, about the size of the middle-finger. It is much more delicate in flavour than the turnip, like which root it is cooked, only that it is not peeled but scraped, its skin being remarkably thin. It has been cultivated for a great length of years on the continent, and for about thirty years in this country; but only by one person, as far as Mr. Dickson is aware.

Time Of Sowing

It is propagated by seed, which, for the main crop, may be sown from the middle of July to the end of August, or even later.. These will supply the table until April; and if wanted throughout the year, a little may be sown in the latter end of October, the plants from which will be fit for use, if they succeed during April and May: the last crop to be inserted from the middle of January to the middle of February, which will come in at the end of May and during June. On a north border, and if the soil is sandy and moist, it is possible to have them sweet and tender during the whole summer, to effect which the seed must be sown at the close of March and May.

Cultivation is the same as turnips. In dry weather the beds must be watered regularly until the plants have got three or four leaves.

Soil

One great advantage attending the cultivation of this vegetable is, that it requires no manure. Any soil that is poor and light, especially if sandy, is suitable to it. In rich manured earth it grows much larger, but not so sweet and good.

To Obtain Seed

Mr. Dickson recommends, in February or March, some of the finest roots to be transplanted to two feet asunder; but it would perhaps be a better practice to leave them where grown. The ground is to be hoed repeatedly, and kept clear of weeds. The seed must be cut as soon as ripe, and treated as directed for turnips, etc.