V. Radishes make

Fan flowers. Cut the end off a radish and discard. Then, beginning at the outside of the radish, cut paper-thin wedge half slices to the center of the radish. Let the knife shave off the half slices at the center. Overlap these, like a fan, to create petals of red and white. If the fan shape is continued you can create a beautiful red and white mum. Be sure the half slices taper to nothing at the center of the radish so that they can overlap.

Roses. With a very sharp knife cut the peeling, beginning at the tip, into a spiral no wider than ⅛ inch. Once it has been removed, wrap it around itself, dunk into gelée and let it set. Place at the top of a wavy green stem and add leaves made from green onions or leeks.