102 ESCULENT ROOTS. 



Green Nor- A sub-variety of the White Norfolk, of nearly 

 GREEN-TOP NOR- the same form and size ; the bulb differing 



FOLK. GREEK 



principally in the color of the top, which is 



green. 



The Norfolk turnips are all of a peculiar flattish form ; 

 rather hollowed towards their neck, as also on their under 

 side. When grown to a large size, they become more or 

 less irregular, or somewhat angular. The Green-top variety 

 possesses these characters in a less degree than the White- 

 top ; and is generally round, flattened, but not much hol- 

 lowed, on the upper or under surface. It is hardier than the 

 White or Red varieties. 



Green Tank- Roots more than half above ground ; oblong, 

 ard. Law. 



or tankard-shaped ; of a greenish color, except 



on the under surface, which is white ; flesh white and sweet, 

 but of coarse texture. 



The term " Tankard " is applied to such common field 

 turnips as are of an oblong shape, and the roots of which, in 

 general, grow much above the surface of the ground. Such 

 oblong varieties, however, as approach nearest to a round or 

 globular form, are sometimes termed u Decanter," or " De- 

 canter-shaped turnips." 



In good soils the Green Tankard sometimes attains a 

 weight of eight or ten pounds. As a garden variety it is 

 of little value. 



Green-Top Similar in size, form, and quality to the 



common Purple-top Flat ; skin, above ground, 

 green. 

 Long grown in New England for feeding stock ; and, in 



its young state, often used as a table turnip. Now very 



little cultivated. 



