THE TURNIP. 105 



principal field as well as garden turnip of the Northern and 

 Middle States. It is now, however, very little cultivated ; 

 being superseded by the Strap-leaved and other more de- 

 sirable sorts. 



Bulb very flat, smooth, and regular in form, Purple-Top 

 produced almost entirely above ground ; tap- leaved, 

 root slender ; leaves few, upright, broad, rounded at the 

 ends, and tapering to the neck, which is very small ; skin 

 above, clear, bright purple, below, 

 pure white, often finely clouded or 

 shaded at the union of the colors ; 

 flesh clear white, firm, solid, sugary, 

 mild, and remarkably well-flavored ; 

 size medium, measuring about two 

 inches and a half in depth by four or 

 five inches in diameter, and weigh- 

 ing from ten to twelve ounces. Field- *Pto-t<p8tp-le.ved Turnip, 

 grown roots, with the benefit of a long season and rich soil, 

 attain much greater dimensions ; often, however, greatly 

 deteriorating in quality as they increase over the average 

 size. 



This variety is unquestionably one of the best of the flat 

 turnips, either for the garden or field. It is early, hardy, 

 very prolific, will thrive in almost any description of soil, is 

 of excellent quality, and rarely fails to yield a good crop. 

 It is the best of all the flat turnips for sowing among corn or 

 potatoes, or upon small patches of the garden from which 

 early peas or beans have been harvested. 



Bulb globular, reddish-purple above, and Purple-Top 



Yellow Ab- 

 deep yellow below ; tap-root small ; leaves deep erdeen. 



, , , . .. .. Pl'RI'LK-TOP A3- 



green, comparatively short, and inclined to 



grow horizontally. 



i-TOP 



BULLOCK. 



