106 ESCULENT ROOTS. 



In rich soil and long seasons the bulbs sometimes attain a 

 weight of eight or ten pounds ; but specimens of average 

 size measure about four inches in depth, nearly five inches in 

 diameter, and weigh from sixteen to twenty ounces. The 

 flesh is pale yellow, tender, sugary, and nearly equal to that 

 of the Swedes in solidity. 



The variety is hardy, and, although generally grown for 

 farm purposes, is really superior to many sorts cultivated 

 exclusively for table use. 



Bed Globe. An old, medium-sized, globular turnip, well 

 suited for cultivation in light soil and on exposed 

 or elevated situations. Skin red, where exposed to the sun, 

 below ground, white ; flesh white, and finer in texture 

 than that of the White Globe. It is not suited for table use ; 

 and is generally field-grown, and fed to stock. 



Bed Norfolk. This is a sub-variety of the White Norfolk, the 



BED-TOP NOR- . . 



F( RouNif ED Slze a form being nearly the same, okin 

 washed, or clouded with red where exposed to the light. It 

 is firmer in texture, and more regular in its form, than the 

 last named ; and, if there be any difference in size, this is 

 the smaller variety. 



Bed Tankard. Bulb produced partially above ground, pyri- 

 form, eight or nine inches in depth, four or five inches in 

 diameter, and weighing about three pounds ; below ground 

 the skin is white, above, purple or violet ; flesh white, 

 rather firm, sugary, and well flavored ; foliage large. 



It is recommended for its earliness and productiveness, 

 but must be considered a field rather than a table variety. 



Bobertson's An excellent, half-early variety ; form nearly 

 Mcint. pv5! e 'globular ; color deep orange throughout, some- 



