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times tinged with green on the top ; size above medium, 

 average specimens measuring nearly four inches in depth, 

 four inches in diameter, and weighing from sixteen to eighteen 

 ounces ; flesh firm, and well flavored. 



The Robertson's Golden Stone is remarkably hardy, keeps 

 well, and is one of the best of the Yellows for autumn or 

 winter use. 



Leaves few, small, and comparatively smooth ; Round Black. 



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bulb produced almost or altogether under ground, 

 of an irregular, roundish form, often divided, or terminating 

 in thick branches at its lower extremity ; skin black, and 

 very tough ; flesh white. 



The variety is extensively cultivated in some parts of 

 Europe, and is much esteemed for its peculiar, piquant, 

 somewhat radish-like flower. It is sometimes served in its 

 crude state as a salad. 



Bulb produced much above ground, rather Six "Weeks. 



large, and of an irregular, globular form. It AVTUXX STUB- 

 BLE. EAKLY 

 soon arrives at maturity ; but, on account of its UWABF. 



natural softness of texture, should always be sown late, and 

 used before severe frosts. As descriptive of its earliness, it 

 has received the above names , being suited for very late 

 sowing, after the removal of early crops, or for making up 

 blanks in turnip-fields, where the first sowing may have par- 

 tially failed. 



It is well flavored, but soon becomes dry and spongy, and 

 is unsuitable for use during winter. Skin white below the 

 surface of the ground, greenish above. Field-grown speci- 

 mens sometimes weigh three pounds and upwards. 



Leaves small, and spreading ; root generally Small Long 

 entirely under ground, small, and of an oblong 



