VEGETABLES TURNIP. 



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caution. There had been no rain, even to lay the dust, 

 for a period of eight weeks in summer an experience 

 almost unprecedented there, and no provision had been 

 made for firming the soil over the seed, and as a con- 

 sequence it was shriveled arid dried, and failed to grow. 

 We here ht?ve nearly always such hot, dry weather when 



Fig. 98. 



WHITE EGG TUKfllF. 



Fig. 99.- 

 EXTKA EARLY MILAN TURNIP. 



Turnips are sown for late crops, and hence the necessity 

 of always firming the soil. 

 The following are the leading varieties grown : 



White Eff, (See figure 98.) This in shape, is nearly 

 oval or egg, its flesh is firm and fine-grained, skin thin 

 and smooth. The flavor is mild and sweet, rendering it 



