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White Dutch. An old favorite sort, having nearly the 

 same shape as the Purple Top, "but entirely white ; it is 

 equally early, and by some thought to be the best of all 

 in flavor ; but is less salable in market, its appearance 

 being less attractive. 



Yellow Aberdeen, This is an excellent variety for culi- 

 nary use, though not so early as the preceding ; the bulb 

 is nearly round, of a dull yellow beneath, and purple or 

 green at top. It is a very solid variety, keeping well 

 throughout the winter, and as it attains a greater weight 

 under favorable conditions, is much grown for stock. 



RUTA BAGA, OR SWEDES TURNIP. 



Improved American, The leading variety of this 

 division of the family ; is grown very largely for winter 

 sale in our northern markets. Under different culture, it 

 assumes a great difference of shape and size, average speci- 

 mens being 6 inches long, by 4 or 5 inches wide. It is 

 always hard and solid, and is perhaps specifically heavier 

 than any other vegetable root cultivated. 



Laing'S Purple Top, A rather late variety, but, in 

 good land, giving enormous crops. It produces a great 

 abundance of leaves, and for this reason requires at least 

 a space of 18 inches between the rows, and 12 inches be- 

 tween the plants. In shape, it is nearly round ; smooth 

 skinned, and handsome. 



