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2107. Brassica napus. Turnip. 



From France. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, February 13, 1899. 



"Long white Vestus, or Jersey." The principal variety grown by market garden- 

 ers in France. " Root white, nearly cylindrical, but swollen at the lower end, 5 or 6 

 inches long and 2 inches in diameter in the thickest part. Flesh white, very tender, 

 and sugary." (Vilmorin.) 



2108. Brassioa napus. Turnip. 



From France. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, February 13, 1899. 



" Red-top Viarmes." White, with red collar; good flavor; good for field culture 

 late in season. 



2109. Brassica napus. Turnip. 



From France. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, February 13, 1899. 



"Long red Tankard." Used for feeding cattle. The root grows 12 to 14 inches 

 long and 3 inches in diameter, and projects one-third its length above the soil. 

 The upper portion is violet red. 



2110. Brassica napus. Turnip. 



From France. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, February 13, 1899. 

 "Large white globe, purple top." Used for feeding cattle. 



2111. Nigella damascena. Fennel flower. 



From France. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, February 13, 1899. 



"Yellow-seeded." The peppery seeds are used for seasoning; much grown in 

 Egypt. An annual garden herb. "Plant upright, red tinted, and branching. 

 Leaves grayish green, divided into numerous linear segments. Flowers terminal, 

 pale blue. Sow in spring in a warm exposure. The seed matures during the month 

 of August and is used for seasoning. Will grow in warm countries only." ( Vilmorin.) 



2112. Allium cepa. Onion. 



From France. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, February 13, 1899. 



"Yellow Trebons." A Spanish onion, which should be tried in the South. Mild 

 flavor. "Bulb more or less elongated, tapering at both ends. The inner coverings 

 are yellow while the outside ones are copper color. Foliage abundant and fine, of a 

 deep green color. Flesh tender, sweet, and of an agreeable flavor." (Vilmorin.) 



2113. Allium cepa. m Onion. 



From France. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, February 13, 1899. 

 "Rose Bonnegarde." Remarkably good keepei. 



2114. Allium cepa. Onion. 



From France. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, February 13, 1899. 

 "Round red Toulouse." Recommended by Vilmorin. 



2115. Allium cepa. Onion. 



From France. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, February 13, 1899. 



"Dark -red August." Sown in August and transplanted in October, it yields the 

 following summer. Grown in southeastern France. Try in the South. 



2116. Allium cepa. Onion. 



From France. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, February 13, 1899. 



"Egyptian Rocambole." "Top onion, producing sets on the tops of stems. The 

 flesh is sweet, but not well flavored. The onions themselves decay quickly, but the 

 sets are easily kept over winter." ( Vilmorin.) 



