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stable manure is used the ground should be manured the spring pre- 
vious to sowing, so it may be well incorporated with the soil. When 
fresh manure is used the turnips are apt to become speckled. Sow 
from end of July till October for 
fall and winter, and in January, 
February and March for spring and 
summer use. They are generally 
sown broad-cast, but the Ruta Baga / 
should be sown in drills, or rather * 
ridges, and should not be sown later 
than the end of August; the Golden ° 
Ball and Aberdeen, not later than 
the end of September. The White 
Flat Dutch, Early Spring and Pome- 
rian Globe are best for spring, but also 
good for autumn. 
Early Red, or Purple Top. 
(StRAP-LEAVED.) This is one of the. 
most popular kinds. It is flat, with a 
small tap-root, and a bright purple 
top. The leaves are narrow and grow 
erect from the bulb. The flesh is finely 
erained and rich. 
Early White Flat Dutch, (strap-leaved). 
Early White Flat Dutch. (Srrap-LEAvep.) This is similar to 
the above in shape, but considered about a week earlier. It is very 
popular. 
Purple Top Globe. A variety of recent introduction; same 
Snape as the Pomerian Globe, but with purple top. Fine variety for 
the table or for stock. It is not quite so early as the Early Red or 
Purple Top. Recommend it very highly. 
Large White Globe. A very large variety, mostly grown for 
stock. It can be used for the table when young. Flesh coarse, but 
“ sweet ; tops very large. 
