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Pomerian Globe. 
This is selected from 
the above. It is 
smoother and hand- 
somer in shape ; good 
to plant early. in 
spring. When pulled 
before it is too large 
it is a very salable 
turnip in the market. 
White Spring. 
This is similar to the 
White Flat Dutch; 
not quite so large, 
but rounder in shape. 
== The tops are larger; 
=it is early, a good 
squality, and best 
adapted for spring 
planting. 
Yellow Aber=- 
deen. This is a 
variety very little 
cultivated here. Itis 
shaped like the Ruta 
Xs Baga, color yellow 
with purple top. 
Good for table use 
or feeding stock. 
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Pomerian Globe. 
Robertson’s Golden Ball, is the best of the yellow Turnips 
for table use. It is very smooth, oval in shape, and of a beautiful 
orange color. Leaves are small. Should be sown in the fall of the year, 
and always in drills, so that the plants can be thinned out and worked. 
This kind ought to be more cultivated. ; 
Amber Globe. This is very similar to the above kind. 
Early Purple Top Munich. A new variety from Germany; 
flat, with Red or Purple Top; same as the American variety,-but fif- 
teen days earlier to mature. It is very hardy, tender and of fine fla- 
vor. Recommended highly. 
Purple Top Ruta Baga or Swede. This is grown for feed- 
ing stock, and also for table use. It is oblong in shape, yellow flesh, 
very solid. Should always be sown in rows or ridges. 
