For the Southern States. 



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Improved Purple Top Ruta Baga. Early Red or Purple Top, (strap-leaved) 



mer nse. They are generally sown broad-cast, but the Ruta Baga 

 should be sowu in drills, or rather ridge?^, and should not be sown 

 later th;ni the end of August. The Grohlen B^ll and Aberdeen 

 not later than the end of September. The White Flat Dutch, 

 Early Spring and Pomerian Globe are best for spring, but also 

 good for autumn. 



Early White Flat Dutch, (strap-leaved.) 



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 na' row and grow erect 

 from the bulb. The flesh is flue graiued and rich. 



