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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 fifteen 
days earlier to mature. It is very hardy, tender, and of fine flavor. 
Recommended highly. 
Extra Early Purple Tep. Same color and shape as the Early 
Purple Top, but earlier. Larger than the Purple Top Munich. 
Purple Top Ruta Baga or Swede. Thisis grown for feed- 
ing stock, and also for table use. Itis oblong in shape, yellow flesh, 
very solid. Should always be sown in rows or ridges. 
Improved Purple Top Ruta Baga. Similar to the above; 
bulb smoother, with but few fibrous roots. 
