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with a small tap root. Skin very rough, of a very dark brown, 
almost black, colour. Flesh pure white, solid, and of fine quality. 
An excellent sort for winter use, withstands frost well. 
Section II. Eey Fleshed. 
21. Freneuse (Vilmorin et Cie.). 1 
Grey Luc (Yilmorin et Cie.). I 
Saulier (Yilmorin et Cie.). I 
Teltauer (Yilmorin et Cie.). j 
Green Topped (Yilmorin et 
Cie.). ] 
These are small dry 
fleshed Turnips not well 
suited to this climate, hut 
esteemed on the Continent. 
Failed. 
Section III. Flesh Yellow, Selh Yellow. 
22. Yellow Finland. 
Top very small, leaves short, spreading. Bulb small, from 4 
to 6 inches in diameter, of a very even and regular roundish form, 
somewhat hollowed at the base. Tap root exceedingly small and 
fine. Skin very smooth, of a pale orange-yellow colour, the upper 
part pale green. Flesh yellow, very solid and excellent. Yery 
early. A good Turnip for summer or autumn use. 
23. Malta. 
This is very similar to the Finland , but of somewhat larger and 
stronger growth. 
24. Yellow Dutch. 
Top dwarf spreading. Bulb of medium size, roundish, with 
flat base. Skin rough, pale yellow, the upper portion deep 
green. Inferior to Malta. 
25. Golden Ball. 
Synonyms .—-Improved Golden Ball; Eobertson’s Golden Ball 
Orange Jelly. 
Top of free erect growth. Bulb roundish, even, and regular, 
with small tap root. Skin deep orange throughout, smooth. Flesh 
deep orange, solid, and of good qnality. An excellent Turnip for 
autumn use. 
