REPORT ON TTJRNIP3 GROWN AT CHISWICK IN 1877. 
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rregularly flattened, and somewhat hollowed round the base, espe¬ 
cially noticeable in the larger specimens ; tap root of moderate size ; 
skin white, the top or upper portion generally green. Flesh white. 
This is one of the oldest of Turnips, and long considered to be the 
earliest variety, but a true stock is now difficult to obtain. It is 
best suited for early sowing, comes early into use, but soon grows 
out of condition. 
2. White Strapleaved. 
Synonyms .—American Strapleaf; Strapleaved White Stone. 
Top small, dwarf spreading habit. Leaves short, almost entire 
or not pinnate as in the ordinary forms, and very distinct in appear¬ 
ance. Bulb of medium size, of even and regular form, a little 
hollowed at the crown, broad and flat, the tap root small; skin 
white, flesh white. This is the earliest variety of Turnip, coming 
into use a few days before any other sort, but soon becomes 
pithy. 
6. Red Strapleaved. 
Synonyms .—American Strapleaved Bed ; Early Bed Strapleaved 
American Stone. 
This is the same as the White Strapleaf ’ excepting that the 
upper portion of the bulb is red, or of a bright reddish-purple. It 
is a very handsome variety. 
4. Green Top Strapleaved (Carter). ■ 
This is a green topped form of the preceding. 
5. Early White Stone. 
Synonyms .—Early White Flat Dutch Garden (Vilmorin et 
Cie.); Havet de Croissv (Leroy). 
Top of medium size. Leaves much pinnate. Bulb medium 
size, flattened, of flue regular form, with small tap root; skin white. 
This may be said to be the ordinary form of stone Turnip, of which 
the Strapleaved is a variety. 
6. Early Red Top. 
Synonyms .—Bed Top Stone ; Early Bed Top Flat Garden 
(Yilmorin et Cie.). 
This is again the pinnate-leaved or ordinary form, of which 
