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fine grained, of deep orange color and superior qual¬ 
ity. The roots do not penetrate deeply, and the top 
is small, which allows of their being planted quite 
closely. 
Early Very Short Horn, or Golden Ball. —The 
earliest variety; the roots are round, turnip shaped, 
of small size, deep color, and the quality is of the 
best. 
Ox Heart, —This variety is of large size, the 
roots being seven to eight inches in length and 
three to four inches in diameter at the top ; it tapers 
