OF ONE ACRE, 
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ing the opening again. The straw bottom and sides 
are not absolutely necessary, but are a great improve¬ 
ment and convenience, and will preserve the roots in 
a much cleaner and finer condition; the straw not 
only helping to keep out the frost, but at the same 
time providing ventilation for the heap. 
VARIETIES OF TURNIPS. 
Early Red, or Purple Top Strap-Leaved. —The 
best known and most generally planted variety. It 
PURPLE TOP STRAP-LEAVED. EARLY WHITE FLAT DUTCH TURNIP. 
is a quick grower, and the flesh is very fine grained 
and flavored. The red top of the bulb, which ex¬ 
tends down to where it rests in the soil, adds very 
much to the appearance of this popular variety. 
Early White Flat Dutch.— -This is a quick 
growing and very early variety. The skin and flesh 
are a clear white, and the flesh is solid, very sweet 
and juicy, and of mild flavor. 
