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especially in the Southern States, where it is much 
grown for table use and for stock. The roots grow fully 
as large as those of the English variety, and being accli¬ 
mated, t is almost certain to produce a large crop. The ] 
leaves are of entire upright growth. 
Purple Top White Globe.—A variety of the purple 
top flat tump, from which it originated. We are in¬ 
clined to think that this new variety will in time be as 
largely used as the purple top flat turnip is now. It is 
globular in form, and quite as large as the Pomcranean | 
White Globe, of beautiful appearance, of most excellent 
quality, and equally desirable for table or stock. It is 
and keeps well. 
Sweet German.— 
This variety is very 
popular in many sec¬ 
tions, notably so in the 
New England States 
It partakes largely 01 
the nature of the Ruta 
Baga, an should be 
sown a iOnth earlier 
than the flat turnips 
The flesh is white. | 
hard, firm and sweet, j 
and it keeps nearly as 
well as the Kuta Baga. 
Highly’ recommended 
for winter and spring 
use. 
Seven Top.—Cultivated extensively in the South for 
the tops, which are used for greens. It is very hardy, 
and will grow all winter, but docs not produce a good 
bulb, and is only recommended for the tops. 
undoubtedly a fine market sort, 
Sweet German. 
SWEDES, or RUTA BAGAS. 
Yellow Swede, or Ruta Baga.—This and the fol¬ 
lowing form a distinct class, and should be sown at least 
a month earlier. Shape oblong; dull reddish color 
above ground, and yellow underneath ; is hardier than 
the common turnip, and will keep solid till spring. 
Carter’s Imperial, Hardy, Purple Top, Yellow 
Ruta Baga. — A most excellent sort for either table 
use or feeding stock. Flesh yellow, solid, firm, sweet 
and rich. It is a hardy sort, yields heavily, with no 
tendency to long necks. 
Early Yellow Malta. 
Purple Top Yellow Aberdeen.—Roots medium 
size, round form ; flesh pale yellow, tender and sugary ; 
hardy and productive, and keeps well. It is an old, 
esteemed variety, considered as approaching very nearly 
to the Ruta Baga in hardiness and firmness of texture. 
Large Amber Globe.—One of the best varieties, 
either for table use or for a field crop for stock. Flesh 
yellow, fine-grained and sweet ; color of skin yellow, 
with green top. Hardy, keeps well, a good cropper, 
and grows to a very large size. Very popular in the 
Southern States. 
Ear'y YeMow Finland. 
YELLOW-FLESHED SORTS. 
Early Yellow Finland.—An early, yellow-fleshed 
variety, of beautiful form, medium size, flat shape. The 
flesh is remarkably fine and close-grained, and of rich, 
sugary flavor. A most excellent early, garden variety, 
and said to be never troubled by worms eating the roots. 
Early Y ellow Malta. —This is a beautiful, symmet¬ 
rical. early variety of medium size. Skin very smooth, 
bright orange ye low ; flesh pale yellow, fine-grained, 
and exceed in ly rich and buttery. Foliage small, and 
bulbs can be grown quite close together. One of the 
best yellow summer turnips i 1 every respect. 
Orange Jelly, or Robertson’s Golden Ball.—Un¬ 
doubtedly among the most d licate and sweetest yellow- 
fleshed turnip yet introduced. Not of large size, but 
firm, hard, and of most excellent flavor. Keeps well, and 
as a table variety, has no superior. 
D M Ferry & Co's Imoroved Purple Top 
Yellow Ruta Baga. 
D. M. Ferry & Co’s Improved Purp*c Top Yel¬ 
low Ruta Baga.—The best variety of Swedish turnip 
in cultivation ; hardy and productive ; flesh yellow, of 
solid texture, sweet and well-flavored ; shape slightly 
oblong, terminating abruptly with no side or bottom 
r 1 ots ; color deep purple above, and bright yellow under 
the ground ; leaves small, light green, with little or no 
neck ; the most perfect in form, the richest in flavor, 
and the best in every respect. 
