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Early £?e<l, or Purple Top. (Strap-Leaved.) This is one of 
the most popular kinds It is flat, with a small tap-root, and a bright 
purple top. The leaves are narrow and grow erect from the bulb. The 
flesh is finely grained and rich. 
Early White Flat Dutch. (Strap-Leaved.) This is similar to 
the above in shape, but considered about a week earlier." It is very 
popular. 
Purple Top Olobe. A variety of recent introduction; same 
shape as the Pomerian Globe, but with purple top. Fine variety for 
the table or for stock. It is not quite so early as the Early Red or 
Purple Top. I recommend it very highly. 
Large White Globe. A very large variety, mostly grown for 
stock. It can be used for the table when young. Flesh coarse, but 
sweet; tops very large. 
