VARIETAL DESCRIPTIONS OF VEGETABLES 
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LARGE WHITE GLOBE or POMERANEAN TERRA 
A wonderful variety to grow for stock feed but also good for table use in the young 
stage. Produces a tremendous tonnage. 
TOPS —Large, broad, coarse cut leaves, upright, and medium green in color. 
ROOT—4 to 6 inches in diameter, globular in shape, large tap root, entirely white,- 
flesh, clear white, coarse textured, of fair quality. 
LONG WHITE COW HORN TETRA 
A fine sort for stock feed, but also good for table use in the immature stage of about 60 
days. 
TOPS —Medium to large, upright, oblong, and coarse; medium green, and cut leaved. 
ROOT—12 inches long, 2^2 to 3 inches in diameter at the shoulder, tapered, somewhat 
crooked, greenish tinge at shoulder and rest white. 
PURPLE TOP, STRAP LEAVED TEXAS 
One of the best and most widely used home and market garden varieties for spring and 
fall planting. It is valuable, not only for its earliness and fine edible qualities for market 
use, but also makes a fine feeder. 
TOPS —Medium small, erect, compact, and slender strap leaved. 
ROOT—3 inches or more in diameter, uniform, deep flat, purple above ground and 
white below, smooth, small tap root,- flesh, white, fine textured, tender, and 
sweet flavored. 
PURPLE TOP, WHITE GLOBE THANE 
The leading turnip. It is one of the best and the most popular. It serves for every use, 
whether in the home and market garden or for shipping or storing. 
TOPS —Medium to large, dark green, erect, and compact. 
ROOT—4 to 5 inches in diameter, globe shaped, upper portion bright purple and pure 
white below,- clean and smooth, with small tap root; flesh, white, tender, fine 
textured, and delicate sweet flavor. 
SEVEN TOP or WINTER GREENS THECA 
A foliage turnip for table and forage use. It is considered the standard sort for greens. 
Noted for its hardiness and ability to shoot up an abundance of splendid quality leaves. 
ROOT—Not edible, very tough and woody. 
SOUTHERN PRIZE THONG 
Somewhat similar to Seven Top, but forms a small white turnip. Quite popular in the 
South for its fine foliage, which is used as table greens or forage crop for stock. Hardy 
enough to withstand winters in the South. 
SNOW BALL TOURN 
An early variety for the home and market garden. Although rather small in size, it is a 
fine appearing type of exceptional quality. 
TOPS —Erect and compact. 
ROOT—2T^ inches in diameter, medium sized, round, entirely white, smooth, slender 
tap root; flesh, white, tender, crisp, and sweetly flavored. 
WHITE EGG THEFT 
Popular in the home and market gardens for either spring or fall planting. Medium early 
in season and develops an attractive egg-shaped white turnip. 
TOPS —Medium sized, erect, compact, cut leaved, and medium green. 
ROOT—2^2 inches in diameter, 3 inches long, grows partly above ground, smooth, thin 
skinned, entirely white,- flesh, white, fine textured, crisp, tender, and sweet. 
WHITE FLAT DUTCH THEIR 
An early variety which is principally used by home and market gardeners. An excellent 
sort for early spring planting. Widely used in the South. 
TOPS —Small, erect, compact, and strap leaved. 
ROOT—3 or more inches in diameter, deep flat, entirely white, smooth, small tap root; 
flesh, white, fine textured, firm, tender, and sweet. 
YELLOW-FLESHED VARIETIES 
ABERDEEN TENSE 
One of the best yellow-fleshed sorts. It is an excellent keeper for winter use, either 
for the table or for stock feeding. A heavy producer. Resembles rutabaga when matured. 
TOPS —Large, leaves broad and oblong, and cut leaved. 
ROOT—Becomes around 5 inches in diameter, globular in shape, smooth, top part 
purplish red and lower yellow in color,- flesh, pale yellow, firm, tender, of good 
quality. 
Season. 
Days 
Planted 
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Harvest 
75 
80 
45 
55 
48 
55 
45 
75 
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