Pritchard—78 days 
A second early variety of merit. Introduced by the U. S. D. A. in 1931 and de- 
veloped by the late Dr. Pritchard of U. S. D. A. 
Fruit—Medium size, globe shape, flattened at base, exterior color good red, inte- 
rior color deep red, no white fiber. Flesh is solid, and cell structure is irregular. 
Vine—Vigorous, resistant to wilt, compact in growth, about 2/3 as large as Mar- 
globe. This variety “‘crops,” making it desirable for canners. 
Rutgers—84 days 
An introduction from the New Jersey Experiment Station. It is a cross between 
Marglobe and J.T.D. 
Fruit—Slightly larger and flatter than Marglobe, with an improved interior color, 
making it desirable for canners. Most extensively used canning variety today. 
Vine—Similar to Marglobe. 
Spark’s Earliana (Special) —66 days 
Fruit—Early, bright scarlet, deep flat, quite smooth. Especially selected for smooth- 
ness, depth and earliness. 
Vine—Open, small foliage. 
Stone, New Type—86 days | | 
Fruit—Medium to large size, solid, deep and flattened, smooth. Color is excellent. 
Vine—Medium to large and an excellent grower. 
Wisconsin No. 55—73 days 
Developed by Dr. J. C. Walker of the U. of Wis. Especially high yielding early 
variety. 
Fruit—Large size and flatter than Marglobe. Excellent interior color, thick walls, 
no white fiber. 
Vine—Spreading, but with sufficient foliage. 
RUTABAGA 
American Purple Top—90 days 
Roots—Diameter 5-6'', globe shaped, smooth, deep purplish above ground, yel- 
lowish below, creamy yellow flesh, good keeper. 
Tops—16-20°", erect, medium blue-green, cut leaved, medium short neck. 
Use—Canning. 
Laurentian—92 days 
Roots—Diameter 5-5 %’", globular, smooth, purplish above ground, light yellow 
below. Flesh more refined than American Purple Top. Also, lighter yellow, 
good keeper. 
Tops—15-18°’, not as heavy as American Purple Top, otherwise similar. Very 
little neck. 
Use—Canning. 
TURNIP 
Purple Top White Globe—57 days 
Roots—5-6"" in diameter, purple across top with pure white underneath. White 
fine-grained flesh. Globular shaped. 
Tops—18-22°’, dark green. 
Use—Leaves canned for greens. Roots also canned. 
Shogoin—42 days 
Roots—About 2°’ diameter, round, white, small. 
Tops—18-20"", bright green, quick growing, strap leaved. 
Use—Leaves canned as greens. 
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