pongy, and often
decays in autumn or early in winter.

A sub-variety, of larger size and with softer flesh, is known by the
name of Hungarian Green-top Globe.

GREEN NORFOLK. _Law._

Green-top Norfolk. Green Round.

A sub-variety of the White Norfolk, of nearly the same form and size;
the bulb differing principally in the color of the top, which is green.

The Norfolk turnips are all of a peculiar flattish form; rather hollowed
towards their neck, as also on their under side. When grown to a large
size, they become more or less irregular, or somewhat angular. The
Green-top variety possesses these characters in a less degree than the
White-top; and is generally round, flattened, but not much hollowed, on
the upper or under surface. It is hardier than the White or Red
varieties.

GREEN TANKARD. _Law._

Roots more than half above ground; oblong, or tankard-shaped; of a
greenish color, except on the under surface, which is white; flesh white
and sweet, but of coarse texture.

The term "Tankard" is applied to such common field turnips as are of an
oblong shape, and the roots of which, in general, grow much above the
surface of the ground. Such oblong varieties, however, as approach
nearest to a round or globular form, are sometimes termed "Decanter," or
"Decanter-shaped turnips."

In good soils, the Green Tankard sometimes attains a weight of eight or
ten pounds. As a garden variety, it is of little value.

GREEN-TOP FLAT.

Similar in size, form, and quality to the common Purple-top Flat; skin,
above ground, green.

Long grown in New England for feeding stock; and, in its young state,
often used as a table turnip. Now very little cultivated.

GREEN-TOP YELLOW ABERDEEN. _Law._

Green-top Yellow Bullock.

An old and esteemed variety, similar in size and form to the Purple-top
Yellow Aberdeen: the color of the top is bright green.

LINCOLNSHIRE RED GLOBE.

This variety is remarkable for its large, deep-green, luxuriant foliage.
Bulb very large, roundish; skin, below ground, white,--above the
surface, purple; flesh white, firm, and, when young, well flavored, and
adapted to table use. It yields abundantly; is uniformly fair, and free
from small roots; an average keeper; and deserving of cultivation,
especially for agricultural purposes.

LONG BLACK.

Except in the form of its roots, this variety much resembles the Round
Black. It possesses the same peculiar, piquant, radish-like flavor; and