half
inches in depth, four or five inches in diameter, and weigh from sixteen
to twenty ounces.

This old and well-known variety, at one period, was the principal field
as well as garden turnip of the Northern and Middle States. It is now,
however, very little cultivated; being superseded by the Strap-leaved
and other more desirable sorts.

PURPLE-TOP STRAP-LEAVED.

[Illustration: Purple-top Strap-leaved Turnip.]

Bulb very flat, smooth, and regular in form, produced almost entirely
above ground; tap-root slender; leaves few, upright, broad, rounded at
the ends, and tapering to the neck, which is very small; skin above,
clear, bright purple,--below, pure white, often finely clouded or shaded
at the union of the colors; flesh clear white, firm, solid, sugary,
mild, and remarkably well-flavored; size medium,--measuring about two
inches and a half in depth by four or five inches in diameter, and
weighing from ten to twelve ounces. Field-grown roots, with the benefit
of a long season and rich soil, attain much greater dimensions; often,
however, greatly deteriorating in quality as they increase over the
average size.

This variety is unquestionably one of the best of the flat turnips,
either for the garden or field. It is early, hardy, very prolific, will
thrive in almost any description of soil, is of excellent quality, and
rarely fails to yield a good crop. It is the best of all the flat
turnips for sowing among corn or potatoes, or upon small patches of the
garden from which early pease or beans have been harvested.

PURPLE-TOP YELLOW ABERDEEN.

Purple-top Aberdeen. Purple-top Yellow Bullock.

Bulb globular, reddish-purple above, and deep yellow below; tap-root
very small; leaves deep green, comparatively short, and inclined to grow
horizontally.

In rich soil and long seasons, the bulbs sometimes attain a weight of
eight or ten pounds; but specimens of average size measure about four
inches in depth, nearly five inches in diameter, and weigh from sixteen
to twenty ounces. The flesh is pale yellow, tender, sugary, and nearly
equal to that of the Swedes in solidity. The variety is very hardy, and,
although generally grown for farm purposes, is really superior to many
sorts cultivated exclusively for table use.

RED GLOBE. _Law._

An old, medium-sized, globular turnip, well suited for cultivation in
light soil and on exposed or elevated situations. Skin red, where
exposed to the sun,--below ground, wh