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No. 1345. - The Ruta-baga, or Russian Turnip, is extensively grown for a farm crop. The roots are closely grained and very hard, and will endure a considerable degree of cold without injury. They are preserved best in a pit or cellar during the winter, and are excellent for the table early in spring. Sow them from the end of June to the middle of July, in drills two feet apart, and thin them out to eight inches in the rows.

American Purple Top

No. 1346. - This is the leading variety. It is very hardy and productive, being equally good for stock or table use. The flesh is yellow, solid, sweet and finely flavored.

Skirving' S Purple Top

No. 1347. - This is a good large variety that keeps well. The flesh is firm, solid and sweet.

Shamrock

No. 1348. - One of the finest purple top varieties in cultivation, and keeps well. It forms a handsome bulb, with small tops, and but a few leaves.

Large White French

No. 1349. - This is a superior and popular variety. The flesh, which is white, firm and solid, has a rich sweet flavor and attains a large size.