EARLY VERY SHORT HORN, OR GOLDEN BALL.--The earliest variety;
the roots are round, turnip shaped, of small size, deep color, and the
quality is of the best.
OX HEART.--This variety is of large size, the roots being
seven to eight inches in length and three to four inches in diameter at
the top; it tapers gradually down to one and one-half to two inches at
the bottom, making very little waste in preparing it for the table. It
is of fine quality, while its size will render any surplus valuable for
feeding to the stock.
RED SAINT VALLERY.--This is a large late variety and makes a
good kind to raise for winter use; the roots grow ten to twelve inches
in length and measure two to two and one-half inches in diameter at the
top, tapering gradually to a point at the base. It should have deep
cultivation to produce the finest roots. The color is a deep orange red
and the quality is very fine.