When was it published?

February 6, 1869 in The Union Democrat

Story February 6, 1869

The Union Democrat

Q: What keywords are associated?

Turnip Variety, Scottish Seeds, Squirrel Destruction, Hybrid Turnip, Stockton Market

Sonora, Tuolumne County, California

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What is this article about?

Andrew Hampton near Stockton, California, developed a new orange-colored, sweet turnip variety from Scottish seeds after squirrels destroyed most of the initial crop, now supplying the market with this hybrid of English yellow and purple Swedish turnips.

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New Variety of Turnip.--Some time ago, says the Stockton Independent, Andrew Hampton, who resides a short distance north of the Asylum, received a few turnip seeds from Scotland, planted the same, but unfortunately the squirrels destroyed the crop, with the exception of two turnips only. From there he raised seed enough to sow quite a large patch of land, and is now supplying the market with a variety of turnip, which is fast becoming a favorite, and is eagerly sought after. It is nearly of an orange color, about as large as an ordinary sized apple, quite round, solid and fine grained. is much sweeter than the White Dutch variety in common use, and altogether a valuable acquisition to the culinary vegetables produced in the gardens of this State. It appears to be a hybrid between the small English yellow, or what is known in England as "Skirving's Seedling" and the purple Swedish turnip.

What sub-type of article is it?

Curiosity

What themes does it cover?

Triumph

What keywords are associated?

Turnip Variety Scottish Seeds Squirrel Destruction Hybrid Turnip Stockton Market

What entities or persons were involved?

Andrew Hampton

Where did it happen?

A Short Distance North Of The Asylum, Near Stockton

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Key Persons

Andrew Hampton

Location

A Short Distance North Of The Asylum, Near Stockton

Event Date

Some Time Ago

Story Details

Andrew Hampton received turnip seeds from Scotland and planted them, but squirrels destroyed the crop except for two turnips. From those, he raised seeds to sow a large patch and now supplies the market with a new orange-colored, sweet, round turnip variety, a hybrid between Skirving's Seedling and the purple Swedish turnip, which is becoming popular and valuable.