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the more northern states of zone G, about August i in 

 zone E, and September i in zone C) . The roots can thus 

 mature in the cool weather of autumn. Before the heavy 

 frosts occur, the roots should be pulled and placed in soil 

 or sand and stored in a basement or a storage cellar. 



The Celestial (or White Chinese), the Long Black 

 Spanish (especially good for storage), and the Sakura- 

 jima (or Mammoth Japan) are standard varieties. 



TURNIPS 



The turnip is essentially a cool-season crop. The 

 different varieties are ready for use in from 45 to 70 days, 

 and the earliest sorts are usually those grown as spring 

 crops. There are about 20 varieties in cultivation. Of 

 these, Early Purple Top Milan, maturing in about 45 

 days, and White Globe, maturing in about 70 days, are 

 standard varieties suitable to nearly all parts of the United, 

 States. 



Growing turnips as a spring crop. In many localities 

 spring turnips are not a success because hot weather 

 comes before they are large enough for use, and they soon 

 become woody and bitter. But in localities having 

 cool and moist summers, crops maturing during summer 

 are often of fine quality. For these crops lay out the 

 rows 1 2 inches apart and sow seed in the furrows J inch 

 deep. 



The beginner should attempt to grow only the very 

 earliest sorts as a spring crop. Two sowings, each a row 

 15 feet in length, will probably be sufficient for the family 

 needs. 



