LIST OF TESTED GARDEN SEEDS FOR 1919. 



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TURNIP 



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Red Top Strap Leaf. 



White Egg — Nearly oval; flesh firm and fine-grained; both 

 flesh and skin snowy white. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; H lb. 

 60c: 1 lb $2.00 



Cultarc— Light, well-manured soil is best suited 

 for turnips. Sow the earliest varieties in April in 

 drills about 16 inches apart, and thin out to 6 to 9 

 inches in the rows. For a succession sow at inter- 

 vals until the middle of Aug-ust. Turnips may be 

 preserved until spring by cutting off the tops about 

 1 inch from the bulb and storing in a cool, dry shed 

 or cellar, and covering with dry sand. 1 oz. to 150 

 feet of drill; 2 lbs. to the acre in drills. 



Extra Early White Milan — The earliest White 

 Turnip; flat in shape and clear white 

 throughout. Very tender. It is fit for use 

 at least a week earlier than other Turnips. 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; % lb. 85c; 1 lb $3.00 



Extra Early Milan Purple Top — The earliest of 

 all the Turnips. Purple topped above 

 ground, white underneath, flesh clear white. 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; % lb. 85c; 1 lb $3.00 



Red Top Strap Leaf — A popular variety; color 

 above gjround a deep red, below white; flesh 

 clear white throughout and fine grained. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 14 lb. 45c; 1 lb. $1.40; 5 lbs. 

 by express, not prepaid $6.00 



Early Snowball — White, rapid grower; sweet 

 and tender. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; % lb. 60e; 1 lb. .$2.00 



Purple Top White Globe — A handsome bulb, is 

 rapidly taking the lead of other varieties of 

 early Turnips for market use. Pkt. 10c; oz. 

 25c; 14 lb. 70c; 1 lb $2.50 



Golden Ball (Robertson's) — Globe-shaped of a 

 beautiful bright yellow color, and a good 

 keeper. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; % lb. 60c; 1 lb.. $2.00 



Long WTiite, or Cow Horn — The roots are 

 shaped like a Carrot. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; % lb. 

 60c; 1 lb $2.00 



Large Amber Globe^Flesh yellow, fine - grained and 

 sweet; skin yellow, with green top. Grows to a large 

 size. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; % lb. 60c; 1 lb $2.00 



Extra Early White Milan. 



Pomeranian W^ h i t e 

 Globe — Frequently 

 grows to 12 pounds 

 in weight. Good for 

 both table and 

 stock. Pkt. 5c; oz. 

 15c; 1/4 lb. 45c; 1 lb. $1.40 



Yellow Aberdeen — 



Very hardy and 

 productive; very 

 firm; good keeper; 

 color pale yellow 

 and closely resem- 

 bles the Rutabagas. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 14 

 lb. 60c; 1 lb $2.00 



RUTABAGA 



Russian Turnip, or "Swede," 



Currle's Improved Purple Top — Excellent for either table or stock; yields 

 heavily without tendency to long neck. Flesh yellow, firm and sweet. 



Laing's Improved — Strap leaved, purple top, yellow flesh. 



Large W^hlte, or Sweet German — Flesh white, firm and solid, grows to a 

 large size and has a very rich flavor. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; % lb. 60c; 1 

 lb. $2.00. 



Kelway's Perfect Model (Universal) — A superior new, yellow, purple top 

 variety of large size and excellent quality. 



All varieties except where noted, postpaid. Pitt. lOc; oz. a5cj % lb. 75c j 

 ^ lb. $1.35; 1 lb. $2.50. 5 lb. lots (not prepaid) $2.2S per lb. " 



Rutabaga. 

 Currle's Improved Purple Top, 



