LIST OF TESTED GARDEN SEEDS FOR 1921. 



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TURNIP 



Red Top Strap Leaf. 



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

 flesh and skin snowy white. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; Vi lb. 30c; 

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Culture — 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 August. 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 l.TO 

 feet of drill; 2 Ihs. to the acre in drills. Sown 

 broadcast, 5 to G lbs. per acre. 



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. 15c; & lb. 35c; 1 lb $1.25 



Extra Early Milan Purple Top — The earliest of 

 all the Turnips. Purple topped above 

 ground, white underneath, flesh clear white. 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; % lb. 35c; 1 lb $1.25 



Red Top Strap Leaf — A popular variety; color 

 above ground a deep red, below white; flesh 

 clear white throughout and fine grained. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % lb. 25c; 1 lb. 65c; 5 lbs. 

 by express, not prepaid $3.00 



Early Snowball — White, rapid grower; sweet 

 and tender. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % lb. 25c; 

 1 lb. 75c; 5 lbs. by express, not prepaid $3.25 



Purple Top White Globe — A handsome bulb, is 

 rapidly taking the lead of other varieties of 

 early Turnips for market use. Pkt. 5c; 

 oz. 10c; Yi lb. 25c; 1 lb. 85c; 5 lbs. by express, 

 not prepaid $3.50 



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

 beautiful bright yellow color, and a good 

 keeper. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; % lb. 30c; 1 lb 85 



Long White, or Cow Horn — The roots are 

 shaped like a Carrot. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 

 % lb. 35c; 1 lb $1.15 



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Large Amber Globe — Flesh yellow, fine-grained and 

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

 size Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 14 lb. 30c; lib 



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Pomeranian White Globe — Frequently grows to 12 pounds in weight. 

 Good for both table and stock. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; V± lb. 25c; 1 lb. 65c; 

 5 lbs. by express, not prepaid $3.00 



Yellow Aberdeen — Very hardy and productive; very firm; good keeper; 

 color pale yellow and closely resembles the Rutabagas. Pkt. 5c; 

 oz. 15c; % lb. 30c; 1 lb 85 



Extra Early White Milan. 



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. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; % lb. 30c; 1 lb. 85c. 



Laing's Improved — Strap leaved, purple top, yellow flesh. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 

 M lb. 30c; 1 lb. 85c. 



Large White, or Sweet German — Flesh white, firm and solid, grows to a 

 large size and has a very rich flavor, Pkt. 5c; oz, 15c; % lb. 35c; 1 

 lb, $1,00, 



Rutabaga. 

 Currie's improved Purple Top, 



