T liFIIim CULTURE — How tlie early varieties in April or 



IK! r May in drills from fifteen lo eighteen inches apart 



I U 111 I and thin out from four lo six inches in the rows. For 



a succession sow at two-week intervals until the last week in May for early 



JTURN1P, WHITE GL OBE » crop, and in July or August for fall crop, at which season Ihey grow best. 



One oz. to ISO feet of drill. 



Approximate maturity dates are given in the variety descriptions 



-k Recommended for Quick Freezing 



927 LARGE WHITE GLOBE 



A large white globe-shaped variety. Tops large, cut leaved; roots 

 large, globular, 4 to 5 inches in diameter or greater, entirely white; 

 flesh white, firm, moderately coarse in texture. Season 75 days. 



Price, pkt., 10c; oz.. 25c; M lb., 60c; lb., $1.75. 



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922 EARLY WHITE MILAN 



An extra early variety of rapid growth with entirely white roots 

 and very small leaves. Ready in 40 days. 



Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; l A lb., 60c; lb., SI. 75. 



Swede or *930 PURPLE TOP WHITE GLOBE 



KI I H uHLlH Rnccion HTni-t. it-> x large, globe-shaped variety. The upper surface of the bulb 



■■**■■■ ■^■■^ril tVUMWU XUlllip is reddish purple, the lower part is white. It has a small, smooth 



CULTURE same as Turnip. root and medium-sized tops. The flesh is pure white, crisp, very 



fine and is one of the best sorts to store for winter. Recommended 



950 IMPROVED LONG ISLAND for p fa11 C T/ * e n ady in " da ^: h Qft , K „ nn 



Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 35c; l /i lb., 90c; lb., $2.00. 



Long Island Improved has been bred from the American _„„__ vapiftifq 



Purple Top, over which it is a great improvement. It is much rtLLUW-fLtSHfcU VAKlfc.1 Ir-i» 



larger, has no neck, and is a remarkably good keeper; the 926 GOLDEN BALL 



flesh is rich yellow, and of fine quality. Season 100 days. . .... . , 



p-i-o ~w in„. „, in~. \/ ik 7c„ ik «M 7? A ver y distinct variety, and the finest yellow-fleshed sort for 



Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; M lb., 75c; lb., $1.75. family use It grows a very shapely bulb> medium in size, almost 



round, very smooth, and quite free from side roots. The skin is 

 948 LAURENTI AN pa ' e yellow, the flesh deep yellow throughout, and so fine in texture 



as to earn the name "Orange Jelly." Sown in July it gives a very 

 This outstanding purple top variety was introduced from satisfactory crop in early fall, and can be stored and used during 



Canada. The roots are clean and well shaped. The flesh is light the winter. Ready for use in 60 days, 



yellow, fine grained, and of excellent quality. It is a good Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; \i lb., 60c; lb., SI. 75. 



keeping variety. Season 100 days. v „, . n „. „- nn _ 



Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 35c; % lb., 80c; lb., $2.00. 94 itLLUW L.LUBL 



Our Pamphlet, "Garden Culture of Root Crops," tells A yellow-fleshed, globe-shaped variety, of large size; a splendid 



how to grow Turnip and Ruta Baga. Send on request. winter-keeper; excellent for both table and stock. Season 75 days. 



Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; M lb., 60c; lb., SI. 75. 



HERBS Sweet Pot and Medicinal 



951 ANISE. Pimpinella Anisum. One of the oldest and best known herbs, being 975 HYSSOP. For medicinal purposes Pkt., 25c; oz., $2.00 



a native of Asia Minor and Egypt. It is a rapid growing annual. Anise is n /-kciri>*»i»vr ,, j * D , . ,, to an 



an herb of many uses, besides being the base of the famous cordial Anisette. 98 3 ROSEMARY. Used for seasoning Pkt., 25c; oz., $3.50 



It is used for garnishing and flavoring in cooking and baking. Anise also 977 LAVENDER. A popular aromatic herb, emitting a delightful perfume, 



possesses certain medicinal properties, and is used in perfumes. pu t " 25c- oz $3.50 



Pkt., 25c; oz., $1.00 ' 



957 BORAGE. Borago Officinalis. A popular annual herb of many uses. It 987 SAGE. Salvia Officinalis. When grown in a well-drained soil, this popular 



develops into an attractive plant about 18 inches high and is covered with perennial herb will thrive m most gardens. Many uses are ascribed to the 



small brigfct blue flowers which are attractive to bees and result in an excel- > eaves ; not °J}}y f or culinary purposes, but also in the form of teas for me- 



lent fine flavored honey. The upper leaves and flowers are used in salads and dlclnal "se. The leaves can either be used green or dry and powdered 



the lower leaves are cooked and used as spinach. It is also grown extensively Met., <!5c; oz., fi.su 



for the manufacture of cordials Pkt., 25c; oz., $1.00 979 SWEET MARJORAM. The leaves and shoots are used for seasoning. 



959 CARAWAY. Carum Carui. This is a biennial herb that is frequently grown Pkt., 25c; oz., $2.00 



asanannual. The roots are eaten as a vegetable, the leaves for garnish and in m ,»„■»> .,,,„'„„ „ . . „„ . „ . , . . , 



salads, and the seeds are much used in confectionery, baking and cheese mak- 989 SUMMER SAVORY. Satureia Horteiisis. Bohnenkraut. An annual sweet 



ing. Oil is distilled from the seed for the making of Kuemmel and it also herb that is highly desirable in the garden for the sweet fragrance which the 



has various medicinal uses Pkt., 25c; oz., 80c P'ant emits. The young leaves and tips can be used either fresh or dried in 



„_, — ,_-,.„ „ .,„, j-j, jr ,• stuffings, soups and meat cookery. It is also a favorite with many people tor 



961 CATNIP. Perennial. The green or dried leaves are used for making teas flavoring beans Pkt. 25c 



for nervous headaches. Also an excellent tonic for cats and other animals. J 



Pkt., 25c 955 SWEET BASIL. Ocymum Basilicum. The popular Basilico Napolitano 



369 CHIVES. Allium Schoenoprasum. A low growing perennial herb that of the Italians. It is an easily grown annual and grows into an attractive 



develops into thick grass like tufts. The mildly onion-flavored leaves are compact plant about one foot high. The leaves are very aromatic and give off 



excellent when used in salads, soups, etc. The of tener the leaves are cut, the an agreeable perfume. It is used for seasoning soups, stews and sauces, 



more vigorous the plants seem to grow. Pkt., 25c; H oz., $1.50; oz., $2.50 Desirable medicinal qualities are also ascribed to it Pkt., 25c 



963 CORIANDER. Coriandrum Sativum. An annual herb grown principally 969 SWEET FENNEL. Foeniculum Vulgare. A biennial usually grown as an 



for its seed which has many uses. When crushed they are used as a condi- annual. A favorite aromatic herb with tall shining stems and feathery 



ment, also an ingredient in curry powder and mixed spices. The oil distilled foliage. The leaves are used in sauces and for garnishing. The seeds are em- 



from the seed is used in liqueurs and toilet water Pkt., 25c; oz., $1.00 ployed in confectionery, for flavoring liqueurs and for making tea which is 



965 DILL. Anethum Graveolens. A well known annual herb with feathery said to possess medicinal properties Pkt., 15c; oz., 60c 



foliage. The plant grows about two feet high and produces an abundance of «, »■.»#»•»« „,„_,.„ T , . 



aromatic seed which are used in pickles, preserves, soups and sauces: "1 SAVORY, WINTER. Used for seasoning Pkt., 25c; oz., $2.50 



-,„,„-.„,-. w-*,„.,~ ». ,- Pkt-. 10c; oz., 25c; Ji lb., 75c; lb., $2.00 993 THYME, BROAD-LEAVED. Thymus Vulgaris. One of the most popu- 



973 HOREHOUND. Marrubium Vulgare. A hardy perennial that is grown !ar herbs, unexcelled for seasoning Pkt., 25c; oz., $2.50 



primarily for its medicinal value, for which purpose the leaves are gathered 



and dried slowly, just before the plants are ready to start flowering. Pkt., 25c 997 WORMWOOD. For flavoring and liqueurs Pkt., 25c; oz., $2.50 



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