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PETER HENDERSON & CO., NEW YORK. -TURNIPS. 
Turnips. 
This is the Time 
to sow them. 
Express Office in the U. S. at prices 
in this Catalogue all VEGETABLE 
SEEDS, offered on pages 14 to 17, 
except where noted. 
SCARLET KASMMYR TURNIP, 
The earliest of the first early Turnips ; most distinct in appearance, small, rarely exceeding three inches in diameter* 
shape shown in cut. The leaves are few, small, entire or strap-leaved and quite smooth. The smallness of the leaves and 
tap root is evidence of its good selection. The outer color rich crimson ; the interior pure sparkling white. The flesh is 
crisp, tender, very fine-grained, and exceedingly solid. (See cut.) Price, 1 Oc. pkt.; 20coz.; 60cKlb.; $2.001b. 
RED - TOP STRAP LEAF. 
Rapid grower and of mild flavor, the 
most popular variety for early use. (See 
cut.) 5c. pkt., 10c. oz., 20c. % lb., 55c. lb. 
EARLY PURPLE - TOP MI- 
LAN.— 10c. pkt., 20c. oz., 50c. ^ lb., 
$1.50 lb. 
Early White Strap Leaf .— Diff- 
ers from the red only in color, being all 
white. 5c. pkt., 10 oz., 20c. % lb., 55 lb. 
Early Snowball.— A medium-sized 
round pure white variety of excellent 
flavor. For early sowing this is one of 
the best, being crisp, tender and sweet : 
maturing i n six weeks from time of sow- 
ing. 5c. pkt., 10c. oz., 25c. % lb., 75c. lb. 
LONG WHITE or COW 
HORN.— Matures very quickly; roots 
shaped like a carrot, about half of which 
are formed above ground ; flesh white, 
fine-grained and sweet, and of excellent 
quality for table use. 5c. pkt., 10c. oz., 
20c. % lb., 60c. lb. 
PURPLE-TOP WHITE 
GLOBE.— An early variety, globe- 
shaped ; heavy cropper ; in other re- 
spects similar to the Red Top Strap 
Leaf. A handsome looking bulb, and is 
rapidly taking the lead of all other-var- 
ieties of early Turnip for market garden 
purposes. 5c. pkt., 10c. oz., 20c. % lb., 
60c. lb. 
WHITE EGG.— Its shape is nearly 
oval or egg ; flesh very firm and fine- 
grained, thin and perfectly smooth skin, 
and both flesh and skin are of snowy 
whiteness. Its flavor is of the very best, 
mild and sweet. (See cut.) 5c. pkt., 10c. 
oz., 20c. % lb., 60c. lb. 
Early Flat Dutch.— An excellent 
garden variety resembling White Strap 
Leaf, the best variety for spring sowing. 
5c. pkt., 10c. oz., 20c. % lb., 55c. lb. 
GOLDEN BALL or ORANGE 
JELLY — This is the most distinct yel- 
low turnip we know. The flesh is of 
very fine texture, making it one of the 
best table varieties. Its beautiful color 
and fine flesh have earned for it the 
synonym of "Orange Jelly," which well 
describes its appearance when ready for 
the table. The bulb is of a medium size, 
with small tap roots, and is early in ma- 
turing. (See cut.) 5c. pkt., 10c. oz., 25c. 
% lb., 75c. lb. 
YELLOW STONE— One of the 
best and most popular yellow fleshed 
varieties for table use ; it is equally good 
pkt., 10c. oz., 
5c. 
25c. 
for feeding stock. 
% lb., 75c. lb. 
YELLOW GLOBE.- One of the 
best varieties for general crop ; flesh 
very firm and sweet, and keeps well un- 
til late in spring ; grows to a large size, 
and is excellent both for stock and table 
use. 5c. pkt., 10c. oz., 25c. % lb., 70c, lb. 
Purple -Top Yellow Aber- 
deen. — Very hardy and productive, 
good keeper, globe - shaped and fine 
quality. 5c. pkt., 10c. oz., 20c. % lb., 60c, 
POMERANIAN WHITE 
GLOBE.— One of the best large varie- 
ties. Flesh is firm, pure white, remains 
tender longer than most large varieties. 
5c. pkt., 10c oz., 20c. % lb., 60c. lb. 
EARLY WHITE MILAN TURNIP. 
An extra early Turnip, fit for use at least a week earlier than any other white variety in cultivation ; the shape is 
shown in cut. The entire bulb, inside and out, is clear ivory-white and perfectly smooth. It grows so quickly that even the 
outer surface of the 
bulb is quite tender. 
Its table qualities 
are unequaled, be- 
ing of the most de- 
licate flavor and 
tempting appear- 
ance. 
It will undoubted- 
ly find a welcome in 
our markets, as in 
addition to the 
heavy crop assured 
by its adaptability 
for close planting, it 
meets all the re- 
quirements of those 
desiring the earliest 
possible growth. 
10c. pkt.; 20c. oz.; 
60c. tflb.; $2.00 lb. 
