TURRIP 



RUTH BnUn Russian Turnip 



CULTURE— same as Turnip. 



950 IMPROVED LONG ISLAND 



Long Island Improved has been bred from the American 

 Purple Top, over which it is a great improvement. It is much 

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

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

 Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; M lb'., 75c ; lb., $1.75. 



948 LAURENTIAN 



This outstanding purple top variety was introduced from 

 Canada. The roots are clean and well shaped. The flesh is light 

 yellow, fine grained, and of excellent quality. It is a good 

 keeping variety. Season 100 days. 



Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 35c; % lb., 80c; lb., $2.00. 



Our Pamphlet, "Garden Culture of Root Crops," tells 

 how to grow Turnip and Ruta Baga. Sent on request. 



CULTURE — Sow the early varieties in April 

 May in drills from fifteen to eighteen inches ap 

 and thin out from four to six inches in the rows, i 

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

 crop, and in July or August for fall crop, at which season they grow bi 

 One oz. to 150 feel of drill. 



Approximate maturity dates are given in the variety descr ipt io 

 * Recommended for Quick Freezing 



927 LARGE WHITE GLOBE 



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



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



flesh white, firm, moderately coarse in texture. Season 75 da| 



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



922 EARLY WHITE MILAN 



An extra early variety of rapid growth with entirely white roc| 

 and very small leaves. Ready in 40 days. 



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



*930 PURPLE TOP WHITE GLOBE 



A large, globe-shaped variety. The upper surface of the bu| 

 is reddish purple, the lower part is white. It has a small, smoo 

 root and medium-sized tops. The flesh is pure white, crisp, vel 

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

 for fall crop. Ready in 55 days. 



Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 35c; H lb., 90c; lb., $2.00. 



YELLOW-FLESHED VARIETIES 



926 GOLDEN BALL 



A very distinct variety, and the finest yellow-fleshed sort fjl 

 family use. It grows a very shapely bulb, medium in size, almo 

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

 pale yellow, the flesh deep yellow throughout, and so fine in textu 

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

 satisfactory crop in early fall, and can be stored and used duriii 

 the winter. Ready for use in 60 days. 



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



940 YELLOW GLOBE 



A yellow-fleshed, globe-shaped variety, of large 



winter-keeper; excellent for both table and stock 



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



934 SEVEN TOP 



Grown exclusively for turnip 

 Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; }<■ 



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size; a splc-ndi 

 Season 7.^ dav 



tops, or greens, 

 lb., 75c; lb.. $1.75. 



HERBS - Sweet, Pot, and Medicinal 



951 ANISE. Pimpinella Anisum. One of the oldest and best known herbs, being 

 a native of Asia Minor and Egypt. It is a rapid growing annual. Anise is 

 an herb of many uses, besides being the base of the famous cordial Anisette. 

 It is used for garnishing and flavoring in cooking and baking. Anise also 

 possesses certain medicinal properties, and is used in perfumes. 



Pkt., 25c; oz., $1.00 



957 BORAGE. Bora go Officinalis. A popular annual herb of many uses. It 

 develops into an attractive plant about 18 inches high and is covered with 

 small bright blue flowers which are attractive to bees and result in an excel- 

 lent fine flavored honey. The upper leaves and flowers are used in sajads and 

 the lower leaves are cooked and used as spinach. It is also grown extensively 

 for the manufacture of cordials Pkt., 25c; oz., $1.00 



959 CARAWAY. Carum Carui. This is a biennial herb that is frequently grown 

 as an annual. The roots are eaten as a vegetable, the leaves for garnish and in 

 salads, and the seeds are much used in confectionery, baking and cheese mak- 

 ing. Oil is distilled from the seed for the making of Kuemmel and it also 

 has various medicinal uses Pkt., 25c; oz., 80c 



961 CATNIP. Perennial. The green or dried leaves are used for making teas 

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



Pkt., 25c; oz., $1.50 



369 CHIVES. Allium Schoenoprasum. A low growing perennial herb that 

 develops into thick grass like tufts. The mildly onion-flavored leaves are 

 excellent when used in salads, soups, etc. The oftener the leaves are cut. the 

 more vigorous the plants seem to grow. .Pkt., 25c; H oz., $1.50; oz., $2.50 



PS3 CORIANDER. Coriandrum Sativum. An annual herb grown principally 

 for its seed which has many uses. When crushed they are used as a condi- 

 ment, also an ingredient in curry powder and mixed spices. The oil distilled 

 from the seed is used in liqueurs and toilet water Pkt., 25c; oz., $1.00 



965 DILL. Anethum Graveolens. A well known annual herb with feathery 

 foliage. The plant grows about two feet high and produces an abundance of 

 aromatic seed which is used in pickies, preserves, soups and sauces. 



Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; }i lb., 75c; lb., $2.00 



973 MOREHOUND. Marrubium Vulgare. A hardy perennial that is grown 

 primarily for its medicinal value. The leaves are gathered and dried slowly, 

 just before the plants are ready to start flowering Pkt., 25c; oz., $1.50 



977 LAVENDER. 



A popular aromatic herb, emitting a delightful perfume. 



Pkt., 25c; oz., $3.5 



983 ROSEMARY. Used for seasoning Pkt., 25c; oz., $3.S 



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987 SAGE. Salvia Officinalis. When grown in a well-drained soil, this popula ; 

 perennial herb will thrive in most gardens. Many uses are ascribed to th l( 

 leaves, not only for culinary purposes, but also in the form of teas for me 

 dicinal use. The leaves can either be used green or dry and powdered. 



Pkt., 25c; oz., $1.5 



979 SWEET MARJORAM. 



The leaves and shoots are used for seasoning. 

 Pkt., 25c; oz., $2.01 



989 SUMMER SAVORY. Satureia Hortensis. Bohnenkraut. An annual swee 

 herb that is highly desirable in the garden for the sweet fragrance which tfl 

 plant emits. The young leaves and tips can be used either fresh or dried ii 

 stuffings, soups and meat cookery. It is also a favorite with many people fo 

 flavoring beans Pkt., 25c; oz., $1.0 



955 SWEET BASIL, Broad-Leaved. Ocymum Basilicum. The popula , 

 Basilico Napolitano of the Italians. It is an easily grown annual and grow, 

 into an attractive compact plant about one foot high. The leaves are very 

 aromatic and give off an agreeable perfume. It is used for seasoning soups 

 stews and sauces. Desirable medicinal qualities are also ascribed to it. 



Pkt., 25c; oz., $1.(H 



969 SWEET FENNEL. Foeniculum Vulgrare. A biennial usually grown as ai 

 annual. A favorite aromatic herb with tall shining steins and feathers 

 foliage. The leaves are used in sauces and for garnishing. The seeds are em 

 ployed in confectionery, for flavoring liqueurs and for making tea which ii 

 said to possess medicinal properties Pkt., 15c; oz., 60c 



993 THYME, Broad-Leaved, Thymus Vulgaris. One of the most populai 

 herbs, unexcelled for seasoning Pkt., 25c; oz., $2.5( 



997 WORMWOOD. For flavoring and liaueurs Pk'., 25c; oz., $2.5( 



TOBACCO 



851 CONNECTICUT SEED LEAF. Best adapted to th« 

 Northern States. Attractive leaves of choice texture. ExcoU 

 lent for cigars. 



Price, pkt., 15c; oz., SI. 00; M lb., $3.00. 



855 HAVANA (Domestic). An early variety with fine latg« 

 leaves. 



Price, pkt., 15c; oz.. $1.00; }i lb.. $3.00. 



356 IMPROVED WHITE BURLEY. Produces heavy yields "f 

 rich bright leaves. 



Price, pkt., 15c; oz., Sl.00; '.; lb.. S3 00. 



SWEET BASIL 



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