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TUR N I P, —Continued. 



YEliJLOW STOXE. Bulbs of medium size, very firm, ex- 

 cellent flavor, ami gooil keeper: one of the best and most 

 popular yellow-fleshed varietiesfor table use; it is equally 

 good for feeding stock. Pkt., 5c.: oz., luc; ii lb., 2oc.; 

 lb., SOc 



Tellow Finland. A small early variety, flesh bright yel 

 low: bulbs flat and singularly compres.sed at bottom; adis- 

 tmct variety, and excellent" for table use. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 



IOC; !4'lb..aOc.; lb, $1.00. 



YEL■L.O^V GL.UBE. One ofthe best .American varieties 

 for general crop; flesli very llrm and sweet, and keeps 

 well until late iu spring, grows to a large size, and is ex- 

 cellent both for stock or table use. Pkt., oc ; oz., lOC; >4 

 lb.,2.5C.; lb.. a>c. 



COL.DEX BALL (ROBERTSOX'Sj. Rapid grower, ex- 

 cellent flavor, globe-shaped, and of a beautiful bright yel- 

 low color: a good keeper, and has no superior for table 

 use. Pkt.,oc.; oz., luc; )i U)., 2oc.; lb., eoc. 



Yellow Malta. An early variety, of fine flavor. Pkt.,oc.; 

 oz., loc: '4 lb., 3UC.; II).," $1.00. 



Yellow Aberdeen. \"ery hardy and productive, good 

 keeper, globe-shaped, color pale yellow, with purple top. 

 Very firm in te.xture, and closely resembling the Ruta 

 Bagas in good keeping qualities; good either for table or 

 stock. Pkt., .5c.; oz., lOC; >4 lb. 2-5c.; lb., SOc. 



Teltow, or Small Berlin. The smallest of ail Turnips: 

 roots are spindle-shaped, and formed entirely under 

 ground: the rind has a peculiar flavor, and should not be 

 taken otr when used: much cultivated in Germany, where 

 it is highly esteemed for flavoring soups. Pkt.,"5c.: oz., 

 15c.; '4 lb., 30c.-, lb., $1.00. 



Seven Top (for Turnip Greens). Pkt-, 5c.; oz., loC; )^ lb., 

 30c.; lb., $1,00. 



RUTA BAG A, RUSSLiX, or SWEDISH 

 TURMP. 



The Ruta Baga, Swedish, or Russian Turnip, is extensively 

 grown for a farm crop: the roots are close-grained, very hard, 

 and will endure a considerable degree of cold without Injurv. 

 The roots are best preserved in a pit or cellar during tile 

 winter, and are excellent for the table early in spring. Sow 

 from the 20th of June to the middle of July ."in drills two feet 

 apart, and thin out to eight inches. 



IMPROVED AMERIC.W (PVRPLE TOP). The 



leading variety; very hardy and productive; flesh yel- 

 low, solid, sweet, and fine flavored ; equally good for 

 stock or table use: tlie principal variety raised bv mar- 

 ket gardeners. Pkt., oC; oz., 10c. ; )i lb., 25c.; lb.,"SOc. 



Sklri-ing's Purple Top. A first-rate variety for table 

 or stock, grows to a large size, flesh firm, solid and sweet, 

 and a good keeper. Pkt., 6c.; oz., lOc; )i lb., 20c.; lb., 

 70c. 



SH.\MROCK. One of the finest purple top varieties in 

 cultivation: forms a handsome bulb, with small top and 

 very few leaves: an excellent keep -r, and good for stock 

 or table use. Pkt., 5c. ; oz., 10c. ; J^ lb., 20c.; lb., 70c. 



Liaing's Improved. One of the earliest of the Ruta 

 Bagas ; fjrms a handsome bulb of good quality, keeps 

 ■well, good for table use. Pkt., o:.-. oz., 10c.; u lb. 20c.- 

 lb., 70c. 



LARGE WHITE FRENCH. A superior variety for 

 taljle or stock; flesh firm, white and solid; attains a large 

 size, and has a verv rich and sweet flavor; a very popu- 

 lar variety. Pkt, 5c. : oz., IOC; '4 lb., 25C.; lb., SOc. 



Englisb Rape. Xot a Ruta Baga, although closely allied; 

 cultivated lor its tops, which are valuable for feeding stock; 

 it forms no balb. x lb., lOc; lb., SOc. 



IVITLOEF. 



A most distinct and comparatively new vegetable, some- 

 what resembling Clucory in liaoii. It produces a moderate- 

 sized and beautiful white heart, in shape similar to a Cos 

 Lettuce, and either eaten boiled or as a salad it will be found 

 a valuable acquisition to our short list of winter vegetables. 

 Pkt., 5c.; oz., 15c.; '4 lb., 50c.; lb., $1.50. 



SWEET, POT and MEDICINAL HERBS. 



Xo garden is complete without a few herbs for culinary or 



medicinal purposes; and care should be taken to harvest them 



properiy. This should be done on a dry day, just before they 



come ill full bloom, then dried quickly and packed ciosely, en- 

 tirely e.xcluded from the air. Sow in spring, in sliallow drills, 



one loot apart, and when well up, thin out or transplant to a 



proper distance apart. 



Anise (Piiitfi^n'-lluin Anisum). cultivated principally for garn- 

 ishing and for seasoning, like Fennel. Pkt., 5c.; oz., I5c. 



Balm [Melissa Officinalis), principally used for making balm 

 lea or balm wine. Pkt., 10c. : oz., 50c. 



Basil, Sweet (Ocijmum Basilici'ut.) The leaves and tops of 

 the shoots are the parts gathered, ami are used for highly 

 seasoned dishes, as well as iu soups, stews, and sauces; a 

 leaf or two is sometimes intr jduced into salads. Pkt., 

 10c. ; oz., 50c. 



Bene (.Sesaiiiiun Orientale.) Pkt., 5c.; oz., 20c. 



Borage (Borago Officinalis.) Excellen"; for bees. Pkt., 5c.; 

 oz., 25c. 



Caraway (OirMm, Coca/.) Chiefly cultivated for the seed, 

 which is used in confectionery and medicine; iu spring the 

 under leaves are someti:nes put in soups. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 

 15c. 



Castor Oil Plant [Riciiilis Cjinnliiitis.) Pkt., 5C.; OZ., 15c. 



Catnip ( \i-p"(a Ciilaria.) Pkt., 15c.; oz.. 60c. 



Coriander (''.jWa,if/r(/.;i Sali'Hiii.) Cultivated for garnish- 

 ing, but more frequently for its f.eeds, which are used by 

 confectioners. Pkt., 5c.; oz., I5c. 



Dill (AiiethHiit Grnreotens.) The leavesare used in soups and 

 sauces, and to put along with pickles. Pki., 5c.; oz., 15c. 



Fennel (.l((f(/('(r/( FrBniculuni.) The leaves, boiled, enter 

 into many fish sauces, and raw, forma beautiful ornament. 

 Pkt., 5c.; oz., 15c. 



Hop Seed (Hmaiibis Xupulus.) Pkt., 25c.; oz., $2.00. 



Horehound [Marrubittni y^ulgan.) Principally used for me- 

 dicinal purposes. Pkt., lOc; oz., SOc. 



Hyssop (Hyssopiix Offl-innlis.) The leafy tops and flowers 

 are gathered and dried for making Hyssop Tea and other 

 purposes. Pkt., lOc; oz., 40c. 



Lavender (Lnian'lala Spica.) A popular aromatic herb. 

 Pkt.. IOC; oz.. 40C. • 



Marjoram, Sweet (Origanum Majoraria.) For seasoning. 

 Pkt., 10c. ; OZ., 40C. 



Pot (Origanuia Onites.) Pkt., 10c. ; oz., 50c. 



Opium'PoTfpy (I'apaver Somaiffrain.) Pkt.. 5c.; oz., SOc. 



Rosemary [Kosinartnus Officinalis.) An aromatic herb. 

 Pkt.. IOC; OZ., 60. 



Rne [Kiila GravpnlPn.t.) Used for medical purposes, also 

 given to fowl for the croup. Pk., 10.; oz., 40c. 



Salfron {Carthainus Tinclorius.) Pkt., 5c.; oz., 15e. 



Sage (.Sivi'ia Offi-inalis.) The leaves and tender tops are used 

 iu siutllng and sauces. Pkt., 5c.; oz., SOc; lb., $3.00. 



Savory, Summer [.^a'tieria Horlensis.) Used for season- 

 ing. Pkt., -ic: oz.. 25c. 



Sorrel, Broad-Leaved. Used for salads. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 15. 



Thyme, Broad-Leaved (Th'jnnis Vulgaris.) For season- 

 ing etc. Pk.. lOc; oz., 50c.; yi lb.. $1.75. 



Tansy (Tanacf urn Vu'gnris.) Pl;t., lOc; oz., 50c. 



Tarragon. Used in salads, soups, etc. Pkt., 25c. 



Winter Savory. Pkt., 10c. 



Wormwood (i ifviwii'i .ihsinlhiuni.) Used for medical 

 purposes; it is al.-<o beneficial to poultry, and should be 

 planted in poultry grounds. Pkt., lOc; oz., 50c. 



