CATALOGUE FOR THE SOUTH. 



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TURNIPS 



CmiTUBS. — The value of Turnips and Ruta Bag^as for feeding stock in Fall and 

 Winter is not fully appreciated as they are much liked by all kinds of stock and serve 

 to keep them in good condition. They should not be fed, however, in large quantities 

 to milch cows, or the flavor of the milk will be disagreeably affected. We recommend 

 that farmers increase their sowing largely, for we are sure the crop will prove re- 

 munerative for stock feeding as well as for table use when the roots are comparatively 

 small. 



Both of these wholesome vegetables are very easily affected in their form and flavor 

 by soil, climate and mode of culture. The Turnip plant is 'distinguished from, the Ruta 

 Baga by its rougher leaves; the root usually matures earlier and is smoother. 



For Summer use, sow early in Spring in light rich or new soil, in drills one and 

 one half to two feet apart according to the size of the variety and cover one half inch 

 deep, or sow broadcast, but in either case be sure to have the ground rich and freshly 

 stirred. Thin out early and keep free from weeds so that young plants will not be 

 checked in growth. Any over-crowding will result in rough and poorly flavored roots. 

 It is important to get the Spring and Summer crop started very early so that ihe 

 turnips may have time to grow to sufficient size before hot weather causes them to 

 become tough and bitter. For Fall, sow seed from July to October. For Spring, sow 

 seeds from January to March, 2 pounds per acre. 



WHITE HANOVEB. — Resembles the 

 Ruta Baga in growth. It is a white flesh 

 variety, very solid and sweet. If sown In 

 the Fall will keep well until Spring with- 

 out getting pithy like the flat varieties. 

 Packet, 10c. ; oz., 15c.; ^ lb., 35c.; lb., $1.00, 

 postpaid. 



EXTBA EASILY WHITE EGG.— Forms 

 a beautiful, egg-shaped root, with thin, 

 white skin. The white flesh is always firm, 

 solid i=;weet. A good keeper. Packet, lOc; 

 oz., 15c.; \i lb., 30c.; lb., 90c., postpaid. 



EXTRA EABI.7 PUBPI.E TOP MILAN. 



— Earliest turnip in cultivation. Flat, 

 smooth, of medium size, with bright purple 

 top and few leaves. Flesh white and choice. 

 Adapted to Spring or Fall. Packet, lOc; 

 oz., 15c.; M lb., 40c.; lb., $1.50, postpaid. 



Pnrple 

 Top White 

 Globe. 



PUBPI.E TOP WHITE GLOBE.— A large 



handsome, globe-shaped variety; white 

 flesh, fine-grained, tender and sweet; sur- 

 face color white, with a purple top; a true 

 table Turnip and one of the best; exten- 

 sively grown for Fall and Winter, being a 

 good keeper; it produces enormous crops. 

 A great favorite with market gardeners 

 and shippers. Packet, 10c. ; oz., 15c.; V4 lb., 

 25c.; lb., 75c., postpaid. 



IMPBOTES PUBPIiE TOP BUTA BAGA. 



— This is grown for feeding stock and also 

 for table use. It is oblong in shape, yellow 

 flesh, very solid. Should be sown in rows i 

 or ridges. Packet, 10c. ; oz., 15c.; ^ lb., i 

 25c.; lb., 75o., postpaid. ! 



EABIiY WHITE FLAT DUTCH. — 



(Strap-Leaved.) This is the earliest vari- 

 ety, and can be sown either broadcast or in 

 drills. It is without exception the best and 

 most popular sort for either table use or 

 for market; is of a beautiful flat form, of 

 pure white color, and of a delicate, mild 

 flavor: it produces bulbs entirely free from ■ 

 small roots and with long narrow strap- i 

 leaves growing erect, which permits close ! 

 culture. Packet, lOc; oz^ 16c.; V4 lb., 25c.; I 

 lb., 75c., postpaid. I 



OF COURSE 



you are going to set out 



Steckler's Frost Proof 



Cabbage Plants! 



You are coming to them 

 on page 58. 



Early Wkite Plat DutoK. 



