CATALOGUE FOR THE SOUTH. 55 
TURNIPS 
CULTURE.—The value of Turnips and Ruta Bagas 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 steck 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 the 
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, Z pounds per acre. 
WHITE HANOVER. — 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.; 4% lb., 35c.; lb., $1.00; 
5 lbs., $4.50, postpaid. 
EXTRA EABLY WHITE EGG.—Forms 
a beautiful, egg-shaped root, with thin, 
white skin. The white flesh is always firm, 
solid, sweet. A good keeper. Packet, 10c.; 
0z., 15¢.; % 1b., 25c.; lb., 65c.; 5 Ibs., $2.75, 
postpaid. 
EXTRA EARLY PURPLE TOP MILAN. 
—Earliest turnip in cultivation. Fiat, 
smooth, of medium size, with bright purple 
top and few leaves. Flesh white and choice. 
Adapted to Spring or Fall. Packet, 10c.; 
0z., 15c.; 4% 1b., 35c.; 1b., $1.25; 5 lbs., $5.00, 
postpaid. 
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Steckler’s Frost Proof 
Cabbage Plants! 
PURPLE TOP WHITE GLOBE.—A large 
handsome, globe-shaped variety; white < 
flesh, fine-grained, tender and sweet; sur- You are coming to them 
face color white, with a purple top; a true 
table Turnip and one of the best; exten- on page 58. 
sively giown for Fall and Winter, being a 
good keeper; it produces enormous crops. 
A great favorite with market gardeners 
and shippers. Packet, 10c.; oz., 15c.; % Ih.,, 
* 25c.; Ib., 75c.; 5 lbs., $3.50, postpaid. 
IMPROVED PURPLE TOP RUTA 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 
or ridges. Packet, 10c.; oz., 15c.; % Ihb., 
25c.; 1b., 75c.; 5 lbs., $3.50, postpaid. 
EARLY 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- 
leaves growing erect, which permits close ) 
culture. Packet, 10c.; oz., 15c.; %4 lb., 25c., : 
lb., 65c.; 5 lbs., $2.75, postpaid. Early White Flat Dutch. 
