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German, Steckriibe.—French, Navet.—Spanish, Nabo Coman. 1 oz. for 150 feet of drill; 1 to 2 lbs. in drills for an acre. 
Turnips do best in highly enriched, light, sandy or gravelly soils ; commence sowing the earliest varieties in April in drills from twelve to fifteen inches apart, and 
thin out early to six or nine inches in the rows. For a succession sow at intervals of a fortnight until the last week in July, from which time until the end of August 
fowings may be made for thefalland maincrop. Turnips may be preserved until spring by cutting off the tops about one inch from the bulb, and storing in a cellar 
or cool shed during winter, covering the roots with dry sand; they should be harvested before severe frost sets in, for though comparatively hardy, few of the varieties 
will survive the winters of the Northern States in the open ground. 
If by mail in quantities of 1g lb. and upward, postage must be added at the rate of 8c. per Ib. 
RED TOP STRAP LEAF. Rapid grower and of mild flavor, the | PURPLE TOP WHITEGLOBE. An early variety, globe-shaped 5 
most popular variety for early use, eitherfor the table or for heavy cropper; in other respects similar to the Red Top Strap 
stock. 5c. pkt., 10c. oz., 15c. 14 Ib., 40c. Ib. Leaf. A handsome-looking bulb, and is rapidly taking the lead 
EXTRA EARLY MILAN. This variety is by long odds the of all other varieties of early. Turnip for market garden pur- 
earliest in cultivation. In shape itis quite flat, the bulb being poses. 5c. pkt., 10c. oz., 20c. 14 lb., 50c. 1b. 
usually 344 inches in diameter and 1 inch deep, with a small tap | Barly Flat Dutch. An excellent garden variety resembling White 
root; the leaves start clear away from the crown, two most | Strap Leaf, the best variety for spring sowing. 5c. pkt., 10e. 
desirable features. The leaves are very small and entire or strap- oz., 20c. 14 Ib., 45e. Ib. 
leaved, growing very compact, which makes it valuable for close | : pa ae 
planting and forcing in frames. The color is bright reddish heme ate Ate Cee eer ein of the aoe 
purple above ground and clear white underneath, making it most | Be aC AOE IED, 208 ROW: Biauc -jieti 5 ats DeseRenE 
attractive in appearance. (See cut.) 5e. pkt., 10c. oz., 25¢e. 1% texture, making it one of the best table varieties. Its beautifu 
Tae. ca. 3 ? ? See color and fine flesh have earned for it the synonym of ‘‘ Orange 
oe A a CenReN ANS Rene 5 its ee Jelly,’’ which well describes its appearance when ready for the 
sa Wwnite i aa Luca es from thejred only.injcolor. | (5e. table. The bulb is of medium size, with small tap roots, and is 
JKU., 1UC. OZ., LOC. 74 1D., 4UC. 1D. aes. 4 ine as 5 x Me. 17 
Early Snowball. A medium-sized, round, pure white variety of eatly a mipbaring 6 7( See Neu) ena kt» 10: 0c ee 
excellent flavor. For early sowing this is one of the best, being Peentat 
crisp, tender and sweet; maturing in six weeks from time of | YELLOW STONE. One of the best and most popular yellow 
sowing. (Seecut.) 5c. pkt., 10c. oz., 25ce. 14 lb., 75e. 1b. fleshed varieties for table use; it is equally good for feeding 
LONG WHITE or COW HORN. Matures yery quickly; roots stock. 5¢. pkt., 10c. oz., 20c. 14 Ib., 60e. Ib. 
shaped like a Carrot, about half of which are formed above | YELLOW GLOBE. One of the best varieties for general crop; 
ground; flesh white, fine grained and sweet, and of excellent | flesh very firm and sweet, and keeps well until late in spring; 
quality for table use. 5c. pkt., 10c. oz., 20c. 14 lb., 50c. Ib. grows to a large size, and is excellent both for stock and table 
WHITE EGG. Its shape is nearly oval or egg; flesh very firm use. 5c. pkt., 10c. oz., 20c. 14 Ib., 50c. Ib. 
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. 5c. pkt., 10c. oz., 20c. 14 lb., 50c. Ib. 
| Purple Top Yellow Aberdeen. Very hardy and productive, 
| good keeper, globe-shaped and fine quality. 5c. pkt., 10c. oz., 
|  20c. 14 lb., 50e. Ib. 
RUTA BAGA, RUSSIAN, OR SWEDISH TURNIP. See descriptions, page 58. 
Long Island Improved. 5c. pkt., 10c. 0z., 25c. 14 Ib., 60c. Ib. Improved American. 5c. pkt.,10c. oz., 20c. 14 lb., 50. lb. 
Large White French, ic. pkt., 10c. oz., 20c. 14 lb., 50c. Ib. Laing's Improved. 5c. pkt., 10c. oz., 20c. 14 1b., 50c. Ib. 
Our Prices this Season are lower than ever. Read what we say on this subject on pages 7 and 2. 
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