Turnips 



Culture: Sow early flat varieties in April, in drills 12 to 18 in. apart. 

 Cover seed Yi inch and thin out to 4 to 6 in. in the row. Cultivate fre- 

 quently. For succession, sow at intervals until the last week in May. For 

 fall and winter crop, sow in July or August in drills or broadcast. A packet 

 will sow about 50 feet of drill, an ounce about 250 feet; l}^ pounds to acre 

 in drills, or 2J4 pounds broadcast. Ready to use in 45 to 75 days. 



686 Red or Purple Top White Globe 



686 Red or Purple 

 Top White Globe 



A Popular Variety for 

 General Planting 



(65 days) 

 One of the handsomest and 

 most salable of all turnips. 

 Adapted to any soil or sec- 

 tion. It is a large, rapid 

 growing turnip. It has globu- 

 lar roots of attractive appear- 

 ance. The flesh is pure white, 

 fine grained, and tender. It is 

 the best flavored of all tur- 

 nips, raw or cooked. The skin 

 is white on the lower portion, 

 with a purple to dark red top. 

 This variety keeps well for so 

 early a variety and is one of 

 the best all-purpose white 

 turnips for the kitchen gar- 

 den, or for market use. The 

 most desirable sort. 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; ty* lb. 25c; 

 i/ 2 lb. 35c; lb. 50c; 2 lbs. 90c; 

 5 lbs. $2.00; 10 lbs. $3.75. 



701 White Egg 



Solid, Good Keeper (50 days) 



Produces oval or egg-shaped root with white 

 skin. The pure white flesh is always firm, solid, 

 sweet, and of fine grained texture. A quick growing 

 turnip of attractive appearance. A good keeper, 

 popular in market and excellent for home use. 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; V 4 lb. 25c; V 2 lb. 35c; lb. 50c; 

 2 lbs. 90c ; 5 lbs. $2.00 ; 10 lbs. $3.75. 



703 White Globe 



Large, Round, Pure White (70 days) 



This is one of the most productive of all turnips. 

 In good rich soil the globe-shaped roots grow 

 extra large. The skin is white and smooth. 

 The flesh is white and sweet. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 

 1/4 lb. 25c; V 2 lb. 35c; lb. 50c; 2 lbs. 90c; 

 5 lbs. S2.00; 10 lbs. S3.75. 



696 White 

 Six Weeks 



696 White Six Weeks 



Known as Early Snowball (55 days) 



Globe-shaped, large, white turnips with white 

 flesh of mild flavor and handsome appearance. 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 1/4 lb. 25c; % lb. 35c; lb. 50c; 

 2 lbs. 90c; 5 lbs. S2.00; 10 lbs. S3.75. 



687 Red or Purple Top 

 Strap- Leaf & 



A Very Quick Grower (55 days) 



Red or Purple Top Strap-Leaf is an old favorite 

 for summer and autumn use for planting in all 

 parts of the country. It is one of the best table 

 and stock turnips and is also excellent for mar- 

 keting. The roots grow quickly and are re- 

 markably uniform in size, shape, and coloring. 

 The fine grained flesh is sweet and tender. The 

 upper portion of the roots is a deep purplish red 

 and the lower portion is white. The roots are 

 quite flat, measuring 4 to 6 in. in diameter. This 

 turnip will outyield all varieties with the excep- 

 tion of Purple Top White Globe, and the roots 

 will keep in perfect condition all winter. 

 Pkt. 5c;oz. 10c; V 4 lb. 25c; V 2 lb. 35c; lb. 50c; 

 2 lbs. 90c; 5 lbs. $2.00; 10 lbs. $3.75. 



700 White Norfolk 



Excellent for Table or Winter Salad 



(75 days) 



A popular variety for winter. Makes large, 

 round, white roots. Beautiful white, solid, 

 sweet, and fine grained flesh of good tasty 

 flavor. Excellent for table or stock; also used 

 quite largely for winter salad. Pkt. 5c ; oz. 10c ; 

 1/4 lb. 25n; y 2 lb. 35c; lb. 50c; 2 lbs. 90c; 

 5 lbs. $2.00; 10 lbs. $3.75. 



695 Early White Flat Dutch 



A Favorite Variety (50 days) 



A very quick-growing turnip, flat in shape. Has smooth 

 white skin and flesh. One of the best for the family gar- 

 den in the spring, also grown for a fall crop. Attractive 

 medium sized roots with clean clear white skin and juicy 

 flesh of excellent, mild flavor. A good keeper. Pkt. 5c; 

 oz. 10c; Vt lb. 25c; Vz lb. 35c; lb. 55c- 2 lbs. $1.00; 

 5 lbs. $2.20; 10 lbs. $4.10. 



694 Extra Early ^^BB 

 White Milan ,_ / 



694 Extra Early White Milan 



Extremely Early, Sweet, and Tender 



(45 days) 



An excellent extra-early white flat turnip of 

 quick growth. This is the earliest pure white 

 turnip in cultivation. The bulbs are clear 

 white, smooth, flattened, and much resemble 

 the Early White Flat Dutch, but grow faster 

 than that variety. The flesh is mild flavored 

 and fine grained. This variety is grown exten- 

 sively on account of its quick maturity. Any- 

 one wishing a pure white turnip for market or 

 home use will find this a good variety. Desirable 

 for spring or fall sowing. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 

 Vi lb. 25c; V 2 lb. 40c; lb. 70c; 2 lbs. $1.25; 

 5 lbs. $2.80; 10 lbs. $5.25. 



693 Extra Early 

 Purple Top Milan 



693 Extra Early Purple Top 

 Milan 



Earliest for Spring or Fall Sowing (45 days) 



The earliest purple-top, white, flat shaped turnip grown, 

 producing quickly good sized, smooth turnips with bright 

 purple top and few leaves. The roots are of perfect shape 

 and color. The white flesh is choice, sweet, and fine 

 grained. They are without equal for the table and for 

 early or late market. It is one of the best for bunching. 

 A popular variety for the market gardener who has a 

 sale for quality turnips with their tops on. Often sold as a 

 bunch turnip. Adapted to spring and fall planting out- 

 doors, and is especially desirable for forcing under glass. 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; >/ 4 lb. 25c; V 2 lb. 40c; lb. 70c; 

 2 lbs. $1.25; 5 lbs. $2.80; 10 lbs. $5.25. 



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