TURI1IP 



RUTH BfluR Russian Turnip 



CULTURE same us Turnip. 



950 IMPROVED LONG ISLAND 



Long Island Improved has been bred from the American 

 Purple Top, over which it is a great improvement. Ii is 

 much larger, has no neck, and is a remarkably good keeper; 

 the flesh is rich yellow, and of fine quality. Season 100 days. 

 Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; \£ lb., 50c; lb., $1.50. 



948 LAURENTIAN 



This outstanding purple top variety was introduced from 

 Canada. The roots are clean and well shaped. The flesh is 

 light yellow, fine grained, and of excellent quality. It is a good 

 keeping variery. Season 100 days. 



Price, pkt., 10c; oz.. 25c; Y A lb., 60c; lb., $1.75. 



Our Pamphlet, "Garden Culture of Root Crops," tells 

 how to grow Turnip and Ruta Baga. Sent on request. 



CULTURK — Sow the early varieties in April or 

 May in drills from fifteen to eighteen inches apart, 

 and thin out from four to six inches in the rows. For 



a succession sow at two-week intervals until the last week in May for early 



crop, and in July or August for fall crop, at which season they grow best. 



One oz. to 150 feet of drill. 



Approximate maturity dates are given in the variety descriptions 



927 LARGE WHITE GLOBE 



A large white globe-shaped variety. Tops large, cut leaved; roots 

 large, globular, 4 to 5 inches in diameter or greater, entirely white; 

 flesh white, firm, moderately coarse in texture. Season 75 days. 

 Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; X lb., 50c; lb., $1.25. 



922 EARLY WHITE MILAN 



An extra early variety of rapid growth with entirely white roots 

 and very small leaves. Ready in 40 days. 



Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; M lb., 50c; lb., $1.50. 



930 PURPLE TOP WHITE GLOBE 



A large, globe-shaped variety. The upper surface of the bulb 

 is reddish purple, the lower part is white. It has a small, smooth 

 root and medium-sized tops. The flesh is pure white, crisp, very 

 fine and is one of the best sorts to store for winter. Recommended 

 for fall crop. Ready in 55 days. 



Price, pkt.. 10c; oz., 20c; ]4, lb.. 50c; lb., $1.25. 

 YELLOW-FLESHED VARIETIES 



926 GOLDEN BALL 



A very distinct variety, and the finest yellow-fleshed sort for 

 family use. It grows a very shapely bulb, medium in size, almost 

 round, very smooth, and quite free from side roots. The skin is 

 pale yellow, the flesh deep yellow throughout, and so fine in texture 

 as to earn the. name "Orange Jelly." Sown in July it gives a very 

 satisfactory crop in early fall, and can be stored and used during 

 the winter. Ready for use in CO days. 



Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; J4 lb.. 50c; lb. ..$1.50. 



940 YELLOW GLOBE 



A yellow-fleshed, globe-shaped variety, of large size; a splendid 

 winter-keeper; excellent for both table and stock. Season 75 days. 



Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; U lb., 50c; lb., $1.25. 



HERBS Sweet Pot and Medicinal 



951 ANISE. Pimpinella Anisum. One of the oldest and best known herbs, being 

 a native of Asia Minor and Egypt. It is a rapid growing annual. Anise is 

 an herb of many uses, besides being the base of the famous cordial Anisette. 

 It is used for garnishing and flavoring in cooking and baking. Anise also 

 possesses certain medicinal properties, and is used in perfumes. 



Pkt., 25c; oz., $1.00 



957 BORAGE. Borago Officinalis. A popular annual herb of many U9es. It 

 develops into an attractive plant about 18 inches high and is covered with 

 small bright blue flowers which are attractive to bees and result in an excel- 

 lent fine flavored honey. The upper leaves and flowers are used in salads and 

 the lower leaves are cooked and used as spinach. It is also grown extensively 

 for the manufacture of cordials Pkt., 25c; oz., $1.00 



959 CARAWAY. Caium Carui. This is a biennial herb that is frequently grown 

 as an annual . The roots are eaten as a vegetable, the leaves for garnish and in 

 salads, and the seeds are much used in confectionery, baking and cheese mak- 

 ing. Oil is distilled from the seed for the making of Kuemmel and it also 

 has various medicinal uses '. Pkt., 25c; oz., 80c 



369 CHIVES. Allium ScKoenoprasum. A low growing perennial herb that 

 develops into thick "grass like tufts. The mildly onion-flavored leaves are 

 excellent when used in salads, soups, etc. The oftener the leaves are cut. the 

 more vigorous the plants seem to grow. Pkt., 25c; H oz., $1-50; oz., $2.50 



963 CORIANDER. Coriandrum Sativum. An annual herb gTown principally 

 for its seed which has many uses. When crushed they are used as a condi- 

 ment, also an ingredient in curry powder and mixed spices. The oil distilled 

 from the seed is used in liqueurs and toilet water Pkt., 25c; oz., $1.00 



965 DILL. Anethum Graveolens. A well known annual herb with feathery 

 foliage. The plant grows about two feet high and produces an abundance of 

 aromatic seed which are used in pickles, preserves, soups and sauces. 



Pkt., 10c; oz.. 25c; \i lb.. 75c; lb.. $2.00 



973 HOREHOUND. Marrubium Vulgare. A hardy perennial that is grown 

 primarily for its medicinal value, for which purpose the leaves are gathered 

 and dried slowly, just before the plants are ready to stait flowering. Pkt., 25c 



987 SAGE. Salvia Officinalis. When grown in a well-drained soil, this popular 

 perennial herb will thrive in most gardens. Many uses are ascribed to the 

 leaves, not only for culinary purposes, but also in the form of teas for me- 

 dicinal use. The leaves can either be used green or dry and powdered. 



Pkt., 25c; oz., $1.50 



989 SUMMER SAVORY. Satureia Horteusis. Bohnenkraut. An annual sweet 

 herb that is highly desirable in the garden for the sweet fragrance which 'the 

 plant emits. The young leaves and tips can be used either fresh or dried in 

 stuffings, soups and meat cookery. It is also a favorite with many people for 

 flavoring beans Pkt., 25c 



95S SWEET BASIL. Ocymum Baeilicum. The popular Basi'ico Napolitano 

 of the Italians. It is an easily grown annual and grows into an attractive 

 compact plant about one foot high. The leaves are very aromatic and give off ■ 

 an agreeable perfume. It is used for seasoning soups, stews and sauces. 

 Desirable medicinal qualities are also ascribed to it Pkt., 25c 



969 SWEET FENNEL. Foeniculum Vulgare. A biennial usually grown as an 

 annual. A favorite aromatic herb with tall sjiining stems and feathery 

 foliage. The leaves are used in sauces and for garnishing. The seeds are em- 

 ployed in confectionery, for flavoring liqueurs and for making tea which is 

 said to possess medicinal properties Pkt., 15c; oz., 60c 



993 THYME, BROAD-LEAVED. Thymus Vulgaris. One of the most popu- 

 lar herbs, unexcelled for seasoning Pkt., 25c 



