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® A CARD FROM JOHN GOULD. ~© 
Itis with pleasure I have to announce that Iwill con- 
tinue as editor and in sole charge of the Dairy Department } 
of THE PRACTICAL FARMER, of Philadelphia. The 
Dairy interests have become so wide and varied, that its 
literature is welcomed by all dairymen who have learned 
that their industry is a progressive one, and that each 
month, each year, is bringing new ideas and thoughts. To 
be thoroughly successful, one must keep in the front rank 
with those who study and make daily effert to turn all of 
these new and valuable investigations, and added expe- 
riences, to their advantage. It is my purpose in THE 
PRACTICAL FARMER, to closely scan the field of Dairy 
literature, and gather the accepted experiences of the 
best and most successful dairymen in this country, In ad- 
dition, Imyself am carrying on a Dairy farm, and by ac- 
tual participation in its duties, I think I will be able to 
present to the readers of THE PRACTICAL FARMER 
all thatis bestin Dairy practice. That the Dairy Depart- 
ment of THE PRACTICAL FARMER is quoted largely 
by the Agricultural press, is a straw that shows, I think, 
that its utterances are considered the latest and freshest of 
Dairy literature. In conclusion, would say I am fully 
determined to make the Dairy Department alone, worth 
more than the price of the yearly subscription of THE 
PRACTICAL FARMER. 
JOHN GOULD, Aurora Station, Ohio. 




























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RED TOP STRAP LEAF.—There is probably a 
larger amount of seed of this variety annually sold than of 
any other turnip. Philadelphia seedsmen for years past 
haye been accustomed to handle it by the ton, consequently 
it is not to be wondered at that I should endeavor to offer 
my customers an extra selected, carefully wh 
stock of so populara variety. Itisnot only one ofthe best 
table turnips, but also one of the most desirable varieties 
for feeding stock. Shape is very well shown in above cut. 
Has single tap root, and a bright pyrvle top; leaves are 
short and narrow, and grow erect from the bulb. It will 
mature good sized turnips 8 to9 weeks from sowing. Itis 
an excellent keeper, flesh fine grained and of mild flavor. 
Pkt., 5 cts.; ounce, 10 cts.; 144 pound, 20 cts.; pound, 50 cts. 
RED TOP WHITE GLOBE.-This Turmip I 
do not hesitate to recommend highly to the attention 
of all my customers as it is certainly an acquisition, par- 
ticularly to all those who prefer a round turnip toa flat one. 
Of very rapid growth, matures large-sized, globular-shaped 
turnips in a remarkably short time. Flesh is pure 
white, owing to its rapid maturing qualities, it is always of 
a pleasant and agreeable flavor. On account of its shape 
will yield far greater bulk than Red TopStrap Leaf offered 
above, consequently it is really a more profitable variety. 
It is a good keeper, excellent for winter use, and itsattrac- 
tfve and handsome shape always make it a mostexcellent 
selling variety. You will make a mistake if youdo 
not include Red Top White Globe in your order. 
_ PKt., 10 cts.; ounce, 15 ets.; 14 pound, 30 cts.; pound. $1.00. 
MAULE’S HEAVY CROPPING SWEDE 
TURNIP.—This magnificent Ruta-Baga, which I offerea fA 
for the first time in 1888, isunquestionably the most profit- : 
able of all Swede Turnips, as well as the hardest, heaviest, 
| best-shaped and most productive. Bulbs always remain 
= sound and good when flatter varieties willrot. Flesh isa 
5 beautiful yellow, of the choicest quality and full of nourish- 
» ment. Undoubtedly the finest of all Swedes anda 
riety that should be so i fe > to all 
Scones, Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 15 cts; 34 Pb. 30 cts. 1b., $1.00. AND POTATOES SEE ses 
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