PETE^ HEri0EP>SOfl & CO.— VEGETABLE SEEDS. 



TURNIP. 



German, Steckrv.be.— French, Navel.— 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 

 sowings may be made for the fall and, main crop. Turnips may be preserved until spring by cutting off the tops about one inch from the bulb, and storing in a cellar of 

 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 %lb. and upward, postage must be added at the rate of 8 els. per lb. 



WHITE EGG. Its shape is nearly oval (gr^egg ; flesh very firm 

 and fine grained, thin and perfectly smooth skin, and botli flesh 

 and skin are of snowy whiteness. Its flavor is of the very best, 

 mild and sweet. 5 cts. pkt., 10 cts. oz., 20 cts. % lb., 60 cts. lb. 

 PURPLE TOP WHITE GLOBE. An early variety, globe shaped ; 

 heavy cropper; in other respects similar to the Ked Top Strap 

 Leaf. A handsome looking bulb, and is rapidly taking the lead 

 of all other varieties of early Turnip for market garden, 

 purposes. 5 cts. pkt., 10 cts. oz., 20 cts. M lb., 50 cts. lb. 

 GOLDEN BALL or ORANGE JELLY. . This is the most 

 distinct yellow turnip we know. The flesh is of very fine 

 texture, making it one of the best table varieties. Its 

 beautiful color and fine flesh have earned for it the synonym of 

 "Orange Jelly," which well describes its appearance when 

 ready for the table. The bulb is of medium size, with small 

 tap roots, and is early in maturing. (See cut.) 5 cts. pkt., 10> 

 cts. oz., 20 cts. 34 lb., 50 cts. lb. 

 YELLOW STONE. One of the best and most popular yellow 

 fleshed Varieties for table use ; . it is equally good for feeding 

 stock. 5 cts. pkt., 10 cts. oz., 20 cts. 34 lb., 50 cts. lb. 

 YELLOW GLOBE. One of the best varieties for general crop ; 

 flesh very firm and sweet, and keeps well until late in spring; 

 grows to a large size, and is excellent both for stock and table- 

 use. 5 cts. pkt., 10 cts.-oz., 20 cts. 34 lb., 50 cts. lb. 

 Early Flat Dutch. An excellent garden variety resembling White 

 Strap Leaf, the best variety for spring sowing. 5 cts. pkt., 10' 

 cts. oz., 20 cts. )£ lb., 50 cts. lb. 



RED TOP STRAP LEAF. Kapid grower and of mild flavor, the 

 most popular variety for early use, either for the table or 

 for stock. 5 cts. pkt., 10 cts. oz., 15 cts. 34 lb., 40 cts. lb. 



EXTRA EARLY MILAN. This variety is by long odas 

 the earliest in cultivation. In shape it is quite flat, 

 the bulb being usually 3*4 inches in diameter and 1 inch 

 deep, with a small tap root; the leaves start clear away 

 from the crown, two most desirable features. The leaves are 

 very small and entire or strap-leaved, growing very compact, 

 which makes it valuable for close planting and forcing in 

 frames. The color is bright reddish purple above ground and 

 clear white underneath, making it most attractive in appear- 

 ance. (See cut.) 10 cts. pkt., 15 cts. oz., 30 cts. 34 lb., 75 cts. lb. 



Early White Strap Leaf. Differs from the Red only in color. 5 

 cts. pkt., 10 cts. oz., 20 cts. 34 lb., 50 cts. lb. 



Early Snowball. A medium-sized, round, pure white variety of 

 excellent flavor. For early sowing this is one of the best, 

 being crisp, tender and sweet; maturing in six weeks from 

 time of sowing. (See cut.) 10 cts. pkt., 15 cts. oz., 30 cts. 34 lb., 

 75 cts. lb. 



LONG WHITE or COW HORN. Matures very quickly; roots 

 shaped like a Carrot, about half of which are formed above 

 ground; flesh white, fine grained and sweet, and of excellent 

 quality for table use. 5 cts. pkt., 10 cts. oz., 20 cts. 34 lb., 

 50 cts. lb. 



We can also supply the following standard varieties of Turnip, which are too well known to need descrip- 

 tion, at the uniform price of 5 cts. pkt., 10 cts. oz., 20 cts. 34 lb., 50 cts. lb. : 



Yellow Malta, 



Pomeranian White Globe, 

 Purple Top Yellow Aberdeen, 



Large White Norfolk, 

 Teltow or Small Berlin, 



Seven Top. 



RUTA BAGA, RUSSIAN, OR SWEDISH TURNIP. See Farm Seeds, page 



