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Navel, Fr. 



TURNIP 



Nabo, Sp. 

 Wciz Ruben, Geb. 



One ounce will sow 200 feet of drill, one to two pounds for an acre 

 Culture. —For early, sow seed of flat varieties in open ground in spring in drills one foot or more apart, using seed sparingly. Thin 

 to 3 or 4 inches apart. For succession sow every two weeks until June. For fall and winter sow in July and August. A good crop may 

 often be grown by scattering seed thinly in the cornfield at last cultivation. For Ruta Bagas sow seed in seed-bed in spring and trans- 

 plant to good warm soil, in rows at least 2 feet apart and 8 or 10 inches apart in the rows, or sow in open ground during June and early 

 July. Take up the roots just before winter, top and store in cool cellar, or pit outdoors. 

 Purple Top White Globe. (See cut.) 



This type of Turnip is more largely 



grown than any other, both for table use 



and feeding stock during the winter. It 



is in fine condition for table use when of 



medium size, but should be allowed to 



grow large when used for cattle feeding. 



It is globular in shape, very handsome 



and of superior quality. The flesh is white 



and skin white, with purple at portion 



which grows above the ground. It is in 



best condition for table use when roots are 



about three inches in diameter. Grows 



rapidly and produces large crops. It keeps 



well and is one of the best varieties grown; 



very largely used for market. Pkt., 10 cts.; 



oz., 15 cts.; i lb., 35 cts.; lb., $1.00. 

 Red or Purple Top (Strap-Leaf) This 



is an old-time variety, but still largely 



grown in the Southern States. It is an 



early strap-leaf sort which is good for 



early spring and fall use. Roots flat, 



top red or purple, flesh fine grained and 



mild flavor. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 



\ lb., 35 cts.; lb., $1.00. 

 Early White Flat Dutch (Strap-Leaf) 



This is an Early white fleshed variety, of 



quick growth, mild flavor. Pkt., 10 cts.; 



oz., 15 cts.; i lb., 35 cts.; lb., $1.00. 

 Extra Early Purple-Top Milan. Hand- 

 some appearance, somewhat flattened, 



white, with purple top, flesh snow-white. 



Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 40 cts.; 



lb., $1.25. 

 Early White Milan. Like above, but pure white. It matures 



very early and may be grown close together in the row. Pkt., 



10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 

 Snow Ball. A fine-looking pure white variety which matures 



in from six to seven weeks. The bulbs have a smooth white 



skin and are nearly round. This Turnip does not grow large, 



but is one of the best to sow very early in the spring. It can 



be used before fully grown, in which case it is very tender and 



sweet. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; | lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 

 Early White Egg. Mature very quickly and is adopted for 



either spring or fall sowing. It is egg-shaped, and very smooth 



with thin skin. The tops are small and roots which grow partly 



above the ground are of medium size, pure white skin and flesh 



which is fine grained and sweet. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 



ilb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 

 Long White, or Cow Horn. Grows very quickly, partly 



above ground; very productive; flesh white, fine grained and 



sweet; of exceUent quahty for family use and for stock feeding. 



The roots are very large, sometimes fifteen inches long and two 



inches in diameter. This turnip is also largely used for turning 



under as a green manure in conjunction with Crimson Clover, 



and is very valuable for that purpose. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 



cts.; Jib., 35 cts.; lb., $1.00. 

 STellow Globe (Amber Globe). One of the best of the yellow 



Turnips for a general crop. It produces a globe-shape root, 



with smooth skin and light-yellow flesh, which is firm and sweet. 



It grows to a large size, excellent for table use or feeding stock, 



and keeps well until late in the spring. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 



i lb., 35 cts.; lb.. $1.00. 

 Golden Ball. A rapid grower of excellent flavor, globe-shaped, 



medium size; bright yellow color, good keeper and a superior 



table variety or for use in feeding stock. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 



IS cts.; i lb., 35 cts.; lb., $1.00. 

 Yellow- Aberdeen, Purple Top. Very hardy and productive, 



good keeper, globe shaped and fine quality. The Turnips grow 



to a large size and are valuable for feeding stock. Pkt., 10 cts.; 



oz., 15 cts.; J- lb., 35 cts.; lb., $1.00. 



RUTA BAGA 



Dreer's Improved Purple Top. This special strain of 

 Ruta Baga is remarkable for uniform shape and fine quality, 

 and is also a splendid keeper. They grow to a large size, skin 

 is smooth and flesh a beautiful yellow color and fine grained. 

 The flavor is good, being very sweet and tender. Pkt., 10 cts.; 

 oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 35 cts.; lb., $1,00. 



Budlong's Improved. White, very sweet; much milder 

 flavor than any of the other sorts; globe-shaped; skin a creamy- 

 yellow. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; i lb., 35 cts.; lb., $1.00. 



American Purple Top. Very hardy and productive. The flesh 

 is yellow, solid and sweet; good for stock or table use. Pkt., 

 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; J lb., 30 cts.; lb., 90 cts. 



Skirvings' Purple Top. An important variety of large size 

 and strong growth; a heavy cropper and one of the best. Pkt., 

 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; i lb., 30 cts.; lb., 90 cts. 



TOBACCO 



Tabak, FR. Tabaco, SP. Tabac, Ger. 



One ounce of good seed is sufficient for an acre 



Culture. Sow seed for plants early in spring in frames or 

 seedbed, using soil well enriched with wood-ashes, etc. Trans- 

 plant to open ground when weather has become warm and settled, 

 'in rows 4 feet apart, and give cultivation as for corn. 

 Connecticut Seed Leaf. One of the best varieties for cigar 



wrappers. The leaves are of good width and length and grow 



closely on stalk. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 40 cts. 

 Pennsylvania Seed Leaf. Produces a very large, handsome 



leaf which is of good quality. Extensively grown in Lancaster 



Ccunty, Pa. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 40 cts. 

 Havana. The seed we offer is the best Vuelta Abajo, obtained 



by us direct from Cuba, and is the finest flavored Havana 



tobacco grown. Pkt., 15 cts.; oz., 75 cts. 



