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TURNIP 



Steckruebe, Ger. 1 KJ I\l "^1 1 K~ JVavet, Fr. 2?abo, Sp. 



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 transplant 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. 



PurpIe=Top White Globe. (See cut.) Globu- 

 lar shupe, handsome and of superior quality 

 either for the table or for stock. Is a heavy 

 producer, early, and a good keeper. 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. One of the best varie- 

 ties, and very largely grown for market. 

 Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; | lb., 60 cts.; lb., 

 $2.00. 



Red or Purple=Top. (Strap-Leaf.) An early 

 strap-leaf variety which is good for early spring 

 and fall use. Roots flat, top red or purple, flesh 

 fine grained and mild flavor. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 

 20 cts.; 1 lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00. 



Early White Flat Dutch. (Strap Leaf.) 

 This is an early white-fleshed variety, of quick 

 growth, mild flavor. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 

 \ lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00. 



Extra Early Purple-Top Milan. Handsome 

 appearance, somewhat flattened, white, with 

 purple top, flesh snow-white. Pkt., 10 cts.; 

 oz., 25 cts.; $ lb., 75 cts.; lb., $2.50. 



Early White Milan. Like above, but pure 

 white. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; £ lb., 75 cts.; 

 lb., $2.50. 



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., 25 cts.; £ lb., 75 cts.; lb., $2.50. 



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

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

 yellow. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; \ lb., 75 cts.; lb., $2.50. 



American Purple=Top. Very hardy and productive; flesh 

 yellow, solid, sweet; good for stock or table use. Pkt., 5 cts. ; 

 oz., 20 cts.; \\b., 65 cts.; lb., $2.15. 



Skirving's Purple=Top, An important variety of large size 

 and strong growth; a heavv cropper and one of the best. 

 Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 65 cts.; lb., $2.15. 



TOBACCO 



Tabac, Ger. Tabak, Fr. Tabaeo, Sp. 



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., 5 cts.; oz., 30 cts. 

 Pennsylvania Seed Leaf. Produces a very large leaf and 

 is extensively grown in Lancaster County, Pa. Pkt., 5 cts.; 

 oz., 30 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., 10 cts.; oz., 50 cts. 



Snowball. 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., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 60 cts.;' lb., $2.00. 



Early White Egg. Matures very quickly and is adapted 

 for either spring or fall sowing. 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 flesh 

 and skin, fine grained and sweet. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 

 1 lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00. 



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

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

 sweet; of excellent quality 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., 5 cts.; 

 oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00- 



Yellow Globe (Amber Globe.) One of the best for a gen- 

 eral 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., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 

 1 lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00. 



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

 shaped, bright yellow color, good keeper and a superior table 

 variety or for stock. Pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 60 cts.; 

 lb., $2.00. 



Yellow Aberdeen, Purple=Top. Very hardy and produc- 

 tive, good keeper, globe shaped and fine quality. The Tur- 

 Dips grow to a large size and are valuable for feeding stock. 

 Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; Jib., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00. 



