Steckrube, Ger. \ [J |^^ { P, JSfavet, Fr. JVabo, Sp. 



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



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

 Thin 10 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. 



Purple=Top White Globe. (See cut.) 

 Globular shape, handsome and of su- 

 perior quality either for the table or 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. One of the 

 best varieties, and very largely grown 

 for market. Pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 10 cts. ; 

 J lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts. 

 Red or Purple-Top {Strap-Leaf). 

 This strap-leaf variety is good for early 

 spring and fall use; top red or purple 

 above ground, flesh fine-grained, mild 

 flavor. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; ] lb., 

 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts. 

 Early White Flat Dutch {Strap- 

 Jjiiif). This is an early white-fleshed 

 variety, of quick growth, mild flavor. 

 Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; \ lb., 25 cts.; 

 lb., 75 cts. 



Extra Early Purple-Top Milan. 



Hand.some appearance, somewhat flat- 

 tened, while, with purple top, flesh 

 snow-white. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz. , 15 cts.; 

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

 Extra White Milan. Like above, but 

 pure wliitc. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts. ; 

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



RUTA BAGA. 



Dreer's Improved Purple=Top. This special strain of 

 Ruta Baga is remarkalile for uniform shape and fine quality, 

 and is ?lso 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., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; \ lb., 30 cts.; lb., 80 cts. 



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

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

 yellow. Pkt., 5 cts.;oz., 10 cts. ; Jib., 30 cts.; lb., 80 cts. 



American Purple=Top. Very hardy and productive; flesh 

 yellow, solid, sweet; good fur stock or table use. Pkt., 8 

 cts.; oz., 10 cts. ; \ lb., 20 cts.; lb., 70 cts. 



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

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

 Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; \ lb., 20 cts.; lb., 70 cts. 



TOBACCO. 



Tabac, Ger. Tahak, Fr. Tabaco, 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 set- 

 tled, 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 the stalk. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 25 cts. 

 Pennsylvania Seed Leaf. Produces a very large leaf and 



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



oz., 25 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., 40 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 very tender and sweet. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 

 30 cts.; lb., 85 cts. 



Early White Egg« Matures very quickly and is adapted for 

 either spring or fall sowing. Egg-shaped and very smooth. 

 The roots grow partly above the ground, and are of medium 

 size, pure white flesh and skin, fine grained and sweet. Pkt., 

 5 cts.; oz. , 15 cts.; \ lb., 30 cts.; lb., 85 cts. 



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 feed- 

 ing. 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 this purpose. Pkt., 

 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; \ lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts. 



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., 10 cts.; 

 J- lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts. 



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., 10 cts.; |- lb., 25 

 cts.; lb., 75 cts. 



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

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

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

 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; i lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts. 



