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TURNIP 



Nabo, Sp. Weize Ruben, Ger. 



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 tv^o 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 Jlast 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.) 

 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 feed- 

 ing. It is globular in shape, very hand- 

 some 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., Sets.; oz., 10 

 cts.; \ lb., 30 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., 5 cts. ;oz., 10 

 cts.; \ lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. 



Early White Flat V)utch[8trap-Leaf). 

 This is an Early white- fleshed variety, 

 of quick growth, mild flavor. Pkt. , 5 cts. ; 

 oz., 10 cts.; \ lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. 



Extra Early Purple-Top Milan. 

 Handsome appearance, somewhat flat- 

 tened, white, with purple top, flesh 

 snow-white. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; 

 Jib., 75 cts.; lb., $2.50. 



Early White Milan. Like above, but pure white. It ma- 

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

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



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



Early White Egg. Matures very quickly and is adapted 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., 20 cts.; \ 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 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 Crim- 

 son Clover, and is very valuable for that purpose. Pkt., 5 

 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 45 cts.; lb., $1.50. 



Yellow Globe {Amber Globe). One of the best of the yel- 

 low 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., 

 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; \ lb., 30 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., 5 

 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; I lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. 



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

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

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

 Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; \ lb., 30 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., 5 

 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 45 cts.; lb., $1.50. 



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

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

 low. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 45 cts.; lb., $1.50. ■ 



American Purple Top. Very hardy and productive. Tbs 

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

 Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



Skirvings' Purple Top. An important variety of large 

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

 Pkt, 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



TOBACCO 



Tabak, Fr. Tahaeo, 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 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 stalk. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 40 cts. 

 Pennsylvania Seed Leaf. Produces a very large, hand- 

 some leaf which is of good quality. Extensively grown in 

 Lancaster County, Pa. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 40 cts. 

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

 tained by us direct from Cuba, and is the finest flavored Ha- 

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



