THE LOVETT COMPANY, LITTLE SILVER, N. / 



TURNIPS. 



One ounce of seed for 150 feet of drill; one pound will seed an acre. 



If to he sent by mail add 8c. per pound extra. Packets^ ounces and % lbs. mailed free. 



A good crop depends very much upon the seed and 

 it is important to get the very best even if it costs a 

 few cents per pound more. Our seed is fi'om the best 

 selected varieties and our prices are as low as it is 

 possible to make them. 



White Globe Strapped Leaf. A perfect shaped bulb 

 about six inches in diameter, with smooth, white skin; 

 flesh pure white, firm and crisp: one of the best keep- 

 ers. Pkt, 3c; 2pkts., 5c; oz., 10c; 3^ lb., 15c; lb., 45c. 



Yellow Globe (Amber Globe) Fig, 2. The Yellow.],^ . 

 Globe is one of the best and sweetest for table use; 

 flesh firm and sweet and not watery when cooked. 

 Pkt., 3c; 2pkts., 5c; oz., 10c; 3^ lb., 15c; lb., 45c. 



Golden Ball (Fig. 4.) A small variety, perfectly 

 round in shape; but superior for table use; flesh yel- 

 low, of rapid growth, good flavor and never pithy; excellent keeper. Same price as Yellow Globe. 



TURNIP VARIETIES. Pkt., 3c; 2 pkts., 5c; oz., loc; 1-4 lb., 15c. 



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Extra Early I^lilan. The earliest and most handsome 

 turnip in cultivation; flesh snow-white; fine grained 

 and of delicate flavor; an extra good keeper. 



Purple Top Strap Leaf. The leading variety, more 

 largely grown than any other; very productive and of 

 fine quality — see illustration below. Lb., 40c. 



Early White Ess (Fig. l). Egg- 

 shaped with thin, white sldn; one 

 of the best for table use; of the best 

 quality, smooth, sweet and fine 

 flavored; keeps well. It grows to 

 a good size, very firm, solid and 

 fine grained and is excellent as an 

 early or late variety. Lb., 55c. 



Jersey Navet. The best variety 

 to sow in the fall; flesh white, del- 

 icate and sweet, resembling a pars- 

 nip in shape. Lb., 55c. 



RUTA BAGAS 



Yellow Purple Top (Fig. 3). The best Ruta Baga for 

 general purposes. For feeding stock it has no equal, 

 being solid, sweet, rich and nutritious. It will yield 

 one third more to the acre than any other variety. The 

 roots grow large, uniform in shape — see illustration^ 

 smooth and free from small rootlets. Tliey will keep 

 good until late in the spring. Lb., 45c; 8 lbs., SI. 25. 



Pkt., 3c; 2 



White Flat Dutch Strap Leaf. (Fig. 6). A very popu- 

 lar market variety. Grows quickly: skin white; flesh 

 juicy, of mild flavor and excellent quality. For early 

 summer use. sow early in spring, and again in July and 

 August for autumn use. Our seed will produce fine, 

 smooth turnips and can be depended on. Lb., 45c. 



Long Cow Horn. A fine table va- 

 riety; carrot-shaped roots, grow- 

 ing half above the ground; flesh 

 pure white, sweet and fine flav- 

 ored. Lb., 50c. 



Yellow Aberdeen (Purple Top). 

 Fig. 5. Highly valued for feeding 

 purposes, partaking more of the 

 nature of a ruta baga than a tur- 

 nip. Very easily grown, hardy, 

 nutritious and productive; one of 

 the best keepers. Lb., 45c. 

 pkts.. 5c; oz., loc; 1-4 lb., 15c. 



Largre White. Remarkable for its nutritious proper- 

 ties, hardiness and long keeping qualities. Of large 

 size, rich and sweet. Fine for winter use. Lb., 40c. 



The I^onarch. A new and distinct variety, known as 

 the New Tankard Ruta Baga, and which is becoming 

 very popular; large oval-shaped roots -vith short necks; 

 flesh rich yellow and fine grained. Lb., 45c. 



pkt. oz. l{\h. 



Anise. Used for garnishing and flavoring. 

 *Balai. For making tea; good for fevers. 

 Basil"Sweet. For flavoring and seasoning. 

 Bene. Beneflcial in cases of cholera, etc. 

 Boragre. Easily grown; fine for bee pasture. 

 ♦Caraway. Much used for flavoring pastry. 

 ♦Catnip Used as a mild nervine for infants. 

 Coriander. Generallv used in confectionary. 

 Dill. Used as a condiment; a puneent taste. 

 *Fennel"Sweet. Ornamental; used in sauces. 

 ♦Horehound. Useful as a cough remedy. 



One vacket each of any three Herbs for 10c \ 5 



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HERBS. 



Every one should raise some of the 

 following useful herbs. They are eas- 

 ily grown, cost but little and possess 

 valuable medicinal and culinary prop- 

 erties. Those marked mth an * are 

 perennials. 



* SAGE. The most extensively 

 used^ and the best for seasoning. 

 Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; }i lb., 40c. 



Pkt. oz. % lb. 



♦Lavender. A medicinal herb; fragrant. 

 IMargoram-Sweet. Fine for seasomng. 

 ♦Pennyroyal. Agreeable odor and flavor. 

 ♦Rosemary. Ornamental ; also very useful. 

 ♦Rue. For medicinal use in cases of croup. 

 Saffron. Used in making cosmetics; rouge. 

 Summer Savory. Much used for flavormg. 

 ••!=Savory"Winter. Useful for flavormg. 

 ♦Tansy. Valuable for medicmal purposes. 

 ♦Thyme. For seasoning; headache remedy. 

 ♦Wormwood. Medicinal: used for poultry. 

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