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Turnip 



Nabo, Sp. 

 Weissrueben, Ger. 



Navet, Fr. 

 Navone, Ital. 



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

 CULTURE — For an early crop sow seed thinly in open ground in spring, in drills 18 to 20 inches 

 apart. Thin out seedlings to stand 3 or 4 inches apart. For succession sow every two weelvs until 

 May 15. For faU and winter sow in July and August. A good crop may often be grown by scattering 

 seed thinly in the cornfield at last cultivation. Sow Ruta Baga seed in open ground during June and 

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



960 Aberdeen Purple-Top Yellow. Very hardy and pro- 

 ductive, good keeper. Of thick, slightly flattened shape 

 and of fine quality. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; { lb. 35c; lb. SI. 00. 



961 All Seasons Foliage Turnip. The tops or greens of 

 this new Turnip arc equal in every way to the best Spinach. 

 They are large and tender, free from lice, and yield 

 repeated cuttings. The large roots equal the finest 

 Turnips in quality, with pure white skin and flesh, and 

 without blemish, inside or out. This variety developed 

 in the Orient and is so resistant to disease and insects that 

 spraying and dusting are not necessary. Tops can be cut 

 25 to 30 days after seed is sown and roots pulled in about 

 5 weeks. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; i lb. 45c; lb. SI. 25. 



962 



Health Value of 

 Fresh Turnips 



Calorics per lb. 178 

 Vil(i?iiins A, B, C, G 



Proteins 1.3% 



Carbohydrates 8.1% 



Fats .2% 



Calcium .06^% 



Iron .00052% 



Purple-Top Wliiie Globe Turnips 



Golden Ball. A rapid grower of excellent flavor. Globe shaped, medium 

 size roots. Pkt. lOc; oz. 15c; J lb. 35c; lb. Sl.OO. 



966 Purple-Top White Globe. The most popular variety. It is round, 

 very handsome, and of superior quality. .Skin white with purple at portion 

 which grows above the ground. The flesh is white. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 

 1 lb. 35c; lb. SIOO. 



967 Purple-Top Milan, Extra Early. Flat white roots, with purple top. 

 A quick grower for spring sowing. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; i lb. 40c; lb. SI. 25. 



969 Red-or Purple-Top {Strap-Leaf). One of the earliest and most popular 

 on our list. Roots flat, top purple; flesh fine grained and mild. Pkt. 10c; 

 oz. ISc; i lb. 35c; lb. SIOO. 



970 Seven Top. Grown for its leafy tops only, which make excellent greens. 

 Pkt. lOc; oz. 15c; i lb. 35c; lb. $1.00. 



972 Snow Ball. The roots have a smooth white skin and are nearly round. 

 One of tlie best to sow very early in the spring. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; i lb. 35c; 

 lb. Sl.OO. 



974 White Egg, Early. Adapted for either spring or fall sowing. The tops 

 are small and routs are of medium size. White skin and flesh. Pkt. 10c; 

 oz. 15c; J lb. 35c; lb. Sl.OO. 



975 White Milan, Early. Of high quality. Roots are of medium size, flat, 

 and pure white all through. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; } lb. 40c; lb. $1.25. 



976 White Flat Dutch, Early. Of quick growth and mild flavor. Pkt. 10c; 

 oz. I5c; 1 lb. 35c; lb. SI. 00. 



977 Yellow Globe (Amber Globe). Produces globe-shaped roots with smooth 

 skin and light yellow flesh, which is firm and sweet. Pkt. 10c; oz. ISc; 

 ; lb. 35c; lb. Sl.OO. 



Ruta Baga 



These have firmer flesh than 

 Turnips and can therefore be stored 

 until well into the spring. Sow 

 seed the middle of July to make large 

 roots for winter storing. Splendid 

 for the table and also highly valued 

 for stock feeding. 



979 American Purple-Top. 



Very hardy and productive. 

 The flesh is yellow, solid, and 

 sweet. Good for stock or 

 table use. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 

 i lb. 30c; lb. 90c. 



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



other sorts. Globe-shaped; skin a creamy-yellow. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; J lb. 35c; 



lb., $1.00. 



Dreer's Improved Purple-Top. Remarkable for uniform shape and 



fine quality, and also a splendid keeper. Smooth skin and beautiful yellow, fine 



grained flesh. The flavor is very sweet and tender. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; \ lb. 35c; 



lb. Sl.OO. 



Golden Heart. A Danish green-top varietv of large size. Pkt. lOc; oz. 15c; 



J lb. 35c; lb. $1.00. 



Dreer'3 "All Season's" Foliage Turnip 

 982 



985 

 988 



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Dreer's Improved Purple-Top Ruta Baga 



Dreer's Seeds produce Quality Vegetables 



