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DE JONG FLORAL AND SEED CO., PELLA, IOWA 



TURNIP 



Ger. Steckrube. Fr, Navet. 

 One ounce will sow 200 feet of drill. 



For the spring crop sow the different early 

 kinds as early as the seed can be got into the 

 ground in drills 14 inches apart, and thin to five 

 or six inches. For the fall or main crop, sow, at 

 the north, from the middle of July to the last of 

 August, in drills as directed for the spring sow- 

 ing. In the field the turnips are more generally 

 sown broadcast though much the larger crops are 

 obtained by drill culture. Always sow your Tur- 

 nips as soon after a rain as the ground can be 

 raked, or harrowed fine if possible. If sown be- 

 fore a heavy rain there is formed a crust which 

 generally smothers the sprouting seed. One pound 

 is sufficient to sow an acre. Our Turnip and Ru- 

 ta-Baga Seed is grown from selected roots and is 

 of excellent Quality. 



Early White Milan Turnip 



EXTRA EARLY WHITE MILAN. This takes 

 the first rank for its earliness and beautiful 

 shape. It grows with wonderful rapidity and 

 is the earliest White Turnip in cultivation. Of 

 splendid quality, small top and single tap-root, 

 it is most attractive with clear white skin and 

 flesh : fine grained and tender. Per pkt. 5 cts., 

 oz. 15 cts., U lb. 40 cts., lb. 81.25. 



EXTRA EARLY PURPLE MILAN. One of the 



earliest varieties, two weeks earlier than Red 

 Top Strap Leaved. The bulb is flat, of medium 

 size, smooth, with a bright purple top, pure 

 white skin and flesh is of excellent quality, be- 

 ing hard, solid, and fine grained; it is an excel- | 

 lent quality, being hard, solid, and fine grained; 

 it is an excellent keeper. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 

 cts., I4 lb. 40 cts., lb. .31.25. 



EARLY WHITE FLAT DUTCH. A very popular 

 market variety. Grows quickly, comes early, 

 clear white skin and flesh of juicy, mild flavor 

 and excellent quality. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 

 cts., I4 lb. 25 cts., lb. 75 cts. 



EARLY WHITE EGG. A variety for early or 

 fall sowing; flesh white, fine grained and sweet; 

 very large, perfectly smooth and pure white. 

 An extra keeper, and in every respect a first- 

 class variety. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 14 

 lb., 25 cts., lb. 75 cts. 



PURPLE TOP WHITE GLOBE. One of the best 

 varieties grown. Of large size and very rapid 

 growth: globe-shaped bulbs with purple top; 

 fine quality. Very handsome and most attrac- 

 tive for market. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., ^4, 

 lb. 25 cts., lb. 7 5 cts. 



RED TOP STRAP-LEAVED. This is the leading 



variety for main crop ; form roundish or flat, 

 medium size, small top ; few leaves which are 

 entirely upright ; tap root small, color red or 

 purple above ground; one of the best for fam- 

 ily use, either spring or fall. Per pkt. 5 cts., 

 oz. 10 cts., ^4 lb. 25 cts., lb. 75 cts. 



GOLDEN BALL. It is the best of the YeUows 

 for a fall crop; is very solid and of good flavor; 

 flesh bright orange; of a globe form, and keeps 

 well; an excellent table variety. Per pkt. 5 cts., 

 oz, 10 cts., ^4. lb. 25 cts., lb. 75 cts. 



YELLOW ABERDEEN. Very hardy and produc- 

 tive, bulb globular, flesh tender, sweet, and a 

 good keeper. Good either for stock or table 

 use. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., ^ lb. 25 cts., 

 lb. 75 cts. 



RUTA-BAGA, OR 

 SWEDE TURNIP 



The Ruta-Baga, Swedish or Russian Turnip, is 

 extensively grown for a farm crop ; the roots 

 close-grained, very hard, and will endure a con- 

 siderable degree of cold without injury. The 

 roots are best preserved in a pit or cellar dur- 

 ing the winter, and excellent for the table early 

 in spring. Sow from middle of May to middle of 

 June in drills two feet apart, and thin out or 

 transplant to eight or ten inches. 



BREADSTONE. They are medium size, very 

 quick growing, the roots are smooth, white, 

 with faint green top. The flesh is perfectly 

 white, fine grained, remarkably tender and very 

 sweet : it is the finest table turnip for winter 

 and spring use we have ever seen. Per pkt. 5 

 cts., oz. 10 cts., li lb. 25 cts., lb. 75 cts. 



IMPROVED AMERICAN. This variety is large- 

 ly grown in this country, both of the table and 

 feeding stock; flesh very solid; fine quality; 

 keeps well until summer. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 

 10 cts., I4. lb., 25 cts., lb. 75 cts. 



CARTER'S IMPERIAL HARDY. A most excel- 

 lent sort for either table use or feeding stock; 

 flesh yellovr, solid, firm, sweet and rich, it is a 

 hardy sort, yields enormously, a good keeper, 

 and one of the best. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 

 14 lb. 25 cts., lb. 75 cts. 



SWEET GERMAN. This variety is very popular 

 among gardeners. Shape smooth and regular, 

 flesh pure white, of extraordinary, solidity, very 

 sweet, mild and well flavored ; retains its fresh- 

 ness until spring; as a table variety must be 

 classed among the best. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 

 cts., lb. 25 cts., lb. 75 cts. 



I had splendid success with your seed last year. 

 With the backward spring, dry weather and early 

 frost the Early June was the only tomato that 

 ripened with us. Your seeds can be depended on 

 at all times. — Mrs. W. H. Mosher, Huron Co., 

 Mich. 



