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TURNIP 



The cultivation of Turnips is much more important to the average farmer than many realize, as they may be planted after several 

 other crops, or sown at the last cultivation of various crops, maturing in time for fall and winter feeding with scarcely any extra 

 expense. Many farmers could well adopt a system of crop rotation which would allow a limited area to be sown to this crop. Tur- 

 nips mature in from six to eight weeks, permitting seed to be sown in July and August, and maturing before the severe frosts 

 set in. Many sheepmen make a practice of raising quite a few acres of Turnips for a green winter feed which is very appetizing 

 to their flocks. Such a practice is carried out extensively in England and elsewhere, where large flocks are kept over the winter. 

 Turnips, however, are used not only by the sheepmen, but they make a very desirable and palatable winter feed for all other classes of 

 live stock. If farmers do not already make a practice of growing Turnips or Rutabagas to feed during the winter, we would strongly 

 advise them to include one of these crops in next year's operations. We feel sure they will be amply repaid for any little extra expense 

 and time put in with this crop. 



Culture. — Like most root crops, the Turnip does best on a sandy soil, but may be sown on practically all types of land. If an 

 early crop is desired, the seed should be sown as early as the ground can be prepared, or if a late fall crop is desired, sow the seed in 

 July or August. For market use, seed should be sown in drills 12 to 14 inches apart, or 24 to 30 inches if horse cultivation is practised. 

 A common mistake with Turnips is to sow the seed too thickly, making unnecessary expense in thinning. For the early crop plants 

 should be 23^ to 3 inches apart, or if the large late varieties are planted, 4 to 5 inches between the plants will give the roots plenty 

 of room for their development. Cover the seeds from Yi to % of an inch deep. When broadcasting is practised for the late crop, 

 seed should be planted at the rate of about 2 pounds to the acre, covering it with a rake or fine-toothed cultivator. 



To the near failure of the European Turnip crop may be ascribed the prevailing high prices, as there is very little stock on hand 

 in the United States. For this reason it is necessary for us entirely to 

 eliminate three old standard varieties which we have been carrying, viz., 

 Purple Top Milan, Yellow or Amber Globe, and Long Cowhorn. We hope 

 to have these back in their proper places another year. 



1050 Purple Top White Globe 



This variety is very often spoken of as the Red Top White Globe and is 

 probably in larger demand than any other Turnip. It is used for either 

 table or stock purposes, but should be pulled accordingly. It will be about 

 ten days later in maturing than the Purple Top Milan but grows to a larger 

 size and has a more attractive shape, the top half being a beautiful reddish 

 purple and the part under ground a pure ivory-white. It is a very highly 

 recommended strain. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., V^b. 50 cts., lb. $1.75. 



1051 Early Purple Top Flat 



(Strap-Leaf) 



Also known as Early Red Top Flat. An early flat Turnip of the very 

 finest quality, and slightly larger but in many respects very similar to the 

 Purple Top Milan. The roots should be prepared for the table when not 

 larger than 23^ inches in diameter, but for stock purposes they may be 

 grown considerably larger. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., V^b. 50 cts., Ib. $1.75. 



Ptcrple Top White Globe Turnip 



1054 Purple Top Yellow Aberdeen 



A standard variety for both table use and stock feeding. The 

 attractive yellow surface of this variety is crowned with a beau- 

 tiful deep purple. It is one of the later-maturing sorts. Pkt. 5 

 cts., oz. 15 cts., y 4 lb. 50 cts., lb. $1.75. 



1056 Pomeranian White Globe 



A standard variety in demand in certain sections in the 

 United States. Color pure white for stock or table use. Pop- 

 ular in the southern sections. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., Vi'b. 

 50 cts., lb. $1.75. 



RUTABAGA 



The "Swede" or "Russian Turnips" require a long season in which to grow. The seed, in the latitude of Philadelphia, should be 

 sown by the middle of July. The flesh is very solid, of rich flavor, and the Rutabagas keep in fine condition through the winter if 

 buried in the ground below frost. They furnish a valuable, clean food for cattle during the winter months. The foliage is distinct 

 from that of the early Turnips, having long, deeply lobed leaves and smooth surface. 



1070 Yellow Rutabaga (Imported Seed) 



An excellent strain, and the variety usually sold in this country. It is imported from France and will produce excellent 

 results of somewhat the same character of Turnip as the Purple Top Globe previously described. The seed is of high germination, 

 and, for general purposes, will give a splendid account of itself. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., V4 ,b - 50 cts -> ,b - $1-75. 



J. Hokace McFahland Company, Horticultural Printers, Harrisburc, Pa. 



