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TURNIP 



No. 97. Purple-Top White Globe 



The standard all-purpose fall Turnip 



Days to maturity, 55. An American selection of 

 at least a half-century's standing from a European 

 type. This is the standard all-purpose variety used 

 in this country. It is best suited for table use when 

 3 inches in diameter, a size attained within 6 to 

 8 weeks from planting. The tops are medium large, 

 compact, and of a rich green. Roots are globular, 

 smooth, bright purple above ground and pure white 

 below. The flesh is white, firm, fine-grained, and 

 tender when young. Purple-Top White Globe is a 

 good keeper. It is used either for table or for stock- 

 feeding. 



Price, Postpaid: Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 10 cts.; l / A \h. 17 

 cts.; lb. 50 cts. Not Prepaid: 10 lbs. at 45 cts. 

 per lb. ; 100 lbs. at 40 cts. per lb. 



Purple-Top White Globe Turnip 



No. 98. Purple-Top Yellow Aberdeen 



The best winter keeper 

 Days to maturity, 70. This Turnip is particularly 

 recommended for storage purposes. The root will 

 develop to 5 inches in diameter. It is of high 

 quality, globular and slightly flattened, smooth, 

 upper part bright purple, lower part pale yellow. 

 The flesh is of a light yellow color, sweet and tender. 



Price, Postpaid: Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 10 cts.; V 4 lb. 

 17 cts.; lb. 50 cts. Not Prepaid: 10 lbs. at 45 cts. per lb. 

 100 lbs. at 40 cts. per lb. 



No. 99. Shogoin or Japanese Foliage 



A valuable dual-purpose variety 



Days to maturity, 60. An Oriental variety which has been 

 in use in the United States for at least 5 years. In that time it 

 has attained considerable popularity, especially in the South 

 where greens are so highly prized. Shogoin develops large, 

 edible, bright green leaves from 18 to 20 inches tall. The roots 

 are semi-globular, white throughout, mild and tender. Shogoin 

 is also valuable because of its resistance to drought and aphids. 



Price, Postpaid: Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 10 cts.f y A \h. 17 cts.; 

 lb. 50 cts. Not Prepaid: 10 lbs. at 45 cts. per lb.; 100 lbs. 

 at 40 cts. per lb. 



RUTABAGA 



No. 100. American Purple-Top 



Also known as Long Island Improved 



Days to maturity, 85. This standard variety is widely 

 grown for market, for storage, and for car-lot shipment. The 

 tops are comparatively small, the neck short. Roots are large, 

 spherical, of a rich purple color above ground and light yellow 

 below; tap-root is small. Flesh is yellow, fine-grained, firm, 

 mild, and sweet. This variety will develop to a size of from 

 4 to 6 inches in diameter and has excellent storage qualities. 

 Price, Postpaid: Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 10 cts.; V A \h. 17 cts.; lb. 

 50 cts. Not Prepaid: 10 lbs. at 45 cts. per lb.; 100 lbs. at 

 40 cts. per lb. 



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