COLE'S VEGETABLE SEEDS. 



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TURNIP. 



Ger. Steckrube. Fr. Navet. 



One oz. will sow 150 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 

 sowing. In the field the turnips are more gen- 

 erally sown broadcast, though much the larger 

 crops are obtained by drill culture. Always sow 

 your Turnips as soon after a rain as the ground 

 can be raked, or harrowed fine if possible. If 

 sown before a heavy rain there is formed a 

 crust which generally smoothers the sprouting 

 seed. One pound is sufiBcient to sow an acre. 

 Our Turnip and Ruta Baga Seed is grown from 

 selected roots and is of excellent quality. 



EXTRA EARLY MILAN. 



EXTRA EARLY MILAN. A remarkably early 

 variety. It is fully a week earlier than any 

 other sort. The bulb is flat, of medium size, 

 smooth, with a bright purple top. The pure 

 white flesh is of excellent quality, being hard, 

 solid,and fine grained ; it is an excellent keeper. 

 Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., % lb. 25 cts., lb. 75 cts. 



EARLY WHITE FLAT pUTCH. A very popular 

 market variety. Grows quickly, comes early, 

 clear white skin and flesh of juicy, mild flavor 

 and excellent quality. Per pkt. 4 cts., oz. 8 cts., 

 % lb. 15 cts., lb. 50 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. 4 cts., oz. 8 cts., % lb. 20 

 cts., lb. 60 cts. 



BREAD STONE TURNIP. 



BREAD STONE. They are of medium size, 

 very quick growing, and the roots are smooth 

 white, with taint green top. The flesh is per- 

 fectly white, fine grained, remarkably tender 

 and very sweet; it is the finest table turnip 

 for winter and spring, use we have ever seen. 

 It is good till spring when other varieties 

 grow pithy and uneatable. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 

 10 cts., J4 lb. 'S5 cts., lb. $1.00. 



RED TOP STRAP-LEAVED. 



RED TOP STRAP-LEAVED. This is the lead- 

 ing variety for main crop; form rourrilsh 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 

 family use, either spring or fall. Per pkt. 5 

 cts., oz. 8 cts., }i lb. 15 cts., lb. 45 cts. 



PURPLE TOP WHITE GLOBE. One of the best 

 early varieties grown. Of large size and very 

 rapid growth; globe shaped bulbs with purple 

 top; fine quality. Very handsome and most 

 attractive for market. Per pkt. 4 cts., oz. 8 

 cts., 14 lb. 20 cts., lb. 60 cts. 



LARGE WHITE GLOBE. A variety grown ex- 

 clusively for I'eeding stock; very productive; 

 in good rich soil the roots will frequently grow 

 to twelve pounds in weight. Per pkt., 4 cts., 

 oz. 7 cts,, % lb. 15 cts., lb. 50 cts. 



LONG WHITE COW HORN. This excellent 

 variety grows very quickly to good size; flesh 

 white, fine grained and sweet. It keeps well 

 and is estee'med by some as the best for all 

 culinary purposes. Per pkt. 4 cts., oz. 7 cts., H 

 lb. 15 cts.. lb. 50 cts. 



ROBERTSON'S GOLDEN BALL. It is the best 

 of the Yellows 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. 4 cts., oz. 7 cts., J4 lb. 

 15 cts., lb. 50 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. 4 cts., oz. 7 cts,, J4 lb. 15 cts., 

 lb. 50 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 during 

 the winter, and excellent for the table early in 

 spring. Sow from 20th of June to the 20th of .Tuly 

 in drills two feet apart, and thin out to eight or 

 ten inches. 



IMPROVED AMERICAN. This variety is largely 

 grown in this country, both for the table and 

 feeding stock: flesh very solid; fine quality; 

 keeps well until summer. Per pkt. 4 cts., oz. 8 

 cts., hi lb. 15 cts.. lb. 50 cts. 



CARTER'S IMPERIAL HARDY SWEDE. A 

 most excellent sort for either table use or feed- 

 ing stock; flesh yellow, 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. 8 cts., J4 lb. 15 cts,. lb. 50 cts. 



SKIRVING'S PURPLE TOP. This is a superior 

 variety, hardy and productive; flesh yellow, of 

 solid texture; grows to large size; a very pop- 

 ular sort for marketing and field culture. Per 

 pkt. 5 cts., oz. 8 cts., }i lb. 15 cts., lb. 50 cts, 



SWEET GERMAN. This variety is very popu- 

 ular among gardeners. Shape smooth and reg- 

 ular, flesh pure white, of extraordinary solid- 

 ity, very sweet, mild and well flavored; re- 

 tains its freshness until spring; as a table 

 variety must be classed among the best. Per 

 pkt. 5 cts.. oz. 8 cts., K lb. 20 cts.. lb. 60 cts. 



