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COLE'S GARDEN ANNUAL. 



TURNIP. 



Ger. StecJcruhe. Fr. Navet. 

 One ounce tvill 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 sowing. In the field the turnips are 

 more generally 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 smoth- 

 ers the sprouting seed. One pound is sufll- 

 cient to sow an acre. Our Turnip and Ruta- 

 Baga Seed is grown from selected roots and is 

 of excellent quality. 



EARLY WHITE Milan. See Noveltiet. 



SCARLET KASHMYR. This new. extra ear- 

 ly, bright scarlet-colored turnip has a 

 striking resemblance to a large radish, be- 

 ing as round and uniform in shape. The 

 flesh is as white and crisp as a radish, and 

 of most excellent cooking qualities. It 

 matures almost as quickly as the earliest 

 radishes, being far ahead in this respect of 

 any other turnip, and when cooked is of un- 

 surpassed quality. Also a good keeper, and 

 with its beautiful scarlet color, early ma- 

 turity and fine quality, it is entitled to a 

 place among our garden favorites and will 

 please everyone who gives it a trial. Per 

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

 cts. 



EXTRA EARLY PURPLE MILAN. A remarkable 

 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., 14 lb. 25 

 cts., lb. 75 cts. 



EARLY WHITE FLAT DUTCH. A very popular 

 market variety. Grows quickly, comes early, 

 clear white skin and flesh of juicv, 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 flrst-class variety. Per pkt. 4 cts., oz. 8 

 cts., 14 lb. 15 cts., lb. 50 cts. 



RED TOP STRAP-LEAVED. 



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 ot 

 purple above ground; one of the best for fam- 

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



, oz. 8 cts., % 11). 15 cts., lb. 50 cts. 



PURPLE TOP WHITE GLOBE. One of the best 

 early varieties grown. Of large size and very 

 rapid growth; globe-shaped bulbs with pur- 

 ple top; fine quality. Very handsome and 

 most attractive for market. Per pkt. 4 cts.. 

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



LARGE WHITE GLOBE- A variety grown ex- 

 clusively for feeding stock; very productive; 

 in good rich soil the roots will J'requentiy 

 grow to twelve pounds in weight. Per pkt. 4 

 cts., oz. 7 cts., \i lb. 15 Gts., 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 esteemed by some as the best for all 

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

 14 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., l^ 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., % 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 dur- 

 ing the winter, and excellent for tine table 

 early in spring. Sow from 1st of June to the 

 10th of July in drills two feet apart, and thin 

 out or transplant to eight or ten inches^ 



BREAD STONK RUTA-BAGA. 



BREAD STONE. They are of medium size, very 

 quick growing, and the roots are smooth 

 white, with faint 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 pithv and uneatable. Per pkt. 5 cts., 

 oz. 10 cts.. 1/4 lb. ZT) cts.. lb. .$1.00. 



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., % lb. 15 cts.. lb. 50 cts. , 



CARTER'S IMPERIAL HARDY. A most excel- 

 lent sort for either table use or feeding stock; 

 fl«*sh yellow, solid, fiim. sweet and ri(?h. it is a 

 hardy sort, yields enormously, a good keeper, 

 and one of the best. Per pkt. 5 cts., Oz. 8 

 cts., lb. 15 cts., lb. m cts. 



SKIUVING'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.. Vi lb. 15 cts., lb. 50 cts. 



SWEET GERMAN. This variety is very popu- 

 lar among gardeners. Shape smooth and reg- 

 ular, flesh pure white, of extraordinary solid- 

 ity, very sweet, mild and well flavored; 

 retains its freshness until spring; as a table 

 variety must be classed among the best. Per 

 pkt. 5 cts., oz, 8 cts., 14 lb. 16 cts., lb. «M) eta. 



