50 



COLE'S GARDEN ANNUAL 



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 sowing. In the field the turnips are 

 more generally sown broadcas^t, 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 suffi- 

 cient to sow an acre. Our Turnip and Ruta- 

 Baga Seed is grown from selected roots and Is 

 of excellent quality. 



EARLY WHITE MILAN TURNIP. 



EXTRA EARLY WHITE MILAN. Amongst 

 the finer Turnips this takes the first rank 

 by its unexcelled earliness and its beauiifnl 

 shape. It grows with wonderful rapidity 

 and is the earliest White Turnip in cuinv 

 tion. Of splendid quality, small top and 

 single tap-root, it is most attractive with 

 clear white skin and flesh; tine giauied and 

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

 cts., per lb. $1.00. 



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 purnlo 

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



SCARLET KASHMYR. A new and entirely 

 distinct Turnip. The outer color is rich 

 scarlet, while the flesh is snow-white. It is 

 an extra early sort, small, rarely exceedino- 

 three inchep in diameter, and fiat; the flesh 

 is very solid, tender, fine-grained and of good 

 quality. An excellent keeper, and when 

 cooked of unsurpassed qualitv. I'er pkt 5 

 cts., oz. 10 cts.. Vi 11). 25 els.,' lb. 75 cts. 



EARLY WHITE FLAT DUTCH. A very popular 

 market variety. Grows quickly, comes early, 

 clear white skin and flesh of jnicv, mild flavor 

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

 cts.. Vi lb. 15 cts., lb. .50 cts. 



EARLY WHITE EGG. A variety for early or 

 fall sowing; flesh white, fine grained and 

 sweet; very largo, perfectly smooth and pure 

 white. An extra keeper, and in every respect 

 a flrst-class variety. For pkt. 4 cts.. oz 8 

 eta.. U lb. 15 cts., lb. 50 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 ot 

 purple above ground; one of the best for fam- 

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

 oz. 8 cts.. 14 lb. 15 cts.. lb. 50 cts. 



PURPLE TOP WHITE GLOBE. One of the best 



varieties grown. Of large size and verv 

 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.. ■>4 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 frequently 

 grow to twelve pounds in weight. Per pkt. 4 

 cts.. oz. 7 cts., 54 lb. 15 cts.. lb. 50 cts. 



LONG WHITE COW HORN. This variety 

 grows very quickly to good size; flesh white, 

 fine-grained and sweet. It keeps well and is 

 esteemed by some as the best. Per pkt. 4 

 cts.. oz. 7 cts., 14 lb. 15 cts.. lb. 50 cts. 



RORERTSON'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., 14 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., 14 lb. 15 cts., 

 lb. 50 cts. 



i 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 tfce table 

 early in spring. Sow from middle of ]\Iay t . 

 middle of June in drills two feet apart, 'and 

 thin out or transplant to eisht or ten 'nches. 



BREAD STONE RUTA BAGA. 



BREADSTONE. They are medium size, very 

 quick gi owing, the roots ars 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. 

 Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., i/4 lb. 25 cts.. 

 lb. 75 cts. 



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, flrm. 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.. 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.. ^ lb. 15 cts.. lb. 50 cts. 



