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Purple Top White Globe 



the winter, in this respect resembling a Ruta Baga. 

 2 Oz. 15c; Vi Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 



Srp Cultivated extensively in the south for the tops which are 



even l op used for greens. In many sections it is a favorite green 

 feed for stock and its use lilse Kape for a pasture crot> is quite general. It 

 is very hardy and the growth usually continues throughout the winter. 

 The variety is not generally depended on for the root smce the tops are 

 produced so abundantly. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; % Lb. 20c; Lb. 70c. 

 Q .1 p • SuperiortoSevenTopasusually sold and extensively 



OOUtnern r rize grown in the south Avliere the tops furnish an abun- 

 dance of cuttings. These are valued liighly for salad or greens. The I'oots 

 of Southern Prize are valuable as \\ ell "as tlie tops, oeing remarltably 

 large, symmetrical and e.xoellent for feeding stoclc. A favorite for forage 

 in the Virginias and Caroiinas wliere it usually thrives throughout the 

 winter without protection. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; 14 Lb. 25c; Lb. 7Sc. 



YELLOW FLESHED VARIETIES 



f A L /"■! 1- ^^^ o^ the best yellow fleshed varieties. 



Large Amber L»IODe growTi usually for stock feeding. Roots of 



I \iri.*j. M £ II Usually grown for feeding stock, and 



Large White INorrOlk although a little coarse in texture it is 

 of good quality for the table, but for the latter purpose is in best con- 

 dition when about four inches in diameter. Roots of largest size, 

 smooth, globe-shaped or slightly flattened and very white. It is allowed 

 to stand out during the winter in the south where the tops are used 

 for greens. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; Vi Lb. 20c; Lb. 70c. 

 D \X7l-'j. r^l I- ''"e of the most productive 



romeranean White L»lobe kinds and in good, rich soil 



roots will frequently grow to twelve pounds in weight. It is globe- 

 shaped or slightly flattened; skin very white and smooth. Used for 

 stock feeding; also good for table use if pulled when the roots are not 

 more than four to five inches in diameter. Where the winters are mild 

 the tops are used for greens. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; V4 Lb. 20c; 

 Lb. 70c. 



S. This is a 

 weet medium 



German ^^'^l 



turnip, somewhat 

 globiuar in shape, 

 remarkably solid 

 in texture, sweet 

 and of very good 

 quality. The roots 

 are in best condi- 

 tion for table use 

 when four to five 

 inches in diameter, 

 but can be grown 

 much larger for 

 stock feeding. It 

 requires a long 

 season for matur- 

 ing and should be 

 sown a month 

 earlier than the 

 flat turnips, but 

 can be kept in good 

 condition well into 

 Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 



Orange Jelly or Golden Ball 



White Globe 



large size and 



of globular 



shape. Skin clear yellow e.xcept the top which is tinged with 



green. Flesh light yellow, fine grained and sweet. The varietj'' 



keeps well and is a good cropper. Pkt. 5c; Oz. ICc; 2 Oz. 15c; 



V4 Lb. 20c; Lb. 70c. 



■%r II Q. Roots of medium size, uniformly globular 



I ellOW dtone and perfect in shape; skin .smooth and of at- 

 tractive pale yeUow color. Flesh pale yellow, crisp, tender and 

 of very good quality. The roots are suitable for table use when 

 three to four inches in diameter, bi:t are more generally used for 

 stock feeding. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; Vi Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 



V 11 /^l U Around, smooth, light yellow turnip of me- 



I ellOW ialObe dium size. The flesh is crisp, firm and of very 

 good quality for the table or for stock feeding. The roots are in 

 best condition for table use when thiee to four inches in diam- 

 eter. This sort keeps well and is a good cropper. Pkt. Sc; Oz. 10c; 

 2 Oz. 15c; Vi Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 



r^ Til /~iii r»iiA distinct variety, one 



Urange Jelly or Laolden Ball of the most delicately 



flavored of the yellow fleshed turnips. The tops are small. The 

 roots are medium sized, round, very smooth and with deeper yel- 

 low skin than most of this class. The flesh is firm, crisp and of 

 most excellent quality. The roots are in best condition for table 

 use when about three inches in diameter. This variety is of quick 

 growth, adapted to spring as well as fall planting, and keeps ex- 

 ceptionally well. Known also as Robertson's Golden Ball. Pkt. 5c; 

 Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; 'A Lb. 20c; Lb. 70c. 

 r» IT ■*/■ II A medium sized, round, late matur- 



r Urple 1 op Y ellOW Ing, yellow fleshed turnip. The roots 

 A Ue^vAaon are yellow \vith purple top. The flesh is pale yellow 

 /-».L»cruccn j„ color, of very firm texture, approaching the 

 Ruta Baga in this regard, but tender and sweet. Since it requires a 

 longer time to mature,' the seed should be sown about two weeks 

 eariier than most sorts. The variety is hardy, productive and es- 

 pecially valuable for stock feeding. Unequalled for its long keep- 

 ing qualities and therefore particularly desirable for late winter 

 and spring use. Pkt. 5c: Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; Vi Lb. 20c; Lb. 65c. 



