86 DREER'S GARDEN CALENDAR, 



TURNIP. 



Steckrilbe, Ger. Navet, Fr. Nabo Comun, Span. 



This wholesome yegetable has been grown as a field and garden crop for a long time, and should be one of oui 

 main farm productions for family use as well as for cattle and sheep. 



It delights in a light, rich, sandy loam, which has been well manured. For early use, sow the early varieties as 

 soon as the ground opens in the spring, in drills, from 12 to 15 inches apart; thin out to 6 or 9 inches in the rows 

 or if sown broadcast they will produce a fine crop, but not as large as if sown in drills. As soon as the first leaves 

 appear, sprinkle with soot, wood-ashes, or air-slaked lime, to destroy the little black fly, which will devour the 

 plants if not attended to in time ; keep the ground well stirred and clear of weeds. For a succession continue 

 to sow every two weeks until June, then discontinue until the middle of July ; for a fall and winter crop sow on 

 Potato ground, but do not make your last sowing any later than the ist of September. 



The Ruta Baga, Swedish, or Russian varieties, are grown principally for feeding stock, and are also excellent 

 for the table early in the spring. Sow in drills 2 feet apart, from the middle of June until the first of August; and 

 when large enough to resist the attack of insects, thin out to stand 8 or 10 inches apart in the rows; cultivate to 

 keep clear of weeds. 



As Turnips are grown principally for consumption during the winter and early spring, a few brief hints for their 

 preservation is necessary. Take up the roots in November or before severe frosts ; though comparatively hardy, few 

 will survive the winters of the Northern States in the open ground ; cut off the tops within an inch of the crown. 

 Those for winter use can be stored away in a cool cellar or pit, and covered over with a few inches of dry earth. 

 For early spring use, pile up in a conical form, out of doors, in dry ground ; cover carefully with long straw, and 

 finish by earthing up, covering them with about 12 or 15 inches of earth, leaving a trench around the heap to 

 carry off the dampness, and leave a vent or air-hole, by placing a bunch of straw in the top. Put away in this 

 manner they will be found in good condition in the spring. 

 Extra Early Purple Top Munich. This new distinct variety is at least two weeks earlier than Pkt. Oz. ft. 



any other in cultivation. It is of a handsome appearance, somewhat flattened, white with 



purplish top, flesh snow-white, fine grained, and most delicate flavor. (See illustration.).... $0 5 10 75 

 Early White Flat Dutch, An early, white-fleshed, strap-leaved variety, usually sown for early 



summer use, very early in the spring; of quick growth, mild flavor, and excellent quality; 



also grown for a fall crop 5 10 60 



Early Red, or Purple Top Flat. This strap-leaved variety is similar to the above, except the 



top, which is red or purple above ground ; they are the two popular varieties for garden and 



field culture; flesh fine-grained, of mild flavor, and a good keeper 5 10 60 



Early White Egg. A new egg-shaped variety, for spring or fall sowing, flesh white, firm, fine- 

 grained, mild and sweet ; an extra keeper, in every respect a first-class table and market sort. 5 10 70 

 Teltow, or Berlin. A small variety, of delicate flavor in the outer rind, and should not be 



peeled when used ; highly esteemed for flavoring soups ; the roots are spindle-shaped, and 



grow entirely under the ground ; early, white-fleshed, sugary, and fine-grained 5 10 70 



Pomeranian White Globe. A free-growing, rough-leaved variety, useful for table and feeding 



stock ; not as early as the flat varieties, productive, hardy, and a splendid autumn sort 5 10 50 



Large White Norfolk, or Globe. A large growing, globe-shaped variety, flesh coarse-grained 



and sweet; one of the best early for feeding stock 5 10 50 



Long White, or Cow Horn. Grows very quickly, partly above ground ; very productive, flesh 



white, fine-grained and sweet, of excellent quality, for /atnily and market gardeners' use.. 5 10 50 



Long White French, or Sweet German. A long white superior variety, both for table use 



or feeding stock; productive, sweet, mild, flesh white and solid ; sow in June and July 5 10 50 



Robertson's Golden Ball, or Orange Jelly. A rapid grower, of excellent flavor, globe-shaped, 



bright yellow color, good keeper, and a superior table variety, or for stock 5 10 70 



Yellow Globe, or Amber. One of the best for a general crop, flesh firm and sweet, grows to 



a large size, excellent for table use or feeding stock ; and keeps well until late in the spring... 5 10 60 



Yellow Aberdeen, or Scotch. Hardy, productive, and a good keeper; globe-shaped, yellow, 



flesh firm ; good for table use or feeding stock 5 10 60 



Improved Yellow Purple Top Ruta Baga, or Swedish Turnip. The leading market 



variety, and principally grown for stock as well as for family use ; hardy, productive, flesh 



yellow, solid, sweet, fine-grained, and of good flavor 5 10 60 



Golden Globe Ruta Baga. One of the best and sweetest of the Swedish Turnips, for family 



use, also good for feeding stock ; flesh yellow, and of excellent flavor 5 10 60 



Seven Top, or Forester. The hardiest Southern Greens, standing the winter as far north as 



Philadelphia; producing an abundance of foliage to boil with cured meats, etc 5 10 70 



POT, SWEET, AND MEDICINAL HERB SEEDS. 



Herbs, in general, delight in a rich, mellow soil. Those marked with an * are perennial, and when once obtained 

 in the garden may be preserved for years with a little attention. Sow the seeds early in the spring in shallow drills, 

 I foot apart; when up a few inches, thin out to proper distances, or transplant. No garden is complete without a 

 few sweet, aromatic or medicinal herbs for flavoring soups, meats, etc., and care should be taken to harvest them 

 properly. This should be done on a dry day just before they come into full blossom ; then dry quickly in the shade, 

 pack close in dry boxes or vessels, so as to exclude the air entirely from the herbs. 



Pkt. Oz. ft. 



Pi.ms& {Pitnpinelle anisum). Used for cordial, garnishing and flavoring $q 5 10 1 00 



*'SB\m {Melissa officinalis). Used for tea or balm wine ; height, i foot 5 50 



Balsam Apple {Momordica balsam ina). Running vine. For ornament and medicinal use ; 10 ft 5 50 



^3.\s&m P^SiV {Momordica charantia). Running vine. For same as the above ; lO ft 5 50 



Basil, Sweet {Ocymum basilicum). The leaves and tops of the shoots are gathered, used for 



soups, stews, and sauces ; i foot 5 20 2 00 



Remit for postage, 16 cts. per pound, cr 25 cts. per quart or fraction thereof, when ordered to be sent bj mail 



