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W. F. Allen's Plant and Seed Catalogue, Salisbury, Md. 



OR VEGETABLE OYSTER. 



MAnnOTH SANDWiCH ISLAND*.— 



(See illustration.) This is an improved 

 type of the largest and most profitable 

 su'sif'y now in cultivation: root9 large, 

 heavier than the old long- white, which 

 1 have discarded, and of more agreeable 

 flavor. It is white in color and a very 

 satisfactory sort in every way: one of 

 the best for market gardeners or home 

 use. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; H lb. 30c: lb. $'.00. 

 WISCONSIN GOLDhN.— A most 

 distinct and valuable new sort of 

 s'ron.'. vigorous growth : roots are, 

 large, smooth and have decided yel- 

 low cast, which gives it the name; 

 fch y cut smooth and line through- 

 out; usuilly brittle and never 

 stringy. When prepared for the ta 

 hie tney are very rich in flavor: de- 

 licious and tender. Pki. 5c: oz. 10c; 

 quarter pound 30c: pound $1.00. 



TURNIRS. 



PURPLE TOP STRAP LEAF.- 



Th ; s is one of the best table and stock 

 turnips on the market, being of fine 

 grain and fine flavor. It is white be- 

 ■ low with a bright purple top; it is a 

 good cropper aud excellent keeper 

 Pkt. 5c ; oz. 10c : quarter pound 15c. 

 pound ! j. 



WHITE EGG. -This turnip grows 

 beautiful egg- shaped roots with a thin 

 white skin. It is very agreeable in fla- 

 vor and desirable for table use. It is a 

 good keeper and excellent yielder. 

 sown either early or late. Pkt. 5c ; oz. 

 10c ; quarter pound 15c : nound 50. 



IMPROVED PURPLE TOP.-Th s 

 turnip is largely grown for both table 

 and stock feed purposes. By careful selection, this has been brought to the 

 highest standard of purity and excellence. It yields heavily and is of very 

 fine quality. It keeps perfectly all winter, and even until the following sum- 

 mer. It is hardy and productive. It is smooth and perfect shape. Pkt. 

 5c ; oz. 10c ; quarter pound 15 ; pound 40c. 



COW HORN.— A white turnip of peculiar long shape and quick matur- 

 ity. It grows to large size, standing half out of the ground : it !s fine flavor- 

 ed and especially desirable for fall and summer use ; I have raised many 

 specimens that were from 3 to 4 inches in diameter and from 10 to 15 inches 

 long. Pkt. 5c ; oz. 10c ; quarter pound 15c ; pound 50c. 



PURPLE TOP WHITE GLOBE. -One of {the handsomest and most 

 salable turnips. A profitable sort for home or market. It is large and 

 grows rapidly : flesh pure white and globe shaped : the skin is white and pur- 

 ple ; the end portion being white and the top bright purple. 

 It is a heavy yielding variety and one that will give general 

 satisfaction. Pkt. 5c ; oz. 10c ; quarter pound 20c ; pound 60c. 



New Giant Thick-Leaved Norfolk 

 Savoy Spinach. 



MAM. SANDWICH ISL^.\D SALSIFY 



Turnip. Purple Top, mute Globe. 



YELLOW ABERDEEN. -A turnip")!' high merit; the 

 flesh is yellow, tender, sugary and very solid; in color 

 the turnip is pumle above, and deep yellow below, the 



ground; it is productive, hardy and a good keeper; a ounce 10c; q uarter lb. 15c 

 valuable table variety and also excellent for feeding 

 stock. Pkt. 5c: oz. 10c; quarter pound 15c: pound 50c. 



SEVEN TOP.— A variety of turnip grown entirely for 

 its tops, which are used as a salad. It produces no edible 

 root. This is a very hardy sort, standing through the 

 winter, south of Philadelphia without any protection. 

 Largely grown for •'greens" in the South, where it is 

 handled and cooked in a way similar to spinMch Pkt. 5c; 

 lb. 50c. 



GOLDEN BALL.— A superior table turnip of bright 

 yellow color. In flavor it is rich and sweet; a rapid 

 grower and an excellent keeper; in shape it is almost as 

 round as a ball. Pkt. 5c: oz. 10c; quarter lb. 15c; lb. 50c. 



WHITE SIX WEEKS.— This is a comparatively new 

 and a very early turnip: the roots are fine, large, smooth 

 and handsome. Pkt. 5c: oz. 10c; quarter lb. 15c: lb. 50c. 



LONG ISLAND inPROVED RUTA BAGA.— This late 

 standard variety yields very heavily and is a valuable 

 cropper It is of fine qua'ity and widely grown: it keeps 

 perfectly all wi ter and even until the following sum- 

 mer: it is hardy, productive and sweet: solid and satis- 

 factory: its shape is nearly round. It is justly held in 

 high esteem for both tab e and stock-feeding purposes. 

 It should be sown in June or July, as it requires a longer 

 season to mature than other strains of the turnip. Pkt. 

 5c; oz. 10c; quarter lb. 15c; lb. 50c. 



RUMRKINS. 



TENNESSEE SWEET POTATO. -Medium size, pear 

 shaped, slightly ribbed : color creamy white, sometimes 

 lightly striped with green: flesh light colored, tine 

 grained, dry and of superior flavor: when cooked resem- 

 bles sweet potato in appearance and taste. Pkt. 5c ; oz. 

 10c: quarter lb. -5c: lb. SOc.j 



MAnnOTH POT IRON. —This is a prize winnftr; grow- 

 ing to immense proportions: flesh bright ye i low. fine 

 grained and good quality Notwithstanding the large 

 size of this variety, it is excel lent for making pies. It is 



claimed that specimens have been grown to weigh over 

 24" pounds. This is also one of the cheapest of stock 

 foods. I know of farmers who do not feed their cattle 

 anything bul coarse hay and pumpkins until long after 

 midwinter. Packet 5 cenis: ounce 10 cents: quarter 

 pound 30 cents: nound $1.00. 



T^CONN. FlELr>. This variety is enormously produc- 

 tive, large, orange colored, and exce lent for feeding 

 stock: usually grown for that purpose, but also makes 

 good pies. Pkt. 5c; ounce 10c: quarter lb. 15c; lb. 50c. 



TOMATOES. 



ALLEN'S BEST.— This is undoubtedly the fvery best 

 early tomato in cultivation. The season is medium early, the 

 color is a beautiful red, reminding one of red velvet. The 

 fruit is firmer than any other tomato I have ever grown, and 

 it will bear shipping further than any other variety. I say 

 this without hesitation, and to any person who buys seed to 

 grow tomatoes for market and can successfully contradict 

 this statement, I will return him the money pa ; d me for the 

 seed. I have shipped it to Boston by express (which is about 



the hardest test that could be given any tomato) and had it 

 sell for SI. 50 per erate. when other varieties would not pay 

 transportation charges. The following illustration is a true 

 photogaaph which will give you some idea of its rich, glossy 

 appearance, ai d bpndoome, large, thick tomatoes. The bas- 

 ket is a four quai t California grape basket.. As a second early 

 variety for shipping, general crop, canning, or any other pur- 

 pose, I have never seen its equaal, although I have grown hun- 

 dreds of acres of tomatoes. It is very productive, and anyone 



