64 EVranfTHEMQ-FQH THE GAEUDEN -Vegetable Seeds 



H i££& R ffi' s TABLE TURNIPS— Cont. 



Golden Ball 



or "ORANGE 

 JELLY" TURNIP 



GOLDEN BALL 

 TURNIP 



A very distinct variety, and the finest yellow-fleshed sort for family 

 use. It grows a very shapely bulb, medium in size, almost round, 

 very smooth, and quite free from side roots. The skin is pale yellow, 

 the flesh deep yellow throughout, and so fine in texture as to earn the 

 name "Orange Jelly. "Sown in July it gives a very satisfactory crop in 

 early fall, but can be stored and used during the winter. (See engrav- 

 ing.) Price, 5c. pkt., 20c. oz., 70c. \i lb., S2.50 lb. 



Rut a Baga 



RUSSIAN or 

 SWEDISH TURNIP 



Grows very rapidly, and yields from twenty-five to thirty-five tons per acre, 

 in good, rich, deep soil, with proper cultivation. The Ruta Baga proper 

 should be sown in this latitude from May 2oth to June 26th. Sow 2 to 3 

 pounds per acre. 



HENDERSON'S 



Long Island Improved Ruta Baga 



This is undoubtedly the finest variety 

 of purple-top Ruta Baga and originated 

 by one of our Long Island growers. It is 

 twice the size of ordinary American 

 stocks, and although size is usually got at 

 the expense of quality, the quality is su- 

 perior to any that we have tested, and it 

 is perfectly hardy. In a fair test on 

 several Long Island farms, alongside 

 6ome of the best European and American 

 varieties, it produced almost twice the 

 weight per acre of any other variety. 



Long Island Improved has been bred 

 from the American Purple Top, over 

 which it is a great improvement. It is 

 very much larger, has no neck, and is a 

 remarkably good keeper; the flesh is rich 

 yellow, and of fine quality. (See en- 

 graving.) Price, 5c. pkt., 25c. oz., 85c. 

 M lb., $3.00 lb. 



"From one packet of L. I. Improved Ruta 

 Baga I bought from you last season, I grew 700 

 Ibs.weight. Some of the Ruta Bagas weighed 7 

 lbs. each." JOHN MORRISSEY. 

 May 10th. Henrietta, N. Y. 



"Just before I retired from the market gar- 

 dening business I raised in one season 3123 

 bushels of Henderson's Long Island Ruta Baga. 

 They were the pride of the neighborhood." 

 CYRUS PICKETT, Cheshire, Conn. 



*^ E White Globe Turnip 



A very large globe-shaped variety. The upper surface of the 

 bulb is reddish purple, the lower part is white. It grows smooth, 

 has a small root and medium sized tops. The flesh is pure white, 

 crisp, very fine, and is one of the best sorts to store for winter. 

 Recommended for fall crop. (See engraving.) Price, 5c. pkt., 

 20c. oz., 70c. M lb., $2.50 lb. 



EARLY RED TOP 



Strap Leaved Turnip 



Tliis is perhaps the most popular of all the quick-growing sorts, 

 and may be used to good advantage for the early spring crop. It 

 grows very rapidly under proper conditions, and in six weeks from 

 sowing will produce a good crop of tender roots of mild and pleasing 

 flavor. The leaves are short, the roots quite flat, the upper half 

 reddish purple, the lower half white. The flesh is pure white, 

 crisp and fine grained. Price 5c. pkt., 20c. oz., 70c. % lb., $2.50 lb. 



THE HOME GARDENER should pay special attention to 

 root crops on account of their keeping qualities. Our booklet 

 "Garden Culture of Root Crops" sent free if requested when 

 ordering. 



