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TOMATO -Continued 



T> 1 Desirable for preserving or for table decoration. The fruits resemble a peach in shape and size and the color a 



rea.cn ll^jht terra cotta red with a delicate bloom. The flesh is tender and of good flavor. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 40c: 2 Oz 75c: 

 lALb. $1.10; Lb. $4.00 



WHITE APPLE. The fruits are about one and one-half inches in diameter, round, perfectly smooth and of yellowish 

 white color. Flesh very mildly flavored and delicate: Pkt. 10c; Oz. 40c; 2 Oz. 75c; ^4 Lb. $1.10; Lb. $4.00 



RED PEAR. Used for preserves and to make '-tomato figs."' Fruits bright red. distinctly pear shaped and of excellent 

 flavor. Our stock is the true small pear shaped. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 40c; 2 Oz. 75c; Vi Lb. $1.10; Lb. $4.00 



YELLOW PEAR. Fruits similar to the Red Tear, but of rich, clear, yellow color and quite distinct from the variety some- 

 times sold under this name. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 40c; 2 Oz. 75c; V4 Lb. $1.10; Lb. $4.00 



YELLOW PLUM. Fruits plum shaped, of clear, deep yeflo-w color; flesh yellow and finely flavored. 

 Pkt. 10c; Oz. 40c; 2 Oz. 75c; V4 Lb. $1.10; Lb. $4.00 



Esteemed for preserves. 

 Fine for pickles and 



RED CHERRY. Fruits small, about five-eig-hths of an inch in diameter, perfectly round and smooth 

 preserves. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 40c; 2 Oz. 75c; 1/4 Lb. $1.10; Lb. $4.00 



YELLOW CHERRY. This variety differs from Red Cherry in color only. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 40c; 2 Oz. 75c; V4 Lb. $1.10; Lb. $4.00 



YELLOW HUSK OR GROUND CHERRY. Very sweet, mild flavor; used for preserves. Vines low and spreading. Fruits 

 small, about one-half inch in diameter, enclosed in a loose husk. The seed we offer is that of the true Yellow Ground 

 Cherry. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 35c; 2 Oz. 60c; 1/4 Lb. $1.00; Lb. $3.50 



TURNIP 



The value of Turnips and Ruta Bagas for feeding stock in fall and winter is not fully appreciated, as they are much liked 

 by all kinds of stock and serve to keep them in good condition. They should not be fed, however, in large quantities to milch 

 cows, or the flavor of the milk will be disagreeably affected. "We reeo'mmend that farmers increase their sowings largely, for 

 we are sure the crop will prove remunerative for stock feeding as well as for table use when the roots are comparatively small. 



Both of these wholesome vegetables are very easily affected in their form and flavor by soil, climate, and mode of culture. 

 The Turnip plant is distinguished from the 'Ruta Baga by its rougher leaves; the root usually matures earlier and is 

 smoother. 



For summer use sow early in spring in light, rich or new soil, in drills one and one-half to two feet apart according to 

 the size of the variety and cover one-half inch deep, or sow broadcast, but in either case be sure to have the ground rich 

 and freshly stirred. Thin early and keep free from weeds so that the young plants will not be checked in growth. Aijy 

 over-crowding will result in rough and poorly flavored roots. It is important to get the spring and summer crop started very 

 early so that the turnips may have time to grow to sufficient size before hot weather causes them to become tough and 

 bitter. 



In the middle and western states sow for fall and main crop from the middle of June to the first of August and in the 

 manner given for spring sowing. In the field, turnips are often sown broadcast, though in most cases better results are obtained 

 by drill culture; good results from broadcast sowing are often obtained on new and burned over land where the weeds 

 are not likely to be troublesome. 



Especially where not properly sown and cultivated, turnips are sometimes affected by the root maggot and the flea 

 beetle. Among the remedies employed for the maggot are the application of a carbolic acid emidsion, or of sand and kerosene, 

 or of bisulphide of carbon to the soil about the roots when small. A preventive that is considered much better is a rotation 

 of crops. The flea beetle may be checked by spraying the plants with Bordeaux mixture, or a nicotine preparation such as 

 black leaf 40, or by sprinkling with Paris green diluted with land plaster in the ratio by bulk of one to fifty. 



For winter keeping, store the turnips in a cool cellar and cover with sand or turf to keep them fresh. Another method is 

 to put them in a pit dug in dry soil where there will be no danger of water standing and to cover with straws overlaid 

 with earth sufficiently deep to keep out f lost. 



i-i . T 1 \i7i_*i. n/i'i Tills variety is remarkably earl V. The 



Extra Early White Milan tops are very small, strap leaved, up- 

 right and compact, so that rows can be planted close together. The roots 

 are clear white, very smooth, flat and are of best quality when only about 

 two inches in diameter. The flesh is clear white, mild, sweet and tender. 

 Very desirable for early use. especially for forcing. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 

 2 Oz. 25c; V4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 



E. 17 1 D IT" n/l'l Similar to Extra Early Wliite 



xtra Early Purple Top Milan Milan, except that tlie roots 



are a litte flatter and an attractive purple-red on the upper portion. Well 

 adapted for forcing. All in all, the ^Milan tvn-uips leave nothing more to be 

 desired in the Avay of an extra early garden turnip. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 

 2 Oz. 25c; V4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 



\¥/i •. 17 An early, oval or egg-shaped variety with smooth, clear 



W niie iLgg white roots of medium size which grow half out of tlie 

 ground. The tops are small with leaves distinctly cut. The flesh is 

 clear white, firm, fine grained ami sweet. The root's of this quick grow- 

 ing garden sort when in best cnndition for use are usually about two 

 inches in diameter and aboiit thi-ee and one-half inches long. Pkt. lOc 

 Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; V4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 80c. 



Early White Flat Dutch, Strap Leaved whrtrt?;n!ip; ex- 



tensively used for the table, especially in the southern states. The leaves 

 are entire, toothed on the margin but not divided or lobed, and are up- 

 right in growth. The roots are of medium size, flat, very white fleshed, 

 flne grained and sweet. The I'oots w hen in best condition for table use 

 are about two and one-half inches in diameter. This variety is also grown 

 as a field crop. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 15c; V4 Lb. 20c; Lb. 65c, 



Early Purple Top, Strap Leaved ^H^^-f^'^S^/'SFen'sT/et? 



used for the table. The leaves are few, entire, upright in growth. The 

 roots are flat, of medium size, purple or dark red above ground, white 

 below. The flesh is white, fine grained and tender. Roots when in 

 best condition for table use are about two and one-half inches in diame- 

 ter but can be grown much larger for stock feeding. This sort is also 

 known as Early Red Top, Strap Leaved. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 15c; 

 14 Lb. 20c; Lb. 65c. E^ply Purple Top, Strap Leaved 



