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PlIPnl<» Ton ^ globular variety 

 ■■■ ■^* H*'^ ■■■ *-'l' nearly as large as 

 li/Kv^A tf^l^VkA Pomeranean White 

 ft nite OlODe Globe, very even in 

 shape and of beautiful appearance. The 

 fleshjs white, of excellent quality and desir- 

 able for table or stock. The variety is a 

 od keeper and a fine market sort. Pkt. 5c; 

 ;2 0z. 16c; %.Lb. 20c; Lb. 60c. 



COW HORN, OR LONG WHITE. Pure white, 

 except a little shade of green at the top; car- 

 rot-like in form, slightly crooked and growing 

 nearly half out of the ground. Delicate and 

 well flavored, of very rapid growth and has 

 obtained considerable favor as a market sort 

 for fall and early winter use. Pkt. 6c; 

 Oz. 10j><2 Oz. 15c; ^ Lb. 20c; Lb. 60c. 



LARGE WHITE NORFOLK. A stand- 

 ard sort usually grown for feeding 

 stock, but although a little coarse 

 in texture it is of very good quality 

 for the table. The roots are large, 

 spherical or slightly flattened and 

 very white. It is allowed to stand 

 out during the winter in the south 

 and southwest where the tops are 

 for greens. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 

 z. 10c; k Lb. 16c; Lb. 46c. 



OMERANEAN WHITE GLOBE. 



One of the most productive kinds 

 and in good, rich soil roots will fre- 

 quently grow to twelve pounds in 

 weight. It is globe shaped, skin 

 white and smooth; leaves large and 

 dark green. Used largely for stock 

 feeding, but is also excellent for 

 table use. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 

 2 Oz.lOc; k Lb. 16c; Lb. 45c. 



K^%ATfugiki CKt^vms^n "^ery popular in many 

 ,4J%Veei V^ei 11I<1U sections, notably so in 

 the New England states; grows to a large size 

 and is considered one of the best for table use or for 

 feeding stock. It partakes largely of the nature of 

 the Ruta Baga and should be sown a month earlier 

 than the flat turnips. The flesh is white, hard, firm 

 and sweet; keeps nearly as well as the Ruta Baga. 

 Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 16c; h Lb. 20c; Lb. 60c. 



Cow Horn, or Long White 



SEVEN TOP. Cultivated extensively in the south for the tops 



whic^^arP© used for greens. It is very hardy and will grow all 



wiaCer, but does not produce a good root and is onlv recommend- 



for the tops. Pkt, 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; h Lb.'20c; Lb. 50c. 



SOUTHERN PRIZE. Similar to Seven Top, but the tops are more 

 abundant while the roots are of considerable size and also are 

 used for feeding. A favorite forage plant in the Virginias and 

 Carolinas where it grows during winter without protection. 

 Pkt. 6c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; ^ Lb. 20c; Lb.50c. 



ELLOW FLESHED TURNIPS 



<7 Lar^e Amber Globe 



kvLarde Amber Globe SsVdvSfet^UwS 



-^"^ a field crop for stock. Flesh yellow, fine grained and sweet; color 

 of skin yellow; top green. Grows to a large size, is hardy, keeps 

 well and is a good cropper. Very popular in the south. Pkt. 5c; 

 Qz^-^iOc; 2 Oz. 15c; ^ Lb. 20c; Lb. 50c. 



-. >Y*ftl 1 rv%MT ^irkn o I^oots of medium size, uniformly glob- 



E^ * eilU Yt Ultjiic ular and perfect in shape; skin smooth 

 and of beautiful pale yellow color. Flesh crisp, tender and of 

 fine quality. Pkt. 6c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 16c; % Lb. 20c; Lb. 60c. 



Pomeranean White Globe 



Orange Jelly, or ftosERTsoN-s Golden Ball 



VELLOW globe, a round, smooth, medium sized, hght yel- 

 low turnip, with crisp, firm flesh of fine quality; a very 

 •active and beautiful sort. Pkt. 6c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 16c; 

 ^ Lb. 20c; Lb. 60c. 



Orange Jelly, or Robertson's Golden Ball ?r 



* the most delicate and sweet, yellow fleshed turnips yet 

 introduced. Not of large size but firm, hard and ot most 

 expdlent flavor. Keeps well and is superior as a table variety. 

 PKt. 6c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; k Lb. 20c; Lb. 50c. 



. /WRPLE TOP YELLOW ABERDEEN. Roots medium sized, 

 f / round; flesh pale yellow, tender and sugary; the variety is 

 %/ hardy and productive and the roots keep well. It is consider- 

 ed as approaching very nearly to the Ruta Baga in hardness 

 and firmness of texture and therefore is of special value tor 

 feeding cattle. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; \ Lb. 20c; Lb. 60c. 



