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DWARF CHAMPION.—This is a distinct 
kind. The plants grow stiff and upright, 
and need no support as other kinds do. Can 
be planted closely together, three feet 
apart. It is early and productive; the fruit 
resembles the Acme, but is of lighter color, 
ripens up even and does not crack. 
YELLOW CHERRY.— Similar to Red 
Cherry except in, color. 
YELLOW PLUM.—Fine flavored; much 
esteemed for preserves. 
PEAR-SHAPED BED.—Used ffor pre- 
serves and to make ‘tomato figs.” Fruit 
bright red, distinctly pear-shaped. 
PEAR-SHAPED YELLOW.—Similar to 
Red Pear-Shaped, except in color. 
NEW PEACH.—Resembles a peach in 
size and shape; color red; fine for pre- 
serves, pickles, and for exhibition. 
TREE TOMATO.— A variety which 
grows like a tree, bearing large, plump red 
| fruit. It is very productive, and quality 
| excellent. A fine Tomato for the home 
| garden. 
SELECTED TROPHY.—A very large 
smooth Tomato, more solid and heavier 
| than any other kind. Has become a favor- 
| ite variety. 
Dwarf Champion. 
TURNIP. 
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Navet (Fr.), Ruebe (Ger.), Nabo Comun (Sp.), Navone (Ital.) 
CULTURE.—Turnips do best in new ground. When the soil has been worked long, 
it should receive a top dressing of ashes. If stable manure is used the ground should 
be manured the Spring previous to sowing, so it may be well incorporated with the soil. 
When fresh manure is used the Turnips are apt to become speckled. Sow from end of 
July to October for Fall and Winter, and in January, February and March for Spring and 
Summer use. They are generally sown broadcast, but the Ruta Baga should be sown in 
drills, or rather ridges, and should not be sown later than the end of August; the Golden 
Ball and Aberdeen not later than the end of September. The Early White Flat Dutch, 
Early Spring and Pomeranian Globe are the best for Spring, also good for Autumn. 
One ounce to 260 feet of drill; 1% pounds to the acre. 
EARLY WHITE FLAT DUTCH. 
(Strap-Leaved.) This is the earli- 
est variety, and can be sown 
either broadcast or in drills; it is, 
without exception, the best and 
most popular sort for either table 
use or for market; is of a beauti- 
ful flat form, of pure white color, 
and of a delicate, mild flavor; it 
produces bulbs entirely free from 
small roots and with long narrow 
strap-leaves, growing erect, which 
permits close culture. 
ROBERTSON’S GOLDEN BALL. 
Is the best of the Yellow Tur- 
nips for table use. It is very 
smooth, oval in shape, and of a 
beautiful orange color. Leaves 
are small. Should be sown in the 
Fall of the year, and always in 
drills, so that the plants can be 
thinned out and worked. 
LARGE WHITE GLOBE.—A 
very large kind, mostly grown for 
stock. It can be used for the 
table when young. Flesh coarse, 
but sweet; tops large. Early White Flat Dutch (Strap-Leaved.) 
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