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CULTURE. — Sow the early varieties in April or May in drills, from fifteen to eighteen inches apart, 

 and thin out from four to six inches in the rows. For a succession sow at intervals of a fortnight until 

 the last week in May for early crop, and in July or August for the fall crop, at which season it grows 

 best. One oz. to 150 feet of drill. 



WHITE FLESHED VARIETIES 



Japan Sends Us Two Valuable 

 New Turnips 



919 EARLIEST FLAT JAPAN 



The earliest turnip in cultivation, maturing in about 

 37 days. This delightful gem is destined to create a new 

 interest in this excellent vegetable. The beautiful 

 smooth glistening appearance of the small flattish snow 

 white turnip and the mild delicate flavor will make it a 

 welcome addition to the daily diet. 



It is particularly recommended for an early spring 

 crop, for it is at this season most turnips are inclined to 

 have a slightly bitter flavor which is entirely missing in 

 this sort. The foliage of most turnips grows close to the 

 ground and becomes an ideal breeding place for aphis; 

 not so this variety, it grows directly upright, consequently 

 it does not protect aphis and also permits thorough 

 spraying. (See illustration.) 



Price, pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; M lb. 75c; lb. $2.00; transporta- 

 tion paid. 



937 TOKYO 



Like the foregoing, is also a new Japanese turnip; it 

 varies, in that the turnips are globular in shape, other- 

 wise it is very similar with the exception that it is three 

 or four days later than the Earliest Flat Japan. 



In many sections turnip greens is very popular. 

 Tokyo is especially recommended for this purpose, 

 because the foliage grows upright and is very resistant 

 to the attacks of aphis or blight and produces a fine crop of foliage. 



Price, pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; M lb. 70c; lb. $1.75; transportation paid. 



918 EARLY PURPLE TOP MILAN 



Resembles White Milan, but has purple top. 



Price, pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; M lb. 60c; lb. $1.50; transportation paid. 



920 EARLY RED TOP STRAP LEAVED 



This is a quick-growing sort for the earlv spring crop. It grows rapidly and in eight 

 weeks from sowing will produce a good crop of tender roots of mild flavor. The leaves 

 are short, the roots quite flat, the upper half reddish purple, the lower half white. 

 The flesh is pure white, ciisp and fine grained. 



Price.pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; }4, lb. 50c; lb. $1.25; transportation paid. 



922 EARLY WHITE MILAN 



An extra early varietv of rapid growth, and with very small leaves. 

 Price, pkt. 10c; oz.20c; % lb. 60c; lb. $1.50. 



930 PURPLE TOP WHITE GLOBE 



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 illustration.) 



Price, pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; \i lb. 45c; lb. $1.00; transportation paid. 



TURNIP 



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936 SNOWBALL, EARLY 



The finest white-fleshed, ball-shaped, early table Turnip; bulbs, small, smooth and round 

 with white skin and sparkling white flesh, crisp, tender and sweet. It is a fitting com- 

 panion to the yellow-fleshed Golden Ball offered below, and 

 equally earlv, maturing in six weeks from sowing. 

 Price, pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; X lb. 45c; lb. $1.00. 



YeHow Fleshed Varieties 

 926 GOLDEN BALL or "Orange Jelly" 



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 illustration.) 



Price, pkt. 10c; oz.20c; J^lb.45c; lb. $1.00; transportation paid. 



940 YELLOW GLOBE 



A yellow-fleshed, globe-shaped variety, of large size; a splendid 

 winter-keeper; excellent for both table and stock. 



Price, pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; Mlb-45c;lb.;$1.00; transportation paid. 



Our Pamphlet, "Garden Culture of Root Crops" tells how to grow Turnip and Ruta Baga. Sent free on request when ordering. 



