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T U R N I P-Continued 



Early White Flat Dutch, Strap Leaved t^SAl 



garden variety and largely used in the southern states. Root medium 

 sized, from four to five inches in diameter and about two inches 

 thick; color Avhite; very eai-ly, sweet and tender. It is desirable for 

 table use but like other early sorts is spongy and inferior when over- 

 grown. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; h Lb. 30c; Lb. 50c. 



Early Purple Top, Strap Leaved tSafXlf^l'-^Z 



for table use. Leaves few, entire, upright in growth. Root of medium 

 size. Color purple or dark red above ground, wnite below; flesh 

 white, fine grained and tender. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 3 Oz. 15c; 

 h Lb. 30c; Lb. 50c. ._ 



Purple Top White Globe tll^^X^TanU^w^M?! 



Globe, very even in shape and of beautiful appearance. The flesh is 

 white, of excellent quality and desirable for table or stock. The va- 

 riety is a good keeper and a fine market sort. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 

 » Oz. 15c; ^ Lb. 30c; Lb. 50c. 



Cow Horn, or Long White g!'aleo?'^?.ee?°a?'th"e'i'„'J^ 



carrot-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 



market sort for fall and early winter ^%'? 



use. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 3 Oz. 15c; 



h Lb. 30c; Lb. 50c. 



1 58f<y#» WfaifP' ^ standard sort 



l-.arge VV niie usually grown for 



Noi-frklL- ^®^^i°S stock, but 



i"^uriUllV although a little coarse in 

 texture it is of very good quality for 

 the table. The roots are large, spheri- 

 cal or slightly flattened and very 

 white. It is allowed to stand out dur- 

 ing the winter in the south and south- 

 west where the tops are used for 

 greens. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 3 Oz. 10c; 

 ^Lb. 15c; Lb. 45c. 



One of the most 

 productive kinds 



White Globe ^^-.^in good, rich 



Pomeranean 



Purple Top White Globe 



soil roots will 

 frequently 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;0z. 10c;30z.l0c;^Lb.l5c; 

 Lb. 45c. 



C_^_ «|. 1^ (a*»mar» ^^ry popular in many sections, notably so in the New England 

 owed Vicrilla,ll 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; 3 Oz. 15c; % Lb. 30c; 

 Lb. 50c. 

 Qf&v^n Xrki-fc Cultivated extensively in the south for the tops which are used for 

 •jeveil 1 op greens. _ It is very hardy and will grow all winter, but does not pro- 



duce a good root and is only recommended for the tops. 

 h Lb. 30c; Lb. 50c. 



Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 3 Oz. 15c; '^^ 



^rkiifVi^avn Prfl-yrf^k Simflar to Seven Top, but the tops are more abundant while 



k^UULlieril r ri^C tlie roots are of considerable size, more symmetrical in shape 



and better in quality; also used for feeding. A favorite forage plant in the Virginias 



and Carolinas v/here it grows during winter without protection. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 



3 Oz. 15c; % Lb. 30c; Lb. 50c. 



YELLOW FLESHED TURNIPS 

 Large Amber Globe 



One of the best yellow fleshed varieties grown as 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 

 a good cropper. Very popular in the south. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 3 Oz. 15c; % Lb. 30c; 

 Lb. 50c. 



Cow Horn, or Long White 



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Orange Jelly, or Robertson's Golden Ball 



ViallrfcXAT ^frkTiitfk Roots of medium size, uniformly globular 

 1 CllUW kJlUllC andperfect in shape; skin smooth and of 

 beautiful pale yellow color. Flesh crisp, tender and of fine qual- 

 ity. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 3 Oz. 15c; h Lb. 30c; Lb. 60c. 



Y^kllrf^tAT r^lrkK#3> A round, smooth, medium sized, light yel- 

 1 eiiOlV ValOlJe low turnip, with crisp, firm flesh of fine 

 quality; a very attractive and beautiful sort. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 

 3 Oz. 15c; H Lb. 30c; Lb. 60c. 



0«*o«-ftn-A lAll-cr ^w One of the most dehcate and sweet, 



VJ* range «ieiiyj Ur yellow fleshed turnips yet introduced. 



Robertson's Golden Ball hSixiIndWmoltexcSi^i 



flavor. Keeps well and is superior as a table variety. Pkt. 5c; 

 Oz. 10c; 3 Oz. 15c: % Lb. 30c: Lb. 50c. 



Purple Top Yellow Aberdeen S7?d,rTuLT 



flesh pale yellow, tender and sugary; the variety is hardy and 

 productive and the roots keep well. It is considered as approach- 

 ing very nearly to the Ruta Baga in hardness and firmness of 

 texture and therefore is of special value for feeding cattle. 

 Pkt, 5c; Oz. 10c; 3 Oz. 15c; h Lb. 30c; Lb. 60c. 



