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RUTA BAGA OR SWEDE 
The uses and value of the Ruta Baga are much 
the same as those of the Turnip. The Kuta Bagas as 
a class have firmer flesh than Turnips but require a 
longer season for maturing and usually are more 
esteemed for winter use, while Turnips are better 
adapted for the early market. Under most condi- 
tions of growth Ruta Baga roots are not so smooth 
on the surface nor as symmetrical in shape as 
urnips but yield heavily, are superior keepers and 
are the more prized for stock feeding. 
Sow the seed from the middle of June to the 
middle of July, in ground previously enriched with 
well-rotted manure, in drills about two and one-half 
feet apart, covering about one-half inch deep. _ Thin 
the young plants eight to twelve inches apart in the 
row. When the rootsare full grown and before hard 
freezing weather, pull them, cut off the tops and 
store in a root cellar or pit. Ruta Bagas are some- 
times sown broadcast and left to take chances with 
the weeds but the crop is seldom a success, though 
occasionally on new clearings free from weed seed, 
fair results are obtained. 
° A strain of 
American Purple Top OF Purple Top 
Yellow ruta baga 
Improved Long Island 240% ican orien, 
selected to a smaller top and much shorter neck 
than is usually found, while the roots are a little 
more globular, grow to a large size and are of the 
finest quality. Excellent for table use and stock 
feeding. We consider this one of the most desirable 
sorte. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; % Lb. 25c; 
. 7c. 
F ’ I d A hardy and productive 
erry 8s improve VOSS) OTT Bue little 
neck. e roots are 
Purple Top Yellow large, slightly oblong 
or nearly globe-shaped, fairly smooth, with com- 
‘paratively small tap root. Color purplish-red 
above ground and bright yellow beneath. Flesh 
yellow, of solid texture, crisp and of very good 
quality: Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; %4 Lb. 25c; 
. 75c. 
An all yellow variety with 
Golden Neckless globular roots of large size 
and very small neck. Flesh fine grained and of ex- 
cellent quality. A heavy yielder and a good = SS 
Eecper: Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; %4 Lb. 25c; Sweet Perrection WHITE 
- 80c. 
9 A very large, oval swede with very short neck. The color of the root is yellow, with bronze 
Hartley s Bronze Top green top. This is a favorite sort in Canada and can be depended_upon to give good satisfac- 
tion. Similar to Kangaroo. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; 4% Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 
A yellow fleshed sort, having very large, tankard shaped roots with relatively small neck'and 
Monarch or Tankard tops. The color is purplish-red above ground, yellow beneath. The flesh is very solid, fine 
grained and sweet. Sometimes sold as Elephant or Jumbo. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; %4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 
5 ° Absolutely neckless. Tops small, strap leaved; flesh white and unusually fine grained. 
Sweet Perfection White Vigorous in growth and usually yields eter than the yellow fleshed sorts. While valuable 
for stock feeding, the white flesh is so excellent in quality that it is particularly desirable for table use. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 
2 Oz. 20c; %4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 80c. 
AROMATIC, MEDICINAL AND POT HERBS 
Most of the varieties of herbs thrive best on sandy soil and some are stronger and better flavored when grown on that which 
is rather poor. In all cases the soil should be carefully prepared and well cultivated, as the young plants are fur the most part 
delicate and easily choked out by weeds. 
Sow as early as the ground can be made ready, in drills sixteen to eighteen inches apart, taking pains that the soil is fine and 
ressed firmly over the seed, or they may be planted as a second crop—the seeds sown in beds in April and the plants set out in 
une. Most of them should be cut when in bloom, wilted in the sun and thoroughly dried in the shade. 
A ° (Pimpinella anisum) An annual herb cultivated principally for its seeds which have a fragrant, agreeable smell and a 
MISE pleasant taste; used medicinally for aromatic cordials, colic and nausea. The leaves are sometimes used for garnishing 
and flavoring. Plant of slender upright growth with deeply cut foliage; flowers small, yellowish white, borne in large loose 
umbels. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; 14 Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00 
B l (Melissa officinalis) A perennial herb, easily propagated by division of the roots or from seed. The leaves have a fra- 
alM grant odor similar to lemons and are used for making balm tea for use in fevers and a pleasant beverage called 
balm wine. Plant one to tio feet high, hairy, loosely branched with ovate leaves; flowers white or pale yellow in loose axillary 
clusters. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 50c. 
B il S (Ocimum basilicum) A hardy, aromatic annual. The seeds and stems have a strong flavor and are used in 
asil, weet soups and sauces. Plant about eighteen inches high, branching, with ovate toothed leaves; flowers white 
or bluish white in leafy terminal racemes or spikes. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; 14 Lb. 75c. 
B (Borago officinalis) A hardy annual used as a pot herb and for bee pasturage. The bruised leaves immersed in water 
orage give it an agreeable flavor and are sometimes used in salads to give a cucumber-like taste. Plant of coarse growth, 
hairy, with large oval leaves; flowers blue or purplish in racemes. Pkt.10c; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; %4 Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.50 
(e (Carum carui) A well known herb, cultivated for its seeds, which are used in confectionery, cakes, etc. The leaves 
araway are sometimes used in soups, for flavoring liquors and for colic in children. Plant one and one-half to two feet 
high, with finely cut foliage and clusters of small, white flowers. Plants never seed till the second year. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 
2 Oz. 25c; 14 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 
Cc e d (Coriandrum sativum) A hardy annual cultivated for itsseed which has an agreeable taste and is used in confec- 
Orlanader tionery and to disguise the taste of medicine. Gather on a dry day, bruising the stems and leaves as little as pos- 
sible, for when injured they have a disagreeable odor which they impart to theseed. Plant slender, two to two and one-half feet 
high, strong smelling, with smooth, finely cut foliage and small white flowers. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; 14 Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 
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