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TURNIP Continued 



Large White Norfolk L1?„ttf4nu"S^„5,r,°a,S 



white varieties, though a Httle coarse, it is of very good quahty for 

 the table. The roots are large, spherical, or slightly flattened and very 

 white. It is allowed to staud out duriug the winter in the south and 

 southwest, where the tops are used for greens. Pkt. oc: Oz. 10c; 

 2 0z. 10c; 3^ Lb. 15c; Lb. 45c. 



Pomerancan White Globe L'Si'4°S,l*a'ndTnt?JJ 



rich soil roots will frequently grow to twelve pounds in weight. It is 

 of perfect globe shape; skin white and smooth; leaves large and 

 dark green. Pkt. 6c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 10c; % Lb. 15c; Lb. 45c. 



Cvir/tA'l- r.f%^ji**%-^-*% This variety is very popular in many sec- 



l3 WCCL Ucrnidll tions, notably so in the New England States. 

 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. Highly 

 recommended for winter and spring use. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c ; 2 Oz. 15c; 

 % Lb. 20c; Lb. 50c. 



QoirOil Tn« Cultivated extensively in the south for the tops, which 

 3CYKI1 I up are used for greens. It is very hardy, and will grow 

 all winter, but does not produce a good root, and is only recommend- 

 ed for the tops. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 10c; H Lb. ioc; Lb. 45c. 



YELLOW FLESHED SORTS 



LARGE AMBER GLOBE One of the best varieties for a field 

 crop for stock. Flesh yellow, fine grained and sweet; color of skin 

 yellow; top, green. Hardy, keeps well, a good cropper. Very pop- 

 ular in the south, Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; ^ Lb. 20c; Lb. 50c. 



YELLOW STONE A very beautiful and desirable sort. The roots 

 are of medium size, uniformly globular and perfect in shape, 

 smooth skinned and of beautiful pale yellow color. The flesh is 

 crisp, tender and of fine quality. Pkt. 5c ; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; 

 %Lb. 20c; Lb. 60c. 



YELLOW GLOBE Very similar to the YeUow Stone and a very 

 attractive and beautiful sort. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; 

 H Lb. 20c; Lb. 50c. 



ORANGE JELLY, OR ROBERTSON'S GOLDEN BALL 

 Undoubtedly among the most delicate and sweetest yellow fleshed 

 turnips yet introduced. Not of large size, but firm, hard and of 

 most excellent flavor. Keeps well and is superior as a table variety. 

 It is extensively used. Pkt. 5c; Oz.lOc: 2 Oz.l5c; %Lb.20c; Lb.50c. 



PURPLE TOP YELLOW ABERDEEN Roots medium size, 

 round; flesh pale yellow, tender and sugary; the plant is hardy and 

 productive, and keeps well. It is an old esteemed variety, consid- 

 ered as approaching very nearly to the Ruta Baga in hardiness and 

 flrmness of texture. Pkt.5c; Oz.lOc; 20z.lOc; % Lb. 15c; Lb. 45c. 



Orange Jelly, or Robertson's Golden Ball. 



Ruta Ba^as 

 or Swedes . . 



CULTURE OF RUTA BAGAS-Sow the seed about 

 a month earlier than the preceding varieties of 

 turnips. Ruta Bagas should be sown on ground en- 

 riched with well rotted manure, in drills two and one- 

 half feet apart, and should be tliinned to six to eight 

 inches apart in the row. Keep the weeds 

 thoroughly in check with the hoe or cultiva- 

 tor, and when the roots have grown full size, 

 and before hard freezing weather, pull them, 

 cut off the tops and store in a root cellar or 



pit. 



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Ruta Bagas are sometimes sown 

 broadcast and left to take their 

 chances with the weeds and bugs, 

 but this method is only successful 

 on new clearing in which there is 

 no weed seed. 



MONARCH.^- 

 OR TANKARD 



American 



Purple Top 

 Ruta Baga. 



This is a yellow fleshed sort, having very large, tankard shaped 

 roots, with relatively small necks and tops. Color purplish-crim- 

 son above ground, yellow below; flesh very solid, fine grained and 

 of the best flavor. This very popular variety is also sold as Hursfs 

 Monarch, and Carter's Elephant. Pkt. 5c; Oz.lOc; 2 Oz. 15c; 

 3^ Lb. 20c; Lb. 60c. 



This is a strain of Purple Top Yellow 

 Ruta Baga of American origin, selected 

 to a smaller top and much shorter neck 

 than is usually found, while the roots 



grow to a large size and are of the flnest quality. We consider this one of the most desirable 



kinds on our list. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; ^ Lb. 20c; Lb. 60c. 



^merlcan Purple Top, or 

 Improved Long Island 



Monarch, or 

 Tankard 

 Ruta Baga. 



