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sow every two weeks until June, then discontinue until the middle of July, and make your 

 last sowing no later than the first of September for a fall and winter crop. 



The Euta Basra, Swedish, or Russian varieties, are grown principally for feeding stock, and 

 are also excellent for the table early in the spring. Sow in drills 2 fee"t apart, from the middle 

 of June until the first of Augtist ; and when large enough to resist the anack of insects, thin out 

 to stand S inches apart in the rows ; cultivate to keep them clear of weeds. 



As Turnips are grown principally for consumption during the winter and early spring, a few 

 brief hints for their preservation is necessary. Take up the roots in November, cut off' the tops 

 within an inch of the crown. Those for winter use can be stored away in a cool cellar or pit, 

 and covered over with a it'f^ inches of dry earth. For early spring use, pile up in a conical 

 form, out of doors, cover carefully with long straw, and finish by earthing up, covering them 

 with about 12 or 15 inches of earth ; leave a vent or air-hole, by placing a bunch of straw in the 

 top. Put away in this manner they will be found in good condition in the spring. 

 Early White Flat Dutch. An early, white-fleshed, strap-leaved variety, Pkt. Oz. lb. 

 usually sown for early summer use, very early in the spring; of quick 

 growth, juicy, mild flavor, and excellent quality; also grown for a fall 



crop '. '. $0 5 10 60 



Early Red, or Purple Top Flat. This variety is similar to the above, 

 excepting it is red or purple above ground ; they are the two popular varie- 

 ties for garden and field culture ; flesh fine-grained, and of mild flavor ; a good 



keeper 5 10 60 



Teltow, op. Marrow. A small German variety, of delicate flavor, which is 

 in the outer rind, and should not be peeled when used, highly esteemed for 

 flavoring soups; the roots are spindle-shaped, and grow entirely under the 



ground fearly, white-fleshed, sugary, and fine-grained 5 10 80 



Early White Egg. A new early, white, egg-shaped variety, for early or fall 

 sowing, flesh white, fine-grained, sweet; an extra keeper, and in every 



respect a first-class variety 5 15 1 00 



PoMEEA>'iA>' White Globe. A free-growing, rough-leaved variety, useful 

 for table as well as feeding stock ; not as early as the flat varieties', produc- 

 tive, hardy, and a splendid autumn Turnip...' 5 10 60 



Large White Xorfolk, or Globe. A large growing, globe-shaped vari- 

 ety, flesh coarse-grained and sweet ; one of the Best early for feeding stock.. 5 10 60 

 Long White, or Cow Horn. Grows very quickly, partly above the ground ; 

 Tery productive, and of excellent quality, gaining favor with the faviily 

 and r/iarket gardener ; flesh white, fine-grained and sweet, nearlv Carrot- 

 shaped .'. 5 10 80 



Long White French, or Sweet German. A long white variety, increas- 

 ing in favor both for table use or feeding stock ; productive, sweet, and 



mild, flesh white and solid; sow in June and July 5 10 80 



Robertson's Golden Ball, or Orange Jelly. 'A rapid grower, of excel- 

 lent flavor, globe-shaped, bright yellow color, good keeper, and a superior 



table variety. 5 15 100 



Yellow Globe, or Amber. One of the best varieties for a general crop, 

 flesh firm and sweet, grows to a large size, excellent either for table use or 



feeding stock ; and keeps well uutil late in the spring 5 10 70 



Yellow Aberdeen, or Scotch. Hardy, productive, and a good keeper; 

 globe-shape, yellow, with purple top, flesh firm ; good for table use or feed- 

 ing stock .' 5 10 70 



Improved Yello^v Purple Top Ruta Baga, or Swedish Turnip. 

 The leading market variety, and principally grown for stock as well as for 

 family use ; hardy, productive, flesh yellow', solid, sweet, fine-grained, and 



of good flavor ' 5 10 80 



Golden Globe PlUTa Baga. One of the best and sweetest of the Sicedish 

 Turnips, for family use, also good for feeding stock; flesh yellow, and of 

 excellent flavor o 15 1 00 



POT, SWEET, AND MEDICINAL HERB SEEDS, AND ROOTS. 



Herbs, in general, delight in a rich, mellow soil. Thr.se marked with an * are perennial, and 

 when once obtained in the garden may be preserved for years with a little attention. Sow the 

 seeds early in the spring in shallow drills, 1 foot apart ; when up a few inches, thin out to proper 

 distances,'or transplant. Xo garden is complete without a few sweet, aromatic or medicinal 

 herbs for flavoring soups, etc., and care should be taken to harvest them properly. This should 

 be done on a dry day just before they come into full blossom ; then dry quickly in the shade, 

 pack close in dry boxes or vessels excluding them from the air. ' Pkt. Oz. lb. 



Angelica, Garden ( Archan a elica officinalis) '. $0 5 25 



Anise ( FimpineUa anisurn 5 10 1 00 



*Balm ; height, 1 foot {Melissa, officinalis) 10 50 



Balsam Apple. Y<.nT\xim§YmQ~Momordica halsa.mina) 10 50 



Balsam Pear. 'Rnnnm^Wne {Morfiordica cho.ro ntia) 10 50 



Basil, Sweet ; height, 1 foot COci/Tnum 6a^7tCMr/i) 5 30 .3 00 



Bene; height, IS inches (iS'esaT^iwm oriento^ej 5 20 2 00 



lUmit for postage, 16 cts. per pooiid, or 25 cti. per qaart or fraction thereof, when ordered to be gent bj mail 

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