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Purple Top White Globe 



f \x7L'i M r II This sort is usually grown for feediug 



Large White INortolk stock, and although a little coarse in 

 texture it is of good quality for the table, but for the latter purpose is 

 in best condition when the roots are about four inches in diameter. 

 The roots are white and smooth, gi-own to the largest size, and are 

 globe-sliaped or slightly Hattened. The va^riety is allowed to stand out 

 during tlie winter in the south where the tops are used for greens. 

 Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; "A Lb. 20c; Lb. 70c. 



fj xirL'j. /"•! I. One of the most productive 



romeranean Wnite dlOOe kinds and in good, rich sou 

 the roots will frequently grow to twelve pounds in weight. The 

 roots are globe-shaped or slightly flattened; skin very white and 

 smooth. This sort is used for stock feeding and is also good for table 

 use if pulled when the roots are not more than four to five inches in 

 diameter. Wliere the winters are mild the tops ax'e used for greens. 

 Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; Vi Lb. 20c; Lb. 70c. 



Seven Top 



This sort is 

 c ultivated 

 extensively 

 in the south 

 for the tops 

 which are us- 

 ed forgreens. 

 In many sec- 

 tions it is a fa- 

 vorite green 

 feed for stock 

 and its use 

 like Rape for 

 a pasture 

 crop is quite 

 general. This 

 sort is very 

 hardy and 

 the growth 

 usually con- 

 tinues thru- 

 out the win- 



ter. The variety is not generally depended on for the root since the 

 tops are produced so abundantly. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; 

 1/4 Lb. 20c; Lb. 70c. 



Q *l. I> * Superior to Seven Top as usually sold and ex- 



30Utneiril rrize tensively grown in the south where the tops 

 furnish an abundance of cuttings. These are valued highly for salad 

 or greens. The roots of Southern Prize are valuable as well as tlie 

 tops, being remarkably large, symmetrical and excellent for feeding 

 stock. A favorite for forage in the Virginias and Carolinas where 

 it usually thrives throughout the winter without protection. Pkt. 5c; 

 Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; Vi Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 



Q i. f^ ^^ excellent medium-large smooth-leaved, white fleshed Swedish Turnip sort that requires a long 



ijWeet uerman season for maturing and should be sown a mouth earlier than the flat turnips, but can be kept in good 

 condition well into the winter. The roots are somewhat globular in shape, bronze-green above ground, white below, remark- 

 ably solid in texture, sweet and of very good quality. The leaves are entire and rather small for size of root. The roots are 

 in best condition for table use when four to five inches in diameter, but can be grown much larger for stock feeding. A strap 

 leaved sort also sold as Sweet German Ruta Baga. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; 14 Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 



YELLOW FLESHED VARIETIES 



Large Amber Globe 



White Qiob; 



I A L /"■! L One of the best yellow fleshed va- 



Large Amber \jlObe rletles, grown usually for stock 

 feeding. The roots are of large size and of globular shape. The 

 skin is clear yellow except the top which is tinged with green. 

 The flesh is light yellow, fine grained and sweet. The variety 

 keeps well and is a good cropper. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; 

 1/4 Lb. 20c; Lb. 70c. 

 •\r II Q. The roots are of medium size, uniformly 



I ellOW otone globular and perfect in shape. The skin is 

 smooth and of attractive pale yellow color. The flesh is pale 

 yellow, crisp, tender and of very good quality. The roots are 

 suitable for table use when three to four inches in diameter, but 

 are more generally used for stock feeding. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 

 2 Oz. 15c; V4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 

 V 11 ^ 1 l» ^ round, smooth, light yellow turnip of me- 



I ellOW LxlObe dlum size. The flesh is crisp, firm and of very 

 good quality for the table or for stock feeding. The roots are in 

 best condition for table use when three to four inches in diam- 

 eter. This sort keeps well and is a good cropper. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 

 2 Oz. 15c; 1/4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 

 /-\ I 11 /-"ii niiA distinct variety, one 



Urange Jelly or (jolden Ball of the most delicately 



flavored of the yellow fleshed turnips. The tops are small. The 

 roots are medium sized, round, very smooth and with deeper yel- 

 low skin than most of this class. The flesh is firm, crisp and of 

 most excellent quality. The roots are in best condition for table 

 use when about three inches in diameter. This variety is of quick 

 growth, adapted to spring as well as fall planting, and keeps ex- 

 ceptionally well. Known also as Robertson's Golden Ball. Pkt. 5c; 

 Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; 1/4 Lb. 20c; Lb. 70c. 

 D 1 T "V 11 ^ medium sized, round, late matur- 



r Urple 1 op I ellOW ing, long keeping, yellow fleshed tur- 

 A U^_J___ nip Roots yellow with purple top. Flesh pale 

 .f^uciuccii yellow and of very firm texture, approaching the 

 Ruta Baga in this regard, but tender and sweet. Sinceiti-equiresa 

 longer time to mature, the seed should be sown about two weeks 

 earlier than most sorts. It is hardy, productive and valuable foi' 

 stock feeding. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. ISc; V4 Lb. 20c; Lb. 65c. 



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