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PETER HENDERSON & CO , NEW YORK.— TURNIPS. 



Turnips. 



This is the Time 

 to Sow them. 



Packets, ounces and \ lbs. mailed 

 free. In quantities of \ lb. and up- 

 ward, postage must be added at the 

 rate of '8c.J>er lb. .... 



SCARLET KASMMYR TURNIP 



The earnest of the first early Turnips ; most distinct in appearance, small, rarely exceeding' three inches in diameter ; shape shown in 

 ■cut. The leaves are few, small, entire or strap-leaved and quite smooth. The smallness of the leaves and tap root is evidence cf its good 

 selection. The outer color rich crimson ; the interior pure sparkling white. The flesh is crisp, tender, very fine-grained, and exceedingly 



solid. (See cut) Price, 15c per pkt.; 30c. per oz; $100 per JCIb. 



RED -TOP STRAP LEAF. - 

 Rapid grower and of mild flavor, the most 

 popular variety for early use, either for the 

 table or for stock . {See cut.) 5c. pkt., 10c. 

 oz., 2cc. % lb., 6cc. lb. 



EARLV PURPLE -TOP MI- 

 LAN.— Crop failed. 



Early White Strap Leaf.— Diff- 

 ers from the red only in color, being all white. 

 5c. pkt., ioc. oz., 2cc. % lb., 6cc. lb. 



Early Snowball —A medium-sized, 

 round pure white variety of excellent flavor. 

 For early sowing this is one of the best, being 

 crisp, tender and sweet ; maturing in six 

 weeks from time of sowing. 5c. pkt., ioc. oz,, 

 25c. % lb., 75c. lb. 



LONG WHITE or COW 

 HORN. — Matures very quickly; roots 

 -shaped like a carrot, about half of which are 

 formed above ground ; flesh white, fine- 

 grained and sweet, and of excellent quality 

 for table use. 5c. pkt., ioc. oz., 20c. % lb., 

 60c. lb. 



PURPLE-TOP WHITE 

 GLOBE- — An early variety, globe-shaped; 

 heavy cropper; in other respects similar to 

 the Red Top Strap Leaf. A handsome look- 

 ing bulb, and is rapidly taking the lead of all 

 other varieties of early Turnip for market 

 garden purposes. 5c. pkt., ioc. oz., 20c. % 

 lb., 60c. lb. 



WHITE EGG.— Its shape is nearly 

 oval or egg; flesh very firm and fine-grained, 

 thin and perfectly smooth skin, and both 

 flesh and skin are of snowy whiteness. Its 

 flavor is of the very best, mild and sweet. 

 {See cut.) 5c. pkt., ioc. oz., 20c. % lb., 

 60c. lb. 



Early Flat Dutch.— An excellent 



garden variety resembling White Strap Leaf, 

 the best variety for spring sowing. *c. pkt., 

 ioc. oz., 20C. % lb., 60c. lb. 



GOLDEN BALL or ORANGE 

 JELLY- — This is the most distinct yellow 

 turnip we know. The flesh is of very fine 

 texture, making it one of the best table vari- 

 eties. Its beautiful color and fine flesh have 

 earned for it the synonym of "Orange Jelly," 

 which well describes its appearance when 

 ready for the table. The bulb is of medium 

 size, with small tap roots, and is early in 

 maturing. (See cut.) kc. pkt., ioc. oz., 20c. 

 H lb., 60c. lb. 



YELLOW STONE.— One of the 

 best and most popular yellow fleshed varieties 

 lor table use; it is equally good for feeding 

 stock. 5c. pkt., igc. oz., 2cc. % lb., 6cc. lb. 



YELLOW GLOBE. -One of the 



best varieties for general crop; flesh very firm 

 and sweet, and keeps well until late in spring; 

 grows to a large size, and is excellent both for 

 stock and table use. 5c. pkt., ioc. oz., 20c. 

 % lb.. 60c. lb. 



Purple - Top Yellow Aber- 

 deen. — :Very hardy and productive, good 

 keeper, globe-shaped and fine quality. 5c. 

 pkt., ioc. oz.. 2cc. % lb., 60c. lb. 



POMERANIAN WHITE 

 GLOBE— One of the best large varieties. 

 Flesh is firm, pure white, remains tender 

 longer than most large varieties. Equally 

 useful either as a table variety when young, 

 or stock-feeding when fully grown. 5c. pkt., 

 ioc. oz., 20c. % lb., 60c. lb. 



EARLY WHITE MILAN TURNIP 



An extra early Turnip, fit for use at least a week earlier than any other white variety in cultivation; the shape is shown in cut. The 

 entire bulb, inside and out, is clear ivory-white and perfectly smooth. It grows so quickly that even the outer surface of the bulb is quite 



tender. Its table 

 qualities are une- 

 qualed, being of the 

 most delicate flavor 

 and tempting appear- 

 ance. 



It will undoubted- 

 ly find a welcome in 

 our markets, as in 

 addition to the heavy 

 crop assured by its 

 adaptability for close 

 planting, it meets all 

 the requirements of 

 those desiring the 

 earliest possible 

 growth. 



Price, 1 5c. 

 per pkt., 30c. 

 per oz., $1 .OO 

 per li lb. 



