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Pomeranean White Globe 



POMERANEAN WHITE GlOBE 



g^ U f \Tl7l_*. This variety is clear white, 



Cow Horn or Long White except a nttie shade of 



green at the top of the root, which is long and carrot-like in form, 

 cylindrical but usually ending in a point, and slightly crooked. 

 The roots are often twelve to fifteen inches long by about two 

 and one-half inches in diameter and grow about three inches out 

 of the ground. The flesh is fine grained and well flavored, and for 

 table use is in best condition when the roots ai-e about two inches 

 in diameter. Desirable for stock feeding and has obtained con- 

 siderable favor as a market sort. The variety is of very rapid 

 growth and well adapted for fall and earlv winter use. Pkt, 5c; 

 Oz. 30c; 2 Oz. 55c; 1/4 Lb. 90c; Lb. $3.00 



L\l/l-*i. TVT £ 11* This sort is usually grown for 

 arge White Mortolk feeding 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 Avhen the roots are abovit 

 four inches in diameter. The roots are white and smooth, 

 grow to the largest size, and are globe-shaped or slightly flatten- 

 ed. The variety is allowed to stand out during the winter in the 

 south where the tops are used for greens. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 25c; 

 2 Oz. 40c; 1/4 Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.25 



One of the most produc- 

 tive kinds and in good» 

 rich soil 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. Where the,winters are mild 

 the tops are used for greens. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; 

 1/4 Lb. 75c; Lb. $2. 25 



Q rp. This sort is cultivated extensively in the south for 



oeven l op the tops which are used for greens. In many sec- 

 tions it is a favorite green feed for stock and its use like Rape for 

 a pastiire crop is quite general. This sort is very hardy and the 

 growth usually continues throughout the winter. The variety is 

 not genei-ally depended on for the root since the tops are pro- 

 duced so abundantly. (Crop failed) 



Q . 1 fj . Superior to Seven Top as usually sold and extensively grown in the south where the tops furnish an 



OOUtnern r rize abundance of cuttings. These are valued highly for salad or greens. The roots of Southern Prize are 

 valuable as well as the 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. (Crop failed) 



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



oWeet vzerman for maturing and should be sown a month 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, remarkably 

 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. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; Va Lb, 75c; Lb. $2.50 



YELLOW FLESHED VARIETIES 



» A l_ /^l l_ ^^^ of the best yellow fleshed 



Large Amber LzlObe varieties, 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. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; 



y< Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.25 

 -«7- 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, very tender and of exceptionally 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. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; 1/4 Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.50 



A round, smooth, light yellow turnip of medi- 

 um 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 diameter. 



This sort keeps well and is a good cropper. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 25c; 



2 Oz. 40c; Va Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.50 



j-v 111 i^ij isiiA distinct variety, one 



Urange Jelly or Ciolden Ball of the most delicately 



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

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

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

 of most excellent quaUty. 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 exceptionally well. Known also as Robertson's Golden Ball. 

 Pkt. 5c; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; 1/4 Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.25 



T> IT" -^rii k.\ 1 A medium sized, round, 



rurple lop Yellow Aberdeen late maturing, long 



keeping, yellow fleshed turnip. Roots yeflow with purple top. 

 Flesh pale yellow and of very Arm texture, approaching the Ruta 

 Baga in this regard, but tender and sweet. Since it requires a 

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

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

 stock feeding. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40e; 1/4 Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.25 



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