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with the Purple Top and Pomeranian Globe in July and August, for a 

 main crop, liobertson's Golden Ball is highly recommended for cu- 

 linary purposes. So is also the Teltow, a small, delicate-flavored variety 

 grown largely in Europe and esteemed the best table variety ; its peculiar 

 flavor is in the outer rind, which should not be peeled when used. Long 

 "White French or Sweet German is increasing in favor either for table 

 use or feeding stock, being productive and remarkably sweet and mild; 

 sovv in June and July. The Cow Horn grows very quickly, partly above 

 ground ; very })roductive and of good quality. The Norfolk, Aberdeen 

 and Ruta Baga varieties are princiiially used for feeding stock. Sow 

 Euta Baga seed in June, or early in July, in drills two feet apart, and 

 thin out to stand six inches apart, keeping the ground well stirred and 

 clear of weeds. The Turnip varieties can be sown until September 1st, 

 either in drills or broadcast, though it is not well to depend on such 

 sowings, as an early winter may stop their growth. As Turnips are 

 grown principally for consumption during the winter and early spring, 

 a few brief hints for their preservation is necessary. Take uj) 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 few inches of dry earth. For early spring use, pile up in conical 

 form, out of doors, cover carefully with long straw, and finish by earth- 

 ing up, covering them with about 12 or 15 inches of earth; leave a vent 

 or air-iiole, by placing a bunch of straw in the toj). Put away in thia 

 manner they will be found in good condition in the spring. 



POT, SWEET AND MEDICINAL HERBS. 



5 cts. per packet, except where noted. 



Per oz. Per lb. 



Anise 10 $1.00 



Basil, Sweet 20 2.00 



Bene 20 2.00 



Caraway 10 1.00 



Coriander 10 1.00 



-Bill 15 1.50 



^'Fennel, SAveet 15 1.50 



^'Lavender 20 2.00 



Marjoram, Sweet (American) 10 cts 50 6.00 



Marjoram, Sweet (Imported) 30 3.00 



^■'Sage 25 2.50 



Savory, Summer 20 2.00 



^niiyvie 40 4.00 



Angelica. Burnet. Rue. 



^'Balm. Cnmin. ^^ Rosemary. ^ 10 cts. 



Balsam Apple. Elecampane. -^-Savory, AVinter. 



Balsam Fear. ■■'B'orehoimd. ^' Tansy. 10 cts. 



Borage. Marigold Fot. -^Wormwood. 



'^Dandelion {Leontodon Taraxacxtm), 10 cts. 

 Those marked with a * are perennial, and when once obtained in the 

 garden may be preserved for years with a little attention. Sow in 

 April, in shallow drills ; when up a few inches, thin out to proper dis- 

 tances, or transplant. No 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 excluded fi-om the air. 



i'or Turnips by the Pound, see page 43. 



