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T U R N I P-Con«nued 



Larg 



■«» WJiJf*:. Usually grown for 

 e VV niLc teedmg stock, and 



Norfolk altlicjugh a little coarse in 

 texture it is of good quality 

 for the table, but for the latter purpose 

 is in best condition when about four 

 inches in diameter. Boots of largest 

 size, smooth, globe-shaped or slightly 

 flattened and very white. It is allowed 

 to stand out during the winter in the 

 south where the tops are used for 

 greens. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; 

 V4 Lb. 20c; Lb. 65c. 



i> i»7L'i One of the 



romeranean White most pro- 



Cilobe ductive kinds and in good, rich 

 VAiuuc gQjj j-QQjs \yijj frequently grow 

 to twelve pounds in weight. It is globe 

 shaped or slightly flattened; skin very 

 white and smooth. Used for stock 

 feeding; 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. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; 

 Vi Lb. 20c; Lb. 65c. 



S. /-■ A medium large 



weet Lserman white turnip, 



somewhat globular in shape, remai-k- 

 ably sohd in texture, sweet and of very 

 good quality. The roots are in best con- 

 dition for table use when four to five 

 inches in diameter, but can be grown 

 much larger for stock feeding. It re- 

 quires a long season for maturing and 

 should be sown a month earlier than 

 the flat turnips, but can be kept in good 



condition well into the winter, in this respect resembling a Ruta Baga. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 



2 Oz. 15c; '74 Lb. 20c; Lb. 70c. 



SiTi Cultivated extensively in the south for the tops which are used for 



even l op greens. In many sections it is a favorite green feed for stock and its use 

 like Rape for a pasture crop is quite general. It is very hardy and the growth usually 

 continues throughout the winter. The variety is not generally depended on for the root 

 since the tops are produced so abundantly. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; % Lb. 20c; 

 Lb. 65c. 

 Q .1 p . Superior to Seven Top as usually sold and extensively grown in 



30Utnern rrize 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 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. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 1 5c; V4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 



YELLOW FLESHED VARIETIES 



I A U /^ 1 U 0^6 of the best yellow fleshed varieties, grown usually 



Large AmDer ValObe for stock feeding. Roots of large size and globular shape. 



Skin clear yellow except the top which is tinged with green. Flesh light yellow, fine 



grained and sweet. The variety keeps well and is a good cropper. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 



2 Oz. 15c; Vi Lb. 20c; Lb. 65c. 



■\j 11 e. Roots 



Yellow atone of me- 

 dium size, uniformly 

 globular and perfect in 



Purple Top, White Globe 



Cow Horn, or Long White 



Yellow Stone 



shape; skin smooth and of attractive pale yellow color. Flesh 

 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; 'A Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c, 



V 11 /^ 1 U -^ I'ound, smooth, light yellow turnip of me- 



I ellOW LilObe 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; y^ Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 

 f>. I 11 /-111 r>iiA distinct variety, one 



Orange Jelly, or Caolden 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; Vi Lb. 20c; Lb. 70c. 



A medium sized, round, late matur- 

 ing, yellow fleshed turnip. The roots 

 AKei-jJggn 3-re yellow with purple top. The flesh is pale yellow 

 in color, of very firm 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. The variety is hardy, productive 

 and especially valuable for stock feeding, ijneqtialled for its long 

 keeping qualities and therefore particularly desirable for late 

 winter and spring use. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; Vi Lb. 20c; 

 Lb. 65c. 



Purple Top Yellow 



