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COLE'S GARDEN ANNUAL. 



TURNIP. 



Ger. Stecknibe. Fr. Navet. 



One oz. will sow 150 feet of drill. 



For the spring crop sow the different early 

 kinds as early as the seed can he got into the 

 ground in drills 14 ii.ches apart, and thin to five 

 Dr six inches. For the fall or main crop, sow, at 

 the North, from the middle of July to the last of 

 August, in drills as directed for the spring sow- 

 ing. In the field the turnips are more generally 

 sown broadcast, though much the larger crops 

 are obtained by drill culture. Always sow your 

 Turnips as soon after a rain as the ground can 

 be raked, or harrowed fine if possible. If sown 

 before a heavy rain there is formed a crust 

 which generally smothers the sprouting seed. 

 One pound is sufficient to sow an acre. Our Tur- 

 nip and Ruta Baga Seed is grown from selected 

 roots and is of excellent quality, 



BREAD STONE. See Novelties. 



EXTRA EARLY MILAN. 



EXTRA EARLY MILAN. A remarkably early 

 variety. It is fully a week earlier than any 

 other sort. The bulb is flat, of medium size, 

 smooth, with a bright purple top. The pure 

 white flesh is of excellent quality, being hard, 

 solid, and fine grained; it is an excellent keep- 

 er. Even if allowed to grow to a large size, it 

 does not become bitter. Per pkt., 5 cts,, oz., 1C 

 cts., H lb., 25 cts., lb., 75 ett. 



EARLY WHITE FLAT DUTCH. A very popu- 

 lar market variety. Grows quickly, comes 

 early, clear white skin and flesh of juicy, mild 

 flavor and excellent quality. Per pkt., 4 cts.. 

 oz., 8 cts., H lb., 15 cts., lb., 50 cts., 



EARLY WHITE EGG. Anew e?g-shaped var- 

 iety, for early or fall sowing; flesh white fine 

 grained and sweet; very large, perfectly 

 smooth and pure white. An extra keeper, and 

 in every resnect a first-clas variety. Per pkt., 

 4 cts.. oz.. 8 cts.. K lb.. 20 cts., lb.. 60 cts. 



BBXAD STONE TURNIP. 



BREAD STONE TURNIP. The illustration 

 shows the shape of t hese t urnips. They are of 

 medium size, very quick growing, and the roots 

 are very smooth, white, with faint green top. 

 The flesh is perfectly white, fine grained, and 

 cooks in only fifteen minutes, remarkably 

 tender and very sweet; it is the finest table 

 turnip for winter and spring use we have ever 

 seen. It is good when harvested in the fall, 

 but Its comparative merits do not full show up 

 till spring when other varieties grow pithy, 

 strong and uneatable. Per pkt., 5 cts., oz., 10 

 cts., H lb., 35 cts., lb.. $1.00. 



RED TOP STRAP-LEAVED. 



RED TOP STRAP-LEAVED. This is the lead- 

 ing variety for main crop; form roundish or 

 flat, medium size, small top; few leaves, which 

 are entirely upright; taproot small, color red 

 or purple above ground; one of the best for 

 family use, either spring or fall. Per pkt., 5 

 cts., oz., 8 cts., 34 lb., 15 cts.. lb., 50 cts. 



PURPLE TOP WHiTE GLOBE. One of the best 

 early varieties grown. Of large size and very 

 rapid growth; globe shaped bulbs with purple 

 top; fine quality. Very handsome and most 

 attractive for market. 'Per pkt., 4 cts., lb., 

 20 cts.. lb., CO cts. 



LARGE WHITE GLOBE. A variety grown ex- 

 clusively for feeding stock; very productive; 

 in good rich soil the roots will frequently grow 

 to twelve pounds in weight. Per pkt., 4 cts., 

 oz., 7 cts., \i lb., 15 cts., lb., 50 cts. 



LONG WHITE COW HORN. This excellent 

 variety grows very quickly to good size; flesh 

 white/fine grained and sweet, tops small and 

 spreading. It keeps well and is esteemed by 

 some as the best for all culinary purposes. 

 Per pkt., 4 cts., oz., 7 cts., H lb., 15 cts., lb.. 50 cts. 



ROBERTSON'S GOLDEN BALL. It is the best 

 of the Yellows for a fall crop; is very solid 

 and of good flavor; flesh bright orange; of a 

 globe form, and keeps well; an excellent 

 table variety. Per pkt., 4 cts., oz., 7 cts., Yx lb., 

 15 cts., lb.. 50 cts. 



YELLOW ABERDEEN. Though generally 

 grown for stock, it is really superior to many 

 varieties cultivated for table use. Bulb globu- 

 lar; flesh tender and sugary; a fine market 

 variety, Per pkt., 4 cts., oz., 7 cts.. M lb.. 15 cts.. 

 lb., 50 cts. 



RUTA BAGA OR SWEDE 

 TURNIP. 



The Ruta Baga, Swedish or Russian Turnip, 

 Is extensively grown for a farm crop; the roots 

 close-grained, very hard, and will endure a con- 

 siderable degree of cold without injury. The 

 coots are best preserved in a pit or cellar during 

 the winter, and excellent for the table early in 

 spring. Sow from 20th of June to the 20th of 

 luly in drills two feet apart, and thin out to 

 eight or ten inches. 



IMPROVED AMERICAN. This variety is 

 largely grown in this country, both for the 

 table and for feeding stock; flesh very solid; 

 fine quality; keeps well until summer. Per 

 pkt., 4 cts., oz., 8 cts., 14 lb., 15 cts., lb., 50 cts. 



BARTER'S IMPERIAL HARDY SWEDE. A 

 most excellent sort for either table use or feed- 

 ing stock; flesh yellow, solid, firm, sweet and 

 rich. It is a hardy sort, yields enormously, a 

 good keeper, and one of the best. Per pkt., 5 

 cts., oz., 8 cts., lb., 15 cts., lb.. 50 cts. 



SKIKVING'S PURPLE TOP. This is a superior 

 variety, hardy and productive; flesh yellow, of 

 solid texture; arrows to a large size; a very pop- 

 ular sort for market and field culture. Perpkt., 

 5 cts , oz.. 8 cts,. M lb., 15 cts., lb., 50 cts. 



3 WEE r GtKMAN. This variety is very popu- 

 lar among gardeners. Shape smooth and 

 regular, aesn pure white, of extraordinary 

 solidity, very sweet, mild, well flavored; re- 

 tains its solidity and freshness until spring; 

 as a table variety must be classed among the 

 best, and should be largely cultivated. Per 

 nkt., 5 cts.. oz.. 8 cts., % lb., 20 cts., lb„ 60 ots. 



