TURNIPS 



The cultivation of Turnips is much more important to the average farmer than many realize, as they may be planted after several 

 other crops, or sown at the last cultivation of various crops, maturing in time for fall and winter feeding with scarcely anv extra 

 expense. Many farmers could well adopt a system of crop rotation which would allow a limited area to be sown to this crop. Turnips 

 mature in from six to eight weeks, permitting seed to be sown in July and August, and maturing before the severe frosts set in. Many 

 sheepmen make a practice of raising quite a few acres of Turnips for a green winter feed which is very appetizing to their flocks. Such 

 a practice is carried out extensively in England and elsewhere, where large flocks are kept over the winter. Turnips, however, are 

 used not only by the sheepmen, but they make a very desirable and palatable winter feed for all other classes of live-stock. If farmers 

 do not already make a practice of growing Turnips or Rutabagas to feed during the winter, we would strongly advise them to include 

 one of these crops in next year's operations. We feel sure they will be amply repaid for any little extra expense and time put in with 

 this crop. 



Culture. — Like most root crops the Turnip does best on a sandy soil, but may be sown on practically all types of land. If an 

 early crop is desired, the seed should be sown as early as the ground can be prepared, or if a late fall crop is desired, sow the seed in 

 July or August. For market use, seed should be sown in drills 12 to 14 inches apart, or 24 to 30 inches if horse cultivation is practised. 

 A common mistake with Turnips is to sow the seed too thickly, making unnecessary expense in thinning. For the early crop plants 

 should be 2 to 3 inches apart, or if the large late varieties are planted, 4 to 5 inches between the plants will give the roots plenty 

 of room for their development. Coyer the seeds from 3^ to % of an inch deep. W hen broadcasting is practised for the late crop 

 seed should be planted at the rate of about 2 pounds to the acre, covering it with a rake or fine- toothed cultivator. 



1054 Purple-Top Milan 



AN EXTRA-EARLY TYPE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR TABLE USE 



The earliest and most tender of all Turnips. The roots are rather 

 flattened in shape, with a clear ivory-white skin, and have a purple top 

 above ground. Purple-Top Milan is unexcelled for home-garden or table 

 use but is not so good a keeper as some of the varieties mentioned below, 

 and should not be sown with that idea in view. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 

 l/ilb. 15 cts., lb. 40 cts. 



1050 S. S. Purple-Top White Globe 



This variety is very often spoken of as the Red-Top White Globe and is 

 probably in larger demand than any other Turnip. It is used for either 

 table or stock purposes, but should be pulled accordingly. It will be about 

 ten days later in maturing than the Purple-Top Milan but grows to a larger 

 size and has a more attractive shape, the top half being a beautiful reddish 

 purple and the part under ground a pure ivory-white. It is a very highly 

 recommended strain. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., V^lb. 15 cts., lb. 40 cts. 



1057 Long Cow-Horn 



A variety taking its name from its characteristic shape and appearance, 

 being about 12 inches long when matured; white, slightly tipped with 

 green around the stem, and often slightly twisted at the lower end. About 

 3 inches of this Turnip will grow above the ground. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 

 cts., V 4 lb. 15 cts., lb. 40 cts. 



1059 Yellow or Amber Globe 



We consider this the best of the yellow varieties, for it can be used for 

 the table or for stock-feeding. It attains quite a fair size and is an excellent 

 winter-keeper. The flesh is crisp, firm and of good quality; the roots 

 should be pulled early for home consumption. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 

 l/ 4 lb. 15 cts., lb. 40 cts. 



S. S. Purple-Top White Globe Turnip 



Early Purple-Top Flat 



(Strap- Leaf) 



Also known as Early Red-Top Flat. An early flat 

 Turnip of the very finest quality, and slightly larger 

 but in many respects very similar to the Purple-Top 

 Milan described above. The roots should be prepared 

 for the table when not larger than 2. x /i inches in diam- 

 eter, but for stock purposes they may be grown con- 

 siderably larger. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, l/jlb. 15c, lb. 40c. 



RUTABAGAS 



The "Swede" or "Russian Turnips" require a long season in which to grow. The seed, in the latitude of Philadelphia, should be 

 sown by the middle of July. The flesh is very solid, of rich flavor, and the Rutagabas keep in fine condition through the winter if 

 buried in the ground below frost. They furnish a valuable, clean food for cattle during the winter months. The foliage is distinct 

 from that of the early Turnips, having long, deeply Iobed leaves and smooth surface. 



1064 S. S. Yellow Rutabaga 



A Windermoor-grown strain of this popular Rutabaga, which 

 is very largely used for stock-feeding. Large, globe-shaped bulbs, 

 of rich purplish color on the upper portion and deep yellow below 

 the soil. Very smooth, with a single, small tap-root. The richly 

 colored flesh is fine-grained and sweet. This American-grown 

 strain has been carefully selected and will grow smooth and 

 without prongy roots. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., x A\h. 35c, lb. $1. 



1070 Yellow Rutabaga (Imported Seed) 



An excellent strain, and the variety usually sold in this coun- 

 try. It is imported from England and will produce excellent 

 results of somewhat the same character of Turnip as the S. S. 

 Yellow Rutabaga previously described. The seed is cheaper in 

 price and, for ordinary purposes, will answer as well, though it 

 does not make so uniform and large Turnips as the American- 

 grown seed. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., Vilb. 15 cts., lb. 40 cts. 



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