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TURNIP 
The value of Turnips and Ruta Bagas for feeding stock in fall and winter is not fully appreciated, as they are much liked 
by all kinds of stock and serve to keep them in good condition. They should not be fed, however, in large quantities to milech 
cows, or the flavor of the milk will be disagreeably affected. We recommend that farmers increase their sowings largely, for 
we are sure the crop will prove remunerative for stock feeding as well as for table use when the roots are comparatively small. 
Both of these wholesome vegetables are very easily affected in their form and flavor by soil, climate, and mode of culture. 
The vurolp plant is distinguished from the Ruta Baga by its rougher leaves; the root usually matures earlier and is 
smoother. 
For summer use sow early in spring in light, rich or new soil, in drills 
one and one-half to two feet apart according to the size of the variety and 
cover one-half inch deep, or sow broadcast, but in either case be sure to 
have the ground rich and freshly stirred. Thin early and keep free from 
weeds so that the young plants will not be checked in growth. Any over- 
crowding will result in rough and poorly flavored roots. It is important 
to get the spring and summer crop started very early so that the turnips 
may have time to grow to sufficient size before hot weather causes them 
to become tough and bitter. 
In the middle and western states sow for falland main crop from the 
middle of June to the first of August and in the manner given for spring 
sowing. In the field, turnips are often sown broadcast, though in most 
cases better results are obtained by drill culture; good results from broad- 
cast sowing are often obtained on new and burned over land where the 
weeds are not likely to be troublesome. 
Especially where not properly sown and cultivated, turnips are some- 
times affected by the root maggot and the flea beetle. Among the rem- 
edies employed for the maggot are the application of a carbolic acid emul- 
sion, or of sand and kerosene, or of bisulphide of carbon to the soil 
about the roots when small. A preventive that is considered much better 
is a rotation of crops. ‘he flea beetle may be checked by spraying the 
plants with Bordeaux mixture, or a nicotine preparation such as black 
leaf 40, or by sprinkling with Paris green diluted with land plaster in the 
ratio by bulk of one to fifty. 
For winter keeping, store the turnips in a cool cellar and cover with 
sand or turf to keep them fresh. Another method is to put them ina pit 
dug in dry soil where there will be no danger of water standing and to cover 
with straw overlaid with earth sufficiently deep to keep out frost. 
5 . This variety is remarkably early. 
Extra Early White Milan Thetops are AER eralltatranicaved! 
upright and compact, so that rows can be planted close together. The 
roots are clear white, very smooth, flat and are of best quality when only 
about two inches in diameter. The flesh is clear white, mild, sweet and 
tender. Very desirable for early use, especially for forcing. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 
15c; 2 Oz. 25c; % Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 
e Similar to Extra Early White 
Extra Early Purple Top Milan Milan except that the roots 
are a little flatter and an attractive purple-red on the upper portion. 
Well adapted for forcing. All in all, the Milan turnips leave nothing 
more to be desired in the way of an extra early garden turnip. Pkt. 10c; 
Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; 44 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 
Whi E An early, oval or egg-shaped variety with smooth, clear white roots of medium size which grow half out of 
ite Y_ the ground. The tops are small with leaves distinctly cut. The flesh is clear white, firm, fine grained and 
sweet. The roots of this quick growing garden sort when in best condition 
for use are usually about two inches in diameter and about three and one- 
half inches long. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; % Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 
© A very early, white 
Early White Flat Dutch, Strap Leaved turnip, extensively 
used for the table, especially in the southern states. The leaves are entire, 
toothed on the margin but not divided or lobed, and are upright in growth. 
The roots are of medium size, flat, very white fleshed, fine grained and 
sweet. The roots when in best condition for table use are about two and 
one-half inches in diameter. This variety is also grown as a field crop. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; 4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c 
A very early strap leaved 
Early Purple Top, Strap Leaved variety, say Be tensioely 
used for the table. The leaves are few, entire, upright in growth. The 
roots are flat of medium size, purple or dark red above ground, white 
below. The flesh is white, fine grained and tender. Roots when in best 
condition for table use are about two and one-half inches in diameter but 
ean be grown much larger for stock feeding. This sort is also known as 
Early Red Top, Strap Leaved. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; 4 Lb. 25c; 
Lb. 75c 
° This excellent table variety is globular 
Purple Top White Globe in shape, of good size and very attrac- 
tive appearance. The roots are large, purple or dark red above ground, 
white below. The flesh is white, fine grained and tender. The roots when 
in best condition for the table are about three inches in diameter, but can 
be grown much larger for stock feeding. This sort keeps well for so early 
avariety and is one of the best for market use. It is also known as Red Top 
White Globe. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; %4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 80c 
Earty Puree Top, Strap Leavep 
° This variety is clear white, except a 
Cow Horn or Long White ittle 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, anil 
for table use is in best condition when the roots are about two inches in 
diameter. Jesirable for stock feeding and has obtained considerable favor 
as a market sort. The variety is of very rapid growth and well adapted 
for fall and early winter use. Pkt. 10c; Oz.15c; 2 Oz. 20c; % Lb. 30c; Lb. 
Puree Top WuitEe GLoBeE $1.00 
