Cole's Seed Store, Pella, Iowa 



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TURNIP 



Ger. Steckrube. Fr. Navet. 

 One ounce will sow 200 feet of drill. 



For the spring crop sow the different early 

 kinds as early as the seed can be got into the 

 ground in drills 14 inches apart, and thin to 

 live or 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 sowing. 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. 



Early White Milan Turnip 



EXTRA EARLY WHITE MILAN. This takes 

 the first rank for its earliness and beau- 

 tiful shape. It grows with wonderful rap- 

 idity and is the earliest White Turnip in 

 cultivation. Of splendid quality, small top 

 and single tap-root, it is most attractive 

 with clear white skin and flesh; fine grained 

 and tender. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., X A 

 lb. 50 cts., lb. $1.50. 



EXTRA EARLY PURPLE MILAN. One of 



the earliest varieties, two weeks earlier 

 than Red Top Strap Leaved. The bulb is 

 flat, of medium size, smooth, with a bright 

 purple top, pure white skin and flesh is of 

 excellent quality, being hard, solid, and 

 fine grained; it is an excellent keeper. Per 

 pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., Vi lb. 50 cts., lb. 

 $1.50. 



EARLY WHITE FLAT DUTCH. A very 

 popular market variety. Grows quickly, 

 comes early, clear white skin and flesh of 

 juicy, mild flavor and excellent quality. 

 Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., % lb. 30 cts., lb. 

 $1.00. 



EARLY WHITE EGG. A variety for early 

 or fall sowing; flesh white, fine grained and 

 sweet; very large, perfectly smooth and 

 pure white. An extra keeper, and in every 

 respect a first-class variety. Per pkt. 5 

 cts., oz. 10 cts., % lb. 30 cts., lb. $1.00. 



PURPLE TOP WHITE GLOBE. One of the 



best 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. 

 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., % lb. 30 cts., lb. $1.00. 



RED TOP STRAP-LEAVED. This Is the 

 leading variety for main crop; form round- 

 ish or flat, medium size, small top; few 

 leaves which are entirely upright; tap root 

 small, color red or purple above ground; 

 one of the best for family use, either spring 

 or fall. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., K lb. 

 30 cts., lb. $1.00. 



GOLDEN BALL. It is the best of the Yel- 

 lows for a fall crop; is very solid and of 

 good flavor; flesh bright orange; of a globa 

 form, and keeps well; an excellent table 

 variety. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., % lb. 

 30 cts., lb. $1.00. 



YELLOW ABERDEEN. Very hardy and pro- 

 ductive, bulb globular, flesh tender, sweet, 

 and a good keeper. Good either for stock 

 or table use. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., & 

 lb. 30 cts., lb. $1.00. 



RUTA-BAGA, or Swede Turnip 



The Ruta-Baga, Swedish or Russian Tur- 

 nip, is extensively grown for a farm crop; 

 the roots close-grained, very hard, and will 

 endure a considerable degree of cold without 

 injury. The roots are best preserved in a pit 

 or cellar during the winter, and excellent for 

 the table early in spring. Sow from middle 

 of May to middle of June in drills two feet 

 apart, and thin out or transplant to eight or 

 ten inches. 



BREAD STONE. They, are medium size, very 

 ■quick growing, the roots are smooth, white, 

 with faint green top. The flesh is perfect- 

 ly white, fine grained, remarkably tender 

 and very sweet; it is the finest table turnip 

 for winter and spring use we have ever 

 seen. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., % lb. 35 

 cts., lb. $1.10. 



IMPROVED AMERICAN. This variety is 

 largely grown in this country, both for the 

 table and feeding stock; flesh very solid; 

 fine quality; keeps well until summer. Per 

 pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., *4 lb. 35 cts., lb. 

 $1.00. 



CARTER'S IMPERIAL HARDY. 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 enor- 

 mously, a good keeper, and one of the best. 

 Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., % lb. 35 cts., lb. 

 $1.00. 



SWEET GERMAN. This variety is very pop- 

 ular among gardeners. Shape smooth and 

 regular, flesh pure white, of extraordinary 

 solidity, very sweet, mild and well flavored; 

 retains its freshness until spring; as a 

 table variety must be classed among the 

 best. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., % lb. 35 

 cts., lb. $1.00. 



I had splendid success with your seed last year. 

 With the backward spring, dry weather and early 

 frost the Early June was the only tomato that 

 ripened with us. Your seeds can be depended on 

 at all times. — Mrs. W. H. Mosher, Huron Co., 

 Mich. 



