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_ Continued 



i/Early White Flat Dutch St^^k^SrS^r^l^^^^^^^^^^ 



states. Root medium size, flat; color white; very early, sweet and tender. It is 

 desirable for table use, but is spongy and inferior when overgrown. Pkt. 5c; 

 Oz. 10c; 2 0z. 15c; ^ Lb. 20c; Lb. 50c. 



\/PurpIe Top White Globe .1,eTS?eT?pSS^/it" 



globular and nearly as large as the Pomeranean White Globe, of beau- 

 tiful appearance, of most excellent quality, and equally desirable for 

 table or stock. It keeps well and is a fine market sort. Pkt. 5c; 

 Oz. 10c; 2 0z. 15c; ^^ Lb. 20c; Lb. 50c. 



|/:ow Horn, or Long White ™Iprtt&?haTot "S 



at the top, and is carrot-like in form, growing nearly half out of the 

 ground, and slightly crooked. It is delicate and well flavored, of very 

 rapid growth, and has obtained considerable favor as a market sort for 

 fall and early winter use. Pkt.Sc; Oz.lOc; 2 Oz.loc; ^Lb.20c; Lb.60c. 



/ Q-itrd/sf r^ />♦♦♦-»-» ^t-i This variety is very popular in many sections, 

 OWcCl Vjerman notably so in the New England States. It par- 



takes largely of the nature of the Ruta Baga and 

 should be sown a month earlier than the flat turnips. 

 The flesh is white, hard, firm and sweet; keeps, 

 nearly as well as the Ruta Baga. Highly recom-\./; 



Early White Flat Dutch, Strap Leaved Turnip. 



YELLOMf FLESHED TURNIPS 



mended for winter and spring use'. Pkt.5c; Oz.lOc; LarS^e Ambcr Glohe ^"^^ °l ^^^% ^f *^ varieties for a field 

 2 Oz. 15c; ^ Lb. 20c; Lb. 5ol „1.?„^ fy^lrT^ „^„„ „.^.f ™P f°^ «t««k. Flesh_yellow, fine 



yO __ ^„ HTrkiA Cultivated extensively in the south 

 y OC veil 1 op for the tops, which are used for 

 greens. It is very hardy, and will grow all winter, / 

 but does not produce a good root, and is only recom- ^Vdtt/^-nr ^+/-kt-»/> 

 or the tops. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 10c; ^ 6110W »->lt)ne 



5c: 



)ut does 

 mended for 

 J^Lb.loc; 

 Lb. 4oc. 



Orange Jelly, or Robertson's Golden Ball Turnip. 



grained and sweet; color of skin yellow; top green. Hardy 

 well, a good cropper. Very popular in the south. Pkt, 

 Oz. lOe; 2 0z. 15c; % Lb. 20c; Lb. 60c. 



A very beautiful and desirable sort. The 



roots are of medium size, uniformly globular 



and perfect in shape, smooth skinned and of beautiful, pale yellow 



color. The flesh is crisp, tender and of fine quality, Pkt. 5c: 



Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; % Lb. 20c; Lb. 60c. 



V^ttrkTtr CAnUo ^^^"y similar to the Yellow Stone and a very 

 1/ 1 CllUW VJIUUC attractive and beautiful sort. Pkt.5c; Oz.lOc; 

 *^ 2 Oz. 15c; h Lb. 20c; Lb. 60c. ' 



range Jelly, or Robertson's Golden Ball 



Undoubtedly among the most delicate and sweetest yellow fleshed 

 turnips yet introduced. Not of large size, but firm, hard and of 

 most excellent flavor. Keeps well and is superior as a table variety. 

 It is extensively used. Pkt.5c; Oz.lOc; 2 Oz.l5c; ^Lb.20c; Lb.50c. 



Purple Top YeUow Aberdeen ?r.'^;Te'^rplTe 



yellow, tender and sugary; the plant is hardy and productive, and 

 keeps well. It is an old esteemed variety, considered as approach- 

 ing very nearly to the Ruta Baga in hardiness and firmness of tex- 

 ture. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; ^Lh. 20c; Lb. 50c. 



Ruta Ba^as or Swedes 



CULTURE OF RUTA BAGAS— Sow the seed about a month earlier than the preceding 

 varieties of turnips. Ruta Bagas should be sown on ground enriched with well rotted manure, 

 in drills two and one-half feet apart, and should be thinned to six to eight inches apart in the 

 row. Keep the weeds thoroughly in check with the hoe or cultivator, and when the roots 

 are full grown, and before hard freezing w^eather, pull them, cut off the tops and store 

 in a root cellar or pit. Ruta Bagas are sometimes sown broadcast and left to take their 

 chances with the weeds and bugs but this method is only successful on new clearing in which 

 there is no weed seed. 



i/Monarch or Tankard 



This is a yellow fleshed sort, having very large, 

 tankard shaped roots, with relatively small necks 

 and tops. Color purplish-crimson above ground, 

 yellow below; flesh very solid, fine grained and of 

 the best flavor. This very popular variety is also 

 sold as Hurst's Monarch, and Carter's Elephant. 

 Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; % Lb. 20c; Lb. 60c. 



^American Purple Top, or 



. . . Improved Long Island 



This is a strain of Purple Top Yellow Ruta 

 Baga of American origin, selected to a smaller 

 top and much shorter neck than is usually found, 

 while the roots grow to a large size and are of 

 the flnest quality. We consider this one of the 

 most desirable kinds on our list. Pkt. 5c; 

 Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; %Lb. 20c; Lb. 50c. 



VpIIayi;^ ^vh/pHa Shapeoblong; dull reddish color 

 ^ICIIUW OWCUC above ground,but yellow under- 

 neath; is hardier than the common turnip, and will 

 keep solid till spring. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 10c; 

 %Lb. 15c; Lb. 45c. 



vCarter's Imperial Purple Top 



Monarch or Tankard Ruta Baga. 



A most excellent 

 sort either for 

 table use or feeding stock. Flesh yellow, solid, firm, sweet and 

 rich. There is no tendency to long necks. It is a hardy sort, 

 and yields heavily. Pkt.5c; Oz.lOc; 2 Oz.lOc; ^ Lb. 15c; Lb.45c. 



American 



Purple Top 

 Ruta Baga. 



