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Cole's Seed Store, Pella, Iowa 



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 

 five 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 gen 

 erally 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 Turnip 

 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 rapidity 

 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. 10 cts., *4 lb. 25 cts., lb. 75 cts. 



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 qual- 

 ity, being hard, solid and fine grained ; it is 

 an excellent keeper. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 

 .cts., ^4 lb. 20 cts., lb. 65 cts. 



EARLY WHITE PLAT DUTCH. A very 

 popular 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., % lb. 15 cts., Ib. 50 cts. 



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. 4 cts., oz. 8 cts., 

 V± lb. T.5 cts., lb. 50 cts. 



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. 4 cts., oz. 8 

 cts., Yi lb. 15 cts., lb. 50 cts. 



HARDY WHITE WINTER. This fine vari- 

 ety we find to be one of the sweetest and the 

 most tender in flavor we have even eaten. As 

 shown in the illustration it differs from all 

 other varieties, being conical shape like the 

 Ox-heart Carrot. It grows to large size, still 

 it grows rapidly and cannot be surpassed for 

 late sowing, for use in Autumn and Winter. 

 The root is pure white, very smooth, and grows 

 almost entirely in the ground; being very hardy,, 

 it can be dug late and is one of the best 

 keepers. The flesh is crisp, sweet and of 

 excellent quality. It will become a great favor- 

 ite with gardeners when better known. Per 

 pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., Y± lb. 30 cts., lb. $1.00. 



RED TOP STRAP-LEAVED. This is the 

 leading variety for main crop ; form roundish 

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

 lbs. or more not prepaid, at 35 cts. 



LARGE WHITE GLOBE. A variety grown 

 exclusively 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., Yi 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., hi 

 lb. 15 cts., lb. 50 cts. 



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. 4 cts., oz. 7 cts., Yi 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 

 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. 



BREADSTONE. They are medium size, very 

 quick growing, the roots are smooth, white, with 

 faint green top. The flesh is perfectly 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. 10 cts., Yi lb. 20 cts., lb. 60 cts. 



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. 4 

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



CARTER'S IMPERIAL HARDY. A most 

 excellent sort for either table use or feeding, 

 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., Yt lb. 15 cts., lb. 50 cts. 



SWEET GERMAN. This variety is very pop- 

 ular among gardeners. - Shape smooth and reg- 

 ular, 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., os. 

 8 cts., Y4. lb. 15 cts., lb. 50 cts. 



