50 



COLE'S GARDEN ANNUAL 



TURNIP 



Ger. Stecknibe. Fr, Xavet. 

 One ounce will sow 2go feet of dnIL 

 For tlie spring crop sow the different early kinds 

 as early as tlie seed can be got into tlie ground in 

 drills 14 inches apait, and tliin to five or six inches. 

 For the fall or maiii crop, sow, at tlie north, from 

 the middle of July to tli ^ last of August, in drills 

 as directed for the spring sowing. In the field the 

 turnips arc more generally sown broadcast though 

 nuich the larger -crops are obtained by drill cul- 

 ture. Always sow your Turnips as soon after a rain 

 as tiie gi'ound can hi raked, or harrowed fine if pos- 

 sible. If sown before a heavy rain there is formed 

 a crust which generally smotliers .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 beautiful 

 shape. It grows with wonderful rapidity and is 

 the earliest White Turnip in cultivation. Of splen- 

 did qualit.v, 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., 14 lb. 25 cts., per lb. 75 cts. 



EXTRA EARLY PURPLE MILAN. One 



of the earliest varieties, two weeks earlier tlian 

 Red Top Strap Leaved. The bulb is flat, of med- 

 ium size, smooth, with a bright purple top. The 

 pure white flesh is of excellent quality, being hard, 

 solid and fine grained; it is an excellent keeper. 

 Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., V4 lb. 20 cts., lb. G5 

 cts. 



SCARLET KASHMYR. A new and en- 



tirely distinct Turnip. The outer color is rich 

 scarlet, while the flesh is snow-white. It is an ex- 

 tra early sort, small, and flat, the flesh is very 

 solid tender, fine-grained and of good quality. An 

 excellent keeper, and when cooked of unsurpassed 

 quality. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., % lb. 25 cts., 

 lb. 75 cts. 



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EARLY WHITE FLAT DUTCH. A very 



popular market variety. Cirows quickly, comes ear- 

 ly, clear white skin and flesli of juicy, mild flavor 

 and excellent quality. Per pkt. 4 cts., oz. 8 cts., 

 lb. 15 cts., lb. 50 cts. 



EARLY WHITE EGG. A variety for ear- 



ly or fall sowing; flesh white, fine grained and 

 sweet; very large, perfectly 8<nooth and pura 

 white. An extra keeper, and in every respect a 

 first-class variety. Per pkt. 4 cts., oz. 8 cts., % lb. 

 15 cts.. lb. 50 cts. 



HARDY WHITE WINTER. This fine 



variety we find it to be one of the sweet- 

 est and the most tejider in flavor we have ever 

 eaten. As shown in the illustration it differe from 

 all other varieties, being conical in shape like the 

 Oxheart Carrot. It grows to large size, still it 

 grows ra)>idly and cannot be surpassed for late 

 sowing, foi- iw.' in Autunui and Winter. The root 

 is pure white, vt ry smooth, and grows almost en- 

 tirely in the groimd; 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 be- 

 come a great favorite with gardeners when better 

 known. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., % lb. 40 cts., 

 lb. $1.25. 



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 pur- 

 ple above ground; one of the best for family use, 

 either spring or fall. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 8 cts., ^ 

 lb. 15 cts., lb. 45 cts., 5 lbs. or more not prepaid, 

 at 35 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 qua; it}'. Very handsome and most attractive 

 for market. Per pkt. 4 cts., oz. 8 cts., % lb. 15 

 fcts., lb. 50 cts. 



LARGE WHITE GLOBE. A variety 



grown exclusively for feeding stock; very produc- 

 tive; in good rich soil the roots will frequently 

 grow to twelve pounds in weight. Per pkt. 4 cts., 

 oz. 7 cts., 14 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 

 varietv. Per pkt. 4 cts., oz. 7 cts., lb. 15 cts., 

 lb. 50" cts. 



YELLOW ABERDEEN. Very hardy and 



productive, bulb globular, fltsh tender, sweet, and 

 a good keeper. Good either for stock or table use. 

 Per pkt. 4 cts., oz. 7 cts., i/4 lb. 15 cts., lb. 50 cts. 



RUTA-BAGA, or SWEDE 

 TURNIP 



The Ruta-Baga, Swedish or Russian Turnip, is ex- 

 tensively grown for a farm crop; the roots close- 

 j grained, very hard, and will endure a considerable 

 1 degree of cold without injury. Tlie roots are best 

 1 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. 



^EADSTONE. 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 

 ,i3se we have ever seen. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 

 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., % 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., ^4 lb. 

 15 cts., lb. 50 cts. 



SWEET GERMAN. This variety is very 



popular among gardeners. Shape sniootli 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., oz. 8 cts., 

 V4 lb. 15 cts., lb. 50 cts. 



