50 



COLE'S GARDEN ANNUAL 



TURNIP 



Ger. SteckriLbe. Fr. Na7>et 

 One ounce will soio 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 generally sown broadcast though 

 much the larger crops are obtained by drill cul- 

 ture. Always sow your Turnips as soon after a rain 

 as the ground can be raked, or harrowed fine if pos- 

 sible. 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. 



RED TOP STRAP-LEAVED. TMs 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., ^4 

 lb. 15 cts., lb. 4.5 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 quality. Very handsome and most attractive 

 for market. Per pkt. 4 cts., oz. 8 cts., 14 lb. 15 

 cts., lb. 50 cts. 



LARGE WHITE GLOBE. A variety 



grown exclusively tor 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., % 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., 14 lb. 15 cts., 

 lb. 50 cts. 



YELLOW ABERDEEN. Very hardy and 



productive, bulb globular, flesh tender, sweet, and 

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

 Per pkt. 4 cts.^, oz. 7 cts., % lb. 15 cts., lb. 50 cts. 



RUTA=BAQA, or SWEDE 

 TURNIP 



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

 tensively grown for a farm crop; the roots close- 

 grained, very hard, and will endure a considerable 

 degree of cold without injury. Tlie 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. 



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 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., % lb. 25 cts., per 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 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., lb. 20 cts., lb. 65 

 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., ^4 lb. 25 cts., 

 lb. 75 cts. 



EARLY WHITE FLAT DUTCH. A very 



popular muiket variety. Grows quickly, comes ear- 

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

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



14 lb. 15 cts., lb. 50 cts. 



EARLY WHITE EGG. A variety for ear- 



ly or fall sowing; flesli white, fine grained and 

 sweet; very large, perfectly B^nooth and pure 

 white. An extra keeper, and in every respect a 

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



15 cts., lb. 50 cts. 



Breadstone Ruta=Baga 



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., 



14 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., 14 lb. 15 cts., lb. 50 cts. 

 CARTER'S IMPERIAL HARDY. A most 



(xcellent 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., lb. 



15 cts., lb. 50 cts. • 



SWEET GERMAN. This variety is very 



popuiar 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., oz. 8 cts., 

 ^ lb. 15 cts., lb. 50 cts. 



