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TURNIP 



For summer use, sow early in spring in rows J 2 to 2 feet apart. 

 Plant seed about } 2 inch deep and press the soil down firmly 

 and smoothly. When the seedlings appear, apply tobacco dust 

 liberally to prevent injury by flea-beetles and root maggots. 

 As soon as the plants are about an inch tall, thinning should be 

 started and carried on as recommended for beets. For fall and 

 winter use the seed may be planted as late as August. 



COW HORN or LONG WHITE Chiefly grown for stock feed, 

 but very good for table use. Tops fairly large, erect, cut- 

 leaved. Roots 12 to 15 inches long; 3 inches thick at 

 shoulder, tapered, slightly crooked; smooth; white with 

 pale green shoulder; mild, sweet, and tender. Becomes 

 table size in 65 days; full size in 75 to 80 days. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; y 4 lb. 30c; lb. 75c. 



EARLY PURPLE TOP, STRAP LEAVED Very important 

 home and market garden turnip. Tops small, erect, 

 compact. Roots flat; becoming 5 inches in diameter and 

 half as thick; purplish-red above and white below; flesh 

 clear white, fine grained, mild. Reaches table size in 45 days. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; »/ 4 lb. 30c; lb. 80c. 



EARLY WHITE FLAT DUTCH, STRAP LEAVED Tops 

 small, erect, compact. Roots flat; become 5 inches in 

 diameter and half as thick; entirely white; flesh fine 

 grained and mild. Good home and market garden variety, 

 reaching table size in 45 days. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; y 4 lb. 30c; ib. 75c. 



EXTRA EARLY PURPLE TOP MILAN Table size, 40 days. 

 Standard for home and market garden and for forcing. 

 Tops small; strap leaved. Roots flat; become 4 inches 

 across; purplish-red above, white below; flesh white, fine 

 grained, mild and tender. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; i/ 4 Ib. 35c; Ib. 85c. 



EXTRA EARLY WHITE MILAN Entirely white; in all other 

 respects the same as Extra Early Purple Top Milan. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; y 4 Ib. 35c; Ib. 85c. 



LARGE WHITE NORFOLK Chiefly grown for stock feed, 

 but the young roots are good for table use. Tops large, 

 cut-leaved. Roots large, globular; 4 to 5 inches in diameter 

 or greater; entirely white; firm, moderately coarse in 

 texture. Also known as Pomeranian White Globe. Becomes 

 full size in 75 days. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; y 4 Ib. 30c; Ib. 75c. 



PURPLE TOP WHITE GLOBE Table size, 55 days; full size 

 70 days. The standard home, market garden, and shipping 

 sort for table use; it is also good for field culture. Tops 

 medium large, compact, cut -leaved. Roots globular, 

 smooth; bright purplish-red above, white below; become 

 5 to 6 inches in diameter; flesh white, firm; fine grained 

 and tender when young. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; y 4 Ib. 35c; Ib. 85c. 



SEVEN TOP, FOR TURNIP GREENS Standard extremely 

 hardy foliage turnip for table and forage use. Root woody 

 and inedible; crown sends up numerous leafy shoots which 

 are excellent for greens and for stock to graze on. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; y 4 Ib. 25c; Ib. 60c. 



SHOGOIN OR JAPANESE A new, extremely useful sort. 

 It is quick growing and supplies large edible strap leaves 

 as well as smooth globular roots of superior quality. 

 Already popular as a dual purpose variety. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; y 4 Ib. 40c; Ib. $1.00. 



SNOWBALL A very attractive medium size turnip of out- 

 standing quality. Roots round; clear white both exterior 

 and interior. Flesh fine grained, sweet and tender. Reaches 

 table size in about 40 days. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; y 4 Ib. 30c; Ib. 80c. 



SOUTHERN PRIZE Splendid foliage turnip which produces 

 an abundance of leaves for greens and forage as well as a 

 large, top-shaped, fleshy white root. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; y 4 Ib. 30c; Ib. 75c. 



WHITE EGG Splendid for home and market garden. Tops 

 erect, fairly compact; cut-leaved. Roots white, smooth; 

 grow one-half above ground, egg-shaped, become 3 inches 

 long and 2V| inches through; flesh white, firm, fine grained, 

 sweet and tender. Table size, 55 days. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; y 4 Ib. 30c; Ib. 75c. 



YELLOW FLESHED VARIETIES 



AMBERGLOBE Large roots, 75 to 80 days. Of good quality, 

 but chiefly grown for stock. Tops green, leaves cut. Roots 

 larae; become 5 to 6 inches in diameter; globular, smooth, 

 yellow tinged with green at the top; flesh pale yellowish- 

 white, fine grained, sweet and tender. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; y 4 Ib. 30c; Ib. 80c. 



ORANGE JELLY OR GOLDEN BALL Excellent for table 

 use. Tops small, cut-leaved. Roots globular; commonly 

 4 inches in diameter; skin smooth, orange-yellow; flesh 

 yellow, firm, fine grained, and of good quality. Reaches 

 table size in 60 days. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz 10c; y 4 lb. 30c; Ib. 80c. 



PURPLE TOP YELLOW ABERDEEN The best keeper and 

 of high quality. Tops large, cut-leaved. Roots globular 

 or slightly flattened; large, usually about 5 inches in dia- 

 meter; smooth; upper part purplish-red, lower pale yellow; 

 flesh pale yellow, firm, but sweet and tender. Becomes 

 full size in 75 to 80 days. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; y 4 Ib. 30c; Ib. 80c. 



YELLOW GLOBE Keeps well and is generally grown for 

 stock feed. Tops large, leaves cut. Roots globular; 

 commonly 4 to 5 inches in diameter; smooth; light 

 yellow; flesh pale yellow, crisp, firm, and of mild flavor. 

 Full-sized in 75 to 80 days. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; y 4 Ib. 30c; Ib. 80c. 



RUTABAGA or SWEDE 



Rutabagas require a longer growing season than turnips and 

 need more moisture. Seed may be sown from mid-June to mid- 

 July in rows 2J-2 to 3 feet apart. The culture is practically the 

 same as for turnips except that the plants should be thinned to 

 8 or 10 inches apart in the rows. 



When the roots are full grown, they should be pulled, topped, 

 and stored in a cool cellar or pit for winter use. If kept cool 

 and sufficiently moist to prevent withering, they will remain in 

 prime condition all winter. 



AMERICAN PURPLE TOP or IMPROVED LONG ISLAND 



One of the best rutabagas for both table use and stock feed- 

 ing, owing to the selected small top and short neck, globe 

 shape, and large size. It is of finest quality and keeps well. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; y 4 Ib. 25c; Ib. 75c. 



MONARCH OR TANKARD A very good yellow fleshed sort 

 with large tankard-shaped roots, relatively small necks, 

 and small tops. The root above ground is purple-red ; yellow 

 below. The flesh is very solid, fine grained, and sweet. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; y 4 Ib. 25c; Ib. 75c. 



SWEET PERFECTION WHITE While very good for stock 

 feeding, this white fleshed rutabaga is especially desirable 

 for table use. It is of vigorous growth and yields better 

 than yellow varieties. Absolutely neckless, small topped, 

 and fine grained. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; y 4 Ib. 25c; Ib. 75c. 



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