TURNIPS 



For early use, sow Turnip seed as soon as the ground can be prepared, scattering it in drills 15 inches apart, and thin 

 the plants to stand 8 inches apart. Succession sowings may be made at intervals of a fortnight until the last of August. 

 The sowings should be made just before a rain if possible, as the success of the crop depends, in a great measure, upon 

 quick germination and the rapid growth of the young plants. Turnips develop best during cool weather; consequently, 

 the main crop is usually started in August to mature in the cool fall months. For this reason, Turnips are a most desir- 

 able crop to follow other vegetables which are harvested early in the season. It is not advisable, however, to sow Turnips 

 where cabbage or radish crops have been grown on account of the danger from root maggots. The larger sorts of 

 Turnips and the Rutabagas are splendid keepers and at least a few should be grown in every garden for winter use. An 

 ounce of seed will sow 150 feet of drill; 2 pounds will sow an acre. 



THE WHITE-FLESHED VARIETIES 



EXTRA-EARLY WHITE MILAN. Extremely early and of fine quality. Roots 

 white; flat; 2 to 2y 2 inches in diameter; maturing in 50 days from sowing. 

 Valuable for first-early but not a keeper. 



EXTRA-EARLY PURPLE MILAN. Same as the above except color. 



PURPLE-TOP STRAP-LEAF. Later than Milan and larger. Suitable for both 

 early and main crop; good keeper. 



PURPLE-TOP WHITE GLOBE. The most popular main-crop Turnip. Large, hand- 

 some, globe-shaped roots; noted for its heavy yield per acre; a splendid keeper. 



SEVEN TOP. Grown for the large tops which are used as greens; roots of no 

 value. 



COW HORN. Very long, slender roots; sweet, fine-grained flesh. 



YELLOW-FLESHED SORTS 



These do not grow as rapidly as the white kinds, but their flesh is firmer and 

 they keep better. 



GOLDEN BALL. Roots of medium size; skin and flesh yellow; fine quality. 

 YELLOW ABERDEEN. Roots round, extra-large; flesh very firm and of fair 

 quality; largely grown for feeding to stock. 



RUTABAGAS or SWEDISH TURNIPS 



These grow to a very large size, requiring a long season, and should be sown 

 not later than July first. They are grown chiefly for stock but are also excellent 

 for vcooking in spring. 



IMPROVED AMERICAN PURPLE-TOP YELLOW. Hardy; large, firm roots with 



well-flavored yellow flesh. 

 NECKLACE. American Yellow Purple Top. (Original Seed.) Extra fine improved 



strain without neck. Tops rather short, but good size root. Flesh yellow and 



fine grained. Best of all yellow fleshed varieties. 



American Purple-Top Rutabaga 



SWEET and MEDICINAL HERBS 



♦Varieties are 

 Anise. Used for flavoring. 

 Balm. Made into balm tea for 

 fevers. 



Basil, Sweet. For soups and 

 stews. 



Borage. A pot-herb and for bees. 

 Caraway. Seeds are used in cakes, 

 etc. 



Chervil, Curled. For soups and 

 salads. 



Chives.* "Used for garnishing. 

 Pkt. 25 cts. 



Coriander. Seeds used in confec- 

 tionery. 



Dill. Used for pickling. 



Fennel.* Used for pickling and 

 sauces. 



Fennel, Florence. Resembles cel- 

 ery In flavor. 



All above varieties of Herb 10 



Perennials 



Horehound.* Valuable for medi- 

 cine. 



Hyssop.* Medicinal and decora- 

 tive. 



Lavender (True). Used in per- 

 fume. 



Marjoram, Sweet. 



Marjoram, Pot. Used for season- 

 ing. 



Rosemary.* Aromatic; for sea- 

 soning. 



Rue.* Used for medicinal pur- 

 poses. 



Sage.* Used for flavoring. 

 Savory, Summer. For flavoring. 

 Savory, Winter.* A hardy form. 

 Sorrel. Used as a salad. 

 Thyme. For sauces and dressings. 



cts. per pkt. except as noted 



TURNIPS 



Pkt. 



1 oz. 



V* lb. 



lib. 



Extra-Early White Milan 



$.10 



$.15 



$.35 



$1.00 



Extra-Early Purple Milan 



.10 



.15 



.35 



1.00 



Purple-Top Strap-Leaf . . 



.10 



.15 



.30 



.75 



Purple-Top White Globe . 



.10 



.15 



.30 



.75 







.15 



.25 



.60 







.15 



.25 



.60 







.15 



.25 



.60 





.10 



.15 



.25 



.60 



RUTABAGAS OR SWEDISH TURNIPS 





Imp. American 











Purple-Top Yellow . . 



.10 



.15 



.30 



.75 







.15 



.30 



.75 



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