DE JONG FLORAL AND SEED CO., PELLA, IOWA 



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TURNIP 



One ounce will sow 200 feet of drill. 

 Ger. Steckrube. Fr. Navet. 



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 

 -r six inches. For the fall or main crop, sow, at 

 'he north, from the middle of July to the last of 

 August, in drills as directed for the spring sow- 

 ing. In the field the turnips are more generally 

 sown broadcast though much the larger crops are 

 obtained by drill culture. Always sow your Tur- 

 nips as soon after a rain as the ground can be 

 raked, or harrowed fine if possible. If sown be- 

 fore 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 Ru- 

 ca-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 

 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. 15 cts., V4 lb. 40 cts., lb. $1.25. 



EXTRA EARLY PURPLE MILAN. One of the 



earliest varieties, two weeks earlier than Red 

 Top Strap Leaved. The bulb is fiat, of medium 

 size, smooth, with a bright purple top, pure 

 white skin and flesh is of excellent quality, be- 

 ing hard, solid, and fine grained; it is an excel- 

 lent quality, being hard, solid, and fine grained; 

 it is an excellent keeper. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 

 cts., M lb. 40 cts., lb. $1.25. 



£ARLY WHITE FLAT DUTCH. A very popular 

 market variety. Grows quickly, comes early, 

 clear white skin and flesh of juicy, mild flavor 

 and excellent quality. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 

 cts., % lb. 25 cts., lb. 75 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. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., Y*. 

 lb., 25 cts., lb. 75 cts. 



PURPLE 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. 10 cts., % lb. 25 cts., lb. 75 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 attrac- 

 tive for market. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., Y* 

 lb. 25 cts., lb. 75 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 dur- 

 ing 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., Y< lb. 25 cts., lb. 75 cts. 



SWEET GERMAN. This variety is very popular 

 among gardeners. Shape smooth and regular, 

 flesh pure white, of extraordinary, solidity, very 

 sweet, mild and well flavored; retains its fresh- 

 ness until spring; as a table variety must be 

 classed among the best. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 

 cts., % lb. 25 cts., lb. 75 cts. 



TOBACCO 



One ounce will sow 80 feet square and produce 

 plants for one acre. 



The seed should be sown very early in the 

 spring, as early as possible after the danger of 

 frost is over. A good plan is to burn a quantity 

 of brush and rubbish in the spring, on the ground 

 intended for the seed bed; then dig and thorough- 

 ly pulverize the earth and mix with ashes, after 

 which the seed may be sown and covered very 

 lightly. When the plants are about six inches 

 high transplant into rows ZYz feet apart each way 

 and cultivate thoroughly with plow and hoe. 



An essay entitled "Tobacco Culture" by mail 

 prepaid for 25 cts. 



PRIMUS. This early tobacco grows rapidly. The 

 leaves are large and long, fibre fine and yields 

 heavy crops of extra fine quality. The plants 

 stand up well; the leaves, somewhat close to- 

 gether. Its early ripening renders the product 

 less liable to frost. Per pkt. 5 cts.. oz. 25 cts., 

 Y* lb. 75 cts. 



SWEET ORONOKO. This variety makes the 

 sweetest, best and most substantial "Fillers," 

 and makes, when sun-cured, the best natural 

 chewing leaf. The favorite for the "homespun" 

 wherever known. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., 

 % lb. 75 cts. 



HAVANA. Heavy cropper, delightful flavor, 

 fine texture, much used for cigar making. Per 

 pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



IMPROVED WHITE BURLEY. Seed of this fine 

 strain is grown on the famous lime-stone fields 

 of Tennessee. Well-known standard main crop 

 variety of great merit. A mild and sweet to- 

 bacco. It is extra fine for manufacturing in 

 nearly every manner that tobacco is used. Per 

 pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., Y< lb. $1.00, lb. $3.50. 



