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PETEf^ HEl^DEHSO^l St CO.— VEGETABLE SEEDS. 



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Copyrighted by Peter Henderson & Co,, I89I. 



TURNIP. 



German, Steckriibe. — French, Navet. — Spanish, Nabo Coman, 1 oz.for 150 feet of drill; 1 to2 lbs. in drills for a)i acre. 



Turnips do best in highly enriched, light, sandy or gravelly soils ; commence sowing the earliest varieties in April in drills from twelve to fifteen inches apart, an<T 

 thin ont early to six or nine inches in the rows. For a succession sow at intervals of a fortnight until the last week in July, from which time until the end of August 

 sowings may be made for the fall and main crop. Turnips may be preserved until spring by cutting off the tops about one inch from the bulb, and storing in a cellar or 

 cool shed during winter, covering the roots with dry sand ; they should be harvested before severe frost sets in, for though comparatively hardy, few of the varieties will 

 BUTvive the winters of the Northern States in the open ground. 



If by mail iJi quanlitvea of 3=^ lb. and upward, postage must be added at the rate of 8 els. per lb. 



RED TOP STRAP LEAF. Eapid grower and of mild flavor, the 

 most popular variety for early use, either for the table or 

 for stock. 5 cts. pkt., 10 cts. oz., 15 cts. 34 lb., 40 cts. lb. 



EXTRA EARLY MILAN. This variety is by long odds 

 the earliest in cultivation. In shape it is quite flat, 

 the bulb being usually 3}^ inches in diameter and 1 inch 

 deep, with a small tap root; the leaves start clear away 

 from the crown, two most desirable features. The leaves are 

 very small and entire or strap-leaved, growing very compact, 

 which makes it valuable for close planting and forcing in 

 frames. The color is bright reddish purple above ground and 

 clear white underneath, making it most attractive in appear- 

 ance. {See cut.) 10 cts. pkt., 15 cts, oz., 30 cts. }£ lb., 75 cts. lb. 



Early Wliite Strap Leaf. Differs from the Eed only in coloi". 5 

 cts. pkt., 10 cts. oz., 20 cts. i^ lb., 50 cts. lb. 



Early Snowball. A medium-sized, round, pure white variety of 

 excellent flavor. Por earlj' sowing this is one of the best, 

 being crisp, tender and sweet; maturing in sis weeks from 

 time of sowing. {See cut.) 10 cts. pkt., 15 cts. oz., 30 cts. 34 lb., 

 75 cts. lb. 



LONG- WHITE or COW HORN. Matures very quickly ; roots 

 shaped like a Carrot, about half of which are formed above 

 ground ; flesh white, fine grained and sweet, and of excellent 



quality for table use. 

 50 cts. lb. 



5 cts. pkt., 10 cts. oz., 20 cts. i^ lb., 



WHITE EGG. Its shape is nearly oval or egg ; flesh very firm, 

 and fine grained, thin and perfectlj' smooth skin, and both flesh 

 and skin are of snowj^ whiteness. Its flavor is of the very best, 

 mild and sweet. 5 cts. pkt., 10 cts. oz., 20 cts. 34 lb., 60 cts. lb. 



PURPLE TOP WHITE GLOBE. Anearly variety, globe shaped ;. 

 heavy cropper ; in other respects similar to the Red Top Strap- 

 Leaf. A handsome looking Ijulb, and is rapidly taking the lead 

 of all other varieties of early Turnip for market garden 

 purposes. 5 cts. pkt., 10 cts. oz., 20 cts. }'l lb., 50 cts. lb. 



GOLDEN BALL or ORANGE JELLY. This is the most 

 distinct yellow turnip we know. The flesh is of very fine 

 texture, making it one of the best table varieties. Its- 

 beautiful color and fine flesh have earned for it the synonym of 

 " Orange Jelly," which well describes its appearance when, 

 ready for the table. The bulb is of medium size, with small 

 tap roots, and is earlv in maturing. (<See cut.) 5 cts. pkt., 10- 

 cts. ozi, 20 cts. i£ lb., '50 cts. lb. 



YELLOW STONE. One of the best and most popular yellow 

 fleshed varieties for table use ; it is equallv good for feeding- 

 stock. 5 cts. pkt., 10 cts. oz., 20 cts. 3^ lb., 50 cts. lb. 



YELLOW GLOBE. One of the best varieties for general crop ; 

 flesh verj' firm and sweet, and keeps wiMl until late in spring; 

 grows to a large size, and is excellent both for stock and table 

 use. 5 cts. pkt., 10 cts. oz., 20 cts. 3^ lb., 50 cts. lb. 



Early Flat Dutch. An excellent garden variety resembling White 

 Strap Leaf, the best variety for spring sowing. 5 cts. pkt., 10- 

 cts. oz., 20 cts. 1^ lb., 50 cts. lb. 



We can also supply the following standard varieties of Turnip, which are too well known to need descrip- 

 tion, at the uniform price of 5 cts. pkt., 10 cts. oz., 20 cts. 34 ^'J-- 50 cts. lb. : 



Large WTiite Norfolk, Yellow Malta, 



Pomeranian White Globe, 

 Purple Top Yellow^ Aberdeen, 



Teltow or Small Berlin, 



Seven Top. 



RUXA BAGA, RUSSIA!*, OR. S'WEDISH TURNIP. 5ee Farm Seeds, page 50. 



