TABLE TURNIP. 
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Table Turnip. 
Briifi:ica rapa-^avrt--^'abo-%tiU^^!mt—Iioc—Ra^^p. 
Three Ounces of Seed will Sow loo Yards. 
Four Pounds to the Acre. 
Turnip seefl -may be sown wlion the Peach is m bloom or among the first seeds in carlv Si"''""' iu'lecil 
theimly hopcj of a siiceessliil Spnns iTop i.s iii an early start, as (itherwise the period urinutiii ilv 
extends into hot weather, when tlic bulb becomes fibrous and piim-cm AlidMrnnu r carlv 
Autumn arc tlie seasons lor .succusslul lunnp drdhu!;. though frequently the eouilitioiis ol' the 
soil then are not layorablo to saUshiclorv vc jclal ion. 
Tlie seed ofcattle lunups IS always dnlU-d ui rows, while the early inaturinjj and surface- 
rooted Table Turnip IS .u'cnerally sown broadcast. We adyisc the sowin-. either in drill.s or 
Iftxati 
The Bloomsdale Swede, like other 5^ha Baga.s, is slower ■ 
ive and more fattenin.s;. The Rtita Baga is a gross f('c< 
caoQOl be obtained apply M>0 pounds super-phosphate. 
The new crop of Tnruii) Seed will be ready about .1 
brnadeasi, of not less than ilircc, pounds to tb 
n prowth than roUKh-lea\'ed Turniiis. but jmidut 
t-r anil will do Ijest with twenty to twenty-bye. 
1 in n 
s ro 
sal 
iirtory stand, 
ill! and more nutritiou.s— less 
manure to the acre : when it 
The new crop of Tnruii) Seed will be ready about .luly 10th. i 
every resi>cet, can be furnishod, and we invite all garilener's and 
1. IJefore that date seed of crop 1,S93, reliable in 
c.c. - ■ " ■ ^ ers of '1 urnips and other rools lor stoi'.k-lreuiuK to 
fnm'nrd us their orders early. 
-^..p >nir pamphlet on "THE VALUE AND CULTUUK OV HOOTS FOR .'^TOOK-FEEUINO." now in its Sixth 
, , X,. iwcntv-tive cents, but niailed Free to all eiistoini.Ts of baud 1 1 It ) 1 1 1 " a <lt 
I 1, MIS and illustrations u|- (lie l,,.>tY;irielies of 'I'uriupsl-,,r ihc IM 1 1111 Mm llWur 
.. . kold-Uabi, I'arsiiip. etc., trciit also ut tlie soils best ndapiiHl to r.«.l-fidliir.-. iimmuT ol preparuiK the laud, 
iiiin' I'l j.vni.i,', cultivation, luethml of .savin.u for Winter, and give other valuable intormatiou. >vo grower ot root crops 
shmild be ^vithout a copy. 
Earliest Bloomstlale ECecl-'rop (extka EA.Rty).— This is the earliest Turnip, of any form or color, that it 
has ever been our forttme to meet %vith. It may po.s.sibly be derived from the old J'lat Kcd Top, but is so much 
earlier as certainly to be considered a dLstinct and choice variety, and as such we recommend it. Pkts. 5c. and ^ 
I tic; per oz. 10c. ^ 
Early Klat Red, or rurple-Xop (strap-i,eaved).— Pkts. 5c. and 10c. ; per oz. lOe. \ 
Early Flat l>utcl» (sTRAi'-LEAVEnl.— Pkts. r)c. and 10c. ; per oz. lOe. 
l,arge Early R.ed-Xop Globe. -Large size, rapid grouith, unnsnally attractive, and admired by all. A very 
much heam'T producer than either of the preceding. We confidently recommend it as an acquisition. Pkts. 5c. 
and lOe.; per oz. lOe. 
Early Snowball (extra early).— This is a .small white globe, very quick, earliest in maturity of its form and 
character. We highly recommend it for table purposes, pkts. 5c. and 10c. ; per oz. 10c. 
Jersey t,ily.— Early, globular in form, very showy and desirable; all -while. Recommended for private and 
market ganlcn. I'kls. Vie. and 10c. ; per oz. lOc. 
Early Wliite EgrST'— Kgg-shaped and white, as its name indicates. Pkts. 5c. and lOc. ; per oz. lOc. 
Landretlis' Southern Snow-White Globe.— Considered by those who best know it, as a desirable sort 
for table or stock for .^ntnnm and early Winter use. Color, pure Avhite; .shape round, size large, solid, quick in 
urowih for a large Turnip. l'roducin.g a i^rcat weiglit to the acre. Our experience as seedsmen establishes the fact 
lhat this sort is rapidly qrowin-j; in popular favor, more especially as a lale Wiuti-r and Spring variety. In the 
Auiumu and eui lv Winter it is apt to be hard, but mellows like an Apple by keepiui; We recoiuinend this to 
ftCH'k-lii-eeders lor early fcedin.g, also for sowiirg at tiC'tfoiix loo Idle to .'-ccure a crop of Kula r.a;;as. It is productive, 
hardy, and eclipses llic Korlolk, the Stone or the I'omeranean. Pkts. r,c. and mc. ; ]ior oz. luc. 
Yellow Stone.— A round yellow, green-topped variety, resembling the 
lot reaciiing so large a size. Pkts. &c. and lOc. ; per 
Bloomsdale Swede. 
Amber Clobe, but not 
oz. lOe. 
Golden Ball.— A small Yellow Turnip of second size, early and a good 
keeper. Pkts. 5c. and 10c. ; per oz. lOc. 
Pomeranean Wliite Globe.— This is a free-growing, rough-leaved 
sort useful for both table and stock, and may be hi.ghly commended for 
both iiurpose.s. Pkts. 5c. and 10c. ; per oz. Kic. 
Cow-Horn (lakoe citoppEii).— This variety is pure white, excepting a 
dash of green at the crown, and in shape is long like a Carrot. Pkts. 5c. 
and lOc; per <jz. tOe. 
I.,ars:e Nortollc— Recommended especially for stock-feeding. T'kis. 
5c. and lOc. ; iior oz. lOc. 
WHite Stone.— Pkts. 5c. and lOc. ; per oz. lOc. 
White Globe.— Valuable for cattle food. Pkts. 5c. and 10c. ; per oz. lOc. 
Amber Globe, Green Crowned.— This, which we introduced in 
18(i3, is almo.st indispensable in every rural household. It is a vigorous, 
free grower, valuable IVu- both table and cattle fecdin.g. Productive and 
a go(jd keeper. Having less top than Aberdeen, often sold for it, it may 
be allowed to stand closer in the row. Pkts. 5c. and 10c. ; per oz. lOe. 
Amber Globe, Red Crowned.— A Kelccti<m from the older green- 
crowned Amber Globe. The same in all valuable iiartieulars, but more 
ornamenlal by reason of the eoutrast in colors of yellow and red. This 
variety is more nutritious than the White Globe, i'kts. 5c. and lOc. ; per 
oz. IPC. 
Vellow Aberdeen, or Scotch Yellow.— This is a highlv ap- 
proved C.A.'rridj; turnip attaining a large size. Pkts. 5c. and 10c.: per 
oz. lOc. 
Prussiau, Hanover, Eong: Erench. Sweet German, 
Chou TSavet.— Under all these names is to be recognized and IIik 
mine variety of Turnip, cultivated exclusively fi 
lOc. ; per oz. 10c. 
r the table, Pkts. 
Eandreths' Improved Yellow Eleshed Purple-Xop 
Ruta Bagra.- A liardy, ovoid-rooted sort, of heavy cropijuig habit— 
tlesh yellow, solid, crown deep purple, foliage vigorous, I'kts. 5c. and 
lOc. ; per oz. 10c. 
White Eleshed Piirple-Xop Ruta Basra. — This roahily 
differs from the Yellow Swede in uitci-ior color, for table use some 
families prefer it to the yello<.y, as milder, others prefer it bf'Cause il is 
white, <as contrad)stinguishe<l from yelluw. It posses,ses all the good 
qualities of the yellow, and, when the'rii is a preference for color, can be 
reeonimendod, 'The variety is hardier than the yellow, Pkts, 5c, and 
10c, ; per oz. 10c. 
Bloomsdale Swede, or Ruta Baga.— There are inobably 
fifly 8o-c;illed forms or varieties of Purple-Top Kula Baga, some 
quite similar, oth. rs widely differing. The I!LOOMSI>ALE is 
quite wonderful in Its fine;breediiig:. In nothing that we offer 
are the effects iu selection and in careful breeding so apparent 
as in this Kuta Kaga. It appears almost as a plant of a distinct 
family, so far removed is il from the necky or tap-rooted English 
forms. The BLOOHISDAt-K is delicate in textnre, pnrplo 
crowned, golden skinned, almost perfei tl.v globular iu form and 
earlier to mature than any other known form of Ruta Baga. 
Tlie leaves spring directly out of a rouiided croM n, the small 
rat-tail root terminating a syminefrical base. Nothing like it 
can he seen among the Englisli varieties. "Wehaveliad them 
over and over again. It compares with other Swedes iis a well- 
bred short-horn cow compares with a scrub cow. Tlie Blooms- 
dale Swede will be found not only the best cattle- feeding Turnip, 
but the best Turnip for talde use during Winter, being of fine 
texture and of fine flavor. Pkts. Sc. and 10c. ; p«^r oz. 10c. 
Champion Swede, or Yellow Ruta Bas^a (impiikted).-A 
superior English-grown Ruta Baga, but not equal to the Bloomsdale 
Swede. Pkts. 5c. and 10c. ; per oz. loc. 
Dixie Eand.— A new form of Turnip I'orAA'inter Greens and also an ex- 
cellent root lor table use. No variety yirodneui,- tops so entirely proof 
agahi-st frost 'I'he folic'e a deep blue green, the, root ovul, Miioolh, white 
and tender; desiined to sui.eise.l.- the S<.ven 'fop, Oeiiig inure hardy lus 
produetiye of leaf for Winter (ireens, with additional advantage ol [iruduc- 
ing a large white bulb, Pkts. 5c. and 10c, ; lier oz, 10c. 
Budlong or Bread Stone.-A long-keeping Winter variety, re- 
maining in perfect condition until late in the Hpring. Flesh white, and 
ill some re-spccts similar lo a White Ruta Baga, but having ii I'uruip 
Uavor. Pkts. 5e. and lOe. ; jier oz. Kic 
Southern Prize.— 7'n/c ,'.7,yi/(; 
Vir.;,-iuia and Ihc Carolinas. Valui 
seed obtained from the oi igiuator. 
r.f llu 
llu 
irite Turnip for tirecns in 
Is bulb. I lur slock is from 
i<l lUc; per oz. lOc. 
Seven-Xop I i-ou creess or salads).— This, the hardiest of all sorts, 
may be lelt slanduig iu the open ground during W'inter as far north as 
Philadelphia In the Southern States it yields, in the Spring, abuudaut 
foliage for boiling with cured meats, and is hi much demand. Pkts, 5e, 
and iOc. ; per oz. 10c. 
GORDONSVILLE, VA.— I liave planted your seeds fur forty years an>l will plant them for forty years more if I live that long. 
