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Turnips==White Flesh 

 Sorts. 



German— Steckrube. French— Na-vet. 

 Swedish— Rofva. Spanish— Nabo. 

 I ounce to 150 feet of drill, 1-4 pound tc 



transplant for one acre. 

 CULTURE— Turnips do the best in 

 hig:hly enriched, sandy, gravelly oi 

 light loamy soil. Commence sowing 

 ,the earliest "varieties in April, in drills 

 from 1 2 to 15 inches apart, and thin 

 out early to 6 or 8 inches in the rows , 

 For a succession sow at intervals O! 

 a fortnight, until the last week in 

 July, from which time to the end 01 

 August sowing may be made for the 

 fall and main crops. 



At prices Quoted on Turnip seed, we prepay postage. If wanted by express or 

 freight deduct loc per pound. 



BERLIN OR TELTOW— A small spindle shaped variety, largely grown 

 for flavoring soups. Pkt. gc, oz. loc, 1=4 lb. iSC, lb. 50c. 

 CHAMPION EXTKA EARLY— Very early, of fine flavor and a good 

 keeper, flesh pure white, solid, tender and sweet. Pkt. sc, oz. loc, 

 t'4 lb 20C, lb. 60c. 



COWHORN LARGE— Of rapid growth, long, white, in shape resembling 

 a cowshorn. Pkt. 5c, oz. loc, s-4 lb. 15c, lb. 45c. 



CRYSTAL WHITE— fSee Cut.) A desirable sort for table use. Flesh is 

 solid, crisp, fine grained and sweet. It grows rapidly, and as shown in 

 our illustration is a pure white sort, almost round in shape, sometimes 

 a trifle more oblong. The flesh is white, 

 solid, crisp, and when cooked of the most 

 delicious quality. In ordinary seasons it 

 will mature in 5 to 6 weeks and while the 

 bulbs are not quite so lai'ge as some 

 sorts, they more than make upin quality, 

 what little thej' lack in size. Pkt 5c, 

 joz. IOC, 1=4 lb. 20C, lb.. 60c. 

 KASHMYR, EXTRA EARLY— (See Cut.) 

 An early variety of small size, . seldom 

 exceeding three inches in diameter. The 

 outer color is arich dark crimson scarlet, 

 wfeile the flesh is pure white, crisp, tender 

 and fine grained. Pkt. 5c^ oz. loc, 

 l°4 lb. 15c, lb. 50c. 



MfLAN. EXTRA EARLY WHITE TOP— 



'jhe top is very small, upright and com- 

 pact, so that the rows can be planted 

 close together. The clear white roots 

 are very smooth, symmetrical and beati- 

 tiful. The flesh is white, tender and 

 sweet. Pkt.sc.oz. 15c. I-4 lb 25c, lb. 750 

 MILAN, EXTRA EARLY PURPLE TOP— 

 Flesh solid, white, fine grained and of 

 good quality. Pkt. sc, oz. loc. 1-4 lb. aoc, 

 lb. 60 



MODEL WHITE— (See Cut.) A beautiful 

 medium size white variety of turnip tITat is desirable for table use. 

 Flesh white, solid, fine grained and entirely free from, the coarseness so 

 often found in this class of vegetable. In shape it is rather more oval 

 than round. We cannot too highly recommend it and hope none of our 

 friends will fail to give it a trial this season. Take oUr word for it, it 

 will please you. Pkt loc, oz. 15c, 1=4 lb 25c, lb. 75c. 



MUNICH, EXTRA EARLY— This handsome turnip is distinct from any 

 other sort, growing entirely above the'ground. Color ptlre white, with 

 a bright purplish red top. Pkt. 5c, oz. loc, 1=4 lb. 20c, lb. 50c. 



EARLY SNOWBALL, OR SIX WEEKS. 



NORFOLK, LAROe WmTtj— A stauaaru uem variety, grovvuigto an. 

 immense size; one of the best for stock feeding. Pkt. 5c, oz. loc, 

 1-4 lb. 15c, lb. 40C 



POMERANIAN, WHITE GLOBE— Fine either for table or stock 

 feeding. Pkt. sc oz, loc, 1-4 lb. isc lb. 40c. 



PERFECTION WHITE— A choice white turnip that can be grown for 

 fall and winter use. It is sweet, juicy, fine grained and tender 

 Pkt. sc oz. loc, 1=4 lb. 20C, lb. 60c. 



PURPLE TOP STRAP LEAF FLAT— Tops small, bulbs mostly above 

 ground; of medium size, flat and sugary; hardy, early and prolific 

 Pkt. sc, oz. loc, 1=4 lb. 20c, lb. 40c. 

 PURPLE TOP WHITE GLOBE— An early 

 variety. Globe shaped; heavy cropper; 

 in other words, similar to the Red Top 

 Strap Leaf. Pkt. 5c, oz. loc, 1-4 lb. isc, 

 lb. 45c. 



SEVEN TOP— This is in great demand 

 through the Sotithern states, where it is 

 grown for the tops, which^ are used for 

 greens. It is remarkably hafdy and will 

 grOw all winter, but fails to produce a 

 good root, and can only be recommended 

 for the tops. Pkt. 5c, oz. loc^ 

 1=4 lb. 15c, lb. 40C. 



inPROVED SNOWBALL, OR SIX WEEKS— 



(See Cut.) A very beautiful meditim 

 sized, perfectly round turnip for garden 

 use. The roots are perfect in shape, tops 

 short, with a single tap root. The flesh 

 is snowy white, solid, crisp, tender and 

 sweet and cf excellent flavor. One of the 

 earliest varieties in cultivation, maturing 

 in six weeks. Can be sown any time 

 during the season, early or late. We 

 recommend it to noarket gardeners be- 

 cause its earliness and fine appearance 

 make it a very profitable sort to grow. 

 CADI V «njiTc r.iiT'.'H ^ oz. IOC, 1-4 lb. 15c, lb. 50C. 



EARLY WHITE DUTCH— Green Top. An earlv varietv that is very 

 desirable tor home use. The roots are medium size, flat, tender and 

 sweet. Pkt. 5c, oz. loc, 1-4 lb. 15c, lb. 40c. 



WHITE EGG— Egg shaped, with thin white skin, very solid, firm, 

 wHi^p pf lx^m',-?r h' ^'c* iM flavor. Pkt. 5c, oz. loc, 1-4 lb. 20c, lb. 60c. 

 WHITE FLA fDUl CH— Strap Leaf. Earlv, the roots medium size, flat; 

 flesh white. Pkt. 5c, oz. loc, 1=4 ib. isc,"lb. 4sc. 



WHITE GLOBE- Strap Leaf. A large, round or ball shaped turnip, 

 averaging six inches in diameter, with 

 smooth, white skin. Flesh pure white, 

 firm and crisp, and of excellent 

 flavor. The leaves are quite long,, 

 stiffly erect and of the strap leal 

 type. Distinct from the cut leaf foliage 

 of other large growing sorts. Pkt. sc, 

 oz. IOC, 1-4 Ib. 15c, Ib. soc. 



Yellow Fleshed Sorts. 



ABERDEEN. YELLOW— Most extensively 

 grown for feeding stock. It grows 

 to a large size, is solid, nutritious and 

 of the best keeping qualities. Pkt. sc, 

 oz. ICC, 1-4 Ib 15c, Ib. 40C. 



AMBER OR YELLOW GLOBE— Hand- 

 some, globular shaped. Color pale 

 yellow, with greenish top. One of 

 the best for •- general crop. either 

 for table use or for stock. Keeps 

 hard and brittle until late in the 

 spring. Pkt. gc, oz. loc, 1=4 Ib. isc, 

 Ib. 50c. 



GOLDEN BALL OR ORANGE JELLY— 



This is the most distinct yellow 

 turnip we know. The flesh is of a 

 very fine texture, making it one 

 of the best table varieties. Its 

 beautiful color and fine flesh hnve 

 earned for it the synonym of 

 "Orange Jelly," which well dej=cribes 

 its appearance when ready for the table. 

 The bulb is of medium size, with small 

 tap roots, and is early in maturing. 

 Pkt. sc, oz. IOC, 1=4 lb. ISC, lb 40c. 



