MAY'S NORTHERN GROWN SEEDS, BEST FOR ALL CLIMES. 
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Prices Quoted on Turnip Meed in- 
clude the prepayment of pontage by 
us. If wanted by express or freight 
at purchaser's expense deduct 10 
cents per -pound. 
One ounce to 150 feet of drill. *4 
pound to transplant for one acre. 
Table Turnips— White Flesh Sorts. 
German — Steckrube. French — Navet. 
Swedish — Rofva. Spanish — Nabo. 
CULTURE — Turnips do best in highly enriched, sandy, gravelly or 
light loamy soil. Commence sowing the earliest varieties in April, in 
drills, from 12 to 15 inches apart, and thin out early to 6 or 8 inches in 
the rows. For a succession sow at intervals of a fortnight, until the last 
week in July, from which time to the end of August sowing may be made 
for the fall and main crops. 
BERLIN OR TELTO VV — A small spindle shaped 
variety, largely grown for flavoring soups. Pkt. 
5c, ok. 10c, % lb. 15c, lb. 50c. 
CHAMPION EXTRA EARLY — (See cut.) Very 
early, of fine flavor and a good keeper. Flesh 
pure white, solid, tender and sweet. Pkt. 5c, or.. 
10c, 14 lb. 20c, lb. 60c. 
C O W HORN, LARGE — (See cut.) Of rapid 
growth, long, white; in shape resembles a cow's horn. Pkt. 5c, 
ox. 10c, % lb. 15c, lb. 50c. t - 
CRYSTAL WHITE — (See cut.) The best variety ever intro- 
duced for table use. Flesh is solid,' crisp, fine grained and 
sweet, and is almost' found. In ordinary seasons it will mature 
in six weeks. If you wish a splendid table turnip, you will find 
the Crystal White all that can be desired.' Pkt. 5ci ox. 10c, % 
lb. 20c, lb. 60c. " ~ ' v - ' 
KASHMYR, EXTRA EARLY — An early variety of small size, seldom exceeding three 
inches in diameter.* The outer color is a rich dark crimson scarlet, while the' flesh is 
pure white, crisp, tender and fine grained. Pkt. 5c, ox. 10c, % lb. 15c, lb. 50c. 
MILAN, EXTRA EARLY PURPL2 TOP — (See cut.) Flesh solid, white, fine grained 
and of the choicest quality. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 20c, lb. 60c. 
MODEL WHITE — A beautiful medium size -white variety of turnip that is desira- 
ble 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. 10c, 021. 15c, *4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c. 
MUNICH, EXTRA EARLY — (See cut.) This handsome turnip is distinct from any 
other sort, growing entirely above ground. Color pure white with a bright purplish 
red top. Pkt. 5c, ox. 10c, %lb. 20c, lb. 50c. 
NORFOLK, LARGE WHITE — A standard field variety, growing to an immense size 
and one of the best for stock feeding. Pkt. 5c, ox. 10c, % lb. 15c, lb. 40c. 
PERFECTION WHITE — (See cut.) The best white turnip that can be grown .or 
fall and winter use. It is sweet, juicy, fine grained and tender. Pkt. 10c, ox. 15c, % 
lb. 20c. lb. 60c. 
POMERANIAN, WHITE GLOBE— (See cut.) Fine either for table or stock. Pkt. 5c, ox. 10c, % lb. 15c, lb. 40c. 
' PURPLE TOP STRAP LEAF FLAT— (See cut.) Tops small, bulbs mostly above ground; of medium size, flat and 
sugary, hardy, early and prolific. Pkt. 5c, ox. 10c, *4 lb. 20c, lb. 40c. 
PURPLE TOP WHITE GLOBE (See cut.) An early variety. Globe shaped; heavy cropper; in other words, similar to the 
Red Top Strap Leaf. Pkt. 5c, ox. 10c, */i lb. 15c, lb. 45c. \ ■ * ^ ^ 
SNOWBALL, OR SIX WEEKS— (See cut.) A very rapid growing, small variety that will mature m forty days from sowi ng 
:>f seed. Flesh sweet and tender. • Pkt. 5c, ox. 10c, *4 lb. 15c, lb. 40c. 
WHITE DUTCH.— An early variety that is very desirable for home use i 
The roots are medium size, fiat, tender and sweet. Pkt. 5c, ox. 10c, % 1*> [ 
15c, lb. 40c. 
WHITE EGG (See cut.) Of very rapid growth. Egg shaped, with thin 
white skin, very solid, firm, fine grained flesh, of sweet mild flavor. Pkt. | 
5c, ox. 10c, % lb. 20e, lb. 60c. 
WHITE FLAT DUTCH Strap Leaf. Early, the roots are medium size 
flat, flesh white. Pkt. 5c, ox. 10c, % lb. 15c, lb. 50c. 
Yellow Fleshed Sorts. 
ABERDEEN, YELLOW. — More extensively grown for feeding stock. It 
grows to a large size, is solid, nutritious and of the best keeping quali- 
ties. Pkt. 5c, ox. 10c, % lb. 15e, lb. 40c. 
AMBER, OR YELLOW GLOBE — Handsome, globular shaped. Color pale 
yellow, with greenish top. One of the best for general crop, either tol- 
lable use or for stock. Keeps hard and brittle until late in the spring. 
Pkt. 5c, ox. 10c, % lb. 15e, lb. 50c. 
GOLDEN BALL, OR ORANGE JELLY.— (See cut.) A very distinct yellow 
sort. The flesh is fine grained and of excellent flavor. Roots are me- 
dium size and mature very early. Pkt. 5c, ox. 10c, y± lb. 15c, lb. 40c. 
