. FAMOUS ROCK RIVER VALLEY SEED FARMS 
63 
TURNIPS 
Grown From Transplanted Roots 
PURPLE TOP STRAP LEAF 
PURPLE TOP STRAP LEAF 
The demand for this popular variety is always heavy, 
and we take special care to secure extra selected seed 
Ifrom the most carefully grovifn stocl<. It is one or the 
ibest turnips on the market for both table and stock feed- 
in"- Has a bright purple top, white underneath. Leaves 
'are' short narrow and erect. Flesh white, fine grained and 
lof mild, pleasant flavor. Matures in eight or nine weeks 
Packet, 3 cents; ounce, 6 cents; J4 pound, 15 cents; "4 
pound, 25 cents; pound, 40 cents. 
EXTRA EARLY WHITE MILAN 
Variety remarkaljly early. Tops very small, ,strap 
leaved upright and compact, so that rows can be planted 
close together. Roots clear white, very smooth, flat and 
are of best quality when only about 2 inches in diameter, 
wip.'ih clear white mild, sweet and tender. Verv snltahlp 
tor early use. Packet, 4 cents; ounce, 7 cents; V4 pound, 
80 cents; % pound, 35 cents; nound, 60 cents. 
WHITE EGG 
An early, oval-shaped variety with smooth, clear white 
roots of medium size which grow half out of the ground 
The tons are small with eaves dlstmctly cut. The flebh 
fs clearwl ite firm, fine grained and sweet. The. roots 
when in best condition for use are usually about 2 mches 
in diameter and about SVs inches long. Packet, 3 cents; 
ounce, 6 cents; pound, 15 cents; pound, 25 cents; 
pound, 40 cents. 
EARLY WHITE FLAT DUTCH 
Strap Leaved 
A very early white turnip, extensively used for the 
{table especially in the southern states. The leaves are 
entire and upright in growth. The roo(.s are of medium 
size flat very white fleshed, fine gramed and sweet. The 
I root's when in best condition for table use are about 216 
Inches in diameter. This variety is also grown as a field 
.crop. Packet, 4 cents; ounce, 6 cents; 5^ pound, 17 cents; 
I'A pound, 28 cents; pound, 50 cents. 
SIX WEEKS, OR SNOWBALL 
A perfectly globe-shaped, white-skinned turnip. It is 
I exceedingly productive. The flesh Is fine-grained, firm and 
'of very delicate flavor. It is one of the best keeping of 
the white fleshed sorts. Very early, and particularly 
adapted for family or market use. Packet, 4 cents; ounce, 
6 cents; 'A pound, 17 cents; H pound, 28 cents; pound 50 
The value of turnips and rutabagas lor feeding stocK 
In fall and winter is not fully appreciated, as they are 
much liked by all kinds of stock, and serve to keep them 
in good condition. We earnestly recommend that farmers 
increase their sowings largely, for we are sure the CTop 
will prove remunerative. 
This wholesome vegetable is very easily affected in its 
form and flavor by soil, climate and mode of culture. 
There are a great many varieties, but our list comprises 
the best for tlie garden and farm. 
Culture. — For early turnips, sow as soon as the ground opens 
in the spring. The Milan and Munich should be sown from 
middle of July to end of August. Turnips are generally sown 
broadcast, but much larger crops are obtained (particularly of 
the Rutabaga) by cultivating in drills 18 inches apart and 
thinning to 6 inclies in tlie drills. Sow 1 pound to the acre. 
COW HORN, OR LONG WHITE 
This variety is clear white, except a little shade of 
green at the top of the root, wliicli is long and carrot-like 
in form, slightly crooked, and gi'ows nearly half out of the 
ground. The flesh is fine grained and well flavored, and 
for table use is in best condition when the roots are about 
2 inches in diameter. Desirable for stock feeding and 
has obtained considerable favor as a market sort. The 
variety is of. very r.apid growth and well adapted for fall 
and early winter use. Packet, 3 cents; ounce, 6 cents; 
Yt pound, 15 cents; ^ pound, 25 cents; pound, 40 cents. 
GOLDEN BALL, OR ORANGE JELLY 
A beautiful briglit yellow turnip of medium size and 
universally sweet and delicious flavor. Is hardy and one 
of the best keepers. Flesh extremely firm and solid. 
Brings good price on market. If you have never tried 
yellow turnips, we advise you to plant some of the Golden 
Ball in your home garden this year. Packet, 3 cents; 
ounce, 6 cents; Yt pound, 15 cents; Yz pound, 25 cents; 
pound, 40 cents. 
PURPLE TOP WHITE GLOBE 
One of the 
ha ndsomest 
and most 
salable tur- 
nips. As a 
p r o fi tja bl e 
sort for home 
or marlict it 
is u n s u r- 
passed. It is 
a large, rap- 
i d growing 
sort, w i t li 
globular 
shaped roots 
Flesh, piu'e 
white. The 
skin is white 
and purple, 
the under 
portion be- 
i n g wliite 
and the top 
bright pur- 
ple. On ac- 
count of its 
shape it will 
outvield any 
other sort. 
It is one of 
our special- 
ties, and the 
precautions 
we take in 
having only a strictly first-class stram has made many 
friends of this variety. See cut. Packer, 3 cents; ounce, 
6 cents; Yt pound, 15 cents; Y2 pound, 25 cents; pound, 40 
cents. 
PURPLE TOP WHITE GLOBE 
EXTRA EARLY PURPLE TOP MILAN 
Earliest turnip in cultivation — a week sooner than any 
other. Flat, smooth, of medium size, with bright purple 
top and few leaves. Flesh white and choice. Adapted to 
spring or fall. Packet, 4 cents; ounce, 6 cents; Y* pound, 
17 cents; Y2 pound, 28 cents; pound, 50 cents. 
IN THE FENCE CORNERS, OR SOMEWHERE 
ON THE FARM, SOW A POUND OF OUR PUR- 
PLE TOP TURNIP SEED. IT WILL MAKE YOU 
A HUNDRED DOLLARS' PROFIT. 
