SAN FRANCISCO, 
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Turnips 
Navet. Ruben. Nabo. 
One ounce will sow one hundred and fifty feet of drill; two pounds will sow one acre. This crop 
does best in highly enriched, light, sandy soil. Sow in drills from twelve to fifteen inches, and thin early 
to eight or nine inches apart. Have soil rich and deeply cultivated. 
Cardinal. Now offered for the first time. One of the best varieties to grow on hot dry 
land not running to seed like other early kinds, and remauimg sweet and solid for a 
long' season; it is of medium size, flat, with very short top and of excellent table Oz. Lb. 
quality *° ^° 
Extra Early Purple-Top Milan. This has proven to be the earliest and handsomest 
flat turnip in cultivation; of medium size and flat shape, with bright purple top, pure 
white flesh of excellent flavor, never bitter, small top and a good keeper ...... fo 15 ?r 00 
Extra Early Purple-Top Munich. This handsome turnip is entirely distinct from any 
other variety, growing entirely aboveground; pure white, with a bright purplish-red 
top and few leaves, flesh fine and of good flavor when young 10 75 
Golden Ball, or Orange Jelly. Very handsome, rich, pale-yellow flesh, unsurpassed for 
excellent table qualities '° ^° 
Red-Top Strap Leaf. A popular variety of excellent flavor and rapid growth 10 5° 
White Egg. Skin and flesh of snowy whiteness, sweet, firm and fine grained; excellent 
either for early or late sowing "° 
White Flat Dutch. Very early, white flesh, solid and mild 5° 
White French, or Rock. Grows to a large size, good for either table or stock, sweet 
and mild flavored '° ^° 
Yellow Aberdeen. Good keeper; usually grown for stock feeding 10 5" 
Yellow Stone. The best yellow-fleshed variety for table use; delicious quality 10 75 
Ruta=Baga 
The standard variety, solid flesh of superior quality; good for 
Improved American. 
table or stock 
Laing's Improved. Handsome variety of excellent quality 
Skirving's Purple Top. A first-rate variety and keeps well 
Oz 
Lb. 
10 So 75 
10 60 
10 60 
Herbs and Tledicinal Plants 
No garden is complete without a few aromatic herbs for flavoring soups, etc., and care should be 
taken to harvest them properly. They should be cut just before they come into full blossom, and should 
be cured by being tied in bunches and hung up or spread thinly on a floor where they will dry ciuickly. 
This class of plants does best in mellow, and not too rich soil. The best general directions for sowing 
are to cover the seeds about twice their own thickness; when up, thin the plants out so that they may 
have sufficient light and air, and not be so crowded as to get drawn and unhealthy. Varieties with a * 
are perennials. 
Packet. 
Oz. 
|o 35 % 
I 00 
*Balm 
05 
.SO 
05 
20 
05 
15 
*Caraway .... 
"5 
10 
Catnip or Catmint 
05 
40 
Coriander .... 
05 
10 
Dill 
05 
10 
05 
■ 15 
Packet. Oz. 
*Henbane . . . 
. f 0 05 |o 
20 
*Hop 
05 
20 
*Horehound . . 
OS 
30 
*Lavender . . . 
05 
30 
05 
20 
*Pennyroyal . . 
10 
60 
Pot Marigold . 
05 
15 
■"■Rosemary . . 
05 
50 
*Rue 
05 
20 
Packet. 
Oz. 
|o 05 
jSo 15 
Sage 
05 
20 
Summer Savory 
05 
20 
Sweet Basil . . 
05 
20 
Sweet Marjoram 
05 
25 
OS 
40 
*Winter Savory . 
05 
30 
^Wormwood 
05 
35 
Good, strong plants of Fennel, Sage and Thyme, 5c each; 50c per dozen; $3 50 per 100. 
Tarragon, or Estragon. [Artemisia dmcumius.) Tarragon seldom, if ever, gives fertile seeds, but 
is ordinarily reproduced by division of the roots. Originally from Southern Europe, it is thoroughly 
appreciated bv all who know it for the use of its aromatic leaves 111 seasoning or salads, also ior 1 ar- 
ragon vinegar. The foliage, if cut in autumn, can be kepi in a dry state the same as other herbs. 
Easily grown, but succeeds best in a rather warm, dry situation. At the Unv price at which we offer 
the plants, this desirable herb should find a place in every garden. Strong roots, 20c each; $2.00 
Der dozen. 
All seeds can be had in 5-cent packets except where noted. 
