Mixed Turnips 
Turnip 
For early use, sow as soon as ground opens in Spring, in drills from 12 to 15 inches apart; thin out to 6 
or 9 inches in the rows. For succession, continue to sow every two weeks until June; for Fall and Winter crop, 
sow in July and August. The Rutabagas are grown for feeding stock, and are also excellent for the table. 
1 ake up the roots in November, or before severe frosts; cut off tops within an inch of the crown, store in cool 
cellar or pit, or pile in a conical form out-of-doors, in dry ground; cover carefully with long straw, and finish 
by earthing up with about 12 to 15 inches of earth, leaving a trench around the heap to carry off water. One 
ounce of seed for 150 feet of drill; one pound for an acre. 
EXTRA EARLY PURPLE TOP MILAN.— Of hand- 
some appearance; somewhat flattened, white with pur- 
ple top. Two weeks earlier than Purple Top Strap 
Leaf, good for Spring or Fall planting. Bulb forms 
very rapidly. Pkt., 5c; 02 ., 15c; 'A lb., 65c; lb., $2.25. 
PURPLE TOP WHITE GLOBE.— A fine table Turnip. 
It is an early and heavy cropper, as well as a good 
keeper. The bulb is a very handsome globe, and is es- 
pecially in demand among market gardeners. This is 
also a good Turnip for stock feed, as it will grow to 
a large size if left for that purpose. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 
'A lb., 60c; lb., $2.00. 
PURPLE TOP STRAP LEAF.— This is probably more 
extensively planted than any other variety. It is a 
very early flat Turnip of medium size, the lower portion 
white and the upper part reddish purple. The flesh is 
fine grained and sweet. A splendid table variety and 
desirable also for stock feed. Pkt., 5c; oz., ISc; 'A lb 
50c; lb., $1.75. 
SEVEN TOP. — Grown extensively in the South for 
the tops, which are used for greens. It is very hardy 
and will grow all winter. As it does not produce a 
good root, it is only recommended for the tops. Pkt., 
5c; oz., 10c; 'A lb., 50c; lb., $1.75. 
Rutabagas 
Rutabagas, Swedish or Russian Turnips, are exten- 
sively grown for a farm crop. The roots are close- 
grained, hard, and will endure a considerable degree 
of cold without injury if preserved in a pit or cellar 
during the winter. Rutabagas are superior to any other 
vegetable root grown for cattle, horses and sheep. The 
animals thrive and fatten on rutabagas, carrots, and 
mangels fed in combination with hay. 
AMERICAN PURPLE TOP.— A very large, globe- 
shaped Rutabaga, yellow with purple top. Hardy, vig- 
orous growing variety of excellent quality for the 
table and one of the best for stock feed. Pkt., 5c; 02 ., 
15c; «4 lb., 65c; lb., $2.00. 
American Purple Top Rutabaga 
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