H. G. Hastings Co., Seedsmen, Atlanta, Georgia. 
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PLANT A FEW SPRING TURNIPS 
Spring plantings of turnips are important although | 
tjjg general crop for winter is usually sown late in 
the summer or fall. The spring sown seed germinates rapidly and 
turnips are ready for use very early ; being grown under more fa- 
vorable conditions of temperature than in the fall. They are more 
tender, sweeter and more juicy than those grown in the summer 
and fall. Sow thinly in drills from January to March, according 
to locality, covering seed lightly. They make best on new ground 
or ground that has not been cultivated for several years. If sta- 
ble manure is used it should be applied several months before the 
crop is planted, as fresh manure makes spotted turnips, inferior in 
quality and with a rank flavor. For fall or winter use sow ruta- 
bagas July 15th to September 1st; turnips August 1st to October 
15th in this latitude; farther South they can be planted later, and 
in Florida plantings can be continued all through the winter. Sow 
1 ounce of seed to 200 feet of row ; 2 to 3 pounds per acre. 
Hastings’ Early Ked or Purple Top Turnip 
Hastings’ Early White Flat Dutch Turnip 
A Eriaf /II A A(%1\ One of the most popular varieties for either spring or fall plantings. Medium size 
tony wwniHJ r lOl ^nili ‘to l f and a quick grower. Is flat, as shown in the illustration, with very small, fine tap- 
root. Flesh and skin pure white, fine grained and sweet. Especially fine flavored when grown quickly in spring. Packet, 5 cents; 
ounce, 10 cents; % pound, 35 cents; pound, $1.25; postpaid. 
Another popular variety of early flat turnip, being almost identical with Early 
EarlyRedorPurpleTop (No.466) 
known in many sections as Purple Top Flat Dutch. A very quick grower, with fine-grained, sweet-flavored flesh. The red top of the 
bulb extends down to where it rests in the ground, adding much to the attractive appearance of this variety. Packet, 5 cents; ounce. 
10 cents; % pound, 35 cents; pound, $1.25; postpaid. 
White Flat Dutch except for the deep red or purple color of the skin at top of bulb ; 
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1 ACRE TURNIPS SOLD FOR $230 
“I sowed one acre turnips with seed bought from you and 
have sold to date $230.00 w^orth, and there is at least 50 bushels 
on the ground yet. Isn’t that pretty good? Crimson and Bur 
Clover bought from you is up to a fine stand.” 
October 27th. S. E. EOOKER, Trinity Co., Texas. 
Extra Early White Egg turnips, and with favorable 
/II A season is ready for use in 6 weeks. Skin and flesh a 
pure, snow white; solid, fine-grained, sweet, and a 
good seller. Looks very attractive bunched for sale, and gardeners 
with this variety have no difficulty in selling at top prices. Packet, 
5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; pound, 35 cents; pound, $1.25; postpaid. 
Pvl-via ITaHlm# miilan Earliest of all turnips. A flat, pur- 
tAlra Eiaiiy Ivlllclll pie-topped variety, resembling the 
/II A Earlv Red or Purple Top, but is one to two weeks 
earlier. Perfect in shape and color; sweet and fine 
grained. Seed supply very short. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 15 cents. 
Purple or Red Top Globe ety for gener:R planting. 
/IIa air? Medium early, globe shaped, handsome appearance 
heavy cropper in all parts of the South, lou 
cannot plant too many of them either for home use or market. Al- 
ways of good quality, a good keeper and seller in the market. 
Packet, 5c; ounce, 15c; % pound, 50c; pound, $1.50; postpaid. 
PLANTED HASTINGS’ SEEDS 27 YEARS 
“I have been planting your seeds for 27 years and think there 
is no seed like them.” — ISIrs. C. C. Malone, Oconee Co., S. C. 
“Have been buying my garden seed from you for 14 years and 
have never yet been disappointed in quality of seeds and re- 
sults from same.” — .1. J. King, Lawrence Co., Miss. 
“I have been planting your seeds for 13 years and I have found 
them to be the best and purest seed that I ever used and the 
most seed for the money.”— Joe Rickey, Poinsett Co., Ark. 
“I have been planting your seed for over 12 years and think 
they are the best in the world.”— H. M. Cobb, Bolivar Co., Miss. 
Hastings’ Purple Top Globe Turnip 
