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J. J. BUTZER, PORTLAND, OREGON 
TURNIP 
PURPLE TOP WHITE GLOBE-The best for the Northwest 
Sow in drills about two feet apart and half an inch deep, or sow broadcast, but in either case be sure to 
have the ground rich and freshly stirred. Thin early and keep free from weeds, so that the young plants will not 
be checked in growth. Any over-crowding will result in rough and poorly-flavored roots. It is important to get 
the spring and summer crop started very early, so that the turnips may have time to grow to sufficient size before 
hot weather causes them to become tough and bitter. 
In Middle and Western States sow for fall and main crop middle of July to last of August, and in the manner 
given for spring sowing. In the field turnips are often sown broadcast, though in most cases better results 
obtained by drill culture. 
are 
EXTRA EARLY WHITE MILAN 
This variety is remarkably early. The tops are very 
small, strap-leaved, upright and compact, so that rows 
can be planted close together. The roots are clear white, 
very smooth, flat and are of best quality when only about 
two inches in diameter. The flesh is clear white, mild, 
sweet and tender. Very desirable for early use, espe¬ 
cially for forcing. Per pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 2 ozs. 25c; *4 
lb. 35; lb. $1.00, postpaid. 
EXTRA EARLY PURPLE TOP MILAN 
Similar to Extra Early White Milan, except that the 
roots are a little flatter and an attractive purple-red on 
the upper portion. Well adapted for forcing. All in all, 
the Milan turnips leave nothing more to be desired in 
the way of an extra early garden turnip. Per pkt. 5c; 
oz. 15c; 2 ozs. 25c; Va lb. 40c; lb. $1.50, postpaid. 
EARLY PURPLE TOP, STRAP LEAVED 
A very early strap-leaved variety, very extensively 
used for the table. The leaves are few, entire, upright 
in growth. The roots are flat, of medium size, purple 
or dark red above ground, white below. The flesh is 
white, fine-grained and tender. Roots when in best 
condition for table use are about two and one-half 
inches in diameter but can be grown much larger for 
stock feeding. This sort is also known as Early Red 
Top, Strap Leaver. Per pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 2 ozs. 15c; *4 
lb. 20c; lb. 50c, postpaid. 
EARLY PURPLE TOP, STRAP LEAVED 
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, toothed on the margin but not divided or lobed 
and are upright in growth. The roots are of medium 
size, flat, very white fleshed, fine grained and sweet. 
1 he roots when m best condition for table use are about 
two and one-half inches in diameter. This variety is 
f\i°. ?J°7h n & !L e,< L crop - Per pkt * 5c * oz * 10c; 2 ozs. 
15c, Ya lb. 20c; lb. 50c, postpaid. 
A WHITE EGG 
An early, oval or egg-shaped variety with smooth, clear 
white roots of medium size which grow half out of the 
ground, i he tops are small with leaves distinctly cut. 
Ihe nesh is clear white, firm, fine grained and sweet. The 
roots of this quick growing garden sort when in best con¬ 
dition for use are usually about two inches in diameter 
and about three and one-half inches long. Per pkt 5c* 
oz. 10c; 2 ozs. 15c; *4 lb. 20c; lb. 50c, postpa?d. ’ 
PURP l ETOP white globe 
1 his excellent table variety is globular in shape, of good 
size and very attractive appearance. The roots are large, 
purple or dark red above ground, white below. The flesh 
“ fi . ne gained and tender. The roots when in best 
condition for the table are about three inches in diameter, 
but can be grown much larger for stock feeding. This sort 
keeps well for so early a variety and is one of the best for 
market use. It is also known as Red Top White Globe. 
Per pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 2 ozs. 15c; % lb. 20c; lb. 50c, 
postpaid. 
LARGE WHITE NORFOLK 
This sort is usually grown for feeding stock, and 
although a little coarse in texture it is of good quality 
for the table, but for the latter purpose is in best con¬ 
dition when the roots are about 4 inches in diameter. 
The roots are white and smooth, grow to the largest 
size, and are globe-shaped or slightly flattened. The 
variety is allowed t* stand out during the winter in the 
south where the tops are used for greens. Per pkt. 5c; 
oz. 10c; 2 ozs. 15c; Ya lb. 20c; lb. 50c, postpaid. 
MIXED TURNIP SEED 
All sorts and varieties, long, round, oblong, etc. 
Pkg. 5c; oz. 10c; % lb. 20c; 1 lb. 40c, postpaid 
