Burpee’s Table Turnips 
1163 Purple-Top White Globe © 
(E) This well-known Turnip is a great favorite and is sometimes 
sold under the name of Red-Top White Globe. The roots grow to 
large size, measuring 6 in. across. They are nearly round and 
show a bright purplish red color on the upper part of the root, which 
extends above the surface. The lower portion is creamy white. The 
white flesh is firm, crisp, and of mild flavor. Pkt. 100; oz. 150; 
4 ozs. 300; y 2 lb. 450; lb. 750; 2 lbs. $1.35; 5 lbs. $3.20; 10 lbs. $5.60. 
1157 Early Red or Purple-Top Strap-Leaf 
(E) Large flat roots 4 to 6 in. across. Deep purplish red on top, milky 
white in lower portion. Fine-grained, sweet, and tender. Pkt. 50; oz. 150; 
4 ozs. 250; */ 2 lb. 400; lb. 650; 2 lbs. $1.15; 5 lbs. $2.60; 10 lbs. $4.85. 
Flattened medium- 
size roots, with smooth 
Pkt. 100; oz. 150; 4 ozs. 300; y 2 lb. 500; lb. 850; 
skin tinted purple on top and crisp white flesh. 
2 lbs. $1.55; 5 lbs. $3.60; 10 lbs. $6.35. 
1159 Extra-Early White Milan (E) Identical to above except the color is pure white. 
Pkt. 10j t\ oz. 150; 4 ozs. 300; y 2 lb. 500; lb. 850; 2 lbs. $1.55; 5 lbs. $3.60; 10 lbs. $6.35. 
Turnips develop best during cool weather. In the vicinity of Phila¬ 
delphia a fine summer crop can be grown from seed sown early in 
the spring. Most Turnips, however, are sown for a fall crop any 
time from the middle of July until about August 20. Sow thinly 
in rows not less than 18 in. apart and cover with in. of fine soil. 
Turnip seed often is broadcasted between the rows of corn or in the 
cultivated orchard. Early varieties are sown as a catch crop after 
early Potatoes. One oz. will sow 400 ft. of drill. 1^ to 2 lbs. of 
seed are needed per acre. For broadcasting, 4 to 5 lbs. are needed 
for the same area. The early (E) varieties require 45 to 55 days 
and the late (L) varieties 60 to 75 days to reach maturity. 
Purple -Top 
White Globe 
1183 Golden BallO Also known as Orange Jelly. Perfectly globe-shaped, bright creamy yellow 
Turnips with appetizing, pale amber-colored, fine-grained flesh. Tender, sweet and 
mealy. Pkt. 10jzi; oz. 150; 4 ozs. 250; x / 2 lb. 400; lb. 650; 2 lbs. $1.15; 5 lbs. $2.60; 10 lbs. $4.85. 
1179 Large Yellow or Amber Globe 
1164 Snowball 
(L) Large roots almost 
round. The skin is 
pale amber and the flesh is creamy yellow. Fine-grained, sweet, and tender. Pkt. 50; 
oz. 150; 4 ozs. 25g£; y 2 lb. 400; lb. 650; 2 lbs. $1.15; 5 lbs. $2.60; 10 lbs. $4.85. 
(E) Also known as White Six Weeks. A splendid 
globe-shaped, white. Pkt. 100; oz. 15j t\ 4 ozs. 250; 
y 2 lb. 400; lb. 650; 2 lbs. $1.15; 5 lbs. $2.60; 10 lbs. $4.85. 
(E) The tops give delicious Spinach-like greens. 
Pkt. 50; oz. 150; 4 ozs. 250; y 2 lb. 350; 
lb. 500; 2 lbs. 900; 5 lbs. $2.00; 10 lbs. $3.75. 
(L) Foliage may be eaten 
like Spinach; also pro¬ 
duces a white turnip 3 to 5 in. thick. Pkt. 100; oz. 150; 4 ozs. 300; 
V 2 lb. 450; lb. 750; 2 lbs. $1.35; 5 lbs. $3.20; 10 lbs. $5.60. 
(E) Attractive egg-shaped Turnips 
with a beautiful thin white 
skin and mealy, fine-grained, and tender white 
flesh of a sweet and mild flavor. Pkt. 100; 
oz. 150; 4 ozs. 250; y 2 lb. 400; lb. 650; 
2 lbs. $1.15; 5 lbs. $2.60; 10 lbs. $4.85. 
1177 Seven Top 
lb. 500; 2 lbs. 900; 5 lbs. 3 
1162 Foliage or Shogoin 
duces a white turnip 3 to 5 in. 
V 2 lb. 450; lb. 750; 2 lbs. $1.3 
1169 White Egg O 
White Egg 
Burpee’s 
Purple-Top 
Y ellow 
1196 
#111 _ Swede or 
Winter Turnips 
These have firmer flesh than Turnips and, therefore, will keep later 
into the spring. They require four weeks longer to mature, and at 
this latitude seed is usually sown from the latter part of June 
until the middle of July to produce large roots for winter storing. 
They are also called Swedish Turnips or Russian Turnips. 
1191 Burpee’s Purple-Top 
Yellow O Large, smooth, globe-shaped roots with 
rich purplish coloring in the upper por¬ 
tion and deep yellow below the soil. Sweet, fine-grained, 
yellow flesh. Productive, and will keep in fine condition 
quite late into the spring. Pkt. 100; oz. 150; 4 ozs. 250; 
V 2 lb. 400; lb. 650; 2 lbs. $1.15; 5 lbs. $2.60; 10 lbs. $4.85. 
A favorite winter 
variety with attrac¬ 
tive large yellow roots of globular form with purple coloring 
at the shoulder. The flesh is fine-grained and of a beautiful 
yellow color. Pkt. 100; oz. 150; 4ozs.3O0; Vzlb.450; lb. 750; 
2 lbs. $1.35; 5 lbs. $3.20; 10 lbs. $5.60. 
White-Fleshed Neckless Large, solid, 
el ongated 
roots with white skin tinted green at the shoulder next to the leaves. 
The flesh is pure white, firm, and sweet. They have a small neck. Keep 
well. Pkt. 50; oz. 150; 4 ozs. 250; l / 2 lb. 400; lb. 650; 2 lbs. $1.15; 
5 lbs. $2.60; 10 lbs. $4.85. 
1194 Golden Neckless 
These quality Turnips and Rutabagas are for table use 
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