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DUTHIE SEED CO. 
TOMATOES—Continued 
JOHN BAER—Our stock of John Baer has 
been used by many gardeners and has given 
excellent results. It is an early variety with 
very solid flesh and a bright red color. 
Postpaid. Pkt. 5c; oz. 35c; 4 oz. $1.00; % 
lb. $1.85; 1 lb. $3.50. 
BONNY BEST—For the home garden we 
recommend this variety because it is early 
and the fruits are medium in size, very firm, 
with a small seed cavity. Postpaid. Pkt. 5c: 
oz. 35c; 4 oz. $1.00; y 2 lb. $1.85; lb. $3.50. 
CHALK’S EARLY JEWEL — A variety 
which produces throughout the season if 
conditions are favorable. The fruits are 
large, bright scarlet in color and stand ship¬ 
ment well. Postpaid. Pkt. 5c; oz. 30c; 4 oz. 
$1.00; % lb. $1.75; 1 lb. $3.25. 
YELLOW PEAR — For preserving and 
pickling this tomato is excellent. The fruits 
grow in clusters and are small in size, of 
bright yellow color and pear shape. Post¬ 
paid. Pkt. 5c; oz. 50c; 4 oz. $1.75. 
GROUND CHERRY—A species of tomato 
producing the fruit inside of a husk. The 
fruits are small, round and yellowish in 
color and are used for preserving. Postpaid. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 50c; 4 oz. $1.90. 
SEE PAGE 29 FOR TOMATO PLANTS 
Turnips 
One ounce will sow 400 feet of drill. In drills, 1 to 2 
Turnips develop best during cool weather, and 
can be grown from seed sown early in the spring. 
But Turnips are most important as a fall crop. 
For fall or winter use sow the seed between the 
middle of July and August 20 in rows not less 
lbs. per acre, sown broadcast, 4 to 5 lbs. per acre, 
than 18 inches apart and cover with V 2 to % inch 
of fine soil. The most popular method, however, 
is to broadcast the seed either between the rows 
of corn or in the cultivated orchard. The early 
white varieties are often sown after early Potatoes. 
PURPLE TOP STRAP-LEAF—This is surpassed in earliness only by 
the Milan. The roots are quite flat, 4 to 6 inches in diameter. The 
upper portion of the root is a deep purplish red, the lower portion 
clear milky white- Fine grained, sweet, and tender. Grown exten¬ 
sively for fall and winter use. Postpaid. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 4 oz. 30c; 
1 lb- 75c. 
WHITE EGG—White Egg Turnip is an old favorite with both home gardeners 
and market growers. The roots are of typical egg-shape. The skin is thin and 
almost white. The flesh is pure white, mealy, fine grained, and entirely free 
from any hard fibre or woody substance. When prepared for the table, the 
roots are tender, crisp, and of fine sweet flavor. It is an excellent variety 
for winter. Postpaid. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 4 oz. 30c; V 2 lb. 45c; 1 lb. 75c; 5 lbs. 
$3.00. 
PURPLE-TOP WHITE GLOBE—This is a well-known Turnip, also sold under 
the name of Red-Top White Globe. The roots grow to good size, measuring 
6 inches and more in diameter. They are nearly round in shape and show a 
rich purplish red color on the upper part of the roots which extends above 
the surface. The lower portion is creamy white. The flesh is white, firm, 
crisp, and of remarkably mild flavor. Postpaid. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 4 oz. 30c; 
lb. 65c; 2 lbs. $1.10; 5 lbs. $2.45; 10 lbs. $4.55. 
LARGE WHITE GLOBE—A large ball-shaped Turnip, of uniform 
size and shape —6 inches in diameter. The white skin is smooth. 
The flesh is pure white, firm, crisp, and of finely grained quality. 
A heavy yielder. Postpaid. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 4 oz. 20 c; V 2 lb. 35c; 
lb. 65c; 2 lbs. $1.10; 5 lbs. $2.45; 10 lbs. $4.55. 
EXTRA-EARLY WHITE MILAN—The bulbs are flat, of medium 
size, smooth, with crisp white flesh of excellent flavor. Pkt. 5c; 
oz. 15c; Y 4 lb. 25c; V 2 lb. 45c; 1 lb. 75c. 
GOLDEN BALL—-The roots are perfectly globe shaped and have 
bright creamy yellow skin. They are smooth, regular in shape and 
size, and of very attractive appearance. The flesh has a pale 
amber tint and is< remarkably fine grained. Golden Ball is a 
quality Turnip with smooth, mealy flesh, free from woodiness 
and hard fibre. Postpaid. Pkt. 10 c; oz. 15c; 4 oz. 25c; V 2 lb. 
45c; Ih. 75c. 
COWHORN—(Sometimes called Long White. iSlight'ly crooked. 
Pure white except a little shade of green at the top. Grows half 
out of the ground and is of very rapid growth. Is delicate and 
well flavored. Has> proved its elf one of the best stock turnips ever 
introduced in Oregon. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; V 4 lb. 25c; 1 lb. 75c. 
Purple Top Strap-Leaf 
Extra-Early White Milan 
RUTABAGAS 
American Purple Top 
V 2 oz. will plant 100 ft. row; 3 lbs. per acre. 
CULTURE—Rutabagas, like turnips, may be sown in early spring for 
summer use or in late summer for fall and winter. For early crop, sow 
in rows and thin to 4 or 5 incheisi The fall crop may be sown broadcast 
on clean ground, after early crops have been harvested. Our stock of 
Rutabagas is foreign grown and of highest quality. 
AMERICAN PURPLE TOP OR YELLOW SWEDE — The 
most popular and generally grown variety with yellowish 
skin distinctly colored purple at the top. The flesh is very 
white and of mild flavor. Postpaid. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 2 oz. 25c; 
14 lb. 45c; lb. 75c. 
BANGHOLM—Preferred by many as the neck is slender and 
tapers toward the roots, making it more easily cut off at 
harvest. Postpaid.-Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 2 oz. 25c; y 2 lb. 45c; 1 
lb. 75c. r . 
