54 Garden Seeds 
Seeds 1 
! ISBELL SEED COMPANY 
1 
TURNIPS AND RUTABAGAS 
In the northern states turnips and rutabagas are grown on a large scale, they 
are considered one of thei surest crops the farmer can grow as well as a profitable 
one, producing 600 to 1000 bushels of marketable roots per acre on suitable 
ground. 
Turnips 
See Preceding Page for 
Full list of Varieties. 
Amber Globe 
A good cropper, and keeps in perfect 
condition until Spring. The turnips are 
globe-shaped, of good size, and run very 
uniform; skin light yellow, flesh yellow, 
firm and sweet. Highly esteemed for 
table use. Matures in 70 days. Pkt., 5c; 
oz., 10c; % lb., 25c; lb., 75c, prepaid.— 
Not prepaid, 5 lbs,, $3.00. 
Mixed Turnips 
A mixture of all varieties of garden 
turnips, early and late sorts, both white 
and yellow fleshed. One sowing will 
supply Turnips all season. Pkt., 5c; oz., 
10c; % lb., 20c; lb., 60c, prepaid. 
Rutabagas or Swedes 
Rutabagas require a longer season for 
maturing than Turnips, lienee should be 
sown earlier, about the middle of June. 
AMERICAN PURPLE TOP.—An old 
standard variety. Large size roots of 
yellow color with purple top. Pkt., 5c; 
oz.. 10c; lb., 25c; lb., 75c, prepaid.— 
Rutabaga—Isbell’s Improved. Not prepaid, 5 lbs., $3.00. 
ISBELL’S IMPROVED PURPLE-TOP YELLOW.—The best variety of Swe¬ 
dish Turnip in cultivation; hardy and productive; flesh yellow and well fla¬ 
vored; shape slightly oblong. A great cropper and splendid keeper. Pkt., 10c; 
©z., 15c.; 14 lb., 30c; lb., 85c, prepaid.—Not prepaid, 5 lbs., $3.50. 
MONARCH, or TANKARD.—Said to yield more than any other sort. Large 
tankard-sliaped roots. Flesh rich yellow, very solid and fine grained. Pkt., 
5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 25c; lb., 75c, prepaid.—Not prepaid, 5 lbs., $3.00. 
CANADIAN YELLOW.—Heavy cropping sort. Planted extensively in north¬ 
ern Michigan and in Canada. Fine quality and great keeper. Pkt., 10c; oz., 
15c; lb., 30c; lb., 90c, prepaid.—Not prepaid, 5 lbs.. $3.75. 
"7 have eaten Rutabagas all my life but I don’t remember eating any with as fine 
a flavor as the Canadian Yellow. I came from a country (Scotland) that grows 
them in large quantities .”—WILLIAM C. CLARK, Romeo, Michigan. 
Monarch Rutabaga. 
FOR 
SEASONING 
HERBS 
FOR 
FLAVORING 
For flavoring soups, meats, etc., a few pot and sweet herbs are necessary for every garden, 
on every packet. Varieties preceded by a (*) are perennials. 
Cultural directions 
ANISE.—The seed is used for medicinal purposes as 
an aromatic and in baking. Leaves used for flavoring, 
garnishing and cordials. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; *4, lb., 75c. 
BORAGE.—Leaves used in salads and for garnishing. 
Flowers excellent for bees, also used 1 in cool drinks. Pkt., 
10c; oz., 25c; 14 lb., 75c. 
CARAWAY.—Seed is used for flavoring rye bread, etc., 
and in the making of cheese, also in flavoring sauces. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; X A lb., 50c. 
for seasoning soups, 
Pkt.. 10c; y 2 oz., 35c; 
CHIVES.—The leaves are used 
stews, salads, cottage cheese, etc. 
oz., 60c. 
Thyme. 
gj'iijLi—lUgff) 
CORIANDER. — 
The seed is used for 
flavoring in baking, 
and in making candy. 
Pkt.. 10c; oz., 15c; 
V* lb., 45c. 
DILL. — Leaves 
and seed heads are 
used in making 
Dill Pickles and for 
flavoring soups and 
sauces. Pkt., 5c; oz., 
10c; *4 lb., 25c; lb., 
75c. 
* FENNEL, Sweet. 
—The leaves boiled 
are used in fish 
sauces. Seeds are 
used for flavoring 
and for medicine. 
Pkt,, 10c; oz., 20c; 
X A lb., 65c. 
* LAVENDER.— 
Chiefly grown for its 
flowers, which are 
used in the manufac¬ 
ture of perfumery. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 60c. 
MARJORAM, SWEET.—Leaves and ends of the shoots 
are used for flavoring, both green and dried. Pkt., 10c; 
oz., 35c; % lb.. $1.20. 
*ROSE3IARY.—Leaves are used for seasoning. Pkt., 
10c; oz., 45c; oz., 75c 
SAFFRON.—Used in coloring certain dishes, also for 
flavoring. Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; % lb., 90c. 
SAGE.—Leaves and tops are used for seasoning and 
stuffing, also for medicinal purposes. Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; 
>4 lb.. 90c. 
SORREL. — Is boiled 
and served like Spinach, 
also used in 
soups. Pkt., 10c; 
oz., 20c; 14 lb., 
50c; lb., $1.75. 
SUMMER SA¬ 
VORY.— Leaves 
and young 
shoots are used 
for flavoring, es- 
pecially for 
boiled string 
beans. Pkt., 10c; 
oz., 25c. 
THYME.—Used 
for seasoning; a 
tea is also made 
for nervous 
headache. Pkt., 
10c; V 2 oz., 35c; 
oz., 50c. 
WORMWOOD. 
—For medicinal 
purposes. Bene¬ 
ficial to poultry; 
plant in your 
poultry yard. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 
50c; *4 lb., $1.50; 
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