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W. F. Allen’s Plant and Seed Catalogue, Salisbury, Md. 
SALSIFY, OR VEGETABLE OYSTER. 
MAHriOTH SANDWICH ISLANDS.- 
(See illustration.) This is an improved 
type of the largest and most profitable 
salsify now in cultivation; roots large, 
heavier than the old long white, which 
I have discarded, and of more agreeable 
flavor. It is white in color and a very 
satisfactory sort in every way; one of 
the best for market gardeners or home 
use. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; k lb. 30c: lb. $1.00. 
WISCONSIN GOLDEN.—A most 
distinct and valuable new sort of 
strong, vigorous growth : roots are 
large, smooth and have decided yel¬ 
low east, which ogives it the name; 
they cut smooth and fine through¬ 
out; usually brittle and never 
stringy. When prepared for the ta 
. ble tney are very rich in flavor; de¬ 
licious and tender. Pkt. 5c: oz. 10c; 
quarter pound 30c; pound $1.00. 
TURNIPS . 
PURPLE POP STRAP LEAF.- 
This is one of the best table and stock 
turnips on the market, being of fine 
grain and fine flavor. It is white be- 
„ low with a bright purple top; it is a 
good cropper aud excellent keeper 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; quarter Ipound 15c; 
T>ound 40c. 1 _ YOX 
This turnip grows 
beautiful egg shaped roots with a thin 
white skin. It is very agreeable in fla¬ 
vor and desirable for table use. It is a 
good keeper and excellent yielder, 
sown either early or late. Pkt. 5c ;• oz. 
10c^quarter^cmnd^^c^^nound 50. 
j . . . , _ „ turnip is largely grown for both table 
and stock feed purposes. By careful selection, this has been brought to the 
hrghest standard of purity and excellence. It yields heavily and is of very 
fine quality. It keeps perfectly all winter, and even until the following sum- 
mer. It is hardy and productive. It is smooth and perfect s hap e. <£ Pkt. 
5c ; oa. 10e; quarter pound 15; pound 40c. 
COW HORN.—A white turnip of peculiar long shape and quick matur- 
ity. It grows t© large size, standing half out of the ground ; it Is fine flavor¬ 
ed and especially desirable for fall and summer use; I have raised many 
specimens that were from 3 to 4 inches in diameter andffrom 10 to 15 inehes 
; quarter pound.15c ; pound 50c.2 i;£| ~ 
m^HRUr 
;n brought to the ^ ; ~ __l - 
ily and is of very ^ - E " ^3 
le following sum- ^ - EEEsi 
ect shjm e Pkt 
md quick matur- J^| l|plllSSll l^rT 
; it Is fine flavor- 1 | l 
ave raised many \ fpgl\ ' 
•m 10 to 15 inehes ( 
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Turnip , Purple Top , White Globe. 
‘w WHITE GLOBE.—Ono of |the handsomest and most 
turnijMU A profitable sort for home or market. It is large and 
growsjMiMdly; flesh pure white and globe shaped: the akin is white and pur¬ 
ple ; the end portion being white and the top bright purple 
It is a heavy yielding variety and one that will give general SEVEN TOP.—A variety of turnip grown entirely for 
satiafaetiori. Pkt. 5e ; oz. 10c ; quarter pound 20c - pound 6©c its tops, which are used as a salad. It produces no edible 
Wir vpnnw iERsnpDM a . • - root- This is a very hardy sort, standing through the 
„® E W>EBN.—A turnip*of high merit; the winter, south of Philadelphia, without any protection, 
tender, sugary and very solid; in color Largely grown for “greens” in the South, where it is 
wae turnip is purple above, and deep yellow below, the handled and cooked in a way similar to spinach. Pkt. 5c; 
ground; it Is productive, hardy and a good keeper; a ounce 10c; quarter lb. 15c; lb. 50c .m 
valuable table variety and also excellent for feeding — ... ■ ■ ----- MJ S m u amsrn m' 
stock. Pkt. 6o; oz. 10c; quarter pound 15c: pound 50c LONG ISLAND IMPROVED RUT A BAGA.—This late 
nainnw dai ■ * , , , \ ji standard variety yields very heavily and is a valuable 
uoldcN BALL. A^ superior table turnip of bright cropper. It is of fine quality and widely grown; it keeps 
perfectly all winter and even until the following sum¬ 
mer : It is hardy, productive and sweet; solid and satis- 
yellow color. In flavor it is rich and sweet; a rapid 
grower and an excellent keeper; in shape it is almost as 
round as a ball. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; quarter lb. 15c; lb. 50c. 
-Tins is a "comparatively "new 
are fine, large, smooth 
quarter lb. 15c; lb. 50c. 
factory; its shape is nearly round. It is justly held in 
high esteem for both table and stock-feeding purposes. 
It should be sown in June or July, as it requires a longer 
season to mature than other strains of the turnip. Pkt. 
5c; oz. 10c; quarter lb. 15c; lb. 50c. 
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' TENNESSEE SWEET POTATO .-Medium size, pear 
shaped, slightly ribbed ; color creamy white, sometimes 
lightly striped with green; flesh light colored, tine 
grained, dry and of superior flavor: when cooked resem¬ 
bles sweet potato in appearance and taste.f Pkt. 5c ; oz 
MAnTlOT H POi IRON.—This is a prize winner, grow¬ 
ing to immense proportions: flesh bright yellow, fine 
grained and good quality. Notwithstanding the large 
size of this variety, it is excellent for making pies. It is 
. 
claimed that specimens have been grown to weigh over 
240 pounds. This is also one of the cheapest of stock 
foods. I know of farmers who do not feed their cattle 
anything but coarse hay and pumpkins until long after 
mid-winter. Packet 5 cents; ounce 10 cents; quarter 
pound 30 cents; pound $1.00. 
PP$fCONN. FIELD.—This variety is en(jrmousljT^jTroduc^ 
tive. large, orange colored, and excellent for feeding 
stock; usually grown for that purpose, but also makes 
good pies. Pkt. 5c; ounce 10c; quarter lb. 15c; lb. 50c, 
SHI TOMA 
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ALLEN S BEST.—This is undoubtedly the livery best 
early tomato in cultivation. The season is medium early, the 
color is a beautiful red, reminding- one of red velvet. The 
fruit is firmer than any other tomato I have ever grown, and 
it will bear shipping further than any other variety. I say 
this without hesitation* and to any person who buys seed to 
grow tomatoes for market and can successfully contradict 
this statement, I will return him the money paid me for the 
seed. I have shipped it to Boston by express (which is about 
the hardest test^that could be given any tomato) and had it 
sell for $1.50 per erate, when other varieties would not pay 
transportation charges. The following illustration is a true 
photogaaph which will give you some idea of its rich, glossy 
appearance, and handsome, large, thick tomatoes. The bas¬ 
ket is a four quart' California grape basket. As a second early 
variety for shipping, general crop, canning, or any other pur¬ 
pose, I have never seen its equaal, although I have grown hun¬ 
dreds of acres ofljtomatoes. It is very productive, and anyone 
