F. H. WOODRUFF & SONS, MILFORD, CONNECTICUT 
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RUTABAGA OR SWEDE 
Culture Same as for other turnips, except that the seed is generally sown 
from the later part of June until August. The rutabagas or swedes are 
generally grown for their winter keeping qualities, for which they are better 
than the other turnips. Maturity from 80 to 95 days. 
LONG ISLAND IMPROVED This variety has for many years been one 
of our specialties, as we have continued to grow and supply to our 
customers a strain superior in many ways to that sold by most 
houses. Our stock is noted for its smoothness, freedom from neck, 
fine round shape, bright yellow color, fine grain and sweetness. 
Rutabagas grown from this seed continue to be sold in New York 
market at higher prices than the ordinary. It is, of course, a splen¬ 
did keeper. Matures in about 85 days. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; J4 lb., 35c; 
lb., $1.25. 
AMERICAN PURPLE TOP A strain similar to Long Island Improved but not 
of such high quality. The ordinary rutabaga sold is of this type. Pkt., 5c; 
oz., 10c; lb., 25c; lb., 75c. 
WHITE ROCK Also known as White French, Breadstone or Budlong. This 
is a fine white fleshed rutabaga noted for its keeping quality and productive¬ 
ness. Roots are large and nearly globe shaped, with a small neck. Matures 
in about 90 days. Equally good for table use or stock feeding. Pkt., 5c; oz., 
10c; % lb., 25c; lb., 75c. 
SWEET GERMAN A white fleshed rutabaga, maturing in about 90 days. The 
Roots are white, tinged with green at the top. Have a medium size, fine 
quality and keep well. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; Y\ lb., 25c; lb., 75c. 
Long Island 
Improved 
Rutabaga 
FOLIAGE TURNIP-GREENS 
The following varieties are grown for their tops rather 
than for their roots. 
JAPANESE FOLIAGE OR SHOGOIN As illustrated 
below, is valuable both for its tops and roots. Altho 
this is a comparatively recent introduction from 
the Orient, it has been accepted in the South by 
reason of its remarkable greens. The tops grow 
to considerable size. Greens may be cut in from 
25 to 30 days depending on weather conditions. 
Hot weather seems to have no injurious effect on 
the yield, nor does dry weather. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 
J4 lb-, 35c; lb., $1.25. 
SEVEN TOP This is sometimes called Broccoli Raab. It 
is used largely for fall sowing and spring cutting, as it 
stands severe cold. It is sometimes also used for stock 
feed, as is rape. This stock is our own growing and 
very fine. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; J4 lb., 25c; lb., 75c. 
SOUTHERN PRIZE A variety similar to Seven Top, though 
considered in some localities to be superior. Like 
Seven Top, it is grown in considerable quantity in the 
South. The roots are of some value, as they are large, 
and excellent for stock feeding. Stands the winters 
well as far North as Virginia. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; J4 lb., 
25c; lb., 75c. 
SPRING BROCCOLI RAAB Superior to Seven Top for 
spring sowing. Forms a compact top growth and bears 
a yellow blossom before going to seed. We grow this 
at Milford to be sure of having the right strain. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; % lb., 60c; lb., $2.00. 
Japanese Foliage Turnip 
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