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TURNIP —Continued 
f \iri •. Usually grown for 
Large White feeding stock, and 
Norfolk although a little coarse in 
i^ on uitv texture it is of good quality 
for the table, but for the latter purpose 
is in best condition when about tour 
inches in diameter. Roots of largest 
size, smooth, globe-shaped or sligntly 
flattened and very white. It is allowed 
to stand out during the winter in the 
south where the tops are used for 
greens. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; 
% Lb. 20c; Lb. 65c. 
n One of the 
romeranean White most pro- 
OIoHr ductive kinds and in good, rich 
U1UUC soil roots will frequently grow 
to twelve pounds in weight. It is globe 
shaped or slightly flattened; skin very 
white and smooth. Used for stock 
feeding; also good for table use if pulled 
when the roots are not more than four 
to five inches in diameter. Where the 
winters are mild the tops are used for 
greens. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; 
Y 4 Lb. 20c; Lb. 65c. 
o . A medium large 
Sweet German white turnip, 
somewhat globular in shape, remark¬ 
ably solid in texture, sweet and of very 
good quality. The roots are in best con¬ 
dition for table use when four to five 
inches in diameter, but can be grown 
much larger for stock feeding. It re¬ 
quires a long season for maturing and 
Purple Top White Globe should be sown a month earlier than 
the fiat turnips, but can be kept in good 
condition well into the winter, in this respect resembling a Ruta Baga. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 
2 Oz. 15c; 14 Lb. 20c; Lb. 70c. 
« ^ Cultivated extensively in the south for the tops which are used for 
Seven 1 op greens. In many sections it is a favorite green feed for stock and its use 
like Rape for a pasture crop is quite general. It is very hardy and the growth usually 
continues throughout the winter. The variety is not generally depended on for the root 
since the tops are produced so abundantly. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; Va Lb. 20c; 
Lb. 65c. a Superior to Seven Top as usually sold and extensively grown in 
Southern r^rize the south where the tops furnish an abundance of cuttings. 
These are valued highly for salad or greens. The roots of Southern Prize are valuable 
as well as the tops, being remarkably large, symmetrical and excellent for feeding 
stock. A favorite for forage in the Virginias and Carolinas where it usually thrives 
throughout the winter without protection. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; V4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 
YELLOW FLESHED VARIETIES 
Large Amber Globe 
One of the best yellow fleshed varieties, (frown usually 
for stock feeding. Roots of large size and globular shryfe. 
Skin clear yellow except the top which is tinged with green. Flesh light yellow, fine 
grained and sweet. The variety keeps well and is a good cropper. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 
2 Oz. 15c; 'A Lb. 20c; Lb. 65c. 
Yellow Stone of me- 
dium size, uniformly 
Cow Horn, or Long White 
globular and perfect in 
shape; skin smooth and of attractive pale yellow color. Flesh 
pale yellow, crisp, tender and of very good quality. The roots 
are suitable for table use when three to four inches in diameter, 
but are more generally used for stock feeding. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 
2 Oz. 15c; V4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 
v n i A round, smooth, light yellow turnip of me- 
I ellOW G1OD0 dium size. The flesh is crisp, firm and of very 
good quality for the table or for stock feeding. The roots are in 
best condition for table use when three to four inches in diam¬ 
eter. This sort keeps well and is a good cropper. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 
2 Oz. 15c; V 4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 
^ T n r ii d li A distinct variety, one 
Grange Jelly, or Golden Ball of the most delicately 
flavored of the yellow fleshed turnips. The tops are small. The 
roots are medium sized, round, very smooth and with deeper yel¬ 
low skin than most of this class. The flesh is firm, crisp and of 
most excellent quality. The roots are in best condit ion for table 
use when about threc'inches in diameter. This variety is of quick 
growth, adapted to spring as well as fall planting, and keeps ex¬ 
ceptionally well. Known also as Robertson’s Golden Ball. Pkt. 5c; 
Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; V4 Lb. 20c; Lb. 70c. 
D l TT v ll A medium sized round, late matur- 
i urpiC lop I ellOW ing, yellow flexed turnip. The roots 
A Kerri een are yellow with purple top. The flesh is pale yellow 
nucruccn j n co i or Q f very firm texture, approaching the 
Ruta Baga in this regard, but tender and sweet. Since it requires 
a longer time to mature, the seed should be sown about two 
weeks earlier than most sorts. The variety is hardy, productive 
and especially valuable for stock feeding. Unequalled for its long 
keeping qualities and therefore particularly desirable for late 
winter and spring use. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; % Lb. 20c; 
Yellow Stone 
Lb. 65c. 
