Crow Your Own Vegetables—Get Them Fresh 
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TURNIPS 
TURE—Turnips do best during cool weather and on 
rich land. For an early crop sow as soon as ground can be 
prepared. Thin to 3 inches. Roots will be ready before hot 
weather. Fall seediiigs are made the latter part of July until 
the. middle of August or after. Dig after several frosts. Re¬ 
move tops before storing in pit or cellar. 
601 Purple Top 
Strap Leaf. Medium 
early, very produc¬ 
tive, popular for 
home and market gar¬ 
den use. Tops me¬ 
dium small, roots flat, 
4 to 6 inches across. 
Purple-red at the top; 
flesh white, fine 
grained and tender. 
601 New White Egg. 
Tops medium sized, 
upright, cut leaved. 
Roots white, egg-shaped and smooth. The skin is thin. The 
fine grained flesh cook mealy and tender. Excellent quality. 
Purple Top White Globe 
TOBACCO 
Sow 6eed as soon as frost is 
over, on land well pulverized. Can 
use wood ashes ahead of planting. 
726 Connecticut Seed Leaf. Best 
adapted to middle and northern 
climates. Grown principally for 
the manufacture of cigars. 
727 Havana. An early va¬ 
riety used largely for cigar 
wrappers, on account of the 
thinness and fine quality of 
the large leaves. Rich flavor. 
728 White Burley. Broad attrac 
tive leaves. Easy to cure. Used 
for fillers and wrappers. 
Postpaid price on each of above 3 
varieties: Pkt., 5c; oz., 40c; 14 
lb., $1.25; y 2 lb., $2.25; 1 lb., 
$4.00. 
603 Red Top Strap Leaf. Roots slightly flattened, upper 
part reddish, white below. Flesh mild and tender. 
MISCELLANEOUS 
Brussels Sprouts 
605 Large White Globe. A very desirable globe-shaped tur¬ 
nip. Young roots valuable for home garden and market 
trade. 
607 Purple Top White Globe. An all-purpose variety. Tops 
dark green, large, erect, strap leaved. Roots globe shaped 
with purple top, flesh white, sweet, Crisp and tender. 
609 Cowhorn. Grown largely for stock feed, but also used 
for garden planting. Tops large, upstanding. Roots 12 to 15 
inches long tapering, often crooked. Flesh tender and mild 
flavored. 
Postpaid price on each of above 6 varieties: Pkt., 5c; oz„ 
10c; 14 lb., 20c; 14 lb., 35c; 1 lb., 60c; 5 lbs., $2.50. 
604 Sweet German. The flesh is white, hardy, firm and is 
highly recommended for winter and spring use. Popular in 
New England states. 
606 Extra Early Purple Top Milan. An extra early sort, 
tops small, strap leaved. Roots flat, with purple top, flesh 
clear white, fine grained, sweet and tender. 
608 White Milan. Extremely early. Tops small. Roots me¬ 
dium small, flat, sweet and tender. 
Postpaid price on each of above 3 
varieties: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 
25c; 14 lb., 40c; 1 lb., 75c; 5 lbs., 
$3.00. 
RUTABAGA 
611 New- Monarch or Elephant. 
Yields larger roots and more per acre 
than any other sort. 
612 Improved Purple Top Yellow. A 
dependable variety. Roots large, 
round, yellow- with purple top: flesh 
light yellow, firm, sweet and tender. 
Postpaid price on each of above 2 varieties: Oz., 10c; 14 lb., 
20c; 14 lb., 30c; 1 lb., 50c; 5 lbs., $2.25. 
Rutabaga 
676 Brussels Sprouts. Of the cabbage family, highly desir¬ 
able for home and market garden. Plants thickly set with 
firm cabbage-like balls, maturing successively. Postpaid price: 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; 14 lb., 50c; 14 lb., 90c; 1 lb., $1.75. 
680 Cress, Fine Curled. A hardy, quick growing plant, 
leaves finely cut. Its pleasing pungent flavor makes it ex¬ 
cellent for garnishing. Postpaid price: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 
14 lb., 25c; 14 lb., 45c; 1 lb., 75c. 
681 Cress, Water. Grows along 
streams and by ponds. Long stems, 
broad, thick leaves, with spicy flavor. 
Desirable for salads, and as a garnish. 
Postpaid price: Pkt., 5c; oz., 40c; 14 
lb., $1.40; 14 lb., $2.50; 1 lb., $4.00. 
690 Kale, Dwarf Green Curled 
Kale Scotch. A member of the cabbage 
family, used for greens. Leaves large 
and crimped. One of the most palatable of vegetables. Post¬ 
paid price: 5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 30c; 14 lb., 50c; 1 lb., 90c. 
701 Leek, London Flag. Belongs to the onion family; used 
for soups and stews. Postpaid price: Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 14 
lb., 35c; 14 lb., 60c; 1 lb., $1.10. 
715 Vegetable Orange, or Vine Peach. Fine for pickles, 
preserves, etc. Postpaid price: Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 14 lb., 40c; 
14 lb., 75c; 1 lb., $1.25. 
720 Okra Long Green Podded. The best variety that you 
can plant. Plants dwarf and very productive. Valuable for 
soups and stews. Postpaid price: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 
25c; 14 lb., 40c; 1 lb., 70c. 
KOHL-RABI 
A delicious vegetable, bulb shaped, which 
combines the flavor of cabbage and turnip. 
695 Early White Vienna. Dwarf variety. 
Excellent for home and market garden use. 
Bulbs 2 to 3 inches in diameter, globular, 
very light green; flesh white, tender and 
crisp. 
696 Early Purple Vienna. Desirable early 
dwarf variety. Bulbs globular, purple, with 
white, tender flesh. 
Postpaid price on each of above 2 varieties; 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 14 lb., 40c; 14 lb., 75c; 
1 lb., $1.25. 
White Vienna Kohl-Rabi 
ORNAMENTAL GOURD S 
1255 Hercules Club. About 3 feet long. 
1256 Finest Mixed. All kinds and sizes. 
1257 Japanese Nest Egg. White fruits, the 
size and shape of an egg. 
1258 Dipper. The ripened fruits hold about 
1 qt. each, 
1259 Dishcloth. Inside lining sponge-like 
w-hen ripe. 
Postpaid price on each of above 5 varieties: 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 40c. 
