54 Garden Seeds 
Seeds 
ISBELL SEED COMPANY 
‘‘I have eaten Rutabagas all my life but I don’t remember eating any with as tine 
a flavor as the Canadian Yellow. I came from a country (Scotland) that grows 
them in large quantities .”—WILLIAM C. CLARK, Romeo, Michigan. 
Xonni'ch Hiitnhagn. 
TURNIPS AND RUTABAGAS 
In the northern states turnips and rutabagas are grown on a large scale, tiu-.v 
are considered one of the' surest crops tlie farmer can grow as well as a profilable 
one, producing 600 to 1000 bushels of marketable roots per acre on suit..„le 
ground. 
T • See Preceding Page for 
I urnips 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, liesh 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 v/hit’^ 
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, hence 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., 70c, prepaid.— 
Rutabaga—Isbell’s Improved. Not prepaid, 5 lbs., $2.90. 
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; 
oz., 15c; % lb., 30c; lb., 90c, prepaid.—Not prepaid, 5 lbs., $3.75. 
MONARCH, or TANKARD.—.Said to yield more than any other sort. Large 
tankard-shaped roots. Flesh rich yellow, very solid and fine grained. Pkt., 
6c; oz., 10c; % 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., 95c, prepaid.—Not prei>aid, 5 lbs., $4.00, 
FOR 
SEASONING 
HERBS 
FOR 
FLAVORING 
For flavoring soups, meats, etc., a few pot and sweet herbs are necessary for every garden. Cultural directions 
on every packet. Varieties preceded by a (*) are perennials. 
MARJORAM, SWEET.—Leaves and ends of the shoots 
ANISE.—The seed is used for medicinal purposes as 
rn aromatic and in baking. Leaves used for flavoring, 
garnishing and cordials. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; ^ lb., 75c. 
BORAGE.—Leaves used in salads and for garnishing. 
Flowers excellent for bees, also used in cool drinks. Pkt., 
10c; oz., 25c; % lb., 75c. 
CARAWAY.—Seed is used for flavoring rye bread, etc., 
and in the making of cheese, also in flavoring sauces. 
Pkt., 6c; oz., 15c; % lb., 60c. 
are used for flavoring, both green and dried. Pkt., 10c; 
oz., 25c; Y 4 : lb., 85c. 
*ROSEMARY.—Leaves are used for seasoning. Pkt., 
10c; Yz 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., 25c; 
lb., 75c. 
CHIVES.—The leaves are used for seasoning soups, 
stews, salads, cottage cheese, etc. Pkt.. 10c; Yi oz., 35c; 
oz., 60c. 
CORIANDER.—The seed is used for flavoring in baking, 
and in making candy. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; % lb., 45c. 
DILL. — Leaves 
and seed heads are 
used in making 
Dill Pickles and for 
flavoring soups and 
sauces. Pkt., 5c; oz., 
10c; lA lb., 25c; lb., 
75c. 
*FENNEL, Sweet. 
— 1 he leaves boiled 
are used in fish 
sauces. Seeds are 
used for flavoring 
and for medicine. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 
14 Ih., 65c. 
*LAVENDER.— 
Chiefly grown for its 
flowers, which are 
used in the manufac¬ 
ture of perfumery. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c. 
Sage. 
SORREL. — Is boiled 
and served like Spinach, 
also used in 
soups. Pkt., 10c; 
oz.. 20c; Yt. lb., 
50c; lb., $1.65. 
SUMMER SA¬ 
VORY.— Leaves 
and young 
shoots are used 
for flavoring, es- 
pecially for 
boiled string 
beans. Pkt., 10c; 
oz., 20c; % lb., 
60c. 
THYME'*.—Used 
for seasoning; a 
tea is also made 
for nervous 
headache. Pkt.. 
10c; Y-i oz*, 25c; 
oz., 40c. 
WORMWOOD. 
—For medicinal 
purposes. Bene¬ 
ficial to poultry; 
plant in your 
poultry yard. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 
25c; 1/4 lb., 80c. 
