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 splendid keeper. Matures in 
about 85 days. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; % 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; J4 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 productiveness. 
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; 
14 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; J4 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 con¬ 
ditions. 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 ex¬ 
cellent 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; J4 lb., 60c; lb., $2.00. 
FALL BROCCOLI-RAAB Similar to Spring Broccoli- 
Raab, but may be sown in the fall to winter over. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; J4 lb., 60c; lb., $2.00. 
Japanese Foliage Turnip 
