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ESTABLISHED 1828 
TURNIP 
F OR an early Summer crop, sow very early in Spring in good, rich soil, either broadcast 
or in drills V /2 to 2 feet apart; when the plants are up thin them out to about 4 inches 
apart. For a general Fall crop, sow late in Summer or early Autumn the flat strap-leaved 
varieties broadcast, and the large, round varieties in drills. Ruta Baga or Swede should be sown 
in July, and always in drills 20 inches apart, and then the plants thinned out to stand 6 inches. 
As the plants grow ridge up to them, otherwise they will form no bulbs. 
Buist’s Mammoth Purple Top 
Globe Turnip. The most 
popular variety 
BUIST’S MAMMOTH PURPLE TOP WHITE GLOBE 
This is one of the most valuable, most popular and most salable varieties now grown; 
it is of globe shape, flesh pure white, with a red or purple top, and of very rapid growth; 
it is of the same character and habit as the Red or Purple Top Flat, differing only in its form 
and leaves; but owing to the great size and thickness of the root, it will produce twice as much 
to the acre; it is also a good Winter variety; it can be sown either broadcast or in drills, and 
is always a sure cropper. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; H lb., 20c; lb., 60c. 
RED OR PURPLE TOP FLAT 
A variety of the easiest culture, and a gen' 
eral favorite with all; will do well sown either 
broadcast or in drills, and will form good- 
sized bulbs in a favorable season in about 
seven or eight weeks from sowing; it is of a 
perfectly flat form with a small tap-root and a 
bright purple top; the leaves are short and 
narrow, it is a fine table variety and excellent 
for feeding stock. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; M lb., 
20c; lb., 50c. 
LARGE PURPLE TOP WHITE GLOBE 
This variety is of the same habit, color and 
form as Buist’s Mammoth, but the roots it 
produces are very much smaller in size; it was 
from this variety that the Mammoth origi¬ 
nated by the careful selection of the largest 
and finest roots. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; M lb., 20c; 
lb., 50c. 
EARLY WHITE EGG 
A very popular and desirable early variety; 
pure white; of egg shape. The flesh is sweet, 
firm and mild. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; M lb., 20c; 
lb., 50c. 
EARLY WHITE FLAT DUTCH 
This is one of the earliest varieties, and 
can be sown either broadcast or in drills; it 
is without exception the best and most popu¬ 
lar early sort for either table use or for 
market; is of a beautiful flat form, of pure 
white color and of a delicate, mild flavor. It 
produces bulbs entirely free from small roots 
and with long, narrow strap leaves growing 
erect, which permits close culture. Pkt., 5c; 
oz., 10c; M lb., 20c; lb., 50c. 
EXTRA EARLY PURPLE TOP MILAN 
This celebrated foreign variety is the 
earliest strap-leaved turnip in cultivation; flesh 
pure white, purple top, of flat form and ex¬ 
cellent quality. Highly recommended for an 
early crop. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; M lb., 20c; 
lb., 60c. 
EXTRA EARLY WHITE MILAN 
Early as the Purple Top Milan; of a per¬ 
fect flat form; pure white; small foliage and of 
fine quality; as an early market variety it is 
unsurpassed. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; M lb., 2,0c; 
lb., 60c. 
