VARIETAL DESCRIPTIONS OF VEGETABLES 
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PONDEROSA TEHEE 
A late, large-fruit bearing variety that has become a favorite in the home garden. 
VINES—Large, coarse, spreading, broad, medium green foliage. 
FRUIT —Purplish pink, extremely large, flat, very solid, somewhat irregular, with very 
f ew seeds. 
LARGE YELLOW-FRUITED VARIETIES 
GOLDEN QUEEN TANTY 
An attractive novelty,- a leader in the main crop yellow-fruited field. 
VINES—Medium sized; may be grown in nearly all tomato areas. 
FRUIT —Rich golden yellow, medium sized, slightly flattened, smooth, firm, finest of 
flavor, being milder than red varieties. 
PONDEROSA (YELLOW) TACKY 
Large like the regular Ponderosa, tasty mild flavor, fitting in the home garden very gra¬ 
ciously. 
VINES—Large, late, similar to regular Ponderosa. 
FRUIT —Golden yellow; same in size, shape, and quality as Ponderosa. 
SMALL-FRUITED VARIETIES 
YELLOW, PEAR SHAPED TENCH 
Grown as an oddity in the home garden. Popular as a decoration or preserving variety. 
Has tall growth of vine, bearing large clusters of small pear-shaped, golden-colored fruit. 
YELLOW, PLUM SHAPED TENET 
Also grown as an oddity in the home garden. Popular as a decoration or a preserving 
variety. Bears large clusters of deep yellow, small, plum-shaped fruits. 
RED CHERRY TONGA 
Novelty variety grown in home garden. Used principally for preserving and pickling. 
Fruits are small, round, and deep red in color. 
TURNIPS 
Brassica Rapa 
WHITE-FLESHED VARIETIES 
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EXTRA EARLY PURPLE TOP MILAN TENTH 
One of the earliest turnips in cultivation. A most valuable sort for the home and market 
garden. Well adapted for forcing and used extensively for this purpose. 
TOPS —Small, upright, strap leaved. 
ROOT—3 to 33^2 inches in diameter, flat shaped, smooth, small tap root; upper portion 
purplish-red, lower, white,- flesh, white, fine grained, tender, and sweet 
flavored. 
EXTRA EARLY WHITE MILAN TAUPE 
Another of the Milan group, which is noted for its earliness. An excellent variety for 
the home and market garden, and forcing. 
TOPS —Small, erect, and strap leaved. 
ROOT—3 to inches in diameter, flat shaped, smooth, slender tap root, entirely 
white,- flesh, fine textured, tender, mild, and sweet. 
JAPANESE SHOGOIN (FOLIAGE TURNIP) TEPID 
A new introduction that has splendid merits for a dual purpose sort. It is excellent for 
greens and produces fine quality roots. Particularly desirable in districts bothered with 
aphids, because of its resistance to this insect. 
TOPS —Many bright green, upright, rapid growing, large, tender, fine-flavored leaves. 
ROOT —Large, oval to round, entirely snowy white; flesh, white, mild, tender, and 
sweet. 
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