VARIETAL DESCRIPTIONS OF VEGETABLES 
KEYSTONE SEEDS 
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TURNIPS—Continued 
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AMBER GLOBE TEXTS 
Principally grown for stock feed, but also suitable for table use. It is hardy, very produc¬ 
tive, and an excellent keeper. Has close resemblance to rutabaga. 
TOPS —Large, medium light green in color, and cut leaved. 
ROOT—5 to 6 inches in diameter, round in shape, smooth skin,- yellow in color except 
for top portion, which is shaded with green; flesh, light yellow, sweet, and of 
good quality. 
LARGE YELLOW GLOBE TESTA 
Another variety generally grown for stock feed. A good producer and excellent keeper. 
TOPS —Large, medium green in color, and cut leaved. 
ROOT—4 to 5 inches in diameter, globular in shape, entirely yellow in color, smooth; 
flesh, pale yellow, firm, crisp, and of mild flavor. 
RUTABAGA or SWEDISH TURNIP 
Brassica Napobrassica 
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AMERICAN YELLOW, PURPLE TOP RIGHT 
Also commonly known as Long Island Improved. An excellent variety for home, market 
gardeners, shippers, or for storage, as it is a good keeper and heavily productive of fine 
quality roots. 
ROOT—Large, globular, small crown; yellow in color with purple top; flesh, tender, 
crisp, fine textured, sweet, and light yellow in color. 
SWEET GERMAN RAFIT 
A fine keeping variety which is a heavy producer of large roots suitable for either table 
or feeding purposes. 
ROOT—Large, globular, mostly white with a tinged green top; flesh, white, firm, tender, 
and of sweet flavor. 
Season. 
Days 
Planted 
to 
Harvest 
75 
75 
Season. 
Days 
Planted 
to 
Harvest 
90 
90 
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