TURNIP 
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Fottler, Fiske, Rawson 
Co. 
Turnips 
One ounce will sow 100 feet of drill ; one -pound will sow one acre. 
Culture —A light soil is the best upon which to 
grow Turnips. The flat or English varieties are ex¬ 
tensively used as a late crop, and may be made to 
follow almost any other early crop. Fall Turnips 
may be sown from July 1 till about September 10, 
or. in favorable seasons, even later. These varieties 
are also used for early crops, the seed being sown 
in April. 
White Flesh Varieties 
BUDLONG’S IMPROVED, or Breadstone. Half-long 
in shape; white, mild flavor. An excellent keeper. 
Pkt. 10c., oz. 20c., M lb. 50e., lb. $1.50. 
COWHORN or Long White. Rapid grower, long and 
Carrot shaped. Largely cultivated for feeding stock. 
Grows very quickly, partly above ground. Large size 
and smooth skin, of excellent quality for table use. A 
fine variety for turning under as a green manure in con¬ 
junction with Crimson Clover, and is highly suitable for 
this purpose. Pkt. 10c., oz. 20c., X lb. 50c., lb. $1.50. 
Turnip, Purple Top Strap Leaf 
EARLY SNOWBALL. A nearly round, medium sized turnip of fine appearance, 
with a smooth white skin, maturing very early, being ready in six to eight weeks. 
The pure white flesh is very sweet, fine grained and tender. The tops are scant 
and short. Pkt. 10c., oz. 20c., X lb. 40c., lb. $1.25. 
Extra Early Purple Top Milan The , e “ rliest T , urnip Rro ^> beinK 
---£__£__£__ ready two weeks sooner than any 
other. Of medium size with very much flattened round roots, smooth and white 
with a purple red too. Leaves short and few. Flesh white and of splendid 
quality. Well adapted to Spring and Fall planting. 
Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., X lb. 75c., lb. $2.50. 
Extra Early White Milan The earliest white top Turn®. Of the 
---£_ same shape and size as the Purple lop 
Milan. Roots clear white, very smooth and symmetrical, at their best when two 
inches in diameter. Flesh white, tender and delicately flavored. 
Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., X lb. 75c., lb. $2.50. 
or Red Top Early. A widely cultivated 
and well known variety, more commonly 
used than any other for market or for feeding to stock. A quick grower, produc¬ 
ing medium sized flat roots, regular in shape, purple red above ground, white 
below. Especially adapted to heavy clay soils. Flesh is fine grained, white and 
tender. Pkt. 10c., oz. 20c., X lb. 40c., lb. $1.25. 
P 1irn ]p Trir* Whifro This excellent early variety is very much 
rurpie top mme UlODe in favor with mar ket gardeners. The 
Extra Early Milan Purple Top 
roots are of a perfect globe shape, of good size and fine in appearance. Skin 
white with a purple top. A very productive sort and an excellent keeper. Best 
when three inches in diameter. The quality is superior, especially desirable for 
table use and greatly relished by stock. 
Pkt. 10c., oz. 20c., X lb. 40c., lb. $1.25. 
SEVEN TOP. Grown almost ex¬ 
clusively for the tops, which are 
used as greens. Does not pro¬ 
duce edible roots. 
Pkt. 10c., oz. 20c., X lb. 40c., 
lb. $1.25. 
Sweet German 1 h . \ s 
- v a r i c t y 
should be sown at least a month 
earlier than the early flat Tur¬ 
nips. Flesh is white firm, sweet 
and keeps well into the Winter. 
Pkt. 10c., oz. 20c., X lb. 50c., 
lb. $1.50. 
WHITE STRAP LEAF. Similar 
to the purple top strap leaf ex¬ 
cept. that the color is white; 
• mild flavor. Very quick grow¬ 
ing and extremely early. 
Pkt. 10c., oz. 20c., X lb. 50c., 
lb. $1.50. 
White Egg Is of egg shape 
_ °° and very rapid 
grower; thin white skin. Solid, 
firm, fine grain flesh. Grows 
good size. Excellent for early 
or late keeping in the Fall. Ma¬ 
tures very quickly and is adapted 
for either Spring or Fall sowing. 
Pkt. 10c., oz. 20c., X lb. 40c., 
lb. $1.25. 
Turnip, White Eg£ 
