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TURNIP 
One ounce will plant about 150 feet of drill 
Culture. For early Turnips, sow as soon as 
the ground opens in spring. Rutabagas should be 
sown from any time in June to first of August, but 
other kinds for winter use may be sown from the 
middle of July to the end of August. While they 
may be sown broadcast, larger crops are obtained 
by cultivation in drills 134 feet apart, and thin¬ 
ning to 6 inches in the drill. 
Fine White-fleshed Types 
Ready in from 7 to 9 weeks 
Early White Milan. Quick to mature, the 
entire “bulb,” inside and out, is clear white; 
the outer surface is perfectly smooth. Its 
table qualities are unequaled, being tender, 
and of the most delicate flavor. Pkt. 10 
cts., oz. 20 cts., HIb. 50 cts., lb. $1.25. 
Purple-Top White Globe. Of spherical 
shape, the skin white with the upper one- 
third colored reddish purple. The flesh is 
white, firm, fine-grained, and of superior 
flavor. May be stored over winter. Pkt. 
10 cts., oz. 20 cts., 341b. 45 cts., lb. $1. 
Snowball. An excellent, early, globe-shaped 
root; smooth, clean, and free from coarse¬ 
ness. A variety that is recommended par¬ 
ticularly on account of its splendid table 
qualities. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., 341b. 
40 cts., lb. 90 cts. 
Purple-Top Milan. A fine smooth-skinned, 
flat Turnip with the upper portion tinted 
purple. Flesh is pure white, delicate, and 
sweet. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., 341b. 50 cts., 
Ib. $1.25. 
Long White or Cow-Horn. Pkt. 10 cts., 
oz. 20 cts., MIb. 40 cts., Ib. $1. 
Utility —Gro w Them for 
Yellow-fleshed Types 
Golden Ball or Orange Jelly. A medium¬ 
sized Turnip with golden yellow flesh of 
fine texture. One of the best table varieties. 
Small tap-root and matures early. Pkt. 
10 cts., oz. 20 cts., 341b- 40 cts., lb. $1. 
Yellow Aberdeen. A hardy variety of fine 
form and excellent quality. It has a purple 
top, keeps well, and is excellent both for 
the table and for stock. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 
20 cts., 341b. 40 cts., lb. $1. 
Yellow Stone. In shape a perfect globe, 
uniform, and of medium size; the color is 
pale yellow, and the quality is of the best, 
being very melting and buttery. Pkt. 10 
cts., oz. 20 cts., 341b. 45 cts., lb. $1. 
An All-Leaf Turnip 
Seven Top. In this variety there is little 
root-development. The leaves, however, 
are very numerous and large, and the 
vegetable is recommended to those who 
esteem “Turnip-tops,” as a particularly 
healthful and palatable green cooked vege¬ 
table. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., 341b. 40 cts., 
Ib. 90 cts. 
RUTABAGA 
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Russian or Swedish Turnip 
Ready in 13 weeks 
Long Island Improved. This special strain 
is of uniform shape and fine quality, and 
is also a splendid keeper. It grows to a 
large size, the skin is smooth, and flesh is 
yellow and fine-grained. Pkt. 10 cts., 
oz. 20 cts., 341b. 45 cts., Ib. $1.25. 
Decoration Also 
VEGETABLE SEED 
COLLECTIONS 
They save time and money, and they 
ensure a season’s supply 
COUNTRY GARDEN COLLECTION. 
Forty distinct vegetables, in quantity 
sufficient to take care of the normal re¬ 
quirements of a family of six, and to 
plant a garden 50 by 100 feet. Selected 
separately these would cost $6. Price 
of the Collection $5. 
SUBURBAN COLLECTION. Thirty dis¬ 
tinct varieties, for a plot 25 by 100 feet. 
Selected separately these would cost $3. 
Price of the Collection $2.50. 
DOLLAR COLLECTION. We have sup¬ 
plied this assortment for many years, 
and always it has given satisfaction. 18 
packets. Price of the Collection $1. 
RELIEF GARDEN COLLECTION. 
Made up of twenty-one reliable varieties 
that will keep a plot 50 by 100 feet filled 
with vegetables the summer through. 
Selected separately these would cost 
$2.75. Price of the Collection $2, 1 doz. 
Collections $21, 100 Collections $150. 
CHILDREN’S COLLECTION. As sup¬ 
plied to the schools of the City of New 
York. For a plot 15 by 15 feet or more. 
Contains small packets of the seven 
vegetables that are quick and easy to 
grow: beans, beets, carrot, kohlrabi, 
lettuce, radish, chard. 1 doz. Collections 
$3.50, 100 Collections $25. 
Aromatic and Pot Herbs 
Anise (Pimpinella Anisum). Seeds aromatic and car¬ 
minative. Annual. 
Arnica (Arnica montana ). Valuable medicinal qualities. 
Balm (Melissa officinalis). For culinary purposes. 
Basil (Ocymum basilicum). Sweet. Culinary herb used 
for flavoring soups, etc. Annual. 
Bene (Sesamum orientate). The leaves used for dysentery. 
Borage (Borago officinalis). Leaves used as a salad. . . . 
341b. $1, Ib. $3. . 
Burnet (Poterium Sanguisorba). Used in the manu¬ 
facture of cooling drinks. 
Caraway (Carum Carvi). Used in flavoring liquids and 
bread.341b. 65 cts.. . 
Catnip ( Nepeta cataria). Has medicinal qualities. 
Chamomile (Antbemis nobilis). Has both tonic and 
febrifugal properties.. 
Chives (Allium Scbcenoprasum ). Used as a substitute 
for onions in soups and salads. (Clumps offered 
below.) Perennial.34 oz - 60 cts.. . 
Coriander (Coriandrum sativum). Seeds aromatic. 
341b. 35 cts., Ib. $1 . . 
Cumin (Cuminum cyminum). Known also as Fennel 
Flower. Seeds are used as an ingredient in curry 
powder, pickles, soups, and pastry. 
Dill (Antheum graveolens). Seed used for flavoring 
vinegar.341b. 65 cts.. . 
Fennel, Sicilian. True variety; rounded thickened 
leaf-bases.34Ib. 80 cts.. . 
Hop (Humulus lupulus) . 
Horehound (Marrubium vulgare). Has medicinal 
qualities. 
Hyssop ( Hvssopus officinalis). Has medicinal qualities. 
Lavender (Lavandula vera). True. For oil and distilled 
water. 
Marjoram (Origanum Majorana). Sweet. Used in 
seasoning. Perennial. 
Mint. Plants only. See below. 
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis). Yields an aromatic 
oil. Perennial. 
Rue (Ruta graveolens). Said to have medicinal qualities. 
Pkt. Oz. 
$0 15 $0 30 
15 
15 
10 25 
15 40 
15 30 
10 25 
10 20 
15 65 
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15 1 00 
15 
10 25 
10 20 
15 30 
15 
15 40 
15 40 
10 
15 50 
15 50 
15 50 
Sage ( Salvia officinalis). Common. A culinary herb. Pkt. 
Perennial.$0 15 
Savory (Satureia hortensis). Summer. Used as a culi¬ 
nary herb. Annual. 15 
Savory (Satureia montana). Winter. Employed in the 
kitchen for seasoning. 15 
Tarragon. Plants only. See below. 
Thyme (Thymus vulgaris). English Broad-leaved. 
Employed for seasoning; the oil is sometimes used in 
perfumery. Perennial. 15 
Thyme (Thymus vulgaris). French. A small-leaved, 
less hardy type. 15 
Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium). Has medicinal 
qualities. 15 
Oz. 
$0 50 
40 
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75 
50 
40 
Culinary Herb Plants 
Chives ( Allium Scbcenoprasum). Used for flavoring. 
Lavender (Lavandula vera). True Munstead Strain. The dried 
flowers impart their well-known fragrance to the household linen; 
from this plant is distilled “Lavender Water.” 
Lemon-Thyme (Thymus citriodorus). Lemon scented. 
Marjoram (Origanum Majorana). Sweet Marjoram. A valuable 
herb in the kitchen. 
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis). Yields an aromatic oil. 
Sage (Salvia officinalis). The well-known culinary herb. 
Savory (Satureia montana) .Winter Savory. A useful herb in the kitchen. 
Tansy (Tenacium vulgare). For flavoring; has some medicinal value. 
Tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus). Used for seasoning salads and 
flavoring vinegar. 50 cts. each, $5 per doz. 
Thyme (Thymus vulgaris). English Broad-leaved. 
Mint (Mentha viridis). Common garden “Mint” or “Spearmint.” 
Peppermint (Mentha piperita). True English. From the tops the 
well-known cordial is distilled. 
Any of the above, except Tarragon, 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz., $18 per 100 
HERB PLANT COLLECTIONS 
One plant each of the above 12 varieties.$2.50 
Three plants each of the above 12 varieties.$7.25 
Purchaser pays transportation on Plants beyond 50 miles of New York 
Vegetable Seeds and Plants 
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STUMPP & WALTER CO. # NEW YORK CITY 
