Tokyo 
Market 
1170 Tokyo Market 
Roots are pure white and when fully grown measure 
3 in. or more across and 1 in. deep. Flesh is white, 
solid, tender and sweet. Pkt. 10 ^; oz. 15^; 4 ozs. 25fi ; 
Vz lb. 35^; lb. 60^; 2 lbs. $1.10; 5 lbs. $2.40. 
TABLE TURNIPS 
Turnips develop best during cool weather. In the vicinity of Phila¬ 
delphia, a fine summer crop can be grown from seed sown early in 
the spring. Most Turnips, however, are sown for a fall crop any 
time from the middle of July until about August 20, Sow thinly in 
rows not less than 18 in. apart and cover with K in. of fine soil. 
One oz. will sow 400 ft. of drill. IK to 2 lbs. of seed are needed 
per acre. For broadcasting, 4 to 5 lbs. are needed for the same area. 
The early (E) varieties require 40 to 60 days and the late (L) 
varieties 70 to 75 days to reach maturity. 
1164 Snowball 
Splendid globe-shaped, white; tender and 
sweet. Early. Pkt. lOj^; oz. 15^; 4 ozs. 25^; lb. 35d; lb. 60^; 
2 lbs. $1.10; 5 lbs. $2.40. 
1161 Extra-Early Purple-Top Milan 
dium-sized roots, with smooth white skin tinted purple on top. 
White flesh. Pkt. 10^; oz. 15^; 4 ozs. 30^; lb. 50d; lb. 80;^; 
2 lbs. $1.45; 5 lbs. $3.40. 
1159 Extra-Early White Milan Q 
(E) Identical with above except the skin and flesh are pure white. 
Pkt. 10^; oz. 15^; 4 ozs. 30^; lb. 50e; lb. 80d; 
2 lbs. $1.45; 5 lbs. $3.40. 
Also known as Orange 
ilO<j VRUIUdi Ddll Jelly. Perfectly globe-shaped, 
bright creamy yellow Turnips with appetizing, pale amber-colored 
flesh. Pkt. 10^; oz. 15^; 4 ozs. 25^; Vi lb. 40«f; lb. 70d; 
2 lbs. $1.25; 5 lbs. $2.80. 
1163 Purple-Top White GlobeO 
<E) Great favorite and sometimes sold under the name of Red-Top 
White Globe. The roots grow to large size, measuring 6 in. across. 
They are nearly round and show a bright purplish red color on the 
upper part of the root, which extends above the surface. The lower 
portion is creamy white. The white flesh is firm, crisp, and of mild 
flavor. Pkt. 10^; oz. 15^; 4 ozs. 25^; Vi lb. 40^; lb. 65^; 
2 lbs. $1.15; 5 lbs. $2.60. 
1157 Early Red or Purple-Top Strap-Leaf 
(E) Large flat roots, 4 to 6 in. across. Deep purplish red on top, 
milky white in lower portion. Fine-grained, sweet, and tender. ■ 
Pkt. 5^; oz. 15^; 4 ozs. 25fi; Vi lb. 40^; lb. 65;^; 
2 lbs. $1.15; 5 lbs. $2.60. 
iifiq White Eee Attractive egg-shaped Turnips with a 
beautiful thin white skin and tender white 
flesh. Pkt. 10^; oz. 15;^; 4 ozs. 25^; Vi lb. 35^; lb. 60^; 
2 lbs. $1.10; 5 lbs. $2.40. 
1179 Large Yellow or Amber Globe 
most round. The skin is pale amber and the flesh is creamy yellow. 
Fine-grained, sweet, and tender. Pkt. 5^; oz. 15^'; 4 ozs. 25fi; 
Vi lb. 40fz'; lb. 65fi; 2 lbs. $1.15; 5 lbs. $2.60. 
1177 Seven Top 
(E) The tops give delicious Spinach-like 
greens; crisp and tender. Pkt. 5^; oz. 15fi. 
4 ozs. 25^; Vi lb. 35^; lb. 50^; 2 lbs. 90^; 5 lbs. $2.00. 
1162 Foliage or Shogoino 
(E) Foliage may be eaten 
like Spinach; also pro¬ 
duces a white Turnip, 3 to 5 in. thick. Pkt. 10?!; oz. 15^; 4 ozs. 25^; 
i/z lb. 35?!; lb. 60?!; 2 lbs. $1.10; 5 lbs. $2.40. 
Burpee s 
Purple~Top 
Yellow 
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These have firmer flesh than Turnips, and, therefore, will keep later 
into the spring. They require 4 weeks longer to mature, and at this 
latitude seed is usually sown from the latter part of June until the 
middle of July to produce large roots for winter storing. Mature 
in 85 to 90 days. 
1191 Burpee’s Purple-Top Yellow o 
Large, smooth, globe-shaped roots with rich purplish coloring 
in the upper portion and deep yellow below the soil. Sweet, 
fine-grained, yellow flesh. Productive, and will keep in fine 
condition quite late into the spring. Pkt. 10?!; oz. 15?!; 
4 ozs. 25?!; V 2 lb. 40^; lb. 70?!; 2 lbs. $1.25; 5 lbs. $2.80. 
1194 Golden Neckless o 
A favorite winter variety 
with attractive large yel¬ 
low roots of globular form, with purple coloring at the shoulder. 
The flesh is fine-grained and of a beautiful yellow color. Pkt. 10^; 
oz. 15^; 4 ozs. 25^; lb. 40^; lb. 70^; 2 lbs. $1.25; 5 lbs. $2.80. 
1196 White-Fleshed Neckless 
skin tinted green at the shoulder. The flesh is pure white, firm, and sweet. 
They have a small neck. Keep well. Pkt. 10^; oz. 150; 4 ozs. 250; 
Vz lb. 400; lb. 650; 2 lbs. $1.15; 5 lbs. $2.60. 
140 W. Atlee Burpee Co. 
