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Halla well’s 
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TURNIP 
For early use, sow in January and February, in drills from 
12 to 15 inches apart, covering the seed *4 inch deep; thin out 
to 3 or 4 inches in the rows. For succession, continue to sow 
every two weeks until June; for fall and winter crop, sow in 
July and August. The Ruta Bagas are grown for feeding 
stock and are also excellent for the table. Take up the roots 
in November, or before severe frosts; cut off tops within an 
inch of the crown, store in cool cellar or pit. One ounce will 
sow 200 feet of row; they mature in 60 to 70 days. 
EARLY SNOWBALL—A nearly round, medium-sized tur¬ 
nip with smooth white skin, maturing very early. Very 
sweet and tender. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15fc; 14 lb., 30c; *4 45c; 
lb., 75c. 
EARLY WHITE FLAT DUTCH, STRAP-LEAVED — A 
medium-sized flat variety, clear, white, of quick growth 
and excellent quality. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; *4 ^., 30c; i/ 2 
45c; lb., 75c. 
EXTRA EARLY PURPLE TOP MILAN—The earliest tur¬ 
nip grown, being ready two weeks sooner than any other 
variety; medium sized, very flat and white with purple 
top. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 14 lb., 35c; y 2 lb., 50c; lb., 85c. 
GOLDEN BALL or ORANGE JELLY—A globe-shaped yel¬ 
low variety of medium size; flesh firm and crisp. An excel¬ 
lent table sort. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; J4 ^., 30c; y 2 lb., 45c; 
lb., 75c. 
PURPLE-TOP STRAP-LEAVED—Flat, medium size, pur¬ 
ple above ground, white below. Flesh fine grained and mild 
flavor. One of the most largely used varieties. Pkt., 5c; 
oz., 15c; 14 lb., 30c; y 2 lb., 45c; lb., 75c. 
PURPLE TOP WHITE GLOBE—A valuable sort for either 
table use or stock feeding. Roots globe-shaped, white with 
purple top. Flesh white, firm and tender; very large. Pkt., 
5c; oz., 15c; 54 lb-, 30c; y 2 lb., 45c; lb., 75c. 
SEVEN TOP—Grown exclusively for its leaves. Cooked same 
as Spinach and Mustard. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 14 lb., 30c; 
14 lb., 45c; lb., 75c. 
Ruta Baga or Swedes 
AMERICAN PURPLE TOP, or LONG ISLAND—One of 
the best and most popular yellow fleshed varieties. It is 
yellow below ground, with purple top above. A fine table 
or stock feeding variety. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 14 lb., 30c; 
14 lb., 45c; lb., 75c. 
LARGE WHITE, or SWEET—A very large variety with 
white skin and white flesh, which is tender and sweet. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 14 lb., 30c; 14 lb-, 45c; lb., 75c. 
HERB PLANTS 
If wanted by parcel post within the 4th zone add for post¬ 
age and packing as follows: 1 to 3 plants, 20c; 4 to 6 plants, 
30c; 7 to 12 plants, 40c. 
CATNIP—Pot grown plants. Each, 25c. 
CHIVES—Clumps, 2 for 25c. 
MINT—Pot grown plants. Each, 20c. 
ROSEMARY—Pot grown plants. Each, 20c. 
SAGE—Pot grown plants. Each, 20c. 
SAVORY, WINTER—Pot grown plants. Each, 20c. 
SWEET MARJORAM—Pot grown plants. Each, 20c. 
THYME—Pot grown plants. Each, 20c. 
HORSE RADISH—January to May delivery. Roots, doz., 
35c; postpaid, 40c; 100, $2.50, postpaid. 
HERB SEEDS—See page 52. 
TOBACCO 
CONNECTICUT SEED LEAF—The hardiest variety in cul¬ 
tivation. One of the best sorts for cigar wrappers. Pkt., 
10c; 14 oz -> 20c; oz., 50c. 
HAVANA (Domestic)—Pkt., 10c; 14 oz., 20c; oz., 50c. 
FIELD SEEDS 
1 to 10-pound lots prepaid within fourth zone only. 
ALFALFA, CHILEAN (Lucerne—Medicago Sativa)—Pro¬ 
duces 3 or 4 heavy crops of hay in a season. 17 to 25 pounds 
required per acre. Sow in the fall or spring. Lb., 45c; 
10 lbs., $4.00. 
ALFALFA, HAIRY PERUVIAN—Starts to grow while 
weather is yet cool and makes one or more additional cut¬ 
tings a season. Lb., 45c; 10 lbs., $4.00. 
BERMUDA GRASS (Cynodon Dactylon)—The seed requires 
15 days of hot moist weather to germinate. Sow 10 to 15 
pounds per acre. Lb., 55c; 10 lbs., $5.00. 
LADINO CLOVER—Rapid growing mammoth white clover 
which spreads from runners. Valuable for green feed for 
poultry as well as for pasture, it yields abundantly and is 
said to withstand frost better than Alfalfa. If given suffi¬ 
cient moisture can be cut continuously. Sow at the rate of 
8 pounds to the acre. Lb., $1.25; 5 lbs., $6.00. 
MELILOTUS INDICA (Bitter Clover) — A hardy winter 
growing cover-crop for green manuring. It grows 5 feet in 
4 months from seed. Sow shallow, using 10 to 15 pounds 
per acre. Lb., 25c; 10 lbs., $2.00. 
ORCHARD GRASS or COCKSFOOT (Dactylis Glomerata) 
—One of the most valuable of the pasture grasses; makes 
a good hay. Sow 35 pounds per acre. Lb., 40c; 10 lbs., $3.50. 
RED CLOVER (Trifolium Pratense)—The best clover for all 
practical purposes. Sow 15 pounds per acre. Lb., 55c; 10 
lbs., $5.00. 
SUDAN GRASS—A drought resisting annual of the Sorghum 
family, adaptable to a wide range of soils. Splendid for 
summer pasture or will produce several cuttings of excel¬ 
lent hay. Sow in the spring after the soil becomes warm, 
at the rate of 20 pounds to the acre. Lb., 25c; 10 lbs., $2.00. 
SWEET or BOKHARA CLOVER (Melilotus Alba)—Grown 
for bee food, also good for cattle pasture and for hay. Sow 
10 to 15 pounds per acre. Lb., 35c; 10 lbs., $3.00. 
PARCEL POST RATES 
(Approximate) from San Francisco 
1st 
Each 
Zone 
Distance 
Pound Additional 
1st 
Within 50 Miles 
$0.08 
lc 
2nd 
50-150 “ 
.08 
lc 
3rd 
150-300 " 
.09 
2c 
4th 
300-600 “ 
.10 
4c 
5th 
600-1000 “ 
.11 
6c 
6th 
1000-1400 “ 
.12 
7c 
7th 
1400-1800 “ 
.14 
9c 
8th 
Over 1800 “ 
(The 8th zone includes U. S. 
.15 
Possessions) 
11c 
