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TURNIPS FOR THE TABLE 
Turnip 
For summer use sow early in spring in rows 1/2 to 2 feet 
apart. Plant seed about 1/2 inch deep and press the soil down 
firmly and smoothly. When the seedlings appear, apply to¬ 
bacco dust liberally to prevent injury by flea-beetles and root 
maggots. As soon as the plants are about an inch tall, thin¬ 
ning should be started and carried on as recommended for 
beets. For fall and winter use the seed may be planted as 
late as August. 
COW HORN or LONG WHITE. Chiefly grown for stock feed, 
but very good for table use. Tops fairly large, erect, cut¬ 
leaved. Roots 12 to 15 inches long; 3 inches thick at shoul¬ 
der, tapered, slightly crooked. Becomes table size in 65 
days. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; V4 lb., 20c; V 2 lb., 30c; lb., 50c, 
postpaid. 
EXTRA EARLY PURPLE TOP MILAN. Table size, 40 days. 
Standard for home and market garden and for forcing. 
Tops small; strap leaved. Roots flat; become 4 inches 
across; purplish red above, white below; flesh white, fine 
grained, mild and fender. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; V4 lb., 25c; 
Vi lb., 40c; lb., 75c, postpaid. 
PURPLE TOP WHITE GLOBE. Table size, 55 days; full size 
70 days. The standard home, market garden, and shipping 
sort for fable use; it is also good for field culture. Tops 
medium large, compact, strap leaved. Roots globular, 
smooth; bright purplish red above, white below; become 5 
to 6 inches in diameter; flesh white, firm; fine grained and 
tender when young. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; Vi lb., 20c; V 2 lb., 
30c; lb., 50c, postpaid. 
EARLY PURPLE TOP, STRAP LEAVED. Very important home 
and market garden turnip. Tops small, erect, compact. 
Roots flat; becoming 5 inches in diameter and half as 
thick; purplish red above and white below; flesh clear whife, 
fine grained, mild. Reaches table size in 45 days. Pkt., 5c; 
oz., 10 c; Vi lb., 20 c; Vi lb., 30c; lb., 50c, postpaid. 
WHITE EGG. Splendid for home and market garden. Roots 
white, smooth, egg-shaped, become 3 inches long and 2Vi 
inches through. Table size, 55 days. Pkt., 5e; oz., 10c; 
Vi lb., 20 c; 1/2 lb., 30c; lb., 50c, postpaid. 
Rutabaga or Swede 
Although closely related to the turnip and much the same 
in value and uses, rutabagas are quite different in many 
ways. They grow to a much larger size, are firmer in flesh, 
milder in flavor, and are better adapted for winter storage. 
They require a longer growing season than turnips and need 
more moisture. 
Seed may be sown from mid-June to mid-July in rows 2'/2 
to 3 feet apart. The culture is practically the same as for 
turnips except that the plants should be thinned to 8 or 10 
inches apart in the rows. 
When the roots are full grown, they should be pulled, 
topped, and stored in a cool cellar or pit for winter use. If 
kept cool and sufficiently moist to prevent withering, they 
will remain in prime condition all winter. 
AMERICAN PURPLE TOP or IMPROVED LONG ISLAND. We 
consider this one of the best rutabagas for both table use 
and stock feeding, owing to the selected small top and 
short neck, globe shape, and large size. It is of finest 
quality and keeps well. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; Vi lb., 20c; 
14 lb., 35c; lb., 60c, postpaid. 
IMPROVED PURPLE TOP YELLOW. Very popular variety for 
market and for storage and car-lot shipment. The roots 
are large, globular; deep purplish red above ground, yellow 
below; flesh yellow, fine grained, firm, mild and sweet. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; Vi lb., 20c; 1/2 lb., 35e; lb., 60c, post¬ 
paid. 
Pumpkin 
Pumpkins are typically American, and pumpkin pie is one 
of our truly American dishes. They are less sensitive to un¬ 
favorable conditions of soil and weather than melons or cu¬ 
cumbers, but they are cultivated in about the same way. 
LARGE YELLOW or CONNECTICUT FIELD. This sort is grown 
largely in the cornfield for stock, but the flesh is moder¬ 
ately fine grained, highly flavored, and very good for pies. 
The plants are exceedingly strong and productive. The 
fruits weigh about 20 pounds and are a rich deep orange- 
yellow color. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; V4 lb., 20c; Vi lb., 35c; 
lb., 50c, postpaid. 
GREEN STRIPED CUSHAW. A very large sort popular in the 
South. The crook-necked pumpkins are 18 to 20 inches 
long, weigh 10 to 15 pounds, and swell at the blossom end 
to a bulb shape. The color is creamy white striped with 
green. The flesh is light yellow, very thick, rather coarse 
but sweet. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; % lb., 30c; 1/2 lb., 55c; lb., 
90c, postpaid. 
PIE or WINTER LUXURY. This variety is very popular for the 
home garden. The fruit matures in 75 to 80 days, weighs 
8y 2 pounds, and is nearly round. The skin is light yellow 
with a russet tinge and finely netted; the flesh is rich 
creamy yellow, very thick, sweet, and finely flavored. Pkt., 
5c; oz., 10c; 1/4 lb., 30c; V 2 lb., 55c; lb., 90c, postpoid. 
SUGAR or NEW ENGLAND PIE. These pumpkins are also just 
the right size for home use. The fruits weigh about 7 
pounds and are produced abundantly, maturing in 75 days. 
The skin is light yellow tinged with russet; the flesh is rich 
orange, thick, sweet, and finely flavored. They keep very 
well. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; y 4 lb., 30c; 1/2 lb., 55c; lb., 90c, 
postpaid. 
Salsify (Vegetable Oyster) 
MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND. Large and strong growing 
with long, smooth, white, tapering roots less likely to branch 
than those of other sorts. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 1/4 lb., 50c; 
Vi lb., 80c; lb., $1.50, postpaid. 
Tobacco 
CONNECTICUT SEED LEAF. A hardy cigar variety, well adapt¬ 
ed to growing in the Middle and Northern States. Pkt., 5c; 
I /2 oz., 25c; oz., 40c, postpaid. 
Pie or Winter Luxury Pumpkin 
