TABLE TURNIPS 
CULTURE.—Turnips do best in a highly enriched sandy or light, loamy soil. Commence 
sowing the earliest varieties in April, in drills from 12 to 15 inches apart, and thin out to 6 or 
8 inches in the row. For late or main crop, sow in July and August, One ounce will sow 
125 feet of drill. Two pounds per acre in drills, three pounds broadcast. 
For feeding stock in fall and winter there is nothing superior to Turnips and Rutabagas, as 
they are much liked by all kinds of stock and serve to keep them in good condition. 
Purple Top White Globe 
One of the handsomest and most salable Turnips. Desirable for either home or market. Large, 
rapid-growing sort, with globular-shaped roots, under portion being white and top bright pur¬ 
ple. Flesh pure white, fine grained and of fine flavor. Sure cropper and splendid keeper. Grown 
extensively here in Michigan as well as in most other sections; a heavy yielder. Ready to use 
in 65 days. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; *4 lb., 20c; lb., 60c, prepaid.—Not prepaid, 5 lbs., $2.50. 
Purple Top Strap-Leaved 
More generally planted than any other va¬ 
riety. It is a quick grower, flesh is very fine 
grained and sweet flavored. In shape the 
roots are broad and flat, of medium size. 
Planted largely for table use and stock feed¬ 
ing; it is a very good keeper. May be sown 
either broadcast or in drills, and will form 
good sized bulbs in seven to eight weeks. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; % lb., 20c; lb., 60c, pre¬ 
paid.—Not prepaid, 5 lbs., $2.50. 
Cow Horn 
White Egg 
Popular early Turnip, adapted for either 
spring or fall sowing. The solid roots are 
egg-shaped, perfectly smooth and pure 
white. The sweet, firm flesh is always 
mild, rich and fine flavored. Pkt., 5c; oz., 
10c; 14 lb., 20c; lb., 60c, prepaid.—Not pre¬ 
paid, 5 lbs., $2.50. 
Extra Early PurpleTop Milan 
This splendid Turnip is the earliest in Golden 
cultivation. Very flat, of medium size, quite Ball 
smooth, with bright purple top. Of uniform 
growth, and in quality the best. Planted 
extensively for first market crop but is not so well suit¬ 
ed for summer planting. Reaches marketable size in 50 
days. Pkt,, 5c; oz., 10c; % lb., 30c; lb., 85c, prepaid. 
Purple Top Yellow Aberdeen 
A large, globe-shaped yellow turnip with purple top. Fine for 
use in the fall or early winter, but is planted very extensively for 
stock feeding A heavy cropper. Matures in 75 to 80 days. Pkt., 
5c; oz., 10c; % lb., 20c; lb., 60c, prepaid.—Not prepaid, 5 lbs., $2.50. 
Cow Horn or Long White 
This variety is a great field Turnip, and is Carrot-like in form, 
mv, OW i n ^Y n ? ai c^^ half out of the ground. Fine quality; good keeper. 
The flesh is fine grained and well flavored. Desirable for stock feed¬ 
ing.. Cow Hoi n is planted extensively for feed and for green ma- 
nurmg purposes, herejn Michigan and other states. Pkt., 5c; oz., 
10c; *4, lb., 20c; lb., 60c, prepaid.—Not prepaid, 5 lbs., $2.50. 
Snowball or Early Six Weeks 
Extra Early—Sweet—Pure White 
A fine looking, pure white variety which matures quickly. The 
bulbs have a smooth white skin and are nearly round. Does not 
grow large but is one of the best to sow very early in the snring 
prepa y id. t0 ^ in 5 ° dayS * Pkt ” 5c; oz > W % lb., 25c; lb.^ 65c, 
STOP VERAAIN wni P reven t the ravages of maggots and 
w root worms on your Turnip, Radish and 
Onion crops. It is easily applied and economical to use. See full 
description on page 86. 
Golden Ball or Orange Jelly 
Fine Yellow Flesh Table Turnip 
A yellow Turnip grown extensively for 
home consumption on account of its fine 
quality. The flesh is of very fine texture. 
Its beautiful color and fine flesh have earn¬ 
ed for it the synonym of “Orange Jelly.” 
Ready in 65 days. Pkt., 5c; oz,, 10c; 
*4 lb., 25c; lb., 70c, prepaid. 
Japanese Foliage Turnip 
For greens as well as for Turnips this 
variety is considered very fine. The plant 
resists extreme dry weather and lice. The 
leaves are large and very long, they grow 
upright, about two feet tall. In 20 to 25 
days the first crop of greens is ready for use. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; % lb., 20c; lb., 55c, prepaid. 
—Not prepaid, 5 lbs., $2.00; 10 lbs., $3.50. 
Southern Seven Top 
Grown extensively for greens for the table as well 
as for green feed for stock. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; % lb., 
20c; lb., 50c, prepaid.—Not prepaid, 5 lbs., $1.90. 
Yellow Aberdeen 
Purple Top Strap Leaf 
Snowball 
ISBELL SEED 
COMPANY 
Jackson, 
Michigan 
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