TURNIPS AND RUTABAGAS 
In the northern states turnips and rutabagas are grown on a large scale, they 
are considered one of thei surest crops the farmer can grow as well as a profitable 
one, producing 600 to 1000 bushels of marketable roots per acre on suitable 
ground. 
Amber Globe Turnip 
A good cropper, and keeps in perfect 
condition until Spring. The turnips are 
globe-shaped, of good size, and run very 
uniform; skin light yellow, flesh yellow, 
firm and sweet. Highly esteemed for 
table use. Matures in 70 days. Pkt., 5c; 
oz., 10c; *4 lb., 20c; lb., 65c, prepaid.— 
Not prepaid, 5 lbs., $2.50. 
Mixed Turnips 
A mixture of all varieties of garden 
turnips, early and late sorts, both white 
and yellow fleshed. One sowing will 
supply Turnips all season. Pkt., 5c; oz., 
10c; lb., 20c; lb., 60c, prepaid. 
Rutabagas or Swedes 
Rutabagas require a longer season for 
maturing than Turnips, hence should be 
60 wn earlier, about the middle of June. 
AMERICAN PURPLE TOP.—An old 
standard variety. Large size roots of 
yellow color with purple top. Pkt., 5c; 
oz., 10c; y 4 lb., 20c; lb., 60c, prepaid.— 
Not prepaid, 5 lbs., $2.50. 
ISBELL’S IMPROVED PURPLE-TOP 
YELLOW.—The best variety of Swedish 
Turnip in cultivation; hardy and productive; flesh yellow and well flavored; 
shape slightly oblong. A great cropper and splendid keeper. Pkt., 10c; oz., 
15c; lb., 30c; lb., 90c, prepaid.—Not prepaid, 5 lbs., $3.75. 
MONARCH, or TANKARD. —Said to yield more than any other sort. Large 
tankard-sliaped roots. Flesh rich yellow, very solid and fine grained. Pkt., 
5c; oz., 10c; *4 lb., 25c; lb., 70c, prepaid.—Not prepaid, 5 lbs., $2.90. 
CANADIAN YELLOW. —Heavy cropping sort. Planted extensively in north¬ 
ern Michigan and in Canada. Fine quality and great keeper. Pkt., 10c; oz., 
15c; % lb., 30c; lb., 90c, prepaid.—Not prepaid, 5 lbs., $4.00. 
Rutabaga—Isbell’s Improved 
Monarch Rutabaga 
FINEST RUTABAGAS IN CONNECTICUT 
“Last year 1 put in i acre of your Canadian Yellow and raised ov.er 625 bushels 
of the finest rutabagas ever grown in Connecticut .”—HENRY F. ADAMS, Bridge¬ 
port, Conn. 
FOR 
SEASONING 
HERBS 
FOR 
FLAVORING 
For flavoring soups, meats, etc., a few pot and sweet herbs are necessary for every garden. Cultural directions 
on every packet. Varieties preceded by a (*) are perennials. 
ANISE. —The seed is used for medicinal purposes as 
an aromatic and in baking. Leaves used for flavoring, 
garnishing and cordials. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; *4 lb., 75c. 
CARAWAY. —Seed is used for flavoring rye bread, etc., 
and in the making of cheese, also in flavoring sauces. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; *4 lb., 30c. 
CHIVES.—The leaves are used for seasoning soups, 
stews, salads, cottage cheese, etc. Pkt.. 10c; % oz., 35c; 
oz., 60c. 
CORIANDER.—The seed is used for flavoring in baking, 
and in making candy. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; *4 lb., 45c. 
DILL. —Leaves and seed heads are used in making Dill 
Pickles and for flavoring soups and sauces. Pkt., 5c; oz., 
10c; y± lb., 25c; lb., 75c. 
* FENNEL, Sweet. 
—The leaves boiled 
are used in fish 
sauces. Seeds are 
used for flavoring 
and for medicine. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 
*4 lb., 65c. 
*LAVENDER.— 
Chiefly grown for its 
flowers, which are 
used in the manufac¬ 
ture of perfumery. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c. 
M A R J O R A M, 
SWEET. — Leaves 
and ends of the 
shoots are used for 
flavoring, both green 
and dried. Pkt., 
10c; oz., 25c; % lb., 
85c. 
*ROSEMARY. —Leaves are used for seasoning. Pkt., 
10c; y 2 oz., 45c; oz., 75c. 
SAFFRON. —Used in coloring certain dishes, also for 
flavoring. Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; *4 lb., 90c. 
SAGE. —Leaves and tops are used for seasoning and 
stuffing, also for medicinal purposes. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; 
X A lb., 75c. 
SORREL. —Is boiled and served like Spinach, also used 
in soups. Pkt., 
10 c; oz., 2 0c; 
x / i lb., 50c; lb., 
$1.65. 
SUMMER SA¬ 
VORY. — Leaves 
and young 
shoots are used 
for flavoring, es- 
pecially for 
boiled string 
beans. Pkt., 10c; 
oz., 20c; % lb., 
60c. 
THYME. —Used 
for seasoning; a 
tea is also made 
for nervous 
headache. Pkt.. 
10c; Vs oz., 25c; 
oz., 40c. 
WORMWOOD. 
—For medicinal 
purposes. Bene¬ 
ficial to poultry; 
plant in your 
poultry yard. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 
25c; *A lb., 80c. 
Thyme 
S'— 
Don’t Forget to Plant a Few Spring Turnips Too. 
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