F. H. WOODRUFF & SONS, MILFORD, CONNECTICUT 
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RUTABAGA OR SWEDE 
Culture Same as for other turnips, except that the seed is 
generally sown from the later part of June until August. The 
rutabagas or swedes are generally grown for their winter keep¬ 
ing qualities, for which they are better than the other turnips. 
Maturity from 80 to 95 days. 
LONG ISLAND IMPROVED This variety has for 
many years been one of our specialties, as we have 
continued to grow and supply to our customers a 
strain superior in many ways to that sold by most 
houses. Our stock is noted for its smoothness, free¬ 
dom from neck, fine round shape, bright yellow color, 
fine grain and sweetness. Rutabagas grown from 
this seed continue to be sold in New York market at 
higher prices than the ordinary. It is, of course, 
a splendid keeper. Matures in about 85 days. Pkt., 
10c; oz„ 15c; lb., 35c; lb., $1.25. 
AMERICAN PURPLE TOP A strain similar to Long Island Im¬ 
proved but not of such high quality. The ordinary rutabaga 
sold is of this type. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; H lb., 25c; lb., 75c. 
WHITE ROCK Also known as White French, Breadstone or 
Budlong. This is a fine white fleshed rutabaga noted for its 
keeping quality and productiveness. Roots are large and 
nearly globe shaped, with a small neck. Matures in about 
90 days. Equally good for table use or stock feeding. Pkt., 
5c; oz., 10c; J4 lb., 25c; lb., 75c. 
SWEET GERMAN A white fleshed rutabaga, maturing in about 
90 days. The roots are white, tinged with green at the top. 
Have a medium size, fine quality and keep well. Pkt., 5c; 
oz., 10c; Y\ lb., 25c; lb., 75c. 
Long Island Improved Rutabaga 
FOLIAGE TURNIP - GREENS 
The following varieties are grown for their tops rather 
than for their roots. 
JAPANESE FOLIAGE or SHOGOIN Valuable both 
for its tops and roots. Altho this is a comparatively 
recent introduction from the Orient, it has been ac¬ 
cepted in the South by reason of its remarkable 
greens. The tops grow to considerable size. Greens 
may be cut in from 25 to 30 days depending on 
weather conditions. Hot weather seems to have no 
injurious effect on the yield, nor does dry weather. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; l /\ lb., 35c; lb., $1.25. 
SEVEN TOP This is sometimes called Broccoli-Raab. It is 
used largely for fall sowing and spring cutting, as it stands 
severe cold. It is sometimes also used for stock feed, as is 
rape. This stock is our own growing and very fine. Pkt., 
5c; oz., 10c; % lb., 25c; lb., 75c. 
SOUTHERN PRIZE A variety similar to Seven Top, though 
considered in some localities to be superior. Like Seven 
Top, it is grown in considerable quantity in the South. The 
roots are of some value, as they are large, and excellent 
for stock feeding. Stands the winters well as far north as 
Virginia. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; J4 lb-, 25c; lb., 75c. 
SPRING BROCCOLI-RAAB Superior to Seven Top for spring 
sowing. Forms a compact top growth and bears a yellow 
blossom before going to seed. We grow this at Milford to 
be sure of having the right strain. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c, 
^4 lb., 40c; lb., $1.50. 
FALL BROCCOLI-RAAB Similar to Spring Broccoli-Raab, but 
may be sown in the fall to winter over. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 
^4 lb., 40c; lb., $1.50. 
