TURNIPS 
Turnips develop best during cool weather. In the vicinity of 
Philadelphia a fine summer crop can be grown from seed 
sown early in the spring. Most Turnips, however, are sown 
for a fall crop any time from the middle of July until about 
August 20. Sow thinly in rows not less than 18 in. apart 
and cover with K in. of fine soil. One pkt. of seed will plant 
about 50 ft. of row; 1 oz. 250 ft.; IK lbs. for one acre; 
2 to 4 lbs. for one acre if sown broadca.st. 
1163 Purple-Top White Globe Q 
55 days. Great favorite and sometimes sold under the name of 
Red-Top White Globe. The roots grow to large size, measuring 
6 in. across. They are nearly round and show a bright pur¬ 
plish red color on the upper’ part of the root, which ex¬ 
tends above the surface. The lower portion is creamy 
white. The white flesh is firm, crisp, and of mild flavor. 
Pkt. 10^^; oz. 15jzl; 4 ozs. 25^; lb. 40ff; 
lb. 65^f; 2 lbs. $1.15; 5 lbs. $2.60. 
1157 Early Red or Purple-Top Strap-Leaf 
45 days. Large flat roots, 4 to 6 in. across. Deep purplish red on top, 
milky white in lower portion. Fine-grained, sweet, and tender. 
Pkt. 5^; oz. 15^; 4 ozs. 25d; Vz lb. 40^; lb. €5^; 
2 lbs. $1.15; 5 lbs. $2.60. 
1161 Extra-Early Purple-Top 
IVHIaU days. Flattened medium¬ 
sized roots, with smooth white 
skin tinted purple on top. White flesh. 
Pkt. 10^; oz. 150; 4 ozs. 300; Vz lb. 500; 
lb. 800; 2 lbs. $1.45; 5 lbs. $3.40. 
1159 Extra-Early White Milan o 
40 days. Identical with above except the skin and flesh 
are pure white. Pkt. 100; oz. 150; 4 ozs. 300; 1/2 lb. 500; 
lb. 800; 2 lbs. $1.45; 5 lbs. $3.40. 
Purple-Top 
White Globe 
Turnip 
Shogoin Turnip 
11G4 Snowball “ 
Splendid globe-shaped, white; tender and sweet. 
Early. Pkt. 100; oz. 150; 4 ozs. 250; 
V 2 lb. 350; lb. 600; 2 lbs. $1.10; 5 lbs. $2.40. 
1183 Golden BallQ 
60 days. Also known as Orange Jelly. Per¬ 
fectly globe-shaped, bright creamy yellow Tur¬ 
nips with appetizing, pale amber-colored flesh. 
Pkt. 100; oz. 150; 4 ozs. 250; 1/2 lb. 400; 
lb. 700; 2 lbs. $1.25; 5 lbs. $2.80. 
1162 FoliageorShogoinQ 
55 days. Foliage may be eaten like Spinach; 
also produces a white Turnip, 3 to 5 in. thick. 
Pkt. 100; oz. 150; 4 ozs. 250; Vz lb. 350; 
lb. 600; 2 lbs. $1.10; 5 lbs. $2.40. 
45 days. Roots 
are pure white. 
3 in. across and 1 in. deep. Flesh is white. 
Pkt. 100; oz. 150; 4 ozs. 250; lb. 350; 
lb. 600; 2 lbs. $1.10; 5 lbs. $2.40. 
1177 Seven Ton days. The tops 
11// ovven I up give delicious Spinach- 
like greens. Pkt. 50; oz. 150; 4 ozs. 250; 
y 2 lb. 350; lb. 500; 2 lbs. 900; 5 lbs. $2.00. 
55 days. Attractive 
white skin and tender 
white flesh. Pkt. 100; oz. 150; 4 ozs. 250; 
1/2 lb. 350; lb. 600; 2 lbs. $1.10; 5 lbs. $2.40. 
1179 Large Yellow (AmberGlobe) 
75 days. Large roots, almost round. The skin 
is pale amber and the flesh is creamy yellow. 
Pkt. 50; oz. 150; 4 ozs. 250; Vz lb. 400; 
lb. 650; 2 lbs. $1.15; 5 lbs. $2.60. 
RUTABAGAS —Swede Turnips 
Burpee's 
Purple-Top 
Yellow 
Rutabaga 
These have firmer flesh than Turnips, and, therefore, will keep later into the 
spring. They require 4 weeks longer to mature, and at this latitude seed is 
usually sown from the latter part of June until the middle of July to 
, produce large roots for winter storing. 
1191 Burpee's Purple-Top Yellow0 
90 days. Large, smooth, globe-shaped roots with 
rich purplish coloring in the upper portion and 
deep yellow below the soil. Sweet, fine-grained, 
yellow flesh. Productive, and will .keep in fine 
condition quite late into the spring. 
Pkt. lOjzf; oz. ISfzf; 4 ozs. 25^; V 2 lb. 40^; 
lb. 65^; 2 lbs. $1.15; 5 lbs. $2.60. 
11Q4 Golden Necicless days, a favorite win- 
11»4 UUlUVn variety with attrac¬ 
tive large yellow roots of globular form, with purple coKr- 
ing at the shoulder. The flesh is fine-grained and of a beautiful 
yellow color. Pkt. 100; oz. 150; 4 ozs. 250; Vz lb. 400; 
lb. 700; 2 lbs. $1.25; 5 lbs. $2.80. 
90 days. Large, 
solid, elongated 
roots with white skin tinted green at the shoulder. The flesh is 
pure white, firm, and sweet. They have a small neck. Keep well. 
Pkt. 100; oz. 150; 4 ozs. 250; Vz lb. 400; 
lb. 650; 2 lbs. $1.15; 5 lbs. $2.60. 
1196 White-Fleshed Neckless 
W. Alice Buroee Co. 
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