32 BUTZER’S SEED STORE, PORTLAND, OREGON 
TURNIP 
PURPLE TOP WHITE GLOBE—The best for the Northwest 
Sow in drills about two feet apart and half an inch deep, or sow broadcast, but in either case be sure to 
have the ground rich and freshly stirred. Thin early and keep free from weeds, so that the young plants will 
not be checked in growth. Any over-crowding will result in rough and poorly-flavored roots. It is important to 
get the spring and summer crop started very early, so the turnips may have time to grow to sufficient size before 
hot weather causes them to become tough and bitter. 
In Middle and Western States sow for fall and main crop middle of July to last of August, and in the 
manner given for spring sowing. In the field turnips are often sown broadcast, though in most cases better 
results are obtained by drill culture. 
PURPLE TOP WHITE GLOBE 
This excellent table variety is globular in shape, of 
good size and very attractive appearance. The roots 
are large, purple or dark red above ground, white be¬ 
low. The flesh is white, fine grained and tender. The 
roots when in best condition for the table are about 
three inches in diameter, but can be grown much 
larger for stock feeding. This sort keeps well for so 
early a variety and is one of the best for market use. 
It is also known as Red Top White Globe. Per pkt. 5c; 
oz. 10c; *4 lb. 25c; lb. 50c. 
EXTRA EARLY WHITE MILAN 
This variety is remarkably early. The tops are very 
small, strap-leaved, upright and compact, so that rows 
can be planted close together. The roots are clear 
white, very smooth, flat and are of best quality when 
only about two inches in diameter. The flesh is clear 
white, mild, sweet and tender. Very desirable for 
early use. especially for forcing. Per pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 
2 ozs. 25c; ^4 lb. 35c; lb. $1.00. 
EXTRA EARLY PURPLE TOP MILAN 
Similar to Extra Early White Milan, except that the 
roots are a little flatter and an attractive purple-red 
on the upper portion. Well adapted for forcing. All in 
all, the Milan turnips leave nothing more to be desired 
in the way of an extra early garden turnip. Per pkt. 
5c; oz. 15c; 2 ozs. 25c; *4 lb. 35c; lb. $1.00. 
Orange Jelly or Golden Ball—The best yellow sort 
for market or family use. Roots medium sized, round 
and smooth, with yellow skin and flesh. One of the 
best for winter keeping. 
Per pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 2 oz. 15c; % lb. 20c; lb. 50c 
PURPLE TOP YELLOW ABERDEEN 
A medium sized, round, late maturing, long keeping, 
yellow-fleshed turnip. Roots yellow with purple top. 
Flesh pale yellow and of very firm texture, approach¬ 
ing the Ruta Baga in this regard, but tender and 
sweet. Since it requires a longer time to mature, the 
seed should be sown about two weeks earlier than most 
sorts. It is hardy, productive and valuable for stock 
feeding. Per pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 2 ozs. 15c; % lb. 20c; 
lb. 50c. 
YELLOW BORTFELDER 
Bortfeld (Long Yellow)—Sometimes called long 
yellow Cow Horn. Pure yellow except a little shade 
of green at the top. Grows part out of the ground and 
is of very rapid growth ; a heavy cropper and of de¬ 
licious flavor. It has proven itself to be far superior 
to any turnip ever introduced for stock feeding as it is 
a heavy yielder and relished by all stock. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % lb. 20c; lb. 50c 
LARGE AMBER GLOBE 
One of the best yellow fleshed varieties, grown 
usually for stock feeding. The roots are of large size 
and of globular shape. The skin is clear yellow except 
the top which is tinged with green. The flesh is light 
yellow, fine grained and sweet. The variety keeps well 
and is a good cropper. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % lb. 20c; lb. 50c 
POMERANEAN WHITE GLOBE 
One of the most productive kinds and in good, rich 
soil the roots will frequently grow to twelve pounds in 
weight. The roots are globe-shaped or slightly flat¬ 
tened ; skin very white and smooth. This sort is used 
for stock feeding and is also good for table use if 
pulled when the roots are not more than four to five 
inches in diameter. Where the winters are mild the 
tops are used for greens. Per pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 2 ozs. 
15c; % lb. 20c; lb. 50c. 
WHITE EGG 
An early, oval or egg-shaped variety with smooth, 
clear white roots of medium size which grow half out 
of the ground. The tops are small with leaves dis¬ 
tinctly cut. The flesh is clear white, firm, fine grained 
and sweet. The roots of this quick growing garden 
sort when in best condition for use are usually about 
two inches in diameter and about three and one-half 
inches long. Per pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 2 ozs. 15c; V4 lb. 20c; 
lb. 50c. 
LARGE WHITE NORFOLK 
This sort is usually grown for feeding stock, and 
although a little coarse in texture it is of good quality 
for the table, but for the latter purpose is in best con¬ 
dition when the roots are about 4 inches in diameter. 
The roots are white and smooth, grow to the largest 
size, and are globe-shaped or slightly flattened. The 
variety is allowed to stand out during the winter in 
the south where the tops are used for greens. Per pkt. 
5c; oz. 10c; 2 ozs. 15c; % lb. 20c; lb. 50c. 
COW HORN or LONG WHITE 
This variety is clear white, except a little shade of 
green at the top of the root, which is long and carrot¬ 
like in form, cylindrical but usually ending in a point, 
and slightly crooked. The roots are often twelve to 
fifteen inches long by about two and one-half inches 
in diameter and grow about three inches out of the 
ground. The flesh is fine grained and well flavored, 
and for table use is in best condition when the roots 
are about two inches in diameter. Desirable for stock 
feeding and has obtained considerable favor as a mar¬ 
ket sort. The variety is of very rapid growth and well 
adapted for fall and early winter use. Per pkt. 5c; 
oz. 10c; 2 ozs. 15c; V4 lb. 20c; lb. 50c. 
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