TURNIPS 
Turnips d'^velop best during cool weather. In the vicinity of Philadelphia a 
fine sumi er crop can be grown from seed sown early in the sr»ing. 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 Yi in. of fine soil. One pkt. of seed will plant about 50 ft. of 
row; 1 oz. 250 ft.; Y/i lbs. for one acre; 2 to 4 lbs. for one acre if 
sown broadcast. 
1163 Purple-Top White GlobeQ 
55 days. The roots grow to large size, measuring 6 in. 
across. They are nearly round and show a bright purplish 
red color on the upper part of the root, which extends above 
the surface. The lower portion is creamy white. The 
white flesh is firm, crisp, and of mild flavor. Very popular. 
Pkt. oz. 15(^; 4 ozs. 25cf; Vi lb. 40^; 
lb. 65$^; 2 lbs. $1.15; 5 lbs. $2.60 
1157 Early Red or Purple-Top Strap-Leaf 
48 days. Large, flat roots, 4 to 6 in. across. Deep purplish red on top, 
milky white in lower oortion. Fine-grained, sweet, and tender flesh. 
Very quick grower. Popular. Pkt. 5^i; oz. 15^; 4 ozs. 25^; y 2 lb. 40(!‘; 
lb. 65fi; 2 lbs. $1.15; 5 lbs. $2.60. 
1183 Golden Ball Q 
57 days. Also known as Orange Jelly. Per¬ 
fectly globe-shaped, bright creamy yellow tur¬ 
nips with appetizing, pale amber-colored 
flesh. Good keeper. Pkt. lOji; oz. 15^; 
4 ozs. ZOfi; ^2 lb. 450; lb. 750; 
2 lbs. $1.35; 5 lbs. $3.20. 
1177 Seven Tod JV® 
“ tops give deli¬ 
cious spinach-like greens. Much 
grown in the south. Pkt. 50; 
oz. 100; 4 ozs. 250; Vz lb. 350; 
lb. 500; 2 lbs. 900; 5 lbs. $2.00. 
Burpee’s 
Seeds 
Grow 
1169 White Egg 
egg 
shaped; white 
Pkt. 100; oz. 
55 days. 
Oval or 
skin and flesh. 
150; 4 ozs. 250; 
2 lbs. $1.10; 5 lbs. $2.40, 
1162 Foliage or Shogoin o 
70 days. Foliage may be eaten like spinach; 
also produces a white turnip. 3 to 5 in. thick, flat¬ 
tened globe-shaped, white skin and flesh of excel¬ 
lent flavor. Pkt. 100; oz. 150; 4 ozs. 300; 
Vz lb. 500; lb. 800; 2 lbs. $1.45; 5 lbs. $3.40. 
Turnip, 
Golden Ball 
Top 
White Globe 
Turnip 
1161 Extra-Early Purple-Top 
IVlilan days Flattened, medium-sized 
iwiiiaii j.QQjg_ ^th smooth white skin 
tinted purple on top. White flesh. 
Pkt. 100; oz. 150; 4ozs. 300; Vzlb. 500; 
lb. 800; 2 lbs. $1.45; 5 lbs. $3.40. 
1159 Extra-Early White 
IVlilan days. Identical 
with above except the 
skin and flesh are both white. 
Pkt. 100; oz. 150; 
4 ozs. 300; Vz lb. 500; lb. 800; 
2 lbs. $1.45; 5 lbs. $3.40. 
1164 Snowball 
Weeks.) Globe-shaped, white; ten¬ 
der and sweet. Pkt. 100; oz. 150; 
4 ozs. 250; Vz lb. 350; lb. 600; 
2 lbs. $1.10; 5 lbs. $2.40. 
1179 Large Yellow (Amber 
ftinhp) 57 days. Large roots, al- 
” most round. The skin is 
pale amber and the flesh is creamy 
yellow. Sweet. 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 Yellow O 
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. 10 ^; oz. 15d; 4 ozs. 25^; V 2 Ib. 40(if; 
lb. 65^; 2 lbs. $1.15; 5 lbs. $2.60. 
11 Q/i Golden Neckless ^ favorite win- 
liy4 ^sioiucn meciMebb attrac¬ 
tive large yellow roots of globular form, with purple color¬ 
ing at the shoulder The flesh is fine-grained and of a beautiful 
yellow color. Pkt. 100; oz. 150; 4 ozs. 250; lb. 400; 
lb. 700; 2 lbs. $1.25; 5 lbs. $2.80. 
1196 White-Fleshed Neckless soi^^eiongaTed 
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; lb. 400; 
Ib. 650; 2 lbs. $1.15; 5 lbs. $2.60. 
Shop by mail from W. Atlee Burpee Co, 
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