50 
TURNIP 
For early use, sow in January and February, in drills 
from 12 to 15 inches apart, covering the seed 44 inch deep; 
thin out to 3 or 4 inches in the rows. For succession, 
continue to sow every two weeks until June; for fall and 
winter crop, sow in July and August. The Ruta Bagas are 
grown for feeding stock and are also excellent for the 
table. Take up the roots in November, or before severe 
frosts; cut off tops within an inch of the crown, store in 
cool cellar or pit. One ounce will sow 200 feet of row; 
they mature in 60 to 70 days. 
EARLY SNOWBALL—A nearly round, medium-sized _tur- 
nip with smooth white skin, maturing very early. Very 
sweet and tender. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 15c) (%4 Ib. 35c) 
(Ib. $1.00) 
GOLDEN BALL or ORANGE JELLY—A globe-shaped 
yellow variety of medium size; flesh firm and crisp. An 
excellent table sort. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 15c) (%4 Ib. 35c) 
(lb. $1.00) 
Hallawell’s 
PURPLE-TOP STRAP-LEAVED— Flat, medium size, 
purple above ground, white below. Flesh fine grained 
and mild flavor. One of the most largely used varieties. 
(Pkt. 10c) (oz. 15c) (4 lb. 30c) (4% Ib. 45c) (Ib. 75c) 
PURPLE TOP WHITE GLOBE—A valuable sort for 
either table use or stock feeding. Roots globe-shaped, 
white with purple top. Flesh white, firm and tender; 
eee (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 15c) (4 Ib. 30c) (44 Ib. 45c) 
. 75e 
RUTA BAGA OR SWEDES 
AMERICAN PURPLE TOP, or LONG ISLAND—One of 
the best and most popular yellow fleshed varieties. It 
is yellow below ground, with purple top above. A fine 
table or stock feeding variety. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 15c) 
(4 Ib. 30c) (4 Ib. 45c) (lb. 75c) 
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When to Matures in Depth to One Ounce Will] Quantity for | Put Rows Distance 
VARIETY Sow About Plant Sow a Row 1 Acre Apart Apart in the 
row 
Artichoke Seed....| Early Spring......--...-----. Second season.....| 1 inch.........---|200 feet......-..---..---|6 OUNCES........00]3 LEOb....----ereeeeeee 2 feet 
Artichoke Plants} January—April.... Next S€ASOM.....--20| -roe---sessoneeenneeneesentl oecseneeccnsesess Atteen 
Asparagus Seed..| February—April............ Third Spring......- adnthor 
Asparagus Roots| January—April..... Next Spring.....-| 3 imches.........].........--cessscseecoeceseeoee| <neesecseceeeececenseeeeee| 4 tO 6 Teet........- 1 foot 
Beans, Bush...... April 15—August.......... 45 to 65 days... .--|4 inches 
Beans, Pole......... | April 15—August.......... 65 to 75 days..|17% to 2 inches/1 Ib. to 100 hills. |25 1bs.........-..|% 10. TMNS.-..------ 4 ft. hills 
Beets..-2:.cscsa-cacese .| All year round to 75 days..| 1 inch...........150 feet.......---------| 6 Ibs.............-|10 INCnes........... 3 to 4 inches 
Broccolli.............. _| July—October...........-..-- to 200 days...) % inch............11,500 plants........-|2 to 3 ounces..|4 7/2 te€et............. 11% feet 
Brussels Sprouts. ts ea: AayS........0-.-| 7/2 inch..........-./2,000 plants.........)2 to 3 ounces..| «7/2 teet............. 2 feet 
Cabbage, Early... | Jat October... j|208 G8 Benn 2,000 DlaMt& nn 1% feet 
Cabbage, Late..... sane Se OBy Bisa eee 2,000 plants.......... 2 feet 
Carrotiiccccnnconees- All year round..... to 90 days| “2 1nch...........-1100 feet.........--0-+ 2 to 4 inches 
Cauliflower. June—January...... CGBYS secre 1,500 plants.....- --|114 feet 
Celery........ February—ZJune.... monthe........ as, 4,000 plants.......... ----|6 inches 
Collards. All year round.............- GAY Sie serecetese= -|2,000 plants........- ..|2 feet 
Corn! 2 .ssoas! April 15—July 15......... 80 to 100 days.. 1 Ib. to 100 hills.. 2 ft. hills 
Corn Salad......... ..| August—November....... POON BY Sie secrecerene- .-|4 to 6 inches 
Cucumber...........-- April 15—June 15........ P20 Wey Siceenesneveese 4 ft. hills 
Dandelion......_.. May and June..............- 6 months. 8 inches 
Egg Plant........... -| February—April 2% feet 
Endive................ .--| June—Octobev........------+ 8 inches 
Kaleo | Fer toler }| 20 t0 120 days 114 feet 
anuary—May.......... . 
KAD Rabin) | Joe tober, f[ 120 davsenn enn Yo MCB cere eh 
Lettuce: sa .| All year round.............. to 90 days..| %4 inch............ 200 feetiestse | Apa ae il ee toe beeen @ aan 
Muskmelon.........._| April 15—June..... to 140 days..} 1 to 2 inches ...44 ft, hills 
Watermelon.......... April 15—June..... to 140 days..| 1 to 2 inches 18 ft. hills 
Mustard...............-- PCDI UA TY ——_ MY sa cexeseonsee| Opt eaetexeaceesasnscenmecesesna= Pape MhCMceerceeees phriches 
OkraSeeae April 15—June 15 TC here {114 feet 
Onion...... November—March Y% to % inch Bie anes 
Parsley... All year round..............| 60 to 75 days....| 44 inch............ Blames 
Parsnips.... February—September..|125 days...........-.--- i Stinchos 
Peas........ All year round.............. 8 to 12 weeks 2 inches 
Pepper.... February—March. 140 to 150 days.. 1% feet 
Potatoes.. January—Mavy....... 3 to 5 months.....| 4 to 6 inches ...115 to 18 inches 
Pumpkin.... April 15—June..... LOO) days... caerretes- 1 to 2 inches ..18 ft. hills 
Radish........ All year round...... 30 to 45 days..... ...{1 to 2 inches 
Rhubarb...............- January—May.........-...-- Second Spring..... 13 feet 
Rhubarb Roots...| January—April............. Next Spring......-.. 3 feet 
Salsify February—September..|150 days..............-- 3 inches 
Spinachteo ee All year round.............. 45 days.... ie 3 inches 
Squash, Summer.) May—June..............-.----- 65. Cay Stetsters: 1 to 2 inches| 25 hills... 3 to 4 ft. hills 
Squash, Winter...) May—June.............-.--..-. 150, daysinessn. 1 to 2 inches} 15 hills 6 to 8 ft. hills 
Tomato February—May..........--.. 150) dayscrccmae! 1A, iNCh.......nse0 4 feet 
Tarnipo. _| August—April............... 60 to 70 days...| %4 inch............|200 feet................18 to 4 Ibs......... 12 to 15 inches.|3 to 4 inches 

