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TOMATOES (Continued) 
Chalk’s Early Jewel (74 days)—-A second early for home gardens, also, a good canner. 
Similar to Bonny Best, plants more open. , Scarlet fruit, medium large, smooth, 
flattened globe shape. 
Ponderosa or Beef Steak (90 days)—A large purplish-pink, somewhat rough, heavy, 
almost seedless fruit. Extra good for slicing. Bears well until late. 
Early Detroit (80 days)—Globular, purplish-pink, smooth, solid and free from cracks. 
Excellent quality. Vines are vigorous and productive. 
Earliana (66 days)—Our earliest tomato. Fruits are medium sized, flattened, firm, 
quite smooth and bright red. Open plants produce clusters in the center. 
June Pink (69 days)—Resembles the Earliana in every way except in color which is 
a purplish-pink. <A prolific bearer in clusters of 6-8 close to the main stem. 
Dwarf Champion (78 days)—Distinctly dwarf and tree like. Fruits medium pink, 
smooth, solid, globular and flattened. 
Yellow Ponderosa (89 days)—Large, mild flavored. Vines spreading and strongly 
resistant to wilt. Fruits rough, deep yellow and solid with small seed cells. 
Small Fruited Varieties (73 days)—Both pear and plum shaped in both yellow and red. 
These are used mainly for preserves, pickles and pies. 
TURNIPS 
Plant in spring or fall, either in drills or broadcast. One ounce to 100 feet of drill. 
Two pounds to the acre, broadcast. 
Purple Top White Globe (56 days)—The most popular main crop for both home use 
and shipping. Roots are purple above ground and white below. White, fine- grained 
flesh. Best for table use when about 3 inches in diameter. 
Amber Globe (75-80 days)—Our most popular yellow variety. Skin and flesh are 
yellow. Fine grained, sweet and of good quality. Larger than Purple Top. 
Shogoin or Japanese (42 days)—The best variety for both greens and roots. Tops 
are 18-20 inches tall, erect, bright green, strap leaves. Roots are medium small, white 
throughout, semi- globe, sweet and mild. Plant is louse resistant and thrives in hot 
dry weather. 
Seven Top (45 days)—Grown for the tops or greens. Extremely hardy. Crown sets 
up numerous leafy shoots that are used for grazing purposes as well as for table use. 
Roots woody and inedible. 
Purple Top Strap Leaved (50 days)—A well known flat ae Purple above ground, 
white below. Flesh white, tender and fine grained. 
White Top Milan (45 days)—Extremely early. Small compact top. Roots flat, en- 
tirely white, fine grained, mild and tender. 
White Egg (55-60 days)—White egg shaped roots, grow half above ground. Flesh 
clear white, firm, sweet and tender. 214 inches in diameter and 3 inches long. 
American Yellow Purple Top Rutabaga (90 days)—Large globular roots with small 
necks and slight tap roots. Yellow with purple top. Fine grained, firm, crisp and 
sweet. Milder and sweeter when grown in the mountain districts. 
LAWN GRASS SEEDS 
Kentucky Blue Grass. A semi-evergreen grass that does well in shade. Will not 
thrive in total sunny spots. Requires considerable water and does not spread. Dark 
green, medium-fine blades. One of the best for shaded lawns. 
1 lb. 60¢; 10 lbs. $5.00, Postpaid. (2 lbs. per 1000 sq. ft.) 
