








1168 PURPLE-TOP 
WHITE GLOBE TURNIP © 
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, raw or cooked. Very 
popular for home garden, market shipping and winter storing. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 15¢; 14 lb. 40¢; 14 Ib. 65¢. 
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 portion. Fine-grained, sweet, tender, white flesh, deliciously 
flavored and of splendid quality for the table. Very quick grower. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 15¢; 14 lb. 45¢; 14 Ib. 75¢. 
1161 Extra-Early Purple-Top Milan 
45 days. Flattened medium-sized roots, with smooth white skin tinted 
purple on top. White flesh, tender and delicate. Adapted to spring and fall 
planting outdoors as well as forcing under glass because of its small tops. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 15¢; 14 Ib. 45¢; 14 lb. 75¢. 
1159 Extra-Early White Milan 
48 days. Identical with above except the skin and flesh are pure white. Old 
favorite for home, market gardens and for early forcing. Mild and tender. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 25¢; 14 Ib. 75¢; 1% Ib. $1.25. 
57 days. Also known as . eT 
1183 Golden Ball 10) Orange Jelly. Perfectly i ee 
globe-shaped, bright creamy yellow turnips with ap- 
petizing, pale amber-colored flesh. The best of the yel- 
jlow-fleshed varieties. Adapted for either spring or fall 
planting. Pkt. 10¢; oz. 20¢; 4 Ib. 55¢; 14 lb. 90¢. 
Purple-Top 
White Globe 
Turnip 
1169 White Egg 55 days. Oval or egg-shaped 
roots, 234 in. across, 3 in. deep, 
with white skin and flesh. Grown extensively in the 
South. Pkt. 10¢; oz. 15¢; 14 Ib. 45¢; 14 lb. 75¢. 
-57 days. Also known as White 
1164 Snowball Six Weeks. Roots are round 
and smooth; flesh and skin pure white, sweet and mild. 
A popular white turnip in the South. Small, upright 
tops. Pkt. 10¢; oz. 20¢; 14 Ib. 60¢; 14 Ib. $1.00. 

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How io Pini 
Sow the Milan varieties in early spring in 
rows 12 to 15 in. apart. Thin seedlings to 
stand 3to6in. apart inthe row. For suc- 
cession, sow at two-week intervals until 
late May. For fall and winter crop, sow 
any variety in July or August in rows or 
broadcast. A pkt. will plant about 50 ft. 
of row; an oz. 250 ft.; 14% lbs. for one acre 
in rows; 2 to 4 lbs. if sown broadcast. 
1179 Large Yellow or Amber Globe 
57 days. Large roots, almost round. The skin is pale 
amber and the flesh is creamy yellow. Chiefly grown for 
stock feeding, but young roots are good for table use. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 20¢; 14 lb. 55¢; 14 Ib. 90¢. 
1162 Foliage or Shogoin © 
70 days. Foliage may be eaten like spinach; also pro- 
1177 Seven Top (Foliage Turnip) 
duces a white turnip, 3 to 4 in. thick, flattened globe 
shaped, white skin and flesh. A double-purpose turnip. 
The tops may be used as ‘‘greens’’ in about 25 days. 

50 days. The tops give delicious spinach-like greens; 
roots are not edible. Being hardy, they are much 
grown for greens in the South. May be sown broad- 

Pkt. 10¢; oz. 20¢; 14 Ib. 60¢; 14 Ib. $1.00. Shogoin Turnip cast. Pkt. 10¢; oz. 15¢; 14 Ib. 40¢; 14 Ib. 65¢. 
RUTABAGAS 
OR SWEDE TURNIPS 
Rutabagas require a longer season to mature than turnips and are best 
grown as a fall crop. Sow seed from late June until early August, in rows 
15 to 24 in. apart. Cover with % in. of fine soil and thin the seedlings 
to stand 6 to 8 in. apart in the row. May be stored in a cool cellar or pit 
and used throughout the winter. The flavor of rutabagas is preferred by 
many to that of turnips. A pkt. will sow about 50 ft. of row; an oz. 250 ft. 
1191 Burpee’s Purple-Top Yellow © 
90 days. Large, smooth, globe-shaped roots with rich pur- 
plish coloring in the upper portion and deep yellow below 
the soil. Sweet, fine-grained, yellow flesh cooking to bright 
orange. Productive, and will keep in fine condition until 
quite late in the spring. The leading rutabaga for table use 
during the fall and winter; also used for stock feeding. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 20¢; 14 Ib. 60¢; 1 Ib. $1.00. 
1194 Golden Neckless 85 days. A favorite variety for fall use and 

Burpee’s winter storage. Attractive large yellow 
Purple-Top roots ot globular form, with purple coloring at the shoulder. The flesh is fine 
grained, very tender, sweet, yellow cooking to bright orange. Early and productive. 
Yellow Pkt. 10¢; oz. 25¢; 14 Ib. 75¢; 1% lb. $1.25. 
Rutabaga 

W. Atlee Burpee Co., Seed Growers rrrateiente Sowa = 53 
