

Culture. 
quently. 
pounds, broadcast. 
Shogoin 
Turnip 
592 Shogoin. A new foliage Turnip that has proved itself supe- 
rior to most other varieties. It is the best combination variety for » 
both roots and tops for ‘‘greens’”’ 
more, it is louse-resistant and it holds its heavy crop of leaves up 
Resists heat, sun, dry weather, and insect attacks. 
Quickly produces an enormous yield of upright-growing, succulent 
foliage, usually 2 feet tall, which is crisp, tender, and of superb 
mild flavor. The ‘greens’? are ready for use in 25 days. Roots are 
large, pure white, semi-globular, and of a most excellent quality for 
It’s the greatest dual-purpose Turnip ever introduced. 
Pkt. 1Oc; oz. 15c; %4 lb. 35c; lb. $1.25; 5 Ibs. $5.00. Not 
RUTABAGA 
off the ground. 
table use. 
prepaid: 10 lbs. $8.50. 
Rutabagas require a longer 
growing season than turnips. 
Seed may be sown at the same 
time you plant turnips, in rows 
2% to 3 feet apart. Culture is 
practically the same as for tur- 
nips, except the plants should be 
thinned to 8 to 10 inches apart 
in the row. One ounce will sow 
400 feet of row; 1 to 2 pounds 
per acre in drills: 3 to 4 pounds 
per acre broadcast. 
Seven-Top, 

Commence sowing seed dur- 
ing July for a fall and winter crop, in 
rows 18 inches apart, covering seed 
inch deep, pressing the soil down firmly 
and smoothly. Plants should be thinned 
to 4 to 6 inches apart. Also sown _broad- 
east. For best quality, grow Turnips 
rapidly in new ground and cultivate fre- 5c; oz 
One ounce will sow 200 feet 
of row: 2 pounds an acre, or 4 to 5 



588 Long White Cowhorn. 7 days. 
Roots often measure 12 to 15 inches in length 
and 3 inches in diameter. They are red above 
the ground and white below. Tops large, up- 
standing, with deeply cut leaves. Flesh tender 
and of mild flavor when 3 to 4.inches long. Pkt. 
10c; % Ib. 25c; lb. 75c; 5 lbs. 
$3.00. Not prepaid: 10 lbs. $5.00. 
579 Early Purple-Top. 45 aays. strap- 
leaved. Grows rapidly and produces; a_ good 
crop of medium-sized, flat roots, purplish red 
on top, milky white in lower portion. Leaves 
are few, and upright in growth. Pkt. 5c; 0z. 
1Oc; % lb. 20c; lb. 6Oc; 5 lbs. $2.50. Not 
prepaid: 10 Ibs. $4.00. o 
580 Early White Flat Dutch. 45 ad cy Ss. 
Strap-leaved. An early white Turnip with pure 
white flat roots; flesh is fine-grained and mild- 
flavored. Tops small, erect, and compact. Pkt. 
5c; oz. 10c; %4 Ib. 20c; Ib. 60c; 5 Ibs. 
$2.50. Not prepaid: 10 Ibs. $4.00. 
584 Seven-Top. For Turnip ‘‘greens.’”’ <A very 
hardy sort, grown principally for ‘“‘greens,”’ and 
also for forage. The tops are ready for ‘use in 
30 days. Roots are tough and undesirable for 
food. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; %4 lb. 20c; lb. 50c; 
5 Ibs. $2.00. Not prepaid: 10 lbs. $3.00. 
585 White Egg. 55 days. An attractive 
egg-shaped Turnip with a beautiful thin white 
skin and fine-grained, tender, sweet white flesh. 
Very attractive when bunched. Tops erect, fairly 
compact and cut-leaved. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % 
lb. 20c; Ib. 6Oc; 5 Ibs. $2.50. Not prepaid: 
10 Ibs. $4.00. 
586 Amber Globe. %5 days. Chiefly grown for 
stock. Tops green; leaves cut. Roots large, globular, 
smooth, yellow, tinged with green at top; fiesh pale yel- 
lowish white, fine-grained, sweet and tender, Pkt. 5c; 
oz. 0c; % lb. 25c; lb. 75c; 5 Ibs. $3.00. Not 
prepaid: 10 lbs. $5.00. 
582 Snow-White Globe. 40 days. strap-leaved. 
The large, white, globe-shaped roots are solid and 
smooth. Flesh is pure white, firm, crisp, and of excel- 
lent table quality. Pkt. 5c; 0z. 10c; %4 Ib. 20c; Ib. 
65c; 5 lbs. $2.75. Not prepaid: 10 Ibs. $4.50. 
$89 Purple-Top Milan. 40 days. The earliest va- 
riety. Roots medium size, smooth, flat, with crisp 
white flesh of a delicate sweet flavor. The upper por- 
tion of the bulb is rich purple, but the lower half is 
pure white. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; %4 Ib. 25c; Ib. 853 5 
Ibs. $3.50. Not prepaid: 10 lbs. $6.00. 
Plant Rutabagas 
that we have yet seen. Further- for Your Stock 
591 American Purple-Top. 
88 days. Our strain is noted for 
its heavy yielding quality. Pro- 
duces large, smooth, globe- 
shaped roots with rich purplish 
coloring in the upper portion and 
yellow below. Flesh rich yel- 
low, and sweet. Best for table 
and stock-feeding. Pkt. 10Oc; 
oz. 15c; % lb. 35c; lb. $1.25; 
5 Ibs. $5.00. Not prepaid: 10 
Ibs. $8.50. 
front of catalog envelope. 
and Early Red or Purple | America. 
_ .RUTA BAGA. American Purple Top 
5 QuzceTURNIP COLLECTION 
Each collection contains: (1) One 
full ounce each of Purple-Top White 
Globe, White Egg, White Flat Dutch, 
Top—all fresh seed. All illustrated on 
This is the 
most popular Turnip Collection in 
aA i 
578 Purple-Top White 
Globe. 50 days. an all- 
purpose variety used for 
home- and market - gardens 
and for shipping. Our_cele- 
brated strain produces almost 
perfect globe-shaped roots, 
purplish red on the upper 
part and creamy white at the 
base. Flesh is white, firm. 
crisp, and mild-flavored. The 
broad green tops are of up- 
right growth, medium large, 
and strap-leaved. Our stock 
js famous for its uniformity 
and productivity. Pkt. 5¢; 
oz. 10¢; %4 Ib. 20c; ‘Ib. 
60c; 5 lbs. $2.50. Not pre- 
paid: 10 Ibs. $4.00. 









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