Ww. WOOD & SONS - 
SEEDSMEN SINCE 
1879 - RICHMOND, VIRGINIA 

TURNIP AND RUTABAGA 
CULTURHE.—Spring plantings should be made as early as possible, so that the turnips may make their size be- 
fore hot weather, otherwise they will become tough and bitter. For spring there is nothing better than the Mi- 
lans, Wood’s Improved Purple Top White Globe, Purple Top Strapleaved and White Flat Dutch. For the regular crop, 
plant in July and August, the salad varieties in August or September. Plant either broadcast or in drills 2 feet apart, 
cover 144 inch deep, and thin out. 
acre broadcast; salad varieties 3 lbs. to the acre. 
BE SER ER EERE 
All varieties, unless otherwise quoted. 
PRIC » Pkt. 5c; 0z. 10c; 44 lb. 15c; lb. 50c; 2-1b. lots 45c per 
postpaid, 
" 1b.; 5-lb. lots 40c per lb.; 10-lb. lots 35c per Ilh., 
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No. 445. EXTRA EARLY WHITE MILAN.—Pure white. Pkt. 5c; 
oz. 10¢; 1% lb. 25c; lb. 75c; 2-lb. lots 65c per lb.; 5-lb. lots 60c per 
1b.; 10-1b. lots 50c per lb., postpaid. 
No. 446. EXTRA EARLY PURPLE TOP MILAN.—White with 
purple top. Pkt. 5c¢; oz. 10c; 14 lb. 25c; lb. 75c; 2-lb. lots 65c per 
1b.; 5-1b. lots 60c per 1b.; 10-1b. lots 50c per 1h., postpaid. 
No. 450. Wood’s Improved Purple Top White Globe 
Handsome appearance and extra 
fine quality easily account for the 
universal popularity of our splen- 
didly bred strain. Globe-shaped, 
of good size; the upper part purple, 
the lower part pure white, with 
fine-grained, tender, pure white 


flesh. For table use, it is at its 
best when about three inches 
across; but for stock feeding it 
should be grown to full size. For 
the private garden and for market 
it has no superior, Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 
Y% Ib. 20c; 1b. 60c; 2-lb. lots 55c 
per 1b.; 5-lb. lots 50c per Ihb.; 
10-lb. lots 45c per lb., postpaid. 
No. 449. MAMMOTH PURPLE TOP 
WHITE GLOBE — Makes large, 
globe-shaped roots, white with 
purple top; a big yielder; fine for 
the table, market and stock feed- 
ing. 

Wood’s Improved 
Purple Top White Globe 
One ounce plants 100 feet of drill; 144 lbs. plants one acre in drills; 2 lbs. one 
447, EARLY RED OR PURPLE TOP—A fine-grained, sweet, tender 
white turnip with purple top; a quick grower. 
452. WHITE EGG—Quick growing; pure white; sweet flesh. 
453. LARGE WHITE NORFOLK GLOBE — Large, round, white 
roots; for table and stock. 
454. POMERANIAN WHITE GLOBE — Extra large round, pure 
white; fine stock turnip. 
461. MIXED TURNIP SEEDS—A fine home garden mixture of all 
varieties. 
PRICE—The following 5 varieties: Pkt. 5c; 0z. 10c; 14 1b. 200; 
lb. 60c; 2-lb. lots 55c per lb.; 5-1b. lots 50c per 1b.; 10-lb. lots 45c 
per lb., postpaid. 
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448. EARLY WHITE FLAT DUTCH—Like No. 447 except that it is 
pure white. 
457. LARGE AMBER or YELLOW GLOBE—Fine grained, solid, 
sweet and tender. 
456. PURPLE TOP YELLOW ABERDEEN—Hardy; a good yielder, 
a splendid keeper. : 
458. GOLDEN BALL—One of the best and sweetest yellow turnips, 
451. LONG WHITE COWHORN—Often grows 12 to 15 inches long; 
fine for stock, 
SALAD TURNIPS 
462. SHOGOIN (Japanese Salad)—Insect resistant; can be grown 
in hot weather. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; %4 lb. 35c; 1b. $1.00; 2-1b. lots 900 
per lb.; 5-1b. lots 80c per ib.; 10-lb. lots 70c per 1b., postpaid. 
459. SOUTHERN PRIZE — The most popular turnip grown for 
greens; hardy. 
460. SEVEN TOP-—The standard salad turnip of the South; cold 
resistant. 
RUTABAGA 
465. WOOD’S IMPROVED PURPLE TOP YELLOW—Long Island 
strain; uniformly large and of the best quality. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 
4 lb. 40c; 1b. $1.35; 2-lb. lots $1.25 per lb.; 5-lb. lots $1.15 per 1hb.; 
10-1b. lots $1.05 per lb., postpaid. 
466. PURPLE TOP YELLOW—tThe standard strain; good keeper 
and large yielder. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % 1b. 35c; lb. $1.25; 2-1b. lots 
ay per lb.; 5-lb. lots $1.05 per lb.; 10-lb. lots 95c per 1b., post- 
paid. 
GARDEN HERBS 
CULTURE.—Soil for herbs should be carefully prepared and well cultivated, as the plants are, for the most part, delicate and easily 
choked out by weeds. Plant in drills 16 to 18 inches apart and thin out as soon as the plants are large enough. 
TO PRESERVE HERBS, the plants should be cut when in 
bloom and wilted in the sun and thoroughly dried in the shade, 
and then kept in jars or bottles. 
No. 475. ANISE—An annual, cultivated principally for its seeds, 
which have a pleasant aromatic flavor. The leaves are used for 
seasoning and garnishing. Does not transplant. Pkt. 10c. 
No. 476. BALM—A perennial easily propagated by division of 
the roots or from seed. The leaf has a fragrant odor and is used 
for making balm tea ‘for use in fevers, and a pleasant beverage 
called “balm wine.” Pkt. 25c. 
No. 477. SWEET BASIL—The stems have a flavor somewhat 
similar to that of cloves. Used for flavoring soups, stews, sauces 
and dressings. Hardy annual. Pkt. 15c. 
No. 479. BORAGE—A hardy annual. The leaves are used in salads, 
the flowers for bee pasturage. The bruised leaves immersed in 
water give an agreeable flavor. Pkt. 15c. 
No. 480. CARAWAY—Cultivated for its seeds, which are used in 
confectionery, cakes, etc. The leaves are sometimes used in 
soups. Plant either in the spring or fall. Pkt. 10c. 
No. 481. CATNIP—A hardy perennial, well known as a valuable 
mild nervine for infants and for seasoning. Can be planted either 
in fall or spring. Pkt. 25c. 
No. 482. CORIANDER—A hardy annual, cultivated for its seed, 
which is used in confectionery. Gather on a dry day, bruising 
the stems and leaves as little as possible. Pkt. 10c. 
No. 483. MAMMOTH DILGL—An annual, cultivated for its seeds. 
Used for flavoring soups, stews and pickles. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15¢; 
4 Ib. 40c; lb. $1.25, postpaid. 
No. 484. SWEET FENNEL—A hardy perennial. Leaves are used 
in soups, fish sauces, garnishes and salads. Pkt. 10c. 
No. 485. HOREHOUND—A perennial herb used in making cough 
syrups and lozenges and for flavoring candy. Pkt. 20c. 
No. 486. LAVENDER—A hardy perennial, used to make lavender 
water or dried and used as a perfume for linen, etc. Should 
be picked before it becomes dry, and dried quickly; germinates 
Slowly. Pkt. 15c. 

No. 487. SWEET MARJORAM—A perennial; the tender tops and 
leaves are used green for flavoring, but they may be cut and 
dried for winter use. Pkt. 25c. 
No. 488. ROSEMARY—A hardy perennial for flavoring meats and 
soups and for medicinal purposes. Pkt. 25c. 
No. 489. RUE—A hardy perennial, thriving on poor soil. Used 
medicinally and for roup in fowls. Pkt. 25c. 
No. 490. SAGE—Perennial herb, used principally for flavoring and 
seasoning. Cut the leaves and tender shoots just before the 
plant is coming into flower, and dry quickly in the shade. Pkt.15c. 
No. 91. SUMMER SAVORY—A hardy annual. The, dried stems, 
leaves and flowers are fine for flavoring dressings, stews and 
soups. Pkt. 20c. 
No. 493. THYME—A perennial, used both medicinally and for sea- 
soning. The young leaves and tips are used for soups, stuffing 
and sauce, and a tea for nervous headache is made from the 
leaves. The leaves should be dried for winter use. Plant early 
in the spring. Pkt. 15c. 
No. 494. WORMWOOD—Tops and leaves, dried when the plant is 
in flower, are used for aromatic and tonic purposes, and as a 
worm medicine; a fine poultry tonic, Pkt. 25c. 
Bird Seed WOOD’S SONGSTER’S FOOD—By mail postpaid, 
lb. 25c; 5 lbs. 80c; 10 lbs. $1.25. Not postpaid, lb. 15c; 
5 lbs. 55c; 10 lbs. 90c. 
CANARY SEED—By mail postpaid, lb. 25c; 5 lbs. 80c; 10 lbs. $1.25. 
Not postpaid, lb. 15c; 5 lbs. 55a; 10 lbs. 90c. 
BIRD RAPE—By mail postpaid, lb. 30c; 5 lbs. $1.15; 10 Ibs. $1.95. 
Not postpaid, lb. 20c; 5 lbs. 90c; 10 lbs. $1.60. 
BIRD MILLETW—By mail postpaid, lb. 20c; 5 lbs. 65c; 10 Lbs. $1.00. 
Not postpaid, lb. 10c; 5 lbs. 40c; 10 lbs. 65c. 
HEMP SEED—By mail postpaid, lb. 30c; 5 lbs. 95c; 10 lbs. $1.55. 
Not postpaid, lb. 20c; 5 lbs. 70c; 10 Ibs. $1.20. , 
LOVE BIRD AND PARAKEET SEED—By mail postpaid, 1-Ib. 
carton 30c; 5 lbs. 75c; 10 lbs. $1.20. Not postpaid, 1-lb. carton 20¢; 
5 lbs. 50c; 10 lbs. 85c. 


